twowetdogz Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 OK...I'd like to hear from everybody out there. I posted this question on a different forum a while back, and got some interesting responses, so just wondering what people here will say. In one word or phrase, "What trait do you have, or what do you do especially well, that you think helps you the most in bagging birds. I'll start it out. Patience!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I know where my birds are at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly_Alaska Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 growem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I generally know where my birds roost and where they typically go after flydown... this probably contributes to most of my success, however, I still have to call them to within shooting range so they apparently like my turkey talk as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Variety. I have good private land to hunt....and loads of good public land to wander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Along with the ability to hear good cuz im a youngin i think that ability to mock a hen is really over looked,, i mean some birds gobble and will committ to any sound, as i can recall at a very young age not producing a very good sound but still calling in birds,, to kill an older bird i think you have to really outsmart the ol tom and play a lil sweet number for him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crappiepro Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Along the lines of what CAMOMAN1 said , Just havin private land that isnt got a bunch of pressure on it. Nothin like seeing the guy across the road callin to birds in the field as hes standing on his front porch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I have a box call that I bought in 1981 when I was 16. It is autographed by Ben Lee. When all else fails, I can make that box call really sing and the birds will finally come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 (1)Being well versed on a variety of calls, such as a Box call, "pot" calls and the mouth calls seems to work well for me. I start the game off with a friction call and end it with a mouth call. (2)Proper decoy placement and woodsmanship skills are also very important as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I agree with having the good land to hunt on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I agree with having the good land to hunt on. One of the best things to have. Nothing like having options to work with. I'm hunting 2K acres in two different locations and have very few birds at either place. About to head out now and see if I'm going to be disappointed again, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganbowbender Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Without a doubt, it is "patience" also. Can't tell you how many birds I busted early on when I decided it was time to move on. I've since learned to give it as much time as I think I can stand, and then stay put for another 20 minutes. It's paid off in unexpected rewards too many times now for me to change...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I'd have to say having an intimate knowledge of the land I hunt them on. Can't fool them into range someplace they can't get to or don't want to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Trail cam pics.tell me where the birds are..then a little scouting to find out roost and feeding patterns..and like above...pateince Edited March 28, 2010 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Good woodsmanship skills. A good woodsman is going to kill more birds than an exceptional turkey caller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hunting where they prefer to be. Setting up so they have to come into range to see where the noise is coming from. Shooting well, especially if you use the bow. Mark, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 To hunt where the turkeys are and don't over call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghuntin Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 I guess that I don't get discouraged easily. If I don't see any today, oh well I got tomorrow and I still had a great day kicking back under a big elm tree :soda: Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 When it comes to hunting turkeys I've seemed to be disciplined. I've read a lot about it and practiced calling. I do all the things I know I'm supposed to do. I don't setup knowing something's not right and then ignore it, because maybe I'm lazy or think that I may still be able to make it work: textbook hunting for the most part. Then again I haven't hunted turkeys long enough to develop stubborn habbits. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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