Spring Turkey

Rainy days are generally good days to drive around to scout.
Turkeys get out in the open in the in the rain.
 
I already know where the birds are.been hunting this same bunch of birds for about 6-7 years now.Just like to hear them gobble in the mornings,lets me know how many toms and jakes there are.Sometimes get to see flydown,if they are roosting on the north side of the woods.
Must,I never let the weather stop me from hunting,but not going to waste gas to drive out to not here them talking in the rain.I have had some very good hunt in a drizzle,I remember back a few years ago,had my son out for the youth opener,sitting in a pop up,snowing so hard,that you couldn't see the birds at 150 yds.They didn't talk that morning either.Still is fun though.
Sitter,your right turks don't like the woods in a rain storm,can't hear so well in a hard rain,they seem to take the the fields more.Just remember one thing about turkey hunting,just about the time you think you got them firgured out,the will chang up their pattern,just to be turkeys.
I always have said,if turkeys could smell like a deer,they couldn't be shot.
can't wait.
 
mustistuff said:
on any given day, weather sometimes plays a role but then that's a maybe. believe that daylight is what is really important, worry about the weather, you'll end up staying home, turkey are not going to stop being turkey's just cause of the weather

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yes the amount of daylight is what really gets things going in the spring then & if the weather permits a little breeding may take place but it stays about the same each yr...

in MN,WI,NE,MT,WY,SD spring snow storms are not out of the ordinary & thats about the only thing i have seen completely shut down turkey movement they will stay roosted in a tree for 2-4 days if need be & thats no fun to hunt...

if you get out prior to the season you can get a good idea of how many birds are in the area as they will be gobbling B4 the season starts... that way even if the birds are not talking/gobbling you still can enjoy the hunt on out of state turkey hunts its not a good idea to head back home or not hunt due to lack of gobbling...

but if turkeys did not gobble how fun would it be to hunt them!!!??? i dont think many of us would chase them if that was the case...

good luck this spring...

SETTERNUT do most the turkeys in your area look like the 1s in you pics or do you get a rio grande looking bird every once in awhile in that region??? i know there is alot of hybirds in the area but them look mostly eastern them jakes had some creamy color... how bout spurs??? do they get the sharp needles or the big ol black clubs like a typical eastern turkey??? i go to KS each season to chase rios as we have plenty of easterns in MN & WI... lol

also great pics by the way setternut thanks for posting them...
 
I have seen Easterns, Rios, and Hybrids. The spot that I hunt the most is Eastern or Hybrid from what I can tell.


Bearded Hen in the fall with a bow
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More Magnus Bullhead work.
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Hey guys heading over from MI to try the bowhunt TURKEY season April 1 in NE Kansas and we're hunting near Locked Horn Outfitters. Not sure what town that is near, but just looking for some info on what to expect, should we bring decoys, is calling a necessity....If anyone can give me an idea what to expect, I would greatly appreciate it.
 
turkey plan

hope while you are sitting in your blind someplace in the middle of an area you know nothing about you get two feet of snow dumped on you. we really need the moisture and hope you bring some with you, ride around till you see some turkey, get permission in necessary and find a place to sit, better have a blind and yes calling is a must, luck helps also, decoys may attract them but then again they may scare the feathers off them. one thing in maybe your favor is that if you can sit still long enough at least a few jakes will walk by, the turkey for the most part wander around nearly all day looking for idiot hunters and something to eat. good luck, can't believe that you won't see turkey if you stay awake

cheers
 
mustistuff said:
hope while you are sitting in your blind someplace in the middle of an area you know nothing about you get two feet of snow dumped on you. we really need the moisture and hope you bring some with you, ride around till you see some turkey, get permission in necessary and find a place to sit, better have a blind and yes calling is a must, luck helps also, decoys may attract them but then again they may scare the feathers off them. one thing in maybe your favor is that if you can sit still long enough at least a few jakes will walk by, the turkey for the most part wander around nearly all day looking for idiot hunters and something to eat. good luck, can't believe that you won't see turkey if you stay awake

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Ok thanks, sounds just like the birds we have in MI...Sorry I will not be bringing 2 feet of snow with me.

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Stink,

Also hunt them late if they are hen'ed ip...Since we can hunt till sunset in KS I shoot a lot of birds in the late afternoon after the hens take off to nest and on they way back to roost. :D
 
kick them up said:
Stink,

Also hunt them late if they are hen'ed ip...Since we can hunt till sunset in KS I shoot a lot of birds in the late afternoon after the hens take off to nest and on they way back to roost. :D
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That is good advice, I have seen times where in the morning they are henned up and its really frustrating. But in the afternoon, the boys are all alone, and looking for that last date.
 
The youngest last year on Easter morning with his 1st Eastern Turkey... This year it's Rio's he wants to hunt. This year I am getting my wife to go and my boss who is a female too. :eek:
 
yup dont give up after a few hours in the woods i killed most my KS birds in the afternoon on 1 bird i killed was off the roost & in the early morning give em time to get with the hens then hunt the shady creeks as the sun warms up the day

roost a bird & find a good set up for the morning & you can be the worst caller with the worst decoy & u still have a good chance at a bird in KS lots of birds there cant beat KS love the place...

got a spring warm up going on down in KS i see cant wait to get down there!!!
 
Most of the time I don't even use a decoy. If you can't kill a turkey here then you just not trying very hard in my opinion.
 
Thanks for the advice guys, been shooting the Strother for a couple weeks now and getting pumped! We will be heading west on saturday so we'll have Easter Sunday to scout and hopefully put some longbeards to bed that night. I appreciate the help.
 
birds where really talking this am.first time for me to here my flock this year.sounds like several toms along with a few jakes in the crowd.old boss hen was still alive,glad to here.that old hens and me have had quite a few conversations the last 4 years.haven't ever heard a yelp like hers before,loud and bossy like another lady i know.lol
 
I had my camera out for the 2 weeks I was traveling. I was all excited about getting the SD card out and looking all the pictures. Really wanted to see some turkeys.

Well I had 3 pictures. Two of me and the dogs putting out the camera and one at night of a rabbit.

But I did hear a hen yelping in the distance when I first got there, but never saw her.
 
Went out last night just looking at a couple spots i wont have to go very far only went 2 miles outside of town and found about 150 with alot of toms and jakes
 
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