Fall Turkey

[okie1]

I think I may try a little turkey hunting. I haven't hunted in the fall before and only a few times in the spring. Anyone got any advice?

[TAC]

They typically don't respond as well to calling in the fall.

[spindoc]

They typically don't respond as well to calling in the fall.

Depends on what you're looking to shoot. Learn a keekee run and I guarantee you that you'll encounter a few flocks if they're in earshot. Take a few hens out and increase your odds in the spring.

[spindoc]

As for the keekee run, google it. Become proficient with a double reed mouth call. I use a call called "Lost Poult" from Cane Creek Calls. Check out their site. Doug Adkins owns it. Great guy and terrific call maker.

[spindoc]

I'll add to that. His glass and slate calls are the best I've ever had. And I'm ashamed to even tell you how many I've tried. I could start my own store if I'd have kept the packaging.

[Content1]

Unless you have them dialed in as to where and when you know they will be this time of year, another approach is bust a flock...then position yourself for them to regroup with kee kees and soft yelps.

 

Wait at least 20-30 mins prior to calling and good luck.

 

A friend of mine had a flock dialed in during bow season and knew when and where they would follow single file down a ridge back. He harvested a fall turkey every season from a tree stand no less. Thank God for 75% + let off compound bows! :thumb:

 

Happy hunting and good luck!