tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59439725545640815322024-03-08T14:02:20.342-08:00Turkey Hunting TipsHow to hunt the wild turkeyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-51778986643987088402007-06-20T04:42:00.001-07:002007-06-20T16:06:33.415-07:00Turkey Hunting Book ReviewsIf you are like me, you read Turkey Hunting Books. I know that I am always on the lookout for any material that might improve my luck - I mean skill. There are lots of great booksout there. Below are a few that I have read, enjoyed and hopefully, picked up a few good pointers for next time out.So, read my synopsis of the ones I have read and decide if you may want to add one of them to your Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-92184394575269187602007-06-20T04:21:00.001-07:002007-06-20T04:21:15.261-07:00Hunter Safety TipsIf you haven't taken a hunter safety course, now is a good time to do so. Most jurisdictions require this in order to carry a firearm. If this is not the case in your area, or the area in which you intend to hunt, it is still a good idea to do so. Contact the local hunting club or out-fitters and they will be able to suggest a hunter safety course, or may have one of their own which you can Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-62848815763584137562007-06-20T04:19:00.000-07:002007-06-20T04:20:12.413-07:00History of the Wild TurkeyTurkeys are a native North American bird. History tells of two species, one of which had six sub-species.Ocellated Turkey - meleagris ocellata - inhabits southern Mexico and parts of Central America. It more resembles the peafowl than the rest of the turkey family.Wild Turkey - meleagris gallopavo - may be found in northern Mexico, most of the lower 48 US states and Ontario. It is divided into Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-14665771870974146942007-06-20T04:18:00.000-07:002007-06-20T04:19:06.476-07:00Camo clothing - the fashion of the day!When it comes to dressing for the occasion, camo clothing comes to mind first. But also remember that you will be hunting is a wide variety of weather and will need to dress accordingly. There even may be a day when you'll want to enjoy the comfort of some warm long-johns or other seasonal under-garments. Check these folks to view some ideas.A wide variety of camauflage clothes are available. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-30959613044702872712007-06-20T04:17:00.003-07:002007-06-20T04:17:52.208-07:00Turkey DecoysTurkey decoys come in a variety of stances as well as imitations of Toms, Hens and Jakes. They are available in mating pairs, standing, feeding and strutting. They also are made from a variety of different materials. Turkey decoys may be made of a collapsible foam and come with a plastic peg on which to mount them. They are also carved and may be made of a stiff plastic. I've found the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-64784665814435700602007-06-20T04:17:00.001-07:002007-06-20T04:17:35.695-07:00Turkey CallsTurkey calls come in many styles. In days of past, turkey calls were even made from the hollow turkey bones. Today, there are a vast variety of box calls, - both wood and synthetic - mouth reeds, calls made from slate, glass, aluminium or a combination of all, synthetic and gun-stock mountable calls.Each has its purpose and strength. They are made to immitate both male and female as well as youngUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-14020569122682584062007-06-20T04:14:00.000-07:002007-06-20T04:16:03.902-07:00The Wild Turkey Mating Ritual The Wild Turkey is a non-territorial, polygynous bird. The turkey mating season runs from February through April, depending on the locale and weather. They are not too unlike humans when it comes to the mating ritual. If the hen has the urge to breed, she may answer a tom's call. Rather than stay put and await her suitor, she will move towards his call.The Mating Ritual - The Strutting Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-81328832849939173802007-06-20T04:12:00.001-07:002007-06-20T04:12:56.516-07:00The Turkey HabitatA mix of woodlands, water and grassy areas Turkeys are great wanderers. The turkey habitat consists of wooded areas, especially hardwood, evergreens and open fields for foraging and mating rituals. In the colder weather, they may be found in evergreen areas. This type of foliage provides them protection from the cold and wind during the winter season, when other trees have lost their leaves. WhenUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943972554564081532.post-30566594124901998342007-06-20T04:09:00.000-07:002007-06-20T04:38:51.891-07:00Anytime is Time for Hunting TurkeyOf course, that is anytime within the season. Hunting Turkey can be done during rain, sleet, snow, sunshine or whatever the weatherman happens to provide. Sounds like the old mailman oath, doesn't it. We'll review a few techniques here that are tried and true. Remember, turkey's are not unlike any other living creature; they have to eat and drink daily. Therefore, rain or shine, the hunt is on. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0