In this segment, we cover some of the basic equipment used for turkey hunting.
- Part of being a successful turkey hunter is becoming an accomplished woodsman. Knowing your way and being comfortable in the woods, and being able to move quietly and stealthily, is essential for turkey hunting.
- Because turkeys have such keen eyesight, camouflage clothing (figure A) is essential to break up your outline hand help you visually blend with the surrounding. The camouflage you wear should be selected to blend with the vegetation in the area where you are hunting. Predominantly green camouflage is used when hunting in wooded areas during the spring. Brown, muted shades are use when hunting in areas such as grasslands in the midwest.
- Even the shotguns used in turkey hunting are camouflaged (figure B). The reflection coming off of the metal barrel of an ordinary shotgun could easily alert a turkey of your presence and thereby frighten it away.
- Some shotguns used for turkey hunting have specialized sights (figure C), and provide a visible crosshair (figure D) making it easier to sight your target.
- A camouflaged hunting vest, with lots of pockets, is essential for packing in a variety of calls, extra shotgun shells, and any other items you might need in the woods.
- Special lightweight chairs and stools, camouflaged and designed specifically for hunting, can help make your stay in the woods a little more comfortable.
- Some turkey hunters use turkey decoys (figure E), though many do not. In some states, decoys are not legal, so check your local guidelines. If you do use decoys, think of safety first. Place your decoys at least 20 or 30 yards from where you are sitting. It is possible that another hunter could mistake a decoy for an actual turkey.
- General Safety Alert: Make sure you have a clean sight line -- of at least 100 yards -- around you at all times when you are hunting.
RESOURCES :
How to Turkey Hunt: The Real Truth About How It Is Done
Model: 0595214762
Author: Marc D. Greer
Writers Club Press
The Field & Stream Turkey Hunting Handbook
Model: 1558219137
Author: Philip Bourjai
The Lyon's Press
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-620-9580
Fax: 212-929-1836
Website: www.lyonspress.com
The Complete Book of Wild Turkey Hunting: A Handbook of Techniques and Strategies
Model: 1585740993
Author: John Trout
The Lyon's Press
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-620-9580
Fax: 212-929-1836
Website: www.lyonspress.com
National Wild Turkey Federation
National Wild Turkey Federation
Website: www.nwtf.org
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