Post by: HoofsandWings on February 08, 2009, 08:58:09 PM
This strip is about 20 feet wide and borders a wide and deep creek. On the other side are dogs that hate turkeys and people for that matter.
I would have to chain myself to a tree so I do not slide down. I could set up a ground blind in that 20 foot strip.
What should be my strategy??
Post by: OneHorn on February 08, 2009, 09:39:56 PM
Post by: Birdguy on February 08, 2009, 09:46:06 PM
Post by: wastickslinger on February 08, 2009, 09:48:56 PM
are there any tree's along the slope? if not then you could figure out where there roosting at and try and sit at a clump of tree's if possible or just try your damndest to sit against one of the tree's and see how it works out.
What does the terrain look like above the roost? They usually have a semi flat place where they fly from into the roost. You could catch them in the evening going to roost. :dunno:
Post by: NWTFhunter on February 08, 2009, 10:18:48 PM
Post by: Turkeyman on February 08, 2009, 11:26:34 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on February 09, 2009, 05:34:51 AM
Post by: PA BEN on February 09, 2009, 05:38:38 AM
Post by: Gobble on February 09, 2009, 05:48:16 AM
Why cant you set up a blind at the bottom of the slope where you say they strut ????? ;)
:yeah:
Post by: HoofsandWings on February 09, 2009, 06:35:34 AM
I would have to chain myself to a tree so I do not slide down.So I should set up the ground blind in that strip. The turkeys usually roost in trees in someones front yard. The birds go from the roost through other yards and fields where cows are grazing before they get to the area I have permission to hunt.
I could set up a ground blind in that 20 foot strip.
What should be my strategy??
Post by: yelp on February 09, 2009, 07:21:05 AM
Well steep terrain is something we deal with in Washington for sure. Many times like PABen says you can't call a turkey up hill. I believe it is more difficult calling turkeys down hill more than up. It is difficult but not impossible. I have called lots of toms in from below me, even when they are strutting...the question is how horny they are. The other factors to are sex ratios in the flock on the roost..toms to hens...the pecking order will put satellite toms out competing for hens and usually are the first ones to run in and check you out..It is all about breeding..simple. Sex makes males do wierd things if we think we have a chance... You know how many of us would climb a hill if we knew we had a chance of getting laid! :chuckle: Also you have to remember the three P's... Position, Patience, and Persistence. There are a few approaches I see but you may have limits I am unaware of...
1. Dogs may give you away don't go low, if you do... get hidden in the dark early If you go low...dig a pit blind if you can or place a hunting blind up in March to let them get used to it. This is their strut zone they know it well, this will allow them to get acclimated to the dark thing in the pasture.
2. What is on top of the hill? Hunt the ridge part of the hill or low spot in ridge..these are usually common travel routes of turkeys.
3. Where so turkeys go after the morning get together? One of the biggest mistakes we all make as hunters is pushing turkeys. If we are patient and persistant it will happen. Time of the day can also make a difference. I kill 80% of my turkeys between 10-3. Scouting is also the key..These turkeys will leave the strut zone and head out to nesting areas, etc...
4. Look for stumps...I have set up on the side of stumps or on the upside...you can make it work..the trick is comfort...you can't be wiggling around you want to be able to call and make the shot. In Tight spot areas too think about range and safety. You don't want to blast the neighbors house and you want to make you shot count..
5. The best laid plans will fail...use it to your advantage.. If the jig is up...that is where the scouting and other options may come in..
Hope these help...I would come up and help ya but If I shot that big guy out from under ya..I may not get an invite back!...LOL :chuckle:
Post by: NWTFhunter on February 09, 2009, 02:00:09 PM
I would have to chain myself to a tree so I do not slide down.So I should set up the ground blind in that strip. The turkeys usually roost in trees in someones front yard. The birds go from the roost through other yards and fields where cows are grazing before they get to the area I have permission to hunt.
I could set up a ground blind in that 20 foot strip.
What should be my strategy??
If you have permission to set up the blind where they strut, Do it. But you must set it up early so that they become comfortable with it. I have seen birds use an area that didnt give a hoot to a new blind, and others that did. If you do set it up, make sure they have done their thing and have left on their own before going in there. That will require you to watch them, and wait. Then watch them again to make sure they are comfortable with the blind there. It all comes down to scouting and watching learning what they like.
Post by: yelp on February 09, 2009, 06:10:30 PM