Hen Calling Tactic
Turkey Hunting Tips: Turkey hunting boils down to a match of wits between the hunter and the gobbler. But sometimes getting a hen irritated can result in bringing the gobbler in just as successfully.
The key to calling in a hen or several hens, is to draw their attention. This may be done at daybreak while the hens are still on the roost or throughout the day when hens are observed on the ground.
In order for the plan to be effective, the hunter must be willing to call as much, or sometimes as little, as necessary to get a response from the hen.
Use clucks, purrs, yelps, or even cutting if need be. Once a response is made by the hen, start mocking every sound that she makes. If the hen clucks, you cluck. If the hen yelps, you yelp. Be louder and more aggressive than she is.
The idea is to make the hen mad enough to fly down to or move towards the calling hunter. If the hunter can be effective with this method, generally the hen will bring the gobbler with her.
This technique will require the hunter to set up within 100 yards or so of a roosted hen or a hen that is already on the ground.
The worst case scenario will result in the hen moving away from the area. However, often this can be very helpful in situations where the gobblers are not responding to normal calling tactics.
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