Turkey Blind Guidelines
Turkey hunting tips: A turkey blind is used to aid the hunter with concealment. It allows the hunter the ability to move and stretch without being detected. It also provides better comfort on days when the weather is bad. This article provides a few guidelines for using turkey blinds.
Turkey Blind Guidelines
Ideally the blind should be completely enclosed with a roof and numerous windows. This will provide shade or keep rain off the hunter. It will also allow the hunter to be able to see in all directions if need be.
The windows should be made of a camouflage mesh or similar material and have a zipper that can be opened. This will help with concealment and provide a shooting area for sticking the gun or bow out of.
The inside of the blind should be camouflaged or black in color. This will help in concealment and reduce the chances of the hunter being silhouetted.
The blind should be made of a quality, light weight, and water proof material. It should be sturdy when set-up and have limited noise and movement on windy days.
The blind should be tall enough to allow the hunter to stand up completely. It should also be large enough inside to be able to move without hitting the sides.
The blind should be easily unpacked and set-up. It should also be easily folded up and packed away for transport.
Blind Set-up
The blind can be used anywhere that turkey movement is expected to occur. Feeding or strutting areas are ideal places to use a blind.
The area in which the blind is to be placed needs to be cleared and free from obstructions that may damage the blind. Also make sure nothing will brush up against it to create noise during windy days.
The hunter should place natural terrain items such as limbs, bushes, or grasses around the exterior of the blind for added concealment.
The hunter also needs to use a quality, comfortable chair inside the turkey blind. The chair needs to be light weight and easy to back pack or carry. This will help the hunter be able to sit for extended periods.
Calling From A Blind
Because of the enclosed style of the turkey blind, sounds made from inside will often be distorted. The hunter should be aware of this and move as close to the windows as possible when calling from a blind.
Generally soft yelps, clucks, and purrs are a better approach than calling loud and excitedly. Limit calling to every 15-20 minutes or so. The hunter should be patient and expect gobblers to come in silently.
Decoys
When using decoys with blinds, place the decoy directly in front of the blind. This will allow an adequate field of view from left to right. The decoy should be between 10-20 yards away from the blind. The use of one hen decoy should be adequate.
Final Tips
Make sure to position the chair near the center of the blind as to not bump the sides. Also on windy days, using stakes to secure the blind to the ground is recommended.
These turkey hunting tips for using turkey blinds are provided as helpful information. They are intended to aid the hunter in concealment and comfort.
As always be safe and good luck.
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