Turkey Hunting Near Thickets
No matter where turkey hunting takes place, more often than not there will be some form of a brush thicket found in the area. Although avoiding these areas can be helpful, sometimes it is better to use them to the hunters advantage.
In most cases, the turkey will avoid the use of the brush or sapling thicket. The turkey will usually circle around these areas to stay away from predators.
Often, if a hunter hears a turkey gobble on the other side of a thicket, the hunter will want to try and get on the same side as the turkey. While sometimes this type of hunting tactic works, many times the hunter will spook the turkey by doing so.
Instead of trying to go to the other side, use the thicket as a wall. Move to the far end of the thicket and setup there.
Pick a location that allows for more open terrain and a better field of view. This will be a benefit for the hunting position and make the turkey more likely to respond.
Try to have the setup positioned in a way that the turkey can be seen as it makes its way around the edge of the thicket.
Place one or two decoys out facing away from the direction of the turkey. Many times the turkey will circle around to face the decoys. This will put the turkey between the decoys and the hunter.
Use soft yelps, clucks, and purrs to lure the turkey in. Muffle the volume of the call when the turkey gets close and stop calling when it appears.
Make sure to use good camouflage tactics as the turkey will be alert and actively seeking the hen.
These tactics can be used in hunting situations with other types of obstacles as long as there is open ground along the edges.
This sounds like good advise, thanks.