Turkey Hunting Tips-A Gobbler On The Roost
Finding a roosted gobbler for turkey hunting can be done the day before by observing the evening fly up. It can also be done by using locator calls prior to sunrise. If a locator call is used, the hunter should stop the use of the call once the gobbler responds. There is no need to continue calling at the gobbler on the roost.
The hunter should then move in closer to the gobbler prior to sunrise. Make sure not to move too close as to spook the gobbler or other turkeys in the area. Find a good set up location around 100 yards out if possible. This is usually a safe distance.
The next step is to wait until the gobbler sounds off at day break. At that time the hunter can make a few soft tree yelps to make the gobbler aware of ones location. The hunter should then be quiet, wait, and listen for the gobbler to fly down.
Once the gobbler is on the ground, the hunter can make a fly down cackle. The use of a turkey wing can be used to mock flapping wing sounds for better affect. This is followed by several yelps and cutts imitating an excited hen. The hunter should then wait to see what if any response is given by the gobbler. Often the gobbler will head towards the hunter either silently or gobbling his head off.
The idea here is to not over call to the gobbler. There will be times when being more aggressive will be a better approach, but off the roost usually less is better.
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