Deer & Turkey Hunting Tips

The turkeys main defense is its vision. For that reason turkeys prefer to spend time in areas that provide a good field of view. A hunter can take advantage of this by understanding the terrain to be hunted. For the most part, turkeys look at certain terrain as obstacles.

Overly Thick Areas

They will generally avoid very thick areas that limit visibility. Such areas offer predators good ambush locations. So turkeys will see these areas as dangerous and stay clear. If turkey hunting in locations that provide such obstacles, the hunter should use this knowledge wisely.

Water

Large water ways such as lakes or rivers can also be used by hunters. Generally turkeys will stay on one side or the other and rarely fly over these water ways. A river can be used as a wall of sorts.

Roadways

Roads or highways that provide steady traffic will also be normally avoided by turkeys. Again these obstacles can be used by the hunter to help identify turkey hunting set up locations.

Fences

Some turkey hunting areas are located on farmlands. These farms sometimes have fences surrounding or running through turkey habitat. Most of the time turkeys will walk up to and along fences but rarely will cross them.

Mountains

Tall steep mountains sides or ridges that are hard to travel on foot will also be avoided. If the hunter is unable to climb such areas, turkeys will also not use them.

These are just a few examples of terrain obstacles that turkeys will normally avoid. The point for the hunter is to be aware of the obstacles on the land to be hunted. This knowledge will improve on set up locations and increase the chances of turkey hunting success.

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