Turkey Set Up Locations
To those of you who spend a lot of time in the turkey woods you know that there is rarely a perfect set up. There are just too many variables involved. However, following a few guidelines can help with finding a good set up location.
To start with, you need to be as familiar with the terrain as possible that you plan on hunting. Pay close attention to fence lines, creeks or other water ways, thick wooded areas, and other obstacles as turkeys tend to avoid crossing such areas. If you hunt in mountain or hill ranges, remember turkeys will more often walk up or along a hill rather than down one.
If you locate turkeys in an open terrain area, it is often best to only move within two hundred fifty yards of them as to not be detected. If the terrain provides adequate cover, moving within one hundred yards may be possible. Just remember not to move in too close resulting in spooking the turkey.
Once turkeys have been located and distances have been covered, try to find an area that will allow for a good view point. You need to be able to see as far as possible. Don’t factor in your cover too much. As long as you are properly camouflaged and limit movement you should be okay.
Use areas that provide the turkey with easy access and that turkeys will feel comfortable traveling through. Logging trails, open ridges, or the edges of small fields are good areas start. If you hunt areas that are wide open, use decoys to give the turkey something to see from a distance.
Another factor to consider in turkey set ups is the routines that turkeys follow. Often turkeys will roost in the same areas on a regular basis. They may fly down in the same direction each morning and travel similar directions through out the day. Understanding turkey movements will only increase the chances for success. Spend as much time in the woods as possible to learn these movements.
Once a set up location has been found, try to sit against a tree that is large enough to provide back ground cover. The shady side of a tree will provide more concealment. The use of a blind may also be considered depending on location spot. Regardless, make sure your view is not limited.
These are just a few turkey hunting tips that can be used for a good set up location. Try using some of these techniques to gain a little advantage on that old gobbler. Remember most hunting situations vary so learning as much as you can about the area to be hunted is important for success.
