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 Turkey Newb
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01/06/09 08:38 AM
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Any advice would be loved, I have never done this before. We have a place near Eden, TX. Tell me about supplies, tech., etc.
I know I need a shotgun, will my full choke duck gun do. What shot size, where should I hunt, near water? trees, plants they eat. I dont even know what they eat. I'm a spounge.
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538110
01/06/09 07:05 PM
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fourtrax
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Any advice would be loved, I have never done this before. We have a place near Eden, TX. Tell me about supplies, tech., etc.
I know I need a shotgun, will my full choke duck gun do. What shot size, where should I hunt, near water? trees, plants they eat. I dont even know what they eat. I'm a spounge.
Your duck gun will be fine as long as your full choke holds a good tight patern.If not you may look into one of the turkey chokes.Calls.....You have to decide what you like.I use mouth,friction and some times a box call.Shot size...I like #5s in a turkey load.If ya have a roost on your place or close find where the birds go when they fly down.Set up between the roost and where they are headed.If no roost find thier strut zones,more than likley this will be on the edge of a open area close to cover.A hen decoy and sometimes a jake decoy is needed.Good camo is needed as they have great eye sight.Get out and scout before season and just see where the birds are and what your options are on a set up.Turkey hunting is alot of learn as you go.The birds will teach you alot.If ya screw one off ya know not to do what ever it was that caused the bird to flake out on ya.Don't over call.Let the bird have time to find you if he goes silent.Seen this alot the spring before last.On a side note I make it a habit not to hunt a feeder.Ya kill one under the feeder and there are more with him they woun't be back.Same on a roost.
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Re: Turkey Newb
[Re: fourtrax]
#538111
01/06/09 07:53 PM
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What is the best way when scouting to locate the roost and strut zones.....
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538112
01/06/09 08:41 PM
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kingbert23
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UNTduckHUNT...i'm fairly new at turkey hunting too. Let me know how it goes. Sounds like you got some good advice. Keep me posted!
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538113
01/06/09 10:54 PM
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fourtrax
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Get out in the woods and look for birds or signs of birds.Thier roost (if you have one on your place) will be in one of the taller trees more than not a hardwood.Look around under some of these trees and if it is a roost you will find feathers and turkey poo.  Come back at dawn hide and watch to see if they are still using it.Get out in the woods with a call.See if you can get any birds to talk to ya and tell ya were they are but DON'T call them all the way in.The strut zones will start showing up early spring around the edges of clearings or fields.It will be a area a bird struts every day.Look for wing drag marks in the dirt,again feathers and turkey poo.Drive the roads around your lease early morning and late afternoon looking for birds.
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538114
01/07/09 12:57 AM
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7mag
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What is the best way when scouting to locate the roost and strut zones.....
Look for a Mountain Lion someone shot, that wil be your first hint  
![[Linked Image]](https://s20.postimg.cc/5cn5isf7d/20180718_153033_1531957938497.jpg) "Laugh with many, but don't trust any"
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538116
01/07/09 03:38 PM
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Thanks for the Info Fourtrax.....I may send you some PM's at some point if I have questions.
7mag, If you are going to bash me for my love on the Mnt. Lion that is fine. Again, I WOULD NOT shoot one. However, atleast be clever or funny about it....
Predator Buster, REALLY? "LOL" my little sister has already grown outta the gay abbreviations, its time to move to the training bras and using the smilly faces.....
I do however respect the fact that yall are not going to let me live this down....SOMEDAY someone else will agree with me.
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Re: Turkey Newb
[Re: WaterTurkey]
#538117
01/07/09 04:20 PM
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fourtrax
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Guess I missed something. 
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Re: Turkey Newb
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01/07/09 07:11 PM
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I made a post about 2 months ago that I wouldn't shoot a mountain lion because of the population size. Since then everyone assumes I am a life long member of PETA or Greenpeace.
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538119
01/07/09 07:26 PM
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Fourtrax, I bought a mouth call. I have been messing with it for a few weeks now and can't make it do anything....Any suggestions?
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538120
01/08/09 03:02 AM
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7mag
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Fourtrax, I bought a mouth call. I have been messing with it for a few weeks now and can't make it do anything....Any suggestions?
Get a mountain lion call. You can usually find the roost with one of these then hit it with a crow call. Last but not least hit it with a yelp and that should get em to ya.
"Laugh with many, but don't trust any"
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538121
01/14/09 11:20 PM
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dryland_fish
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Fourtrax, I bought a mouth call. I have been messing with it for a few weeks now and can't make it do anything....Any suggestions?
If i was you I would get a Box call or a slat call there a little eazyer to use and a owl call too that helps. I use a box call and a slat call for different sounds...If you would like you can PM also and Ill help with what i know want be much but I try....
Last edited by dryland_fish; 01/14/09 11:23 PM.
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Re: Turkey Newb
[Re: dryland_fish]
#538122
01/15/09 06:18 AM
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shootnntrackn
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u got it in wrong. im assuming. place the reeds on the front of your tounge. the arch should face the back of your throat.
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Re: Turkey Newb
[Re: shootnntrackn]
#538123
01/15/09 11:53 PM
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fourtrax
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u got it in wrong. im assuming. place the reeds on the front of your tounge. the arch should face the back of your throat.
Ditto try and turn it around.I know someone on here that had the same problem but they tried sooooo hard they were able to make it make some sound.  Not going to name any names.....LMAO!!!!
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Re: Turkey Newb
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#538124
01/15/09 11:56 PM
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fourtrax
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UNT if you are going to be hunting by yourself I would try and master the mouth call...Hands free when it's time to shoot them in the face.
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