Fat_46
Member
After 5 years I finally got drawn for MN spring turkey. I'll be hunting mixed forest/farmland where I've deer hunted for years. I'm pretty familiar with the area and have seen turkeys every year while deer hunting. That probably means I'll see lots of deer while turkey hunting!
I've got a leafy suit, and just picked up a vest and a Quaker boy Hurricane box call. I've also been watching a bunch of videos trying to get my calls to sound similar. I'll be buying a few decoys - tom, hen, and maybe a jake as well.
I also think I'll pick up a slate call.
My questions here are threefold:
How do I set up the decoys? I know I need to keep them in shotgun range, but I'm not certain if there is a pattern I should put them in.
How many calls do I need?
In addition to the leafy suit, should I look into a blind of some sort? I have a blind I use for deer, but its very big and bulky to carry, and the majority of turkey hunting resources suggest "run-n-gun" is a better way to get after the active turkeys.
Thanks very much in advance - I do truly appreciate and respect the opinions and suggestions of the members here.
I've got a leafy suit, and just picked up a vest and a Quaker boy Hurricane box call. I've also been watching a bunch of videos trying to get my calls to sound similar. I'll be buying a few decoys - tom, hen, and maybe a jake as well.
I also think I'll pick up a slate call.
My questions here are threefold:
How do I set up the decoys? I know I need to keep them in shotgun range, but I'm not certain if there is a pattern I should put them in.
How many calls do I need?
In addition to the leafy suit, should I look into a blind of some sort? I have a blind I use for deer, but its very big and bulky to carry, and the majority of turkey hunting resources suggest "run-n-gun" is a better way to get after the active turkeys.
Thanks very much in advance - I do truly appreciate and respect the opinions and suggestions of the members here.