Talking turkey: Understanding behavior the key to successful wild turkey hunting
21.05.12
The wild turkey hunting season got under way in Georgia last weekend. Our neighbors across the Savannah River cranked up their season on March 15, so between the two states, a number of turkey enthusiasts have stories to tell, good and bad.
There have been stories filtering through sporting goods stores and hunting club circles of success, but as is often the case with wild turkeys in this part of the country, there are lots of “you’ve got to be kidding me” stories as well.
When it comes to the wild turkey, there are no absolutes. I could take the time to spout a list of dos and don’ts that might give you a few pointers that could shift the odds in your favor. But I’m not going to do that. Instead, I am to talk about a day in the life of the wild turkey gobbler during the spring hunting season in hopes of opening some eyes about what makes him tick.
For the vast majority of each calendar year, wild gobblers really don’t have much to do. They sleep, eat and try to stay alive while sharing each day with other gobblers. That will explain why hunters often talk about seeing a flock of male turkeys during deer season and throughout late winter.
Source: Savannah Morning News