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I have read on here different guys while working a bird try to get above him. I assume that means above in elevation or higher ground. Could someone please explain the advantage of this. I can do this where I hunt, but would require a pretty good effort. I don't mind the effort if it would produce an advantage. I need every advantage I can muster lol.
 
Supposedly birds prefer to come up hill to a call rather than down. I'm not sure how much it increases your odds, but I always get on as high ground as possible when setting up in hilly terrain. It also helps if you're on a ridge top and the bird has to crest the top of the hill to look for you, so you can set up where he will crest the ridge in shotgun range and not have him hang up in plain sight.


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Thanks Catman. I have got a love sick gobbler that is gobbling almost all day and he won't believe a word I say. He is in a pasture that slopes up about 200 yds away and will only come about 120. There is timber above him that I can access from behind but will be a gut test. Just trying to see if it would be worth it. Through the binoculars he looks like he is a about a three year old. I guess I'll face the ticks and poison oak.
 
Field birds can be tough regardless. They gobble to get the hens out into the field where they can see em and strut around and do their thing. I've called a couple across open fields but usually they hang up out of range. If you know where he roost, maybe you can set up close to that area and try and sweet talk him before he goes to bed


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What I was taught when I was younger is that a Tom coming up hill is easier for him if he gets to the top and their is danger....he can turn around take a couple steps and take off in flight....whereas if they come down hill....obviously they have to run up hill to escape.....not saying this is gospel or truth, just what I was taught. What I am learning is set up in such a way that when they crest the hill...I can get a shot. I think being 3rd week of season that the birds are spooked, probably been called to a few times.....and they have learned to stop running to every call....again, I think some of this has to do with the temperament of the bird......hen is supposed to go them, hens are starting to nest, so I think toms are on the move more, but they are more aware then they were a few weeks ago.
 

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