I roosted some hens and a big tom on side of a wooded ridge i was wondering do you all think they will stay low on that ridge or will they go to the top of it and work their way down to the feilds in the morning. Just need some input on how to set up in the morning.
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cruff10
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Turkeys like to fly down a mountain side and work there way up hill all day until they get to there roosting spot. This is why it is hard to call a bird downhill, cause 9 times out of 10 they have already been there and know what is down there.
So setup below hopeing they don't fly down to far. never setup up hill, unless you know for sure there is a strut zone above it. That is even rare.
GOOD LUCK!
So setup below hopeing they don't fly down to far. never setup up hill, unless you know for sure there is a strut zone above it. That is even rare.
GOOD LUCK!
5T's
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buck5 said:
I have too many stories about setting up below a bird and messing up, always, always, always set up higher than a roosted bird. Make sure a strut zone is not between you and the bird, cut off the strut zone.
Setterman
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5T's said:
Yes, never count on them coming down hill. Especially with the woods super open still, they can see everything below them, and will just stand their ground many times and strut.
There are no rules when it comes to these crazy birds, keep that in mind. Set-up where it is easy for him to get to you, and hope for the best. That is the best advice I can give.
GOHUNT
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No telling. They do different things on diffent mornings.
Roosted ain't Roasted!
Roosted ain't Roasted!
Harvester
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If you can't get above them, try to get on the same elevation that they are on. I've had alot of success calling to birds that come around the side of a ridge. If that is not possible, go in way before daylight, set up and maybe you will get lucky and they will pitch right down near of you.
