Always much closer than you think. I’ve watched them gobble and could hear it from over 1000 yards away on a cool clear morning before it got super green. This past week I had one gobbling through the woods at about 200 yards real distance, but it sounded like 500+, even further when he was facing away.
How far can you here a turkey gobble?
In thick cover it’s often possible to get closer than 100 yards, but I rarely find myself getting closer than 75 yards to where I suspect a bird to be hanging around. At that distance, there’s just too much that can go wrong.
Can gobbling turkeys be heard a mile away?
(But we don’t want him to gobble too much because that will call other hunters into the area.) Turkey gobbles can be heard for a long way on a still day, up to a mile.
What time of day do turkeys gobble the most?
You can’t expect a turkey to gobble 50 or more times in the afternoon like he might first thing in the morning. Most birds won’t even gobble as much as they might around 9 or 10 a.m. You need to crow call or hen cutt and listen closely for a faint gobble or two.
What does it mean when you hear a turkey gobble?
If you hear a lot of commotion and turkey gobbling on your property, early spring and mating season is likely beginning to set it. So many male turkeys will start gobbling early in the morning and will carry on for several hours, and it can last quite a few days.
How can you tell how far a gobbler is?
It is clearer and less muffled. As a general rule a gobble made in a tree can be heard twice as far as one made on the ground. That same “twice-as-far” rule applies to all other turkey sounds. A gobbler in an open field will sound clear and can generally be heard twice as far as a gobbler in timber.
When should I stop calling turkey?
If you hear gobbling and the gobble is getting louder, that means he is getting closer to you – so stop calling.
What to do when turkeys stop gobbling?
When the gobbler quits gobbling, look at your watch, and force yourself to stay on your stand. Don’t move around for an hour after the bird has quit gobbling. If you’ll use this strategy, you’ll see more turkeys, and you’ll take more turkeys.
How long before sunrise do turkeys gobble?
In the past few weeks the toms have always started gobbling about exactly at shooting light, which is a half hour before sunrise, and then they fly down shortly after. This morning they didn’t start gobbling until after sunrise and even then it was only once about every ten minutes.
Will a turkey cross a creek?
Myth: Turkeys don’t cross fences or creeks. Fact: Sure, turkeys hang up sometimes when faced with obstructions but others simply fly over fences or creeks.
Do turkeys roost in the same tree every night?
Overall, the answer to the big question is that turkeys do not always roost in the same place. Turkeys are much like deer in that they shift to different parts of their home range throughout the year. That said, they do seem to favor certain ones, and spend more time roosting in favored locations than anywhere else.
How do you find a gobbler in the morning?
In the mornings, about half hour before shooting light is a perfect time to fire off a locating call. Setting up on a good listening vantage point is the first key. Being able to audibly survey lots of ground from a place where you likely wont spook birds from their roost is where you need to start.
What weather is best for turkey hunting?
Because turkeys are most active during times of mild weather, it’s been estimated that they are the most vocal in temperatures of 60-69 degrees Fahrenheit. Much like humans, too hot or too cold and their activity slows down. Barometric Pressure: The average barometric pressure also affects gobbling activity.
What month do turkeys start gobbling?
April
The data shows peak gobbling usually falls during the first week of April, but a closer inspection reveals significant geographical variation. For example, gobbling activity rises much earlier in southern Mississippi and crests around March 20.
What is a turkey gobble called?
Male turkeys are called “gobblers” because of their famous call, which is their version of a rooster’s crow. It’s a loud, shrill, descending, throaty jumble of sound that lasts about 1 second. Males often gobble from their treetop roosts, where the sound carries better than on the ground.
What turkeys gobble the most?
I’ve found later in the season, as birds break up due to breeding and hunting pressure, that a tom or two will stay around to guard a few hens in a small-acre property. Eastern birds have the loudest gobble of all subspecies, and on a clear, calm morning, the woods will boom.
How many turkey calls do you need?
Turkey Sounds You Should Know
In fact, for most spring turkey hunting seasons, you likely only need to know these three turkey calls to be successful. So check out the video below of Michael Waddell “talking turkey” and start practicing sooner than later. 3 TURKEY CALLS EVERY Turkey Caller Should Know!
What’s the best turkey locator call?
Owl
Owl: The owl call is arguably the most popular locator call ever used. Most hunters use it early of a morning while birds are still on the roost. This allows hunters to slip into position before fly-down time. Also, hunters use this call late of an afternoon after birds have flown up for the evening.
Do turkeys always gobble on the roost?
“Some of them do and some don’t,” says turkey hunting pro Ernie Calandrelli. “They for sure do not gobble on roost in evening like they did 40 years ago. I think timing of season has lots to do with it. If they are really hot for a hen they will gobble good.
How do you call turkeys from far away?
Classic “locator” calls include barred owl sounds and crow calls. The key for owling is to focus on the window just before dawn to reach out for shock-gobbling birds, while they’re still roosted, and then a while after turkeys have just flown down. In the day, a crow call is great for striking turkeys.
What time do turkey calls start?
When To Call A Gobbler. OK, so let’s narrow it down to the time of day. In my view, the best times of the day are right off the roost, then again from about 8:30 to 9:30 when more hens start to leave the gobbler to go lay an egg, and again from about 11 until noon.