A few months back Michael and I applied for a Spring Turkey tag. Well, I got a permit and sadly Michael didn't. However he looked at me with the biggest smile on his face and said I can't wait until turkey season. Why I asked with a grin. Because this will be our best episode of Capitol Outdoors, he replied. He said that I'll be the one hunting so he will be able to record the entire hunt.
I kept thinking to myself my first turkey hunt, I've never been turkey hunting. I've only watched it on TV and enjoy eating them at Thanksgiving time. Thankfully Michael has never been either so it will be a learning experience for the both of us.
Like any type of hunting there's a lot to learn. I began researching, watching turkey 101 on YouTube and even attending turkey seminars. I found several things that kept getting repeated and some that didn't, however all the information I have gathered will help a first-timer in the field.
Things to Remember:
1. Scout
2. Pattern your gun
3. Have the best camouflage you can afford
4. Calling
5. Research
Out of these five things there's one area I feel is the most important. Calling! Since Michael and I are on a budget, we bought a kit with a slate, box and diaphragm call in it at our local sporting goods store. Now there's people out there that will say these are horrible calls, they don't sound like turkeys. They very well may not sound like a turkey however, with our research we've found the biggest mistake for new turkey hunters is the tendency of over calling. So, we are going to do our best to not overcall.
We are also going to get out to the area that we are going hunting to Scout the area. Mostly because I want to prepare myself of where I will be going that day and see what the area looks like to prepare ourselves for what we will need. Let's see if there are any turkeys there!
I have also purchased some new camouflage so that those turkeys aren't able to see me. It doesn't have to be expensive, it just has to help cover you up and not be seen.
Now, I have never shot at a turkey before and I don't want the first chance I get to be blown by not recognizing how my gun shoots. So, the first chance you get you should pattern your gun. It will help you in the long run!
Watch our Youtube Channel for the Video of my First Turkey Hunt.
Remember Enjoy the Outdoors, Good Luck & Stay Safe.
Heather
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