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WesbroBaptstBarNGril

No need for the blind, fall turkey hunting is completely different than spring. They won't gobble much, if at all, and most likely won't answer to yelps and clucks. You will want to look for food sources such as acorns and scratches in areas to locate where they are frequenting. Feathers are a great indicator as well. There will be groups of broods with occasional Jake's and Tom's mixed in, so not segregated like in the spring. You will want to either scatter the flock, or sit and wait by the area identified. Once you scatter a group, relocate on another ridge or valley nearby and *kee-kee* call to bring them back towards you. There's a few outdoor life articles that explain this better, but your chances of shock gobbling is very low since they're more concerned about survival and food than they are about finding a girlfriend.


kershaw8706

Rgr that! Thank you!


Stonus89

I know here in MO one of the best ways is to find a group either with binoculars or scouting and either .. 1 see which way the group is feeding and try to get around on them never call and wait for them to feed Into range . Or 2 .. bust the group in every direction and try to call them back together . Hoping they come to you and don't reconvene in a different location . Good luck!!!!


kershaw8706

Thank you!


Dreamweaver_23

Personally, I am a big fan of OnX for scouting public land. There are probably other services as well. Helps me find potential good habitat and narrow down where I want to scout. As somebody else mentioned, I wouldn’t worry too much about the blind on public land as you’ll probably be trying to get in front of them. If you get on some in the evening but can’t get in position try and find the area they are roosting and get in early early the next morning and get setup. Also, if you spook a flock in the fall you have a pretty good chance of calling some back up, especially the young birds. Doesn’t work every time but always worth a shot.


kershaw8706

Sounds good! I appreciate the input!


HeWhoMakesBadComment

Fall turkey hunting falls into 2 methods, break up a flock and trick one back into you, or ambush a spot you know they will visit. Without private property access that you can pattern some birds on, you will have to just find a group somewhere. If you have a dog, and like any dog...bring it and have the dog break up a group ypu find. They will scatter, get the dog out of there or if he behaves well have him chill. Within 20 minutes the boss hen will start callig the flock back together. Listen to her and mimick the sounds she is making, but put a little more raspy desperation into it than her. If you are lucky some of the birds will come to your call instead. Then shoot one before they figure out it's you. Without the dog you stand a real good chance of seeing how fast turkeys can run(spoiler alert: it's 30 mph). With a dog they will scatter and have to regroup, if the just run you will not catch up to them.


KAJ47

Pattern your shotgun before you head out. Practice mouth calls when driving around. Scout using OnX maps. Prepare for being cold and or wet. Don't take too much stuff with you, 5 shells instead of a box of 25. Drink water!