As anyone who ever set his sights on a turkey can confirm, hunting this bird is one of the most technically challenging sports there is. Because turkey hunters know that their concentration, skill, and performance need to be high, they’re are always on the lookout for insights and advice—so they can bag their limit of gobblers every season. Registered Maine guide Bob Humphrey distills twenty-five years of turkey hunting know-how, sharing the insider tips and techniques he gives his clients, like how to: * Know the quarry * Anticipate its moves * Excel at calling * Prepare for the season Look…mehr
As anyone who ever set his sights on a turkey can confirm, hunting this bird is one of the most technically challenging sports there is. Because turkey hunters know that their concentration, skill, and performance need to be high, they’re are always on the lookout for insights and advice—so they can bag their limit of gobblers every season. Registered Maine guide Bob Humphrey distills twenty-five years of turkey hunting know-how, sharing the insider tips and techniques he gives his clients, like how to: * Know the quarry * Anticipate its moves * Excel at calling * Prepare for the season Look inside, there’s never been a turkey hunting book like this. Discover how to build a successful season from the ground up by refining your techniques and learning creative new ways of calling, using decoys, and bagging the maximum.
Bob Humphrey is a registered Maine guide and a certified wildlife biologist with more than twenty-five years of experience hunting turkeys across North America. The author of New England Turkey Hunting—Strategies for Success, he has also published articles in dozens of national magazines, including Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Turkey Call, American Hunter, North American Hunter, and Petersen’s Hunting.
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Pro Tactics: Turkey Hunting 1. Meet The Wild Turkey A. History and restoration B. Habits and habitat C. Subspecies and distribution 2. Gearing Up for Gobblers A. Apparel head to toe – picking the right camo clothes B. Guns and ammo C. Miscellaneous gear - Packs & vests, seats, bags, and accessories 3. Calls and Calling A. Types of calling devices - & how they work B. Turkey vocalizations, what they mean, when and how to use them 4. Scouting and Roosting A. Locating and understanding sign B. Finding birds C. Putting them to bed 5. In The Field Tactics A. Dawn set-up B. Mid-morning hunts C. Up in the day D. Fields vs. woods 6. Decoys A. Types and how they function B. To use or not to use: what, when, how and why 7. Advanced Tactics A. Dealing with tough toms B. Rainy day turkeys C. Don’t let a hen steal your bird 8. Fall Hunting A. Scout and ambush B. Busting a flock 9. Bowhunting A. Equipment B. Techniques 10. Planning and Out of State Hunt/Grand Slam A. Agency contacts B. Logistics C. The grand slam 11. Ethics and Safety 12. Care and Handling A. For the trophy room B. For the table Appendices 1. Sources of Information (websites, conservation organizations) 2. Bibliography 3. Turkey Hunter’s Checklist
Pro Tactics: Turkey Hunting 1. Meet The Wild Turkey A. History and restoration B. Habits and habitat C. Subspecies and distribution 2. Gearing Up for Gobblers A. Apparel head to toe – picking the right camo clothes B. Guns and ammo C. Miscellaneous gear - Packs & vests, seats, bags, and accessories 3. Calls and Calling A. Types of calling devices - & how they work B. Turkey vocalizations, what they mean, when and how to use them 4. Scouting and Roosting A. Locating and understanding sign B. Finding birds C. Putting them to bed 5. In The Field Tactics A. Dawn set-up B. Mid-morning hunts C. Up in the day D. Fields vs. woods 6. Decoys A. Types and how they function B. To use or not to use: what, when, how and why 7. Advanced Tactics A. Dealing with tough toms B. Rainy day turkeys C. Don’t let a hen steal your bird 8. Fall Hunting A. Scout and ambush B. Busting a flock 9. Bowhunting A. Equipment B. Techniques 10. Planning and Out of State Hunt/Grand Slam A. Agency contacts B. Logistics C. The grand slam 11. Ethics and Safety 12. Care and Handling A. For the trophy room B. For the table Appendices 1. Sources of Information (websites, conservation organizations) 2. Bibliography 3. Turkey Hunter’s Checklist
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