Fall Turkey Season

Went out for turkeys this morning with my uncle. This was his first time turkey hunting since about 15 years ago when a very close friend of his was killed by someone who "thought he was a turkey".

After walking about 10 minutes, we scattered a flock without even trying. About 10 minutes after we got set up, I called in 3 hens to him, and he filled his tag. After recovering his bird, I set up to kill one with my bow. Within another 15 minutes, I had the boss hen of the flock within 60 yds, clucking and cackling, but not coming any closer. I then got a call out of my vest called a turkey duster kee kee call. I had it for 2 years and hadnt tried it until this year. I called with it once, then, the hen ran toward me, and stopped at 30 yds. I released my arrow, to watch it richochet off a tiny twig and disapear into the trees. The turkey also disapeared into the trees. A complete miss, but a great experience.

How'd everyone else do?

I had 9 within range on Thursday.  Too bad it they weren't in season.  The lead bird busted me without me moving.  I didn't have camo on.  I probably couldn't have gotten a shot off; too many eyes in too open of an area.

Can turkeys see colors as vibrantly as us? Mainly blaze orange... I think they might after hunting this weekend.  Anybody know?

all of archery season i saw and heard turkeys every morning and sometimes in the evening... ever since first day of turkey they have disappeared... i think they stole my game book outa my truck and learned to read

Yep, it always goes that way for me! My archery hunting friends see all the turkeys and I see all the bucks, I gave archery up about 5 years ago!

Here's a question for you. You can hunt turkeys with a bow. Do you need an archery tag? Does the archery tag license you to "hunt deer with a bow" or "hunt all game with a bow"?? Would you need an archery tag to hunt only turkeys with a bow??

Mika,
I believe you're wrong as you only need a archery license to hunt deer or bear in the archery seasons. archery gear is usable for all other species in all other seasons.
Mike