Turkeys and Mountains

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2008/04/24 16:58:04 (permalink)

Turkeys and Mountains

Where my family's hunting land is, in Bedford County is basically on the top of a mountain. In the fall there are plenty of birds around. However when I spring turkey hunt it, I hear gobblers sounding off like crazy, but almost always down in the valley, not up on the mountain side. I do not have access to go chasing them on private land into the valley. We do have a food plot which seems to attract some hens and jakes, but I have never seen any strutting zones or any sign that the birds use it much more than a food source in the spring. Any ideas on how I can get birds to want to climb the mountain??? Thanks!

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    S-10
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    RE: Turkeys and Mountains 2008/04/24 20:38:08 (permalink)
    Never had that problem but it is usually much easier to call them up hill than down. Get as close as you can and call loud is all I can offer short term.
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    DanesDad
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    RE: Turkeys and Mountains 2008/04/25 00:34:27 (permalink)
    Maybe try later in the morning when the toms may be lonely?
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    RE: Turkeys and Mountains 2008/04/25 06:47:14 (permalink)
    Remember if you can hear them gobbling then they will be able to hear you calling. Once they lose their hens they should come a runnin..

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    RE: Turkeys and Mountains 2008/04/25 06:50:36 (permalink)
    Keep in mind, a turkey doesnt walk and gobble at the same time. Call a couple times, if he cuts off your calling, shut up and wait.
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