kazpilot25 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 So I finally got drawn for my first turkey tag, and will be hunting the April 25th hunt in 6A. I was wondering if an over/under 3" shotgun will work, or if I'll need a pump or semi auto for turkey? I'm new to this whole thing and would like some opinions based on experience. Also, if anyone has any pointers to get me started in 6A, I'd love to hear them. I have no idea where to start as the G&F info for this hunt/unit is even more generic than usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Best advice I can give- Plan ahead by locating a high hill, preferably one FAR from other hunters. Give yourself a good vantage point with lots of open glassing area near water. Get there before dawn so you are already set up before the sun comes out. Pack a lunch because you might be there a while. Then watch other hunters cleaning their birds as you drive home empty handed.....this is usually my routine. The only luck I have had was finding water holes with recent activity and hoofin' it in the area. Good luck to you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 If you're new to the area you might want to drive the roads before the season starts and look for turkey sign. They won't be far from there. Try using a coyote howl, crow call, or just slam your door every 1/4 mile or so after dark and listen. I've located many turkeys in this way. Just a couple things that might help locate your tom. Be in the area 1 hr before daylight and sit up. If that tom isn't disturbed he might roost back in the same tree that night but not always. Good luck! Read more off the internet about locating turkeys. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted April 8, 2014 I have the late 6a tag. I know the area and can help you if needed. Feel free to PM me. Me personally turkeys are fast and I'm not the best shot with a shot gun so the faster I can shoot the better. I take my semi-auto. I don't sit and glass for them. I know where they are historically and then I walk, use my eyes, and glass. When I see them I haul butt to get in front of them however I can. Usually this consists of running very quickly trying not to fall on my face all the while trying to stay hidden on the other side of something from them. Then of course I have to find a way to breathe so I can shoot because before you know it they are in front of me. Anyhow, this is how I've had my best luck because I don't have the patience to sit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted April 9, 2014 Dry as it's been, water will be very important. Creeks, springs, tanks, etc. Hens usually nest on steeper slopes, ridges above previously mentioned areas likely will have strutters. If you have water, feed and cover be patient, birds will show eventually. Call softly and sparingly, don't sleep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
