I have decided that I am going to try turkey hunting this spring. I know it's early but i figure there will be some spend involved and I would like to spread it out. I know absolutely nothing about turkey hunting other than what I have begun reading online. I will post a list of what I have/ what I think need below. Key word being think. Any help/advice is appreciated.
What I have
My Deer hunting camo. Maybe too warm?
Remington 870 w/ i think 28" barrel.
Pop up blind- Not sure if I will use this or not.
Private Land to hunt- I have seen turkeys while deer hunting. Several acres of wooded land with corn/bean fields surrounding. I believe I will be the only one turkey hunting this land.
Patience and the desire to learn. I only started hunting about 6 years ago. I have only gotten 4 deer in those 6 years and 2 of those were this year. I understand that it is completely possible I will not get a Turkey this year, or ever.
What I think I need
Calls- I have no idea what i need. Not looking to spend a ton.
Turkey Vest- Likely just one of the store brand $30ish ones to start.
Decoys- I have seen some discussion on this already. Am i better off buying some of the less expensive decoys or not buying any at all? I don't think I can justify near $100/ea out of the gate.
Turkey Choke/Ammo- My plan is to buy a choke then try out several different kinds of ammo to see what patterns well. Suggestions appreciated on a choke, would like to keep it around $50 if possible. Check the pattern at 25 and 40 yards?
Thanks in Advance.
What I have
My Deer hunting camo. Maybe too warm?
Remington 870 w/ i think 28" barrel.
Pop up blind- Not sure if I will use this or not.
Private Land to hunt- I have seen turkeys while deer hunting. Several acres of wooded land with corn/bean fields surrounding. I believe I will be the only one turkey hunting this land.
Patience and the desire to learn. I only started hunting about 6 years ago. I have only gotten 4 deer in those 6 years and 2 of those were this year. I understand that it is completely possible I will not get a Turkey this year, or ever.
What I think I need
Calls- I have no idea what i need. Not looking to spend a ton.
Turkey Vest- Likely just one of the store brand $30ish ones to start.
Decoys- I have seen some discussion on this already. Am i better off buying some of the less expensive decoys or not buying any at all? I don't think I can justify near $100/ea out of the gate.
Turkey Choke/Ammo- My plan is to buy a choke then try out several different kinds of ammo to see what patterns well. Suggestions appreciated on a choke, would like to keep it around $50 if possible. Check the pattern at 25 and 40 yards?
Thanks in Advance.
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