Turkey troubles

[Onagoth]

So, finally had the most promising signs of baggin one with my brother this year.

Got all setup and everything and what happens. The bloody Tom hangs up at 40 yards away (10 yards past the effective/ethical range of my brothers guns)

Danced around for a little while (he came back and forth for about 20 minutes, never closer than 40 yards), but we couldn't get him in any closer. Ah well, such is the life of a turkey hunter....

 

[cdngunner]

Yup happens all the time. Sometimes overcalling is the culprit. Try putting the caller 10- 20 yards away from the shooter

 

[archie126]

I'm no expert, just got my first one today.
But what worked for me today was only calling after they gobbled, couple yelps or purrs then wait til they gobbled again. Shot him at 15 yards and the second one did not even run away until I got up.

Maybe tomorrow he'll come back.