Turkeys in the rain?
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Last year the opener was VERY wet. I got blanked but some other guys did not.
I am just going out this afternoon to pattern the gun. I put the turkey barrel and scope back on it this morning.............so I missed the opener, will go tomorrow instead!
Doug
I am just going out this afternoon to pattern the gun. I put the turkey barrel and scope back on it this morning.............so I missed the opener, will go tomorrow instead!
Doug
Around here when it rains the birds like being right in the open fields instead of in the trees. Seems opposite of what you'd expect. I've always found hunting in the rain better. Adds a little background noise and movement so the birds act a little less sketchy. If you're a fidgety hunter and don't mind sitting on the wet ground, give it a shot.
We were out this AM in the rain. Heard lots of males, but all we could bring in was three hen's. Calling for more rain tomorrow. I find the worst thing about Turkey's in the rain is keeping your calls dry. The striker kind, or box calls don't seem to like the wet.
Turkeys melt when they get wet....
Seriously, they live out in the weather 24/7/365, sometimes inclement weather gets them off the roost quicker.
They like to be dry and obviously cannot move or fly as well when they are soaked but they can dry themselves off with a vigorous shake just like a dog does. Look for the birds in the open when it is raining ... the noise and movement of the cover from the rain pushes them out where they can see and hear
Seriously, they live out in the weather 24/7/365, sometimes inclement weather gets them off the roost quicker.
They like to be dry and obviously cannot move or fly as well when they are soaked but they can dry themselves off with a vigorous shake just like a dog does. Look for the birds in the open when it is raining ... the noise and movement of the cover from the rain pushes them out where they can see and hear
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- The Conservative part of Ontario
This is beginning to sound like a deer hunting thread.
For years I heard "I've never shot a deer in the rain'
Well, you never will if you park your butt inside all day. Get out there, the birds are there!
For years I heard "I've never shot a deer in the rain'
Well, you never will if you park your butt inside all day. Get out there, the birds are there!
No kidding fellas, the turkeys will head for low open feilds during a good rain and they tend to be right out in the middle. Increasing their distance from the edge for security sake. Look for short sunny breaks during the day and watch those struting zones. Once the sun breaks its game on!
I find that hunting in the rain is a good advantage, moreso when hunting deer because you can stalk them very quietly.
I DO stalk turkeys on occasion, but I also hunt on private property where I am the only hunter.
If you're hunting in a populated area, I'd deter from stalking them.
I DO stalk turkeys on occasion, but I also hunt on private property where I am the only hunter.
If you're hunting in a populated area, I'd deter from stalking them.
