I need some thoughts sealing the fate of the turkeys.
I can go out without having heard any the night before or in the morning and call and get them to respond and even come towards me, in some cases very close. I called for about half an hour this morning and had one come on to the property and begin calling back only for a small flock to take flight and leave before any of us saw each other. Sometimes they get within sight but keep moving. I'm not using a decoy right now though. I've had the area all around light up with birds responding to my calls, but they aren't coming in.
Any thoughts? Is this just turkey hunting? I'm still a complete turkey hunting noob but have come a long way with calling at least just by mimicking their responses. Just wondering what I may be missing.
I can go out without having heard any the night before or in the morning and call and get them to respond and even come towards me, in some cases very close. I called for about half an hour this morning and had one come on to the property and begin calling back only for a small flock to take flight and leave before any of us saw each other. Sometimes they get within sight but keep moving. I'm not using a decoy right now though. I've had the area all around light up with birds responding to my calls, but they aren't coming in.
Any thoughts? Is this just turkey hunting? I'm still a complete turkey hunting noob but have come a long way with calling at least just by mimicking their responses. Just wondering what I may be missing.