Turkey Hunting Use the Secrets of the Pros to Bag More Birds

Name: Turkey Hunting Use the Secrets of the Pros to Bag More Birds
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ISBN: 9781599212029

ISBN-10: 1599212021

ISBN-13: 9781599212029

Edition: 2009

Authors: Bob Humphrey

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As anyone who ever set his sights on a turkey can confirm, hunting this bird is one of the most technically challenging sports there is. Because turkey hunters know that their concentration, skill, and performance need to be high, they're are always on the lookout for insights and adviceso they can bag their limit of gobblers every season. Registered Maine guide Bob Humphrey distills twenty-five years of turkey hunting know-how, sharing the insider tips and techniques he gives his clients, like how to: Know the quarry Anticipate its moves Excel at calling Prepare for the season Look inside, there's never been a turkey hunting book like this. Discover how to build a successful season from…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 8/18/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English

Bob Humphreyis a registered Maine guide and a certified wildlife biologist with more than twenty-five years of experience hunting turkeys across North America. The author ofNew England Turkey Hunting—Strategies for Success, he has also published articles inPetersen’sHuntingandOutdoor Life. He lives in Pownal, Maine.



Pro Tactics: Turkey Hunting



Meet The Wild Turkey



History and restoration



Habits and habitat



Subspecies and distribution



Gearing Up for Gobblers



Apparel head to toe - picking the right camo clothes



Guns and ammo



Miscellaneous gear - Packs & vests, seats, bags, and accessories



Calls and Calling



Types of calling devices - & how they work



Turkey vocalizations, what they mean, when and how to use them



Scouting and Roosting



Locating and understanding sign



Finding birds



Putting them to bed



In The Field Tactics



Dawn set-up



Mid-morning hunts



Up in the day



Fields vs. woods



Decoys



Types and how they function



To use or not to use: what, when, how and why



Advanced Tactics



Dealing with tough toms



Rainy day turkeys



Don't let a hen steal your bird



Fall Hunting



Scout and ambush



Busting a flock



Bowhunting



Equipment



Techniques



Planning and Out of State Hunt/Grand Slam



Agency contacts



Logistics



The grand slam



Ethics and Safety



Care and Handling



For the trophy room



For the table Appendices



Sources of Information (websites, conservation organizations)



Bibliography



Turkey Hunter's Checklist