As turkey season is quickly approaching us here in New England I wanted to share some safety tips with those going out after the birds this Spring.
1. Never stalk a turkey. It rarely works and increases the risk of an accident.
2. Never wear red, white, blue or black over or under-clothing, as these are prominent colors of displaying gobblers.
3. Never call from a tree that is thinner than the width of your shoulders.
4. Never jump or turn suddenly in response to a suspected turkey.
5. Never presume that what you hear or what responds to your call is a turkey.
Here are a few that I felt important to pass on. You will see others that the Fish & Game Departments will put out there as well. They recommend that you put an orange flag in the tree close to you to let other hunters know your in the area. I feel that this would stick out to turkeys and not work out in my best interest. Although as far as safety is concerned it makes sense. They also tell you never to wave down another hunter to yell “stop”. Not to fond of yelling in the woods either.
Whatever tips you take from sources always keep in mind safety is our first concern.
