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| Flashlights!!; Do you use them? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 13 2008, 06:55 AM (188 Views) | |
perrysbirds
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Apr 13 2008, 06:55 AM Post #1 |
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Great Newfie Hunter
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Going into the turkey woods in the morning,do you use a flashlight or try to make your way in the dark?Do you think it will affect your hunt?Will the turkeys see this light while in the roost?Any thoughts? |
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Coyotechaser
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Apr 13 2008, 07:15 AM Post #2 |
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I hope not cause I plan on using one. |
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MasterCaster
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Apr 13 2008, 07:34 AM Post #3 |
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In my experiance you can never be stealthy enough - take every precaution possable to up your odds. I do use a flashlight when required full moon clear sky you wont need one. I have one of those headlamps that you can go from white LED to red LED with the click of a button. I have had good succes in sneaking up under the roost to within 40 yards a few times, using the red LED and keepng it pointed straight down so as to minimize the broadcasting of light. MC |
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annie oakley
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Apr 14 2008, 08:06 AM Post #4 |
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I also use a headlamp with white and red LED |
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Terrym
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Apr 14 2008, 08:14 AM Post #5 |
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You are best o avoid the flashlights when in view of a roosting tree/area. I think you'lll find they fly directly away from you at sun up. |
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OntGobbler
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Apr 15 2008, 01:57 PM Post #6 |
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if it ain't natural and they can see it or hear it, you just made you morning a lot tougher. They don't fly down until you can see to move generally. Better to wait a bit and make a move as light begins to increase instead of shining and busting your way into a spot. Slow and stealthy. Better yet know where they are roosted and take it all out of the equation.... |
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perrysbirds
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Apr 16 2008, 02:15 AM Post #7 |
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I think I can get to my spot without a flashlight as Im just setting up off a ATV trail. |
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Coyotechaser
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Apr 16 2008, 02:51 AM Post #8 |
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Same here, we'll be on a hardwood hill about 100 - 150 yards from where they roost, just off an ATV trail. |
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