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| Tweet Topic Started: May 2 2008, 08:28 AM (316 Views) | |
scapko
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May 2 2008, 08:28 AM Post #1 |
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Just curious,what type of groung blind are you using,and are the turkeys afraid of them? I've had some turkeys come right in (smaller birds) but I've also had mature birds come racing into my calling,strut their stuff,but just stay out of 25-30yards behind trees.Could it be the blinds that are hanging them up,or is it because their wise to the decoys,and expect the hens to come to them.I'm hunting in river bottoms where its pretty thick.I was thinking of trying no blind(sitting behind a blowdown cedar tree) relying on my camo.Thanks. |
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Coyotechaser
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May 2 2008, 08:30 AM Post #2 |
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This is my first year turkey hunting, but I've used a blind and also went without one. With that said, I did take my first bird from just sitting, with no blind. We did have the blind on an open field and saw 4 turkeys, 1 hen was about 25 yards away and dint seem bothered by the blind at all. |
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scapko
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May 2 2008, 08:37 AM Post #3 |
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I forgot to mention that I only hunt with my trusty compound. |
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Coyotechaser
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May 2 2008, 08:38 AM Post #4 |
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You'll definately want to use a blind then. |
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OntGobbler
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May 2 2008, 09:08 AM Post #5 |
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no issues with blinds. Have hunted birds in open feilds with a blind, feild edges, and in the bush. Birds have walked right up feeding at the base of the blind and it has never been there before. They really haven't cared. It is not a threatening thing visually I think unless you have shiny stuf (material etc.) or it is real noisy on windy days. Birds hang up for a lot of reasons but I doubt your blind was it. Movement IN the blind might do it. |
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| Renegade | May 2 2008, 09:10 AM Post #6 |
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It is possible to hunt without a blind for sure but it is a lot trickier and you have to set up your makeshift ground blind extremely well. I think many birds have no issues with ground blinds and some may. For the most part my feeling is ground blinds spook birds very little. Ground blinds do however limit mobility and options. The only bow bird I ever harvested was from a ground blind and it was from the "back" window. I didn't use decoys however. If you are worried that the ground blind may be spooking gobblers maybe try blending the blind in to the surroundings by cutting down some limbs with permission and tying some grasses around the base etc. Good luck
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LoneWolf
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May 2 2008, 11:35 AM Post #7 |
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I got my bird this year while hidden behind a big old rooted out stump. As mentioned, it's a bit tricky but can definitely be done. However, trying for my second bird I'm using my blind. |
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Paul Beasley
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May 2 2008, 11:50 AM Post #8 |
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I used an API Terra XL Blind this year and the birds didn't have a bloody clue. We had no decoys out and they came right into us on the edge of the field. If you keep everything inside dark with as few windows open as necessary, and don't get bright things like hands or face near the windows, they'll never know you're there. |
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scapko
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May 2 2008, 12:29 PM Post #9 |
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Is it better to hunt with or without dekes.I know there are all kinds of scenarios here,but on average? Iv'e had good sucess bringing them in this year,but are the dekes hanging up the big toms?I'm using the Primos b-mobile strutting tom and 2 hen decoys.I was wondering,maybe the reason why the bigger toms are staying back is because their expecting the hens to come to them? its heart pounding action when they come in close and strut,but as usual,with a bow,theres always some dissappointment which is all part and parcel with bowhunting.I guess thats why I love it sooooo much It just makes it sweeter when you harvest and animal/bird.Steve |
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Paul Beasley
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May 2 2008, 02:38 PM Post #10 |
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you'll get all kinds of different opinions on using deke's or no deke's. For me, it depends on the situation. Sometimes we use them and sometimes we don't. Opening morning double, no dekes, Tuesday morning double, hen and jake dekes. I've likely killed more of my birds over dekes than not, but Keith's likely killed more of his without. I always have decoys with me but ultimately make a decision based on each situation as to whether I pull them out or not. |
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| NorfolkHunter | May 2 2008, 03:48 PM Post #11 |
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I use an Ameristep Brickhouse blind. Alot of birds have been killed from the blind. Its a little bit of extra gear to carry but well worth it when hunting with the compound bow. Birds don't seem to react to it at all. Devin |
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dobber
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May 2 2008, 03:57 PM Post #12 |
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i shot my bird this year from the blind, and while waiting for my son who was hunting in a different field i was able to get a great sleep in afterwords. I also had a jake and 3 hens walk past the blind the same day. |
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