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<blockquote data-quote="Joe2Kool" data-source="post: 5825039" data-attributes="member: 1621"><p>Hmmm. Sounds like we're hunting the same birds! We've tried to get really close while they are on the roost, often within 50 yards. The downside for us has been they hit the ground on top of you and you can't get a shot. The key is setting up on multiple sides so somebody has a shot. If they go west, or east, or...</p><p></p><p>To the OP, note we're saying a lot of the same things:</p><p></p><p>1) They love to gobble!</p><p>2) ROOST them every evening.</p><p>3) Shoot 'em quickly once they're on the ground!</p><p></p><p>The least successful method I've employed is setting up cold and calling. I can be fairly successful on Easterns in big woods, or pastures with that technique, but rarely works for me on Merriam's. But, if you get one gobbling and coming in, keep hammering on him!</p><p></p><p>Now if Huntaholic reads this post, he'll tell you to sit still and call 'em in to you! That works for him, but rarely for me!</p><p></p><p>Oh, on calls, I use the same ones I use here on Easterns. But note my calling comments above. Maybe my accent is a little too southern!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Joe2Kool, post: 5825039, member: 1621"] Hmmm. Sounds like we're hunting the same birds! We've tried to get really close while they are on the roost, often within 50 yards. The downside for us has been they hit the ground on top of you and you can't get a shot. The key is setting up on multiple sides so somebody has a shot. If they go west, or east, or... To the OP, note we're saying a lot of the same things: 1) They love to gobble! 2) ROOST them every evening. 3) Shoot 'em quickly once they're on the ground! The least successful method I've employed is setting up cold and calling. I can be fairly successful on Easterns in big woods, or pastures with that technique, but rarely works for me on Merriam's. But, if you get one gobbling and coming in, keep hammering on him! Now if Huntaholic reads this post, he'll tell you to sit still and call 'em in to you! That works for him, but rarely for me! Oh, on calls, I use the same ones I use here on Easterns. But note my calling comments above. Maybe my accent is a little too southern! [/QUOTE]
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