Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Tips For Successful Ocellated Turkey Hunts

By Betty Reynolds


Humans have always enjoyed hunting. From the days of hunters and gatherers and crude weapons to the modern era of sophisticated tools, hunting has always been important. While ancient humans did it to keep themselves from starving, modern hunters do it as a hobby. If you are a bushman at heart, you should try ocellated turkey hunts.

Rules vary from one state to another, but fall and spring are the best times to hunt this bird. In spring, people enjoy themselves hunting the male species, also known as gobblers. Fall is when enthusiasts get to hunt both males and females. Wild turkey mate in spring and you can use make certain sounds to get the gobblers to come out within shooting range. The ocellated species resembles the wild turkey and is found in few places worldwide.

One of the most useful weapons when it comes to hunting in the short gun. These days, hunters are beginning to use bows and arrows. In some states, you are allowed to use low caliber rifles to hunt the birds. You need to do some research and get to know what kind of gun your state does or does not allow.

These birds are known to have excellent eyesight. That is why you will need to use some form of camouflage. You will have to cover yourself from head to toe. Well before the season starts, gather all the items you will need. You will need a mask, pants, gloves, boots, and a hat. Additionally, organize to have a turkey vest having room for carrying calls and dead birds.

You need to know something about calls used in hunting. Calls can either be air or friction calls. Friction calls include push and pin calls, pot and pet calls, scratch boxes, and box calls. Air calls include snuff tube calls, diaphragms, trumpet calls, and Turpin yelps. Both beginners and experienced hunters find using the calls easy.

Locator calls are a must when hunting these birds. Owl hooters, Crow calls, hawk calls plus any other loud call help you a lot during the hunt. Locator calls shock the fowls to gobble, and one can have it easy locating them and gathering your harvest.

Decide where the game will be harvested. Put on the clothing items mentioned earlier, have your gun or another tool ready, and you are all set. Once out there in woods, start making the calls. Keep doing this until the birds start emerging into view. Once you are pointing your arrow or gun at the side of the head of the animal, shoot. Aiming at the head lets you accomplish the task fast.

If you want to have a lot of fun, consider inviting some of your friends over. Nothing is quite like doing something you like with people whose company you enjoy. Doing something all of you love has the potential of bringing you closer. Whether you have been hunting these birds for the last several seasons or are a newbie beginning to enjoy the hobby, bird hunting will always be a lot of fun.




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