How do you tell if someone is inside ??
Do your best impression of a constipated cougar. Stand back and watch.
If you are not sure stand a safe distance and angle away (Get behind a tree if you can) and say "Hello in the blind"
why would you care? Is it your turn to watch the decoys?
Good pair of binos? Windows open or closed? Decoys set? Hearing calling? Guess it would depend on situation, If I see a blind on public I just head the other way, never know that if they're not there when are they going to show up. And I have seen them left on public, usually buying cheapest blind they can find. We really don't use the blinds on public and if a decoy only hens, mostly always shotguns and run & gun hunts. On private, yup that's my blind and shouldn't ever be anyone in it.
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Most all turkey hunters carry small pair of binos. and my suggestion is look and see if anyone is in the blind form safe distance , or like others have said , just avoid it all together..
due to obligations at home I have not hunted in 4 years....Wends. I scouted on public land and came across 3 blinds that where most likely left from deer season..avoiding these and other blinds surely will limit my movement.....I avoid an area where a truck is parked , but that not proof some one was not dropped off, or walked in another way.....isn't there a universal display for an occupied blind.??
I would assume if there's no decoys out front there's no one home.
Quote from: saltysenior on February 28, 2020, 07:25:42 PM
due to obligations at home I have not hunted in 4 years....Wends. I scouted on public land and came across 3 blinds that where most likely left from deer season..avoiding these and other blinds surely will limit my movement.....I avoid an area where a truck is parked , but that not proof some one was not dropped off, or walked in another way.....isn't there a universal display for an occupied blind.??
NO.. but i would think if the windows are open , then it has not vacancy .. your approach and deciding if anyone inside the blind is pretty much for you to decide ...
Quote from: Happy on February 28, 2020, 06:29:52 PM
Do your best impression of a constipated cougar. Stand back and watch.
Ha Ha Or a mothman scream.
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Quote from: Greg Massey on February 28, 2020, 07:38:33 PM
Quote from: saltysenior on February 28, 2020, 07:25:42 PM
due to obligations at home I have not hunted in 4 years....Wends. I scouted on public land and came across 3 blinds that where most likely left from deer season..avoiding these and other blinds surely will limit my movement.....I avoid an area where a truck is parked , but that not proof some one was not dropped off, or walked in another way.....isn't there a universal display for an occupied blind.??
NO.. but i would think if the windows are open , then it has not vacancy .. your approach and deciding if anyone inside the blind is pretty much for you to decide ...
two of the blinds had windows open but w/ screens closed...in PA don't you have to notify of your presents with a display of Orange ??
Open the door and say "hello"!
Good question. A guy in black back in the corner where he should be probably can't be seen even with binos. I'd skirt the blind quietly or blow a locator call. (Blinds in Iowa are not required to have orange except during shotgun deer season.) If I'm in my blind please don't sneak up and beat on my blind, I'm probably napping, or you'd better have a roll of TP for me to use.
That you Quavers?
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If you see a random blind in the woods it's a good idea to remove all clothing so you are easily identifiable and approach slowly while blowing an owl call. If the blind is occupied it's customary to stand there and make conversation about weather and current events.
If the blind is unoccupied I recomend entering the blind and droping a deuce in the corner as a signal to the blind owner there is another Hunter in the area.
YOU could call a friend he might know ...
Unleash the robo decoy..
The hogs will be eating the bait . I mean the supplimental turkey feed.
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Check to see if they left a sock or tie on the door knob :z-guntootsmiley:
Few years back, I got to place I wanted to hunt one morning...in the dark. Well, when I got light enough to see I heard some yelps kinda behind me, and finally after some time and many yelps I slowly turned to take a peep...and there about 20 yards away was a blind. Well, I just set there and those yelps kept coming...about 9:00 bird was slowly working his way to my left...got the gun up and dropped him at about 40 yds. Got my stuff together and was walking over to get my dead bird and ups walks this guy with a bow in hand. He never knew I was around, wanted to know where I came from, told him was behind that tree in front of a blind behind me. He told me nice shot. Never saw him again but did pick up a nice leafy face mask on a path on the way out.....some days it pays to have someone that knows how to call.
Quote from: SinGin on February 29, 2020, 04:36:06 AM
Check to see if they left a sock or tie on the door knob :z-guntootsmiley:
Now THAT'S funny! :TooFunny:
Quote from: Uncle Tom on February 29, 2020, 01:22:04 PM
Few years back, I got to place I wanted to hunt one morning...in the dark. Well, when I got light enough to see I heard some yelps kinda behind me, and finally after some time and many yelps I slowly turned to take a peep...and there about 20 yards away was a blind. Well, I just set there and those yelps kept coming...about 9:00 bird was slowly working his way to my left...got the gun up and dropped him at about 40 yds. Got my stuff together and was walking over to get my dead bird and ups walks this guy with a bow in hand. He never knew I was around, wanted to know where I came from, told him was behind that tree in front of a blind behind me. He told me nice shot. Never saw him again but did pick up a nice leafy face mask on a path on the way out.....some days it pays to have someone that knows how to call.
True to your forum name
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Lol.
Not to hijack but a few years back O had a 13 year old kid to take on the youth hunt.
Went to the wolf WMA here in W Tn. Had scouted several mornings earlier that week and felt I had one pegged for Saturday AM.
Got in real early and got the blind set up and the kiddo comfortable
At about day light we had 2 father/son duos be-bopping in. Strobed my flashlight in that direct as to say HEY! We're here.
They came in anyways and set up about 150-200 yards away.
But before setting up they walked with flashlight down to the woods where the river is and where the birds typically roost. As dad was looking around the kids is shining HIS light up into every tree and in every direction.
Needless to say ours and theirs hunt was over. Tried to say till after they left around 8:30-9:00 but the kid got restless so we pack and headed out as well.
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If on public land and windows are open I'd assume it's occupied. On private ground I know who is where.