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General Discussion => Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods => Topic started by: Bigbirdkiller75 on May 14, 2011, 11:43:57 PM

Title: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: Bigbirdkiller75 on May 14, 2011, 11:43:57 PM
I am going to a piece of ground that I was recently told to try out but I've never been there and don't really have a chance to go check it out first so what should I do to find the birds?
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: TRKYHTR on May 15, 2011, 01:05:09 AM
Get there 1/2 hour before daylight, on a high ridge where you can hear real good and listen for the turkeys to gobble. After it gets daylight start scouting the areas focusing on dirt roads and looking for tracks and turkey sign. Good luck,

TRKYHTR
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: Bigbirdkiller75 on May 15, 2011, 10:25:25 AM
Thank you for the help I can't wait to getvout there to see what's actually on the property.
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: guesswho on May 15, 2011, 11:27:48 AM
Eye's, ears and feet!
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: furtracker on May 15, 2011, 01:27:16 PM
 :agreed: sometimes you gotta wear out some boot leather to find them
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: turkeybill34 on May 15, 2011, 08:22:17 PM
Like said above,wear out some boot leather
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: mightyjoeyoung on May 15, 2011, 10:20:07 PM
Sure you can just wander around blind...burning up some boot leather, but this IS the 21st century isn't it?  Get on the computer and print out some usgs sat photos or if you're like me and have a smart phone with a google earth or maps app, getting maps with satelite overlays AND your exact, realtime location is a finger tap away. I use my droid all the time when I'm on a new property.  It can give you real time reference for where you are and where you just heard that gobbler sound off.  I used it just this past Saturday to help me get around a friend's property. It won't make up for good woodsmanship for sure but it can be a very usefull tool in your turkey vest!
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: Kywoodsman on May 15, 2011, 11:26:51 PM
Google terra server. It's also a good site to use to look up topographic maps to get an overview of the property itself.
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: TauntoHawk on May 16, 2011, 06:18:33 PM
before you ever go look at arial and topo maps... look for ag fields near by, ridge tops, hollow, secluded pastures, points, and flats

if its a large property start early on a high listening spot and move when the birds sound off

if its smaller and not a lot of room to move, find a open feeding or strut zone, (field, pasture, clearcut, open flat or ridge top) and set up. if you dont hear or see much after a few hours take a walk around the property calling every 75yds. look for tracks, droppings, roost trees, dusting bowls, food (acorns, clover, berries)
Title: Re: How do I start on a property I'm new to hunting in
Post by: Spring_Woods on May 17, 2011, 09:58:49 PM
So, how'd it look? Hear any birds?  ;D
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