New turkey hunter in MA

[Yukon]

I'm a new shooter and have never been hunting. I think I'd like to try turkey hunting, but know almost nothing about it. Turkeys seem like a worthy adversary and they taste pretty good, too. Any advice or suggestions? Thanks.

 

[JohnFH]

Get a blind, learn how to sit very still, learn how to use a call, good camoflage is essential, turkeys can see a knat fart at 100 yards, or at least it seems that way.

 

[davemata]

Are those pop up blinds you find at bp and cabelas sufficient, or do you want to look for a more natural situation? Is a turkey hunt gear heavy like duck hunting over decoys?

 

[JohnFH]

Pop up blinds are ok, a few feet of burlap works too if you have a decent back round. They won't care if there is something new, as long as it doesn't move.

I usually set up a couple of hen decoys, get in behind some mixed natural/man made concealment, usually with a big tree or rock behind me. Keep the shot gun or bow in pretty much the ready position and then keep my hands low to use the striker call.

 

[TimMcG74]

I am a newbee that is interested in hunting turkey, as well. Are they a PITA to dress? Defeather?

 

[Broc]

dont get mad if you get to your spot in the morning and there is someone there already. Theres a lot of turkey hunters.

and people will shoot at your decoys. lol I was out with a friend and they shot at our decoys. i was like WTF? if you can try to find private land.

heres a video i found on how to clean them.

 

[Mike-Mike]

Been turkey hunting for a while and I will say that a blind is unnecessary. It's not like dear hunting. You can hunt several different areas in one morning. I have never used a blind.