THE CHEAT SHEET

The four phases of spring turkey behavior and the decoys to use

Turkey decoys are currently available in a wide range of poses. Choosing the right ones depends on the what stage of breeding the birds are in. PRE-BREEDING What You’ll See: Flocks of gobblers with interspersed hens and jakes. Gobblers are not quite yet interested in breeding and often travel together. What To Use: Set out a spread of hen decoys and try to attract the attention of roaming toms. HAREM GATHERING What You’ll See: Gobblers are fighting, establishing territories and gathering hens for breeding. What To Use: Deploy a half-strut or full-strut jake, along with a hen or two. BREEDING What You’ll See: Toms are gobbling less, often only on the roost. Hens are in the early stages of nesting. What To Use: Try to pattern the flock and set…

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