To go along with that, there is no telling how many times I have called to a turkey that got quiet and then I sat there for another hour only to jump up to leave and have him fly off. I am not sure what to do other than look, listen and think before you make a move (and this will still happen occasionally).
I think not bumping gobblers is the hardest lesson to learn. Trying to get to that last tree has saved many a birds life. I say pull up 20 steps further back if there is any doubt and you know you are still in the game. Once he is bumped it is game over.
I think not bumping gobblers is the hardest lesson to learn. Trying to get to that last tree has saved many a birds life. I say pull up 20 steps further back if there is any doubt and you know you are still in the game. Once he is bumped it is game over.