Turkey Scouting When and How?

[Gunowner99]

Title says it all. When do you start scouting for spring gobbler and where the hell do I look? How do I know I am getting hot besides seeing a lot of Pilgrims? ;-)

[cephas]

Right now up here they're in a flock and wandering around. Ez to follow tracks. Seem to be circling a couple mile square area. Can look out a window (pic) and see them every other day or so. Not really allot of work finding them around here. Finding out where they're roosting and listening early morning can indicate hot spots.

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[DucatiRon]

I've gone out at evening when they are roosting with an owl call. You can usually get them to gobble back off an owl call or crow call. I pick fields near woodlines to get a generic location.

[Gunowner99]

So, going out now isn't a bad idea then? I mean, at least I may get an idea if there are any there. No guarantee they will be there in May but I get it.

I need to move up by you Cephas!

[Gunowner99]

And can anyone suggest a crow or owl call that wont break the bank? My crow call sounds like a freaking kazoo!

[DucatiRon]

My crow call is from my Dad. Old wooden one probly 50 years old.