DUNDEE SPORTSMAN

	THE WILD TURKEY

In the early 1900's the wild turkey was nearly gone in most of the lower 48 states . It's range from southern Main to Florida and the East coast to the Mississippi River was almost gone due to the destruction of it's habitat by man . As the land that was not suitable for farming returned to forest . The stage was set for one of worlds best comeback in the history of conservation in this country . With the remaining few birds left and the money taken in by the sale of hunting licenses , the restoration of Americas wild turkey was to begin . The great task was to capture the birds unharmed and release them in other areas were they could repopulate that area . The program was a great success that the wild turkey's range now extends from southern Canada to Mexico from the east coast to the west coast .

Wild Turkey Sounds

1.Treecall
As the wild turkey awakens at dawn this low call is the first they make . It allows other turkeys to know just were they are in the roost .

2.Cluck
The Cluck is a were are you type of call . When a tom clucks he is awaiting a cluck in response.

3.Cackle
This sound is made when the turkey fly's down from the roost . Also when ever they go over obstacles or stretch their wings .

4.Yelp
The yelp is used as a locator call so all the birds in the flock can regroup . It is a very effective call to entice a gobbler to respond during the spring matting season .

5.Cutting
This call is the most aggressive sound a hen makes when she is ready for matting . It drives the Tom crazy .

6.Purr
A sound all Wild Turkeys make all year long while feeding through out the woods . It is a sign that all is well . It's a great sound to make as the Tom is coming into range .

7.Gobble
The most wonderful sound that a Turkey hunter can hear in the field . The Tom will gobble at almost anything in the woods that startles him . The Tom gobbles to announce to the hen he is in the area and awaits her .

8.The OWL
I find this call to be a great call to use to locate toms in the roost I use it just before sunup

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