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| Author: | liz [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:40 pm ] |
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We are having an extremely wet spring and the ground is so soggy you can barely walk on it. I haven't been seeing or hearing the usual amount of turkeys as in a normal spring season. In fact, most of the gobblers seem to be henned up or will answer a shock call, but then they get lock jaw. Any advice from all you more experienced hunters on what to do with these soggy turkeys. 
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| Author: | Diablo [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:15 pm ] |
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been there...tough situation. my 2cents... -rely on your preseason scouting to tell you where to focus your time and energy if your birds arent gobbling. -focus your hunting around greenfields and be patient -stick with it, it will stop raining and they will start back to gobbling -focus your hunting around greenfields and be patient -if you don't have one, buy a tree umbrella so you'll be comfortable and dry while hunting in the rain -focus your hunting around greenfields and be patient -breeding will still be occurring even if weather patterns arent what we would desire -focus your hunting around greenfields and be patient -watch the NOAA weather forecasts closely...see if you can catch a high pressure system coming in early some morning...those clear, crisp mornings after a front has blown out that have 0% humidity can be some of the best days to hunt oh yeah...and one more thought -focus your hunting around greenfields and be patient 
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| Author: | Turkenator [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:36 pm ] |
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So Diablo... when it's wet is it a good idea to focus on green fields and be patient? 
In all seriousness... great advice! |
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| Author: | Freddy [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:45 pm ] |
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Diablo can be a little confusing at times. 
To summerize... I think he's saying "focus your hunting around greenfields and be patient" 
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| Author: | liz [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:14 pm ] |
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One thing I to have is green fields and I also have patience, but where to you buy a tree umbrella? |
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| Author: | Freddy [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:25 pm ] |
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This looks the closest to the ones we have... http://www.trhunt.com/buckwing_blinds_.html These will probably work... http://www.shop.com/op/~TREE_STAND_UMBR ... 7958?buy=9 http://www.huntingblinds-r-us.com/blind ... aeagle.htm |
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| Author: | Charliedog [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:46 pm ] |
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I've got umbrellas and patience, but my fields are still white. Do you know of a web link where I can get the proper shade of green to color the fields? Should i use paint (oil or water based) or food coloring or some other type of dye? |
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| Author: | liz [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:49 pm ] |
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Thanks a million for all your help.
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| Author: | Diablo [ Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:25 pm ] |
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CD... crop duster with green foodcoloring mixed with water should do the trick...just watch out for all the air carp (geese) that'll draw in too... 
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