How to Read a Wild Turkey's Body Language: A Guide for Hunters

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
  • Reading a wild turkey's body language is crucial to hunting success. As a professional wildlife artist and avid hunter, Ryan Kirby has spent his entire career studying the colors and poses of the wild turkey. Here we unveil the outward clues to understanding a turkey's mood and predict his next behavior. From recognizing the signs of a fired-up gobbler to knowing when a turkey goes cold and is about to spook, this video provides tips that will enhance your success in the field. Whether you're a seasoned hunter looking for a refresher or a beginner looking for your first bird, join us as we unravel the mysteries of turkey behavior.
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  • @burkejones8277
    @burkejones8277 26 днів тому +7

    Most people who have hunted turkeys a lot are aware of all those things, but when it is broken down like that, I think it makes people go back and remember some things they may have taken for granted during previous hunts. That was well done.

  • @colinfrederick6330
    @colinfrederick6330 Місяць тому +7

    So I’ve been an avid turkey hunter most of my life and this info is interesting. But I have personally seen them change head colors coming through the woods and not be nervous at all. The snood is and body poster is what I’ve always watched. Just from what I’ve experienced

  • @jeffsalsieder640
    @jeffsalsieder640 24 дні тому +2

    What a wonderful and informative video. THANK YOU so much

  • @malyhunter
    @malyhunter 20 днів тому +1

    👌👌👌👌 and one more thing they are very unpredictable birds . Good video 👍

  • @slave601
    @slave601 Місяць тому +3

    This is 100% spot on

  • @donotoole3415
    @donotoole3415 Місяць тому +3

    Very informative. Well presented.

  • @Souljetrecords
    @Souljetrecords Місяць тому +3

    This is the coolest channel dude. Love what you're doing!

  • @glennbuscher8003
    @glennbuscher8003 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing good information.

  • @jamesvatter5729
    @jamesvatter5729 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @bobbykirby2121
    @bobbykirby2121 Місяць тому

    Great information thanks Brother 🤘🏼

  • @hokuinsai4299
    @hokuinsai4299 Місяць тому

    Great Work Braddah! 🦃😎🤙🏾

  • @bushjordanhuntsman01
    @bushjordanhuntsman01 Місяць тому

    Nice info!!! Thanks!

  • @joshuaeck2712
    @joshuaeck2712 Місяць тому

    Very interesting thank you for the info

  • @arthurdirindinjr1792
    @arthurdirindinjr1792 Місяць тому +1

    Been turkey hunting over 30 years
    Seen the wing clip many times but never until now knew what it meant or thought it meant anything.
    Thank you

    • @RyanKirbyArt
      @RyanKirbyArt  Місяць тому

      That's the cool thing about hunting isn't it? I feel like I learn something new every single season

  • @RDReynoldsOutdoors
    @RDReynoldsOutdoors Місяць тому

    Wow. Thank you

  • @catchyoulateroutdoors8401
    @catchyoulateroutdoors8401 Місяць тому

    Amazing video and information! Keep up the great work! God bless you!!!

    • @RyanKirbyArt
      @RyanKirbyArt  Місяць тому +1

      Appreciate it! Good to know you like the video format

  • @dwebb68
    @dwebb68 Місяць тому

    Great video!

  • @mattd8411
    @mattd8411 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome thanks for the video and knowledge. They seem to be making a decent come back we are only allowed to shoot 2 here and the season starts really late mid April they was strutting gobbling and breeding 3 weeks ago

  • @tj0moore7
    @tj0moore7 Місяць тому +1

    It's pretty awesome what you're able to do with your art. Being able to do it based on experience and not just looking at a picture or watching a video makes it even better.

    • @RyanKirbyArt
      @RyanKirbyArt  Місяць тому

      Appreciate it. We're always thinking of cool things we can do with the art after I complete it👍

  • @reidzr2s10
    @reidzr2s10 Місяць тому

    Solid white head and waddles is the hottest a Turkey gets. I have seen them like this here in Georgia over the years and when they go solid White you can do no wrong with your calling.

  • @t_thomas8711
    @t_thomas8711 Місяць тому +1

    Is it true that when a tom is about the breed or is breeding most of his head will be white?

    • @RyanKirbyArt
      @RyanKirbyArt  Місяць тому

      Yes, and when they're ready to fight. Any time he's fired up that crown will be white

  • @TheLgcookie10
    @TheLgcookie10 Місяць тому

    What about when his head is pure white? Had 3 come in together gobbling on their own and they were all white

    • @kevingroom6173
      @kevingroom6173 Місяць тому

      Pure white, he’s pissed and ready to get fiesty…

    • @RyanKirbyArt
      @RyanKirbyArt  Місяць тому +1

      I'd imagine all three of them were super hot and playing off of each other, which is why they were even gobbling on their own. Those birds are a gift from Heaven 😆

  • @jasonnester9514
    @jasonnester9514 Місяць тому

    Makes no matter to me anymore we have no more birds sadly

  • @thedamoutdoors8823
    @thedamoutdoors8823 Місяць тому

    That first merriam didn’t have any spurs

    • @ekimp252
      @ekimp252 Місяць тому

      Saw it too. Must have been a hen 😂