What To Do When Turkey Hunting Gets Hard
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- Especially in late season, at some point, turkey hunting will get hard. It will be a grind.
Turkey calling is not just about how to use a mouth call, or turkey calling with friction vs. mouth calls. It's about knowing turkey behavior.
You cannot approach turkey calling in late season the same way just because it's still turkey season.
Turkey hunting in late season, and turkey calling in late season is fundamentally founded upon these components:
1. Getting in close
2. Knowing that most of the yelping is over
In this turkey hunting video, Jason Cruise, host of Mossberg's Rugged American Hunter series, is going to go over how to call turkeys that you encounter once the season gets near the end, the foliage is on the trees, and the hens are sitting more than responding. - Спорт
The birds out smarted me this year in Minnesota. On the last day, I smiled and gave thanks to god for the opportunities to play in his playground.
Love the end! Taking your Bible and praying to end out the season...Awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Love the way you ended this video. God bless you and yours and keep making memories .
I enjoy turkey hunting videos but at the end of this video when you say down beside that tree and started talking and just giving thanks that's what its all about bubba. The memories in,the outdoors and always giving thanks to the good lord. I enjoyed the end of this video. From the time u started talking when,u sat beside that oak tree n started talking I,enjoyed that... Thanks for posting bubba. May God bless u brother
6:36 That is one of those special places we as hunters find in our many many hours out in the woods. They are sacred and holy places. I have my spot in a holler near where I harvested my first deer. I was fortunate enough to have my dad show me his praying stump before he passed away. He would go there many times to reflect & seek guidance. Thank you for sharing a special part of yourself with us & God bless!
I watch this video every year. Since I’ve found it, I watch it a lot. I love it. I love this feeling, I love the woods, and I love the adventure. People make it better, god makes it better. Mossberg, makes it better. I love the woods and this video captures the exact feeling and journey we’re all on.
Just retired from coaching baseball and got into turkey hunting this season and the Lord blessed me last weekend with my first turkey and I’m so glad I saw this clip because as an avid outdoorsman I can say that Jason was spot on in what he said. Thanks Jason for putting the hunt into perspective and know I will start my own tradition. Thanks
I don't hunt but I like to watch people hunting. I was more in to fishing. I am disabled now so don't get to fish much anymore. I have a lot of fun watch the guys on u tude do their thing. Lost my Daddy in 2017 just before he turned 99-year-old done a lot of thing with him. Miss him everyday. Talked to him everyday. Still want to call him everyday. Stay safe and God bless you.
Golly thank you for the story at the end. I love how you mentioned keeping journey in perspective. What a great moment. Has given me a whole new outlook on my friends family and the sport of hunting
Perfect, thank you for sharing this. My father passed away two years ago January, so turkey season 2014 was the last one we hunted together. But he's with me every time I pass near or sit at "his spots", or when I sit at the big old oak where I killed my biggest tom to date, or when I think of the place I took him to kill his first (and only) Rio. Actually, he's always with me, and I'm taking my kids and remembering their Grandpa when I do. His last turkey fan and spurs hang in my son's room, and I felt like just maybe I was doing things right when my son sat down with me in the woods last week and he said "Hey, this is where Grandpa killed the turkey for me!". It is absolutely all about the people and being out in God's great places. Bless you and all the best!
Thanks Bill. Glad you had great men in your life to pass it on. - Mossberg
Wonderful testament 👍👍🦃🦃
Jason you are a class act. Most of your advice i have already learned the hard way by letting gobblers outsmart me. But your approach and attitude for the sport are second to none. Keep up the great work.
Love your thoughts about hunting. Those who don't hunt or those who are against hunting will never understand why we hunt. great video. Thanks.
The end of this story restores ones faith in a universal human nature that transcends countries, boundaries and boarders. Peace and best wishes from New Zealand. I have never hunted Turkey the way that you guys do. I have imported turkey calls from America to try what you do. So thanks for the lessons. The Turkeys that I have captured killed and eaten have all been captured by hand on the run. You wait for a really windy day and drive to where you know the birds are at. You stalk and watch, pick the biggest Tom, burst from cover and run him down. You dive on him and dispatch him with a stout stick to the head. I am sixty now and cannot sprint any more so calling is the skill I must learn, never too old right.
You guys hit the nail on the head with this video! I just stumbled upon it looking for some last minute late season tips for my last weekend coming up here in Alabama. You gave great advice for calling, but also reminded me of of how blessed we truly are to get out and do the things we enjoy with the people we love. Thank you for sharing and God Bless!
Amen. Newbie here at 54, but in all God's glory and plan for my fam and friends 🥰
Absolutely the best turkey video I've seen. Jason demonstrates the true meaning of what the lord has given us and how we must appreciate his precious gift.
Man I love all of your videos. I have watched them all. This one has to be my favorite. I love to pray and think god for giving us the things we love.
This was probably one of the greatest hunting videos I've ever watched. Thank you for sharing something so personal. Keep the videos coming.
You are truly a kind soul brother. Blessings to you and your family, thank you for sharing a piece of yourself within these videos. Respect from a new hunter in Southern Ontario Canada 🙌🙏
Thanks for sharing. My daddy took me in the woods for the first time when I was 6. I'm 52 now, I lost my Dad 9 years ago to cancer. Talk to him often. Especially when I'm in the woods. God bless you all....Go safe!!
Your a blessed man to have good farms to hunt. I have 1 farm to hunt on anymore. I used to have a couple farms to hunt that is almost 1000 acres combined but the older farmers that used to own me have passed and gone and now I cant get permission because of idiots who ride the roads and shoot out their trucks and kill their cattle.
Jason thanks for what you believe and stand for what beautiful ending. It mean a great deal to those of us learning. What your videos do are great.
So true . Some of my best memories are when I was hunting with my dad , brother-in-law and sons .
the end of the hunt at the tree was the best part of this video and is so true
I absolutely loved the end of that video!! Very powerful!
Yea man great video , just lost one of my turkey hunting buddies last spring . This video hit home man and your right u will always remember the people.
It's some of the best times spent with my three children and some great friends I love it hallelujah God bless
A great video. That is so true I have places that love go to just to set a thank of all the great time I have had in the woods with friends and Family. Thank god for these times and blessing he gave us.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Best video yet. See you in heaven some day Brother, Lord willing
Thanks Rod. - Mossberg
Man the content on these videos are amazing!!! Thank you so much for making these videos a joy to to watch and listen to.
Very well spoken.God has blessed me this season.I have been doing a lot of praying as of late.With today's situations and all this covid19 running wild,I pray for protection and for those affected.It was a slow, quite morning for hunting.Not in an audible voice but in my spirit God said go to this certain area of the property I've got something for you.So I went,and their were 6 toms waiting there for I literally could have tagged out in less than 30 seconds.I harvested 1 ( Georgia bag limit 3 Tom's),I bowed on my knees, raised my hands to Heaven and gave the Great Creator the thanks and praise He is worthy of.Less than 2weeks later on the same property God showed up on the scene again.I was blessed to call in and witness my grandson harvest his 1st bird ever ( 22.6 lbs 11inch beard and 1 1/2 inch bird.We are Pentecostal, so you can imagine what went on that morning.So yeah we ( Hunters ) should pray at the beginning,any other time during the season and as well at the close of the season.It only takes a few minutes to ask for blessings on your season or for allowing you to harvest one of His magnificent creations.If nothing else thank Him for giving you the health,strength and ability to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of His creations.
Thank you that was so beautifully said. Today is the first day of the season here in northern VT and it's pouring out. I'm 57 years old and this is my first turkey hunt with my Mossberg 500 combo 20 gauge so, hoping tomorrow will be better for me. Iv'e learned a lot with your videos and love the ending of this one.
Thanks friend! - Mossberg
As always, great stuff Jason and may God continue to Bless You
Very good spiritual advice. And a great hunt too
Thanks J. for sharing this with us. Yes, with Gods help, may we keep it grounded.
Thanks friend! - Mossberg
Thanks for sharing your memories and story’s along with years of knowledge gained through trial and tribulations thanks again and god bless.
loved the ending to this video! I understand first hand the feelings and emotions you were talking about when get to spend time in creation with others. I am part of an organization called majestic outdoors it's an outdoor youth ministry. I have been blessed to share many first time harvest with the youth that come through the organization! That alone forms a bond between the 2 of you that is indescribable. Thanks for sharing hope you have a blessed day
Thanks Jeremy.
Beautiful words sir!! So much respect for so much..... my hats off to you . May God continue to bless you
Love your footage and all the tips and lessons you give. I woul love to get to hunt with you, because your hunts have some great advise and techniques that has been very valuable to me.
You are one great guy. Thanks for you and your teams awesome work.
Love the talk at the end.
bless you and your family sir
nice to see you at there with your dad still hunting. Lol I also am in my 40s, but my dad has passed some time ago and I miss him
thanks for sharing that hunt
You are a cool man! Great thoughts!
Thank you for taking the time to share your story about your tradition at your tree.
I am 16 and I hunt with my dad as much as possible. You touched on the part about not remembering how many animals you've killed, but about different moments of every hunt, and the special memories you share with other people. My dad and I have several places in the woods that we like to go and visit, because of the memories it brings back to us. I love what you said about the gravy and biscuits. Its not about getting the animal, its about these memories we get to keep with us till the end of our lives. Harvesting an animal is just a bonus.
Hunting is extremely special to me, and I will never forget the memories I share with my dad.
This is why we hunt.
Thanks friend! Your perspective is spot on especially to be 16 years old! Don't lose it. - Mossberg
I met Jason a few years ago when he spoke at my Father/Son archery event. I enjoyed the time I spent with him, and everything he had to say. He is has been an inspiration to me, and I've learned a lot from him about being a hunter, and a godly man.
Thanks Michael for the kind words. So glad you are gaining from these videos. Hope your season goes well. - Mossberg
Excellent video. I have watched all of your videos this spring. While I don't always agree with your tactics, I agree 1000% with your statements in the latter part of this one. Great job and keep up the great work.
Thanks Robert. - Mossberg
great words Sir! thank you for your honesty and all of the knowledge you bring to these videos!!
Thanks Dana for being part of the Mossberg family. - Mossberg
Great video on what is truly the most important aspect of hunting the people and experiences we share! I also appreciate the fact that you thank the Lord and reflect on your hunting season. In today’s world where so many judge a successful season by the size and number of animal’s taken its refreshing to see someone who values the journey as much as the destination!
Good message at the end!!
Awesome , the end got me to subscribe thanks so much for the video.
In glad you are a believer and i enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work brother!
Very great and inspirational video!
I look at hunting in general like this. I love the opportunity to just be able to hunt. If I harvest something it’s icing on the cake or as Jason states, gravy on the biscuit. I’m 57 years old and I’ve only killed three bucks. I only started turkey hunting at age 55 in 2017
Jason, You talked about life tradition and the things that you take with you as you get older. I’m 44, an archer a father of a 4 yo daughter and a 5 yo son. I’ve already put a bow in my sons hands at 5 years old. I’ve been wanting to hunt for sometime now but have always waited for someone else to take me “under their wing”. This is my year. I bought a new bow after not having one for almost 20 year. I’m not waiting for anyone this year. It would be nice to have some guidance, but not at the expense of missing out. Thanks for the videos.
You took the words out of my mouth!
very well said. I love how you bring that side of turkey hunting out also. there's just something sintimental about turkey hunting for me. would love to turkey hunt with you one time Jason
Thanks friend! - Mossberg
Thanks for sharing "your tree"
The story was great. Now I'm thinking, and I need to start printing out every picture I take because someday I'll forget some memories but at least I'll those pictures to look back on
That was a good speech thanks for sharing it
Thank you for your inspiring words. Amen brother. God is good.
What a great video and giving the honor where it should be.
this video made my day God bless you both and thank yall for what you do
Thanks friend! - Mossberg
You are so right God Bless you!!!
Amen! Awesome stuff
Awesome stuff !!!
very inspiring video. thank you!
Thanks friend! - Mossberg
These guys make it look easy
My best friend who was more of a dad to me than just a friend. He taught me how to turkey hunt and call. He used more clucks than he ever used yelps and he killed a turkey every single year. Thank you for the video it was very touching to the hart.
Well done video.
Just apreciate life 💝 thx for the gift
Thank you! I'm in my 50's and don't know how many turkeys I've shot but all you said is spot on. I haven't bought a license for several years because I've been bringing my boy's out and teaching them. My oldest son at 16 got his first solo bird this year! I may have been more thrilled than him. Your videos are excellent and spot on with my experiences.
Thanks Jeff! - Mossberg
loved the ending segment
Agreed. Perspective is fundamental to hunting. - Mossberg.
Excellent video!
Thanks Don! - Mossberg
Awesome word
Preach it brother. #blessed
love you excitement in his voice before he shot
I am 27 years old and my dad and papaw tought me at a Yonge age that hunting is not a competition and I've saw many times when people turns it to a competition they don't have near to fun I do hunting if fun killing is a privilege "gravy on a biscuit " or from here on Harrison TN is gravy on light bread lol love you videos keep up the good work
God bless
Yes Kirk Whitmore has passion after all these years. Neat to see that. - Mossberg
Nothing better than hunting , good job .
I love your videos. You seem as down to earth as anyone I’ve seen. I wish I could meet you. You did a video with a man named James Cotten. He’s a friend of mine & if anybody deserved to kill a Turkey it’s him. Hope to get lucky enough to meet you.May GOD bless you & keep the videos coming.
Love this
I have my tree as well!!! Love that tree!!!
I'm 20 and ive already forgot how many turkeys , deer and everything else I've harvested it's not about the kill it's the outdoors time spent with god most of all and friends and family
This man doesn't say the final g in hunting. Gotta be a good one
This video made me tear up man. Uh. Good video
That was a awesome ending aman
Brother , there is no hunt that will prosper without a prayer. You can't out give God. I have for 20 years had a huge White oak that I have killed a many a bird at ,but Have always said a prayer before the hunt and God blessed 🙏 us every year with a Bird.
Thank you both for such a fantastic video, especially the end. I shot my first Turkeys back in '99 with my brother Frank, who passed away in 2003 at the age of 48. He was a true hunter, and along with my father who died in 2015, we hunted together and loved nothing more then being in the woods. I moved to southern Vermont in Dec. 2014 and hunted last spring for the first time. I had to use a friends gun, a side by side, and I missed the first shot, winged him with the 2nd shot, but, he took off. That Tom was callin' up a storm, he had kept his distance, circling on the other side of a pasture rise, keeping himself out of my reach. He started his calls on the edge of another pasture under a line of single oaks, and I , knowing I had nothing to lose, (he already rejected my attempts at cluckin' and yelpin')so stalked him in an open field, very slowly, keeping myself out of his sight and approaching as close as I could standing up straight. This spring i'm back with my own Mossberg 88 and have already had 3 great days, in mostly rain, looking forward to baggin' my first Vermont Tom. Thank you so much for your comments and your sentiment. I'm 65 and each time I hunt it's with my dear brother and father, who I know are lookin down on me laughing with me as I have a great time in our Green Mountains. These are great assets to us all keep them coming!
Thanks friend for a good story. - Mossberg
Amen brother!
I always take time to reflect on each turkey kill and especially at the end of the season.
GOD BLESS YALL
Nice hunt!
Thanks friend! - Mossberg
Every turkey hunt if it’s not going good I go to the same tree and sleep at it so I kinda got going on what you have
Great perspective on why we hunt turkeys which, as you know, is much more that just killing turkeys. Thx
East TN turkey hunting here. Need help. Season ends may 16, 2021.
Earl in season toms were all over the land i hunt on the trail cams. After mid april, they not seen as consistent, but still seen. Around every 4 days as opposed to every other during late march and early season (opened april 3) . Now, i see hens almost daily on cams. What do I do call wise? i also cannot move to other gobblers since i dont have permission from land owners. Help me!! Hunting out of a blind.
I got a pretty tricky scenario for ya. In North Florida, throughout ALL of the turkey season, from beginning to end, the trees are plentifully filled with bright green leaves because it doesn't take long for it all to grow back since the winters aren't harsh enough to kill most shrubs or cause most trees to drop a decent amount of their leaves, and the ground brush is as nasty as it gets. In most areas on my property (unless you're hunting over the rare occurrence that is a field/opening), you can't see much past 20-30 yards. You never see the turkeys until they're just about in your lap. Therefore, keeping an eye on a bird after he flies down from the roost is not possible, unless you're sitting under the exact tree he flies down from! xD Y'all have any suggestions/tips for hunting that difficult terrain? Can any of y'all relate to my experience? I would love to hear about it! Thanks and God bless!
Late season where? Knight and Hale has this transition series but I’m still figuring out what applies to N ID. Just come up here for the month of turkey season and figure it out and help my noob ass out.
AMEN!!❤ 🦃 🙏
Any particular decoy set up in late season?
what box call are you using. thank you
Amen!
Turkey hunting is an incredible sport and although I enjoy harvesting a big tom it is just not what it is all about. I hunted a trophy tom for two days and was on him three times. The fourth time he came in hot at 2:00 PM... he walked up within 7 yards and as hard as it is to believe I could not take the shot due to he never went be hind a tree so I could mount my gun properly. The turkey ended up seeing me and took out of there so fast I had no chance. I beat myself up for days about what I could have done differently. However, over time I came to the realization that not many people get a turkey up that close and in reality this was a "catch and release" hunt.