Column: Reaction is often a better approach for the turkey hunter

MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • May 2, 2021'

The basic premise of spring turkey hunting is to call a male bird within the effective range by imitating a female; then having done so, dispatch it efficiently and expeditiously. It all sounds fairly simple and straightforward, though it seldom works out that way. You should start with a plan, but because so much of turkey hunting is reactionary, knowing how to respond is often the most critical element in a successful hunt. ~ Bob Humphrey