Turkey Hunting & Breeding
Gobbling typically peaks 15-30 minutes before fly-down (still on the roost) and again immediately after fly-down for the first 30-60 minutes on the ground. By 8 AM most gobbling has tapered. Mid-morning (9-11 AM) sees a smaller peak as toms search for new hens.
Time your setup to be in position before first gobble — typically 30 minutes before sunrise. Roost-locator calling (owl hoots, crow calls) the night before tells you which trees birds are using.
Mid-morning hunts during peak breed often outproduce dawn because hens have left to nest and toms are gobbling for new hens. State turkey calendars time the phase windows.
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