Periods/Seasons
Do I HAVE to apply for a spring turkey tag in order to get a period?
No, starting March 1st you may purchase a turkey tag over the counter.
Where do turkeys sleep/roost?
In trees
Do decoys have to be used for turkey hunting?
As helpful as decoys might be to your hunt, no you do not NEED decoys to have a successful turkey hunt.
Name three different types of turkey calls
Box calls
Yelp
Diaphragm calls
Cluck
Locator calls
Purr
Box call
Brown/Black
Can you hunt a different period if you don't harvest a turkey in your given time period?
Yes, but you must wait until the very last period. (Period F)
What are the names of male and female grown turkeys?
Male: Gobblers
Female: Hens
How far away from your hunting setup should you place your decoys?
15-20 yards from your setup location.
Is it legal to use an electric caller while turkey hunting?
No, you must use a physical call
How many feathers on average does an adult turkey have?
5,000-6,000
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How many zones can you turkey hunt in Wisconsin?
7
When do turkeys faces turn red?
A turkeys face turns red when he is worried about something. This generally happens when they come out of full strut.
What decoy combination works best when turkey hunting?
1. Jake and Hen
2. Hen and Hen
3. Jake and Tom
1. Jake and Hen.
This will cause the gobbler to get mad and attempt to attack the Jake, bringing him closer to your setup.
How far back do turkey calls date?
1. 100 years
2. 1000 years
3. 1000+ years
3. 1000 + years. Turkey calls actually date all the way back to 6,500 B.C.
How fast can turkeys run?
Up to 25 MPH
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Can a group of hunters submit for the lottery?
Yes, you may submit a group application with a party of up to four hunters.
Are turkeys color blind?
No, this is actually a common myth among many turkey hunters. Turkeys actually have better vision than humans.
Do decoys always work?
No, decoys do not mean you're guaranteed to get a gobbler to come in. Some male turkeys are actually smart enough to tell the difference between a decoy and real life turkey. Although majority of the time decoys will work.
What is the oldest turkey call?
The wingbone
How fast can turkeys fly?
Up to 50 MPH
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How do I know if I was drawn from the lottery?
Successful applicants receive a notice in the mail indicating their selected wildlife management area and time period. This notice will serve as their permit to access the area. Hunters are required to carry the notice and their valid spring turkey license while hunting the WMA.
What kind of diet to turkeys have?
Omnivorous
Where should you use decoys?
Somewhere open that they can be seen by turkeys, otherwise there is no use.
Draw me and example of a turkey call
How many inches can a turkeys beard grow in a year?
(inches)
3-5 inches per year
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