Fall Turkey Hunting Tactics

Published on November 30, 2024
Duration: 39:05

This episode delves into fall turkey hunting tactics with Chris Ellis of Timney Triggers, emphasizing communication and challenging gobblers. It also explores the benefits of Timney's new lever-action triggers for firearms like the Marlin 1895, highlighting improved accuracy and ease of installation for hunters.

Quick Summary

Fall turkey hunting tactics focus on challenging gobblers, as they are often in competition for breeding rights. Effective strategies include aggressive calling with friction calls like slate or box calls to mimic vocalizations such as yelps and kiki calls. Using dogs to flush turkeys and then calling them back is also a viable method, especially as they tend to flock together in the fall.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Fall Turkey Hunting
  2. 01:05Chris Ellis: Die-Hard Turkey Hunter
  3. 03:00Fall Turkey Behavior and Flock Dynamics
  4. 04:05Fall Turkey Vocalizations and Calling
  5. 05:00Hunting Gobblers in the Fall
  6. 05:35Preferred Turkey Calls: Slate vs. Diaphragm
  7. 06:35Fall Turkey Hunting Strategies: Roost vs. Flush
  8. 08:05Training a Dog for Turkey Flushing
  9. 10:31Locating Food and Roosting Sources
  10. 11:11The Risk of Encountering Big Game
  11. 13:33Break: Timney Lever Action Trigger
  12. 17:45Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever Gun
  13. 20:38Timney Triggers for Lever Action Rifles
  14. 21:11Customer Review: Marlin 1895 Trigger Upgrade
  15. 22:13The Marlin Rifle's Personal Significance
  16. 24:21Developing the Timney Lever Action Trigger
  17. 25:30Ease of Timney Trigger Installation
  18. 29:50Repeatability and Accuracy with Triggers
  19. 33:33The Importance of Trigger Consistency
  20. 34:02Kids and Trigger Snobbery
  21. 34:48Daughter's First Deer Hunt Experience
  22. 36:00Benefits of Dry Firing Practice
  23. 38:07Conclusion and Future Hunting Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What are effective calling strategies for fall turkey hunting?

In fall turkey hunting, it's effective to challenge gobblers, as they are often in competition for breeding. Aggressive calling, mimicking their vocalizations, and using friction calls like slate or box calls to produce loud yelps and kiki calls can elicit a response and draw them in.

How can a Timney lever-action trigger improve a rifle's performance?

A Timney lever-action trigger, like the one for the Marlin 1895, significantly reduces trigger pull weight, often from over 7 lbs to around 3-4 lbs. This enhances accuracy by providing a crisper, more repeatable break, making it easier for shooters to achieve consistent shot placement.

Is it difficult to install a Timney lever-action trigger?

Timney Triggers are designed for easy installation using common household tools, meaning you don't need to be a gunsmith. While there might be a slight learning curve for those unfamiliar with disassembling lever-action rifles, the process is generally straightforward and well-supported by installation guides.

Why is trigger repeatability important for accuracy?

Trigger repeatability is crucial for accuracy because it ensures the trigger breaks the exact same way every time. This consistency allows a shooter to develop reliable muscle memory, leading to predictable shot placement and reducing variables that can cause misses, especially at longer distances.

What are some effective fall turkey hunting tactics?

Effective fall turkey hunting involves understanding that gobblers are often in competition. Strategies include challenging them with aggressive calling, using friction calls to mimic their vocalizations, and potentially using dogs to flush flocks, then calling them back together. Focusing on food sources like acorns is also key.

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