This is the time of year when Floridians start to notice a change in the landscape .The Laurel and Live oaks start to flush and the ducks start to disappear from the lakes, rivers and ponds. The native grasses start to turn from a dismal brown to bright green. and the Male turkeys decide to find the hens.

 

This is a time of year that turkey hunters statewide get excited and take to the woods to sit, listen and attempt to call in a trophy bird. There are a few basics to getting ready for turkey hunting season and one of the most important preparatory measures is making sure you have the gear to get the job done.

 

We have scoured the internet and have compiled a list of exciting turkey hunting gear and accessories that you the turkey hunter should add to your gear bag. Take a look at these products and get ready for a fantastic turkey hunting year.

 

As a side note we encourage all of the turkey hunters that read this web page to submit any photos they may have of their trophy birds. We will consider putting submittals up for sportsman of the week.

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Now that you are seeing some of the things you will need this season why not simplify your setup by picking up a hunting vest that has a built in seat. These type vests will save your bum but also offer tones of storage rooms and even certain compartments to ensure call quietness. Believe us having a seat built in will save you some major pain after sitting up against a tree for 4 or 5 hours,

Depending on where you are hunting sometimes a bad pair of boots can ruin your day in the woods. Having a good set will ensure warmth and prevent possible blisters after covering a lot of terrain. Today there are more and more innovative designs that emulate running shoe comfort ability but are rugged enough to handle the harshest conditions.

Using a turkey decoy will absolutely increase your odds of bagging a bird this season. Some people like to use strictly a hen but sometimes it cant hurt to have a jake also. A young looking jake decoy can and will send a mature gobbler running if he feels like he can run the jake off and take the prize. Some vendors sell them as a set and it cant hurt to have them both. We recommend buying the type that can be folded or blown up to save space. (note: Check all air inflated decoys before going into the field, a hole in the plastic can ruin a trip. We recommend carrying some duck tape in case a hole is found!)

When sitting in the woods calling a big gobbler in the last thing you want to be worrying about is whether or not your camo is going to do the job. Turkeys supreme vision is no joke so you want to be broken up. Don't sacrifice comfort either, make sure you wear loose gear so that you are able to be comfortable enough to sit for long periods of time with very little movement. Picking a pattern that is congruent with the type of landscape you are hunting is also key.

Just about every Florida turkey hunter out there can think of one instance where they saw birds across a cow pasture or across the flat woods and knew they were moving in a direction but couldn't make out exactly what was going on. Those same hunters will also tell you a good set of binoculars can solve this problem and will recommend carrying a set whenever you are in the woods after big turkey. Check out the selection at www.ddldldlld.com and clear things up.

Whether you are a pop up blind person or a natural vegetation person having a set of pruning sheers and a small limb saw will either help conceal you or give you the ability to cut vegetation out of your way. These are relatively small items and can be stowed in your gear bag or hunting vest. The difference between being covered and not can be the difference in shooting a gobbler this season or going home empty handed. Carrying one of these tools are a much quieter way of cutting your own cover early in the morning. Making too much noise can and will spook as turkeys roosting near by.

If you are hunting large Florida management areas and are unfamiliar with where you are, taking a gps with you is not a bad idea. Gps units are getting more and more inexpensive and you can let your personal computer talk with it so you can record all of your favorite hunting spots on your computer as well as store them on your gps units memory. Spend the money and get an inexpensive Gps you can do everything from use it on trips to mapping out favorite fishing spots. It is a an awesome tool.

Navigating from the truck to the blind can be the most exciting time for a Florida turkey hunter but make sure you realize one thing. The turkey you want to bag are in the area and any extra noise could cause them to stir. To avoid making a bunch of noise carrying a light can and will allow you to walk quieter. Make sure your light has a shield or even shades to alter the color reducing the glare but allowing you to still see. This will get you where you want to be while keeping the birds unaware of your position.