Preparing for Spring Turkey Hunt

As wild turkey season approaches, Fish and Game is encouraging hunters to prepare for the season; not only their equipment, but their thought processes as well. Turkey hunters should know their terrain in advance. Topographical maps are a great resource. Hunters are urged to study topographical maps of their hunting areas, then scout them out prior to the season. This is also a great opportunity to get in shape for the upcoming hunt. Hunters are also urged to spend time preparing their shotguns in advance of the season; testing various loads at different distances, to see how well they pattern. Knowing where and how guns shoot can make all the difference between failure and success, and will also ensure safety in the field. Because turkey hunters are particularly determined to blend in with the landscape, the sport requires extra awareness and care before taking a shot. Hunters are reminded not only to be certain of their targets, but also to take extra time to be aware of what lies beyond those targets. For more information regarding turkey hunting in Idaho, including a list of safety tips, go to: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/hunt/?getPage=132