Learning from a hen

[WhitetailAddict11]

Over the years of my turkey hunting endeavors I have found it very enjoyable to watch a hen, or a group of hens, go on and carry about their business on mornings where they are very vocal. As a turkey hunter, what's better to learn from then the ultimate bait herself? I have always found the allure of calling a Tom to the end of the gun barrel one of the most enjoyable and addicting aspects of turkey hunting. Using the language of the animal and constantly trying to master it is as fun as it gets. Is there anyone else out there who enjoys a nice spring morning of hen activity and chatter, aside from the always aggravating situations where they have a tom or two with them who won't leave their side?

[growalot]

Because I use my natural voice I routinely call in hens. I do have a blast getting a hen or two all riled up and talking to me..looking for me...I've gotten them literally hopping mad...it also brings the big boys in.

[WhitetailAddict11]

Gotta love when she brings her boyfriend!

[hunter49]

  I use to have to kill a bird, but now I get just as much enjoyment   seeing, watching & hearing  them. I like to see how close I can get them to come in. Only once I took a shot pass 40 yrds.  Now days if I do all this the kill is secondary.  Enjoy the hunt.  When they come to my bird feeder I will crack the window open & sit & listen to them talk until they leave.

[G-Man]

Love hearing any bird,it's always a story to.figure out what they are saying to.each other.

[deerpassion]

Love listening to hens chatter .... After all it's what we all practice n nothing better than hearing the live DVD version ... I can still recall the entire hunt 6 years ago down in Florida when I had a hen start tree talkin in the next cypress head over from me , sat there n listened to her as she progressed to a classic fly down cackle with two of her buddies dam near in my lap.... They purred n clucked off around the bend when started up with some soft calling ... Had two gobblers answer and she began 2. N 3 note yelpin n cuttin ... I talked back n forth with her for probly 10 minutes as she got more persistent .... Drew that ol swamp beard in like a charm... Hunt over in 30 minutes as the sun was just rising , magical morning ! I love having them come through clickin n purrin sometimes ten feet away like your a fly on the wall watchin mother natures big show .... God I love beein in the woods !

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[WhitetailAddict11]

Love listening to hens chatter .... After all it's what we all practice n nothing better than hearing the live DVD version ... I can still recall the entire hunt 6 years ago down in Florida when I had a hen start tree talkin in the next cypress head over from me , sat there n listened to her as she progressed to a classic fly down cackle with two of her buddies dam near in my lap.... They purred n clucked off around the bend when started up with some soft calling ... Had two gobblers answer and she began 2. N 3 note yelpin n cuttin ... I talked back n forth with her for probly 10 minutes as she got more persistent .... Drew that ol swamp beard in like a charm... Hunt over in 30 minutes as the sun was just rising , magical morning ! I love having them come through clickin n purrin sometimes ten feet away like your a fly on the wall watchin mother natures big show .... God I love beein in the woods !

- Can't beat it man!! Many times I have had hens within 5-10 feet of me feeding without even having a clue I was anywhere in the world. They do a lot of purring and quiet putting, as you eluded too, when they are picking around and moving along as they feed, often times you just can't hear it until they are close enough. That's why scratching leaves and very very soft calling can be just as deadly as aggressive yelping and cutting.