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Hunting Tips | Tips for Taking a Child Turkey Hunting

Make hunting a casual adventure rather than a forced march through rough terrain.

Give a child his or her own turkey call.

Teach the child how to call, then let them call in the woods (do this where it won't interfere with or spook birds you plan to hunt later).

Teach a child how to blow an owl hooter call and explain why it is used.

Take a child while you scout or roost birds in the evenings.

Let a child locate a gobbler with an owl call. It's awesome for them to actually communicate with a gobbler.

Teach a child what turkey signs looks like. Teach them the difference between gobbler and hen tracks.

Watch tasteful turkey hunting videos together and discuss any questions or concerns the child may have.

When it's time to actually go hunting, make sure the child is dressed comfortably.

When setting up on a gobbler, place the child either in your lap or let them sit between your legs. This allows the adult to control the gun and whisper instructions with minimal movement.