When to Call and not to call to a Gobbler during a TURKEY HUNT

There's sometimes when you need to call working a gobbler and get agressive and sometimes when you need to not call at all. calling at the wrong time can mess up a hunt and not calling enough can also turn your hunt into a non successful day.
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[@stevegraves2968]

I like the fact we are being taught how. Many are showing doing, but not why or why not. Then turn to a huge sale pitch. I understand there is a need. Things cost to do. Thanks for not doing infocommercal.

[@daleoutdoors17]

Thanks. That’s what we are about, “passing the knowledge “

[@guyaltizer5549]

Awesome instructions Matt you are the best Turkey educator period! Who else has killed turkeys because of Matt Dale’s teaching ? Let’s give Matt a thumbs up and show support !👇

[@toddgibbs1321]

I am a novice. I called in a jake for my 13 year old daughter today after watching your video. I was quiet at the right time and she smoked this bird at 30 yards. An epic experience for us. Thanks for the tips!

[@Owl4909]

50 years ive hunted turkeys and your spot on when u talk turkey hunting.

[@johnanderson3405]

Mr. Dale, I’ve been hunting turkey for 40+ years. I’ve made many, many mistakes when working a turkey. Experience is a great teacher but it sure is frustrating in the moment. You are doing a great service to not only inexperienced turkey hunters but also us old timers. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. 👍

[@Owl4909]

50 years here and your right. back in our days we had to learn so much trial and error. I started 1972 in Ozark mt. today i live surrounded by public timber and do most of my hunting where i live. i t has meant so much to me to have this sport aint nothing like turkeyeys

[@johnanderson3405]

@@Owl4909 Absolutely! I’ve never had more fun than working a gobbler in the spring woods. I’ve enjoyed many hunts when I walked out of the woods empty handed. It’s not harvesting a turtle that’s the real reward. It’s spending time in the woods trying to trick them into shooting distance. Even if you don’t get one to take home, it’s still the best time I’ve spent in the woods.

[@frankterranova4511]

This is one of your best because you went slow while you taught. Most of the time you crack me up on how how passionate and fast you talk trying to pass all your knowledge to us.

[@colinbussiere-nichols8524]

Thank you for all the content! We still got snow on the ground up in Maine but I’m getting excited

[@newhampshireoutdoornetwork9505]

Happy to see a new video. I had a turkey hang up on the other side of a stone wall . He was on private land and I was on public I could have grabbed him . He never crossed over and lived to strut again .Can't wait for turkey season to open in New Hampshire. Good luck this year.

[@bhoran1152]

Really enjoy your videos Matt.. I have been turkey hunting for 31 years.. I’m an addict and can’t wait for season to open every year.. I often learn something new watching your videos.

[@NewKillaMan]

You've helped me sharpen my turkey hunting arsenal, I've only been hunting turkeys about 7 years and I've learned alot, and had great success. Thanks for your videos sir. Looking forward to the next one! 🤙🏼

[@coyotehunterguido7834]

Learned the hard way just as you described. Three nice Toms strutting in place 130 yards away across cut corn field. Calling and calling trying to get them off a hen that one gobbler mounted. I didn't have decoys with me that day. Yesterday talked with those three again and when they came running I shut it down until they turned their backs at 55 yards upon seeing decoys but no sound. Hit them with a mouth call and they immediately turned back towards my decoys. Dropped the biggest one (I think) at 42 yards. Need to perfect my calling but can't complain getting my first turkey my first year turkey hunting

[@glennmoyer1424]

Been spring gobbler hunting for over 25 years. Just came across Dale Outdoors for the first time a week ago. Dale is SPOT ON with all his tips and advise. Believe me I learned by the mistakes he points out. Best advise I’ve come across wether KZbin, Tv or anything else. New subscriber here.

[@davidwaters9125]

Another great video; another great example of why you are my #1 turkey killin resource. Thank you Dale!

[@aheartattack1]

Hello Dale, I need to thank you. All your videos are by far the most accurate depiction of turkey behavior. I was able to use your techniques regarding when to call and not to call. In my first ever hunting trip/session I managed to get two birds! Thank you!

[@gordonc615]

Silence can be your #1 tool.... I learned this the hard way last year... great info

[@danieldelozier5800]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m really glad you talked about how to call when a turkey is on the other side of a fence on a neighbor’s property. Everything I’ve been told and read has said to stop calling once a gobbler is approaching, and I’ve had 3 situations in the last couple days where gobblers have hung up on the other side of a fence and I stayed quiet hoping they’d come over, and only tried calling again once they started to leave. I’ll try calling more aggressively next time. Thanks again

[@nickmantello8702]

Dale thanks for The🦃 tips I’ve learned a lot and applied what you teach ..and yes some of the stuff you said I’ve been through it thanks

[@steveg1596]

Great video Matt. Been watching you for several years. I have tried aggressive calls on a few hung up gobblers before. Every so often I can get them to come in. Not often, but sometimes. What also has happened to me is on occasion I end up calling in a completely different Turkey I never knew was there, that never called at all. Last time it happened was a couple of years ago a mature Tom I was calling to had hens and wasn’t leaving them. Got aggressive and after a few back and forth conversations, I hear a different bird spitting and drumming directly behind me. Ended harvesting that bird. That is why Turkey hunting is so fun and challenging. Thanks for the content, keep it coming. Good luck this season.

[@timhill8553]

I'm a well seasoned turkey hunter/guide for over 30 years & that was very good advice.

[@rickyreynolds9056]

That’s good stuff right there Matt ! I been Turkey huntn a long time and one things for sure you never quit learning! One thing I have used through my years is a gobble call. When everything else fails as you talked about in this video I always try it. I have had some awesome hunts because of it but it has been the end of many as well 😂

[@swamplandoutdoors]

Good info man! Trying to polish up for this spring turkey season, thanks.

[@thecracken9855]

Thank you for this information! I really appreciate it. Going to be my second time out Turkey hunting this spring. Wish me luck!

[@Sseed93]

Great video Dale!! Thanks for the information. I’m definitely still learning how to turkey hunt. Got my first gobbler in 2019 and boy have I made mistakes!!

[@tristan4809]

What a great intro lol i love the music. Like an old school hunting show from the 80s

[@daleoutdoors17]

Good eye there! That’s what I was going for. I miss them old videos so I’m trying to bring the flavor back a little

[@livinnash7693]

Got my first turkey in the true sense of turkey hunting this past Saturday. Called that sucker in from an astronomical distance and placed him in the bed if the truck. Im am hooked. Thanx4 the info my friend. You have helped me so much with your info👊🏻

[@johnpiccione4295]

Thanks Matt.. I have killed many turkeys in southern Ohio, Vinton and Hocking counties.. your videos teach me things I may have overlooked over the years and keep me in the seat longer! I send your videos to my son and really enjoy your knowledge and keeps me fired up. Thanks and good luck for 2023!! 🦃

[@Parrotman3232]

I just want to say thanks for the information. I would of never got the gobbler that i shot with a bow today. Came from 180 yards in to getting a 10 yard shot. Thanks so much!!

[@hillbillysportsman5818]

Thank you for another awesome video!

[@133pipes]

Having 35 years of turkey hunting experience under my belt and twice that amount of beards on the wall, I'm always curious and a little suspicious of "turkey hunting videos." Sincerely, this was the best video I've ever seen on the subject and absolutely spot on. Great job and presentation of content! It's not much, but I subscribed. Glad that there are guys like you out there putting out high quality content that the average person can use and benefit from. Thank you.

[@JM-il8bm]

Great knowledge shared as always Matt, I try to take in every bit of information you give when you upload something new. I just ordered the old sly mouth call can’t wait to try it out here in about a month for youth season. Gonna try getting the little guy on his first gobbler!

[@martysspringcreekoutdoors969]

Good luck

[@attechoutdoors5893]

Thanks for your advice. I listened to a video about how a hen will go to the Tom. I did that Tuesday morning I moved 3 times. He answered hen box call but also I did the Tom call on the box sitting at a creek but he was across and would go crazy off my gobble call. Never saw him but I had another Tom come in behind me up on a ridge. I saw him at 75 yards but could not get a shot. I was going there to start on the ridge but made a bad choice. I’m learning but was blessed to hear a total of 3 birds. I’ll try again. Hopefully I will get my first Tom tomorrow on Friday. I’ve been messed up with sinus trouble last couple days. Feeling better now. Thanks for your sharing the videos. God bless.

[@MOBryan5]

Outstanding information. Thank you.

[@DB-cx6cb]

Just started practicing on an old Lynch Box I found in an elderly widow basement while helping her with her plumbing. Her husband was a Turkey hunter and wanted me to have it. She said he had bagged many turkeys over the year’s with that box call. I’m listening to videos on how to hunt and subscribed to your channel in hopes of learning how to call. Thanks for your videos.

[@gregorymazyck9254]

Awesome video,I love that you push hard to get the bird to come to you by any means necessary 💪

[@ericmckenzie4045]

Thanks for your wisdom

[@jasonerickson1033]

Awesome info thanks for the info you definitely know what you are Doing keep up the good work

[@vikingslayer34]

Good tips Matt. Best piece of advice I’ve learned from you is when you want to get up and move, wait 30 more minutes. This has worked for me the last 3 years. We all have that voice in our heads to get up and move if we aren’t seeing anything. Just wait another half hour. Turkey’s aren’t always vocal, and new hunters may get impatient. Just have the discipline to sit 30 more minutes. You will be amazed at your success.

[@Bluepickles333]

Had that happen this morning. I was ready to go after a Tom passed out of range. Then 25 mins later then two giant Tom’s walked out. Still missed with my bow but 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ryanjones3043]

My question is but if I haven’t heard anything why am I sitting? Like did I just pick a random spot I thought was good and then start calling to hope to draw one In? (I’m new lol)

[@vikingslayer34]

@@ryanjones3043If you located a bird or birds, set a plan to sit and call them in. Even if you only heard one gobble, it does not mean he’s not there and working your way. If you cant locate one by shock calling or hen calling, look for turkey sign and post up. Matt put out a really good video the other day going over this scenario. Good luck this year mate!

[@JulieGracie]

I like a loud gather call to get them close. A purr works close up most of the time. But when they get hung up on a hot hen? Use a whine.

[@ZEEKUPP]

Always great advice.

[@wesleyhornig4990]

Great examples and advice!!

[@Halcyon1861]

Dale you're working me up like teen boy on a 3rd date in a movie theater. Season still 2 months away.

[@bigfellaoutdoors1548]

This guy reminds me of Roger Raglin the way he tells a story 😂

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

I FINALLY sealed the deal on a little young bird with my crossbow yesterday. Wanted to thank you ,these videos had a HUGE part in my success and I cant tell you how much i appreciate it. I literally blew it with 20...25? Birds over the last several years , for every reason you can think of. Sticking one yesterday, rates up with what i feel is one of my greatest sporting accomplishments. Thank you.

[@Southernswampboys0052]

Best turkey hunting advice on KZbin 🦃

[@267TPGR]

Your the best Dale!!!!

[@rhondasouter3664]

Wonderful advice. Will use it in am. Gobble gobble

[@justpassinthrough7]

Thanks amazing tips wish I would have watched this 2 days ago!

[@Hankxiong]

As always great content. Very underrated channel.

[@jeffstahl1318]

Good tip Dale lot of hunters don't realize in the natural world the hen comes to the gobblers enjoy your videos

[@smcmurr86]

Almost that time of year again. Good luck out there.

[@tomyaraschefski6025]

GREAT INFO THANKS

[@tiffanystotesbury9655]

wish i would of seen this video earlier today. my son an i just had a tom that hung up on us . he came out in a field we cant hunt. we herd him answer my purrs an clucks. but couldnt see him. we can hunt the woods on one side of the field. finally got him heading our way. i got impatient thought he had turned to leave. so i soft called some purrs an scratched the leaves. well he hit and was back out on the top of the hill looking. leason learned . if i hadnt called once he was heading to us he would of walked right in. patience. well only 3 days left to get him. thanks for the videos. very helpful

[@paulhagans2140]

Good stuff right there. Sometimes you have to get aggressive.

[@user-hg8wl5jn9f]

Great advice

[@petewilliams8242]

Thanks

[@jeffreyfred4817]

You’re the best Dale, always love the videos, that sweet lookin slate call sold out quick, Hopefully I’m quick enough to get one next time their in stock !!

[@daleoutdoors17]

Just keep looking they will be back in stock ASAP

[@guyaltizer5549]

I just ordered one. They are back in stock

[@smbuergler]

Well done.

[@ryanmapes5577]

I've learned a lot for you and these videos got my first 🦃 last year after about 20 mess ups hopefully I can get me and my son a double this year

[@wtfserpico]

How's your spring going? Did you manage to get that double? Either way, keep at it friend.

[@ryanmapes5577]

@@wtfserpico we did opening morning my son got his first bird and we got our first double together and made a memory that's going to last our life time

[@joshsinglefooter]

Red pill turkey hunting! Thanks Dale!

[@DrDingusDDS]

Great stuff!

[@dadeo8957]

The very next morning after watching this video. I used the advice about calling like crazy to get a gobbler to come through a fence. From private property to my hunting area and bagged him. My first Turkey! It worked!!!

[@yetimountaintrading5859]

Thank you sir very good info 100% truth

[@radfort935]

First time hunter here. Going with a friend here soon. Hoping to get some real time experience.

[@garrettstraffon608]

Good stuff!

[@jiggahman6916]

Just got back from my first turkey hunt, and already I see what I was doing wrong in this video, 2 first time amateurs out together, we had eyes on birds, one morning a good 6 different gobblers all around us, just over calling and stuck in bushes with no sight lines to see anything. Needless to say, turkey wins this hunt, I get to try again on May 6th

[@Piss-Poor-Infantry]

Any luck today?? It was my first turkey hunt this week also, similar scenario but i rushed it and the Tom busted me.

[@shisuiuchiha399]

Y’all get one?

[@rinaldovelocci7986]

Great video

[@darrenapple2200]

Hey Dale awesome video and thanks for sharing it!!! What mouth call are you running in this video? Thanks!!!

[@leakecoservices1749]

Thanks for the info How often you use decoy?

[@Notch200sx]

Did this last year and got a turkey to come from someone else's property the tom was about 500 yards away gobbling. I located him down in a bottom field he came up a hill through trees and crossed a fence right into range.

[@buck19]

I've sealed the deal a few times with a half dozen oddly spaced out feeding putts and leaf scratching. Pretty much anything after the morning gravel pick.

[@pipeninja1578]

GREAT video! Just subscribed!🙏

[@terriedabney6132]

I love your video's

[@reelremote]

Great Video!

[@milehighfly8301]

You, God , the Turkey no one else.... Love those words! thats what its all about, being out there trying

[@chuckstonex1632]

Thanks for the great video. Now I know why I did not get a bird yesterday. I am new to turkey hunting. Where do I find a link to your turkey calls.

[@jordandavis9536]

straight pro on that mouth call

[@tnantz56]

Can u make a video giving your thoughts on the flextone funky chicken Jake decoy?

[@matthewkohlenberger8081]

Great info! I'm turkey hunting for the first time in 6 years by myself I've killed 9 gobblers in the past first with my bow double bearded 7 inch gobbler. Western KY I'm going to do some public hunting land this year and April 2-3 I'm taking my nephew on his first hunt. Have any advice for us?

[@SnipeEasyC2015]

I had a hung up Tom's with hens last year. We got within ear shot we could hear the hens he was with. I soft called. He would gobble and his hens would call. When the hens started calling. I would cut them off. I ignored the tom. I would do what you did. The most hateful annoying hen in the woods. Not only did I call his hens in and him. I called in another flock of hens off the hillside behind us. We had birds all around us it was crazy. When the two groups of hens found each other I guess they found that annoying hen cause they all shut up. We had 20 plus birds within 30 yards. We never could get a good ethical shot on the Tom. But still amazing hunt

[@skippindocs5793]

Can you do a video on your gun setup it looks interesting?

[@tylowry5321]

I’m hunting merriams in Colorado. I know there’s a lot of small differences. I made the mistake last year of over calling when there was a turkey really close, but when he came out in front of me he was just out of shooting range and had 7 hens with him. He just sat there strutting for the longest time. Then he started leaving and I went crazy on my call and he came right up to me. Not sure if that’s an actual thing with Easter a but merriams like to not come in

[@ericelkins1693]

Aswome hunt Beautiful Bird guys

[@deercatchersoutdoors330]

My first encounter on a true gobbler, 11+ inch beard, he jumped 2.5 ft over the fence to come in on the weak side… lived to see another day😂

[@Peachmallard77]

Last year was the first year I turkey hunted and I had a big Tom come in to about 70 yards however all I had was a 20 gauge with a modified choke so I couldn’t shoot him ,I saw him working to my decoys and I got excited and started calling to him and he strutted and got hung up out of range from me and he eventually walked away from me

[@attechoutdoors5893]

Oh yes I subbed you also. God bless your next hunt.

[@LucasBoone318]

Man I've called em 500-600 yards, have em fly plumb across a holler to get to me here in TN

[@flokiodinson3086]

If you want to be a better hunter don’t watch the big dawg , watch this man , he knows his shit !

[@SpaceGhostSupreme]

In regard to the last part where one would “throw the kitchen sink” once that turkey crosses the barrier and starts coming to you, is that when you would stop calling, Dale? Or would you continue calling the turkey in until you make the shot? Thanks & great video!!!

[@lesiablaylock3755]

Like your videos

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

About blind calling if i don't see or hear gobbles? Should you be aggressive to get a response or get a quiet Tom to come your direction esp if i have a couple decoys, jake & hen? Thx

[@christineleach2727]

You don't have to use a call in my backyard. 11 big wild turkeys come by everyday 😅

[@chasetinroden4215]

Is it normal for your mouth call reeds to stick together after using it?

[@robertjake9459]

I had an Eastern wait 55 minutes before coming in. - He was on the roost gobbling, I was 125 yards away, he flew down & began mating hen after hen. After about 2 hours he walked off toward the North. - That was my chance to get into position. I tip-toed up a hollow using the steep bank on each side for cover. When I got to where he was gobbling & mating hens I saw an old dead tree. I scratched a place, being easy, trying to sound like a turkey. Once in a sitting position I hit a loud cut on a double reeve. He answered within seconds approx. 300 yards to the North. I put the callers away & just waited. He never gobbled again until he was right where he flew down, 30 yards in front of me..... BOOM! ~ Led in the head, gobbler took a ride in my truck. 24-lbs. 12" beard, & 1-1/4" spurs. ... I got in his safe place & made a believer out of him, he came back but sure took his time. On another hunt I had to sit motionless for 2-hours while the gobbler stood looking toward me the whole time until he broke & came another 20 yards before I got him... you gotta love it!

[@billwood1101]

I have a friend who was getting ready to call it a day when a tom called. But after a few calls the tom quit so my friend packed up and headed out. The tom called again and my buddy answered. From a different spot. The tom came in fast and got shot. Pretty sure it was the move that triggered his interest.

[@stephenwilliamson7040]

Interested in the scope that I see on your shotgun would you by chance tell me what scope is on your gun

[@ssmtruckspotter]

what about decoys? when his coming in?

[@magnumcipher4971]

I love your enthusiasm, but I’m wondering how you avoid getting busted while calling with such animation. 🤣

[@curtisconner8727]

1 2 3 hail the Dale

[@im-that-guy-pal]

I called a turkey so much he got a restraining order on me! "Allegedly" I was sexually harassing him and stalking him with a gun.. Now I can't come within a 100 feet of him and can't call or have anyone else call him for me or I'm going to go to jail. I was just trying to contact him to offer his vehicle an extended warranty.

[@CraigPrice-ci8wi]

Hahaha! 😂

[@jonathanrybolt5450]

What’s your hunt to harvest ratio? I’m trying to define what an expert turkey hunter is.