196 THE WILD TURKEY AND ITS HUNTING 



As soon as possible select a place to call from. 

 To a novice an old treetop or log is best, but to 

 me the front of a tree is preferable, with an open 

 space in front that the gobbler may come into 

 to be shot. But whatever the place selected, 

 get into position as soon as possible, and let it 

 always be an attitude that will not cramp you 

 should you have to remain a long time, and where 

 you can have easy action for your arms and gun. 

 That is why I prefer the side of a tree next to 

 the game. 



If the gobbler is still gobbling after you have 

 seated yourself, sit quietly until he flies down; 

 that is best. But if you cluck or yelp to him 

 in the tree, let it be but once or twice to attract 

 attention and no more; no matter how much he 

 gobbles, you must keep still until he leaves his 

 roost, and even then wait a few moments for him 

 to gobble or strut, which he is sure to do on reach- 

 ing the ground, after taking a look around. 

 After this you can give him a cluck or yelp, or 

 several of them, no matter how many, provided 

 they are well delivered. If you are not yet an 

 expert at calling, best make as few calls as pos- 



