The birds are out there. If they have been in the territory, they will return. Windy days are an advantage to the hunter. The experts say the wind spooks the birds while it disguises any noises made by the hunters. But hunters should tie down loose clothing and headgear so it does not flap and draw attention.
Turkeys are wary birds.
Toms may be looking for a hen. But they are also cautious of movement and the danger that could go with it. Decoys should not spin in the wind. Full-bodied decoys work best when it's windy because they seem to move more naturally. Lightweight, fold-up decoys cane be removed from their stakes and weighed down with stones.