Durango natives Mike Walker and his son Brian have been hunting for turkey up on Missionary Ridge for years. Whether hunting with a bow or a shotgun, with a little determination and patience, hunters shouldn t have problems getting into some turkeys this season. I may only drive 10 or 15 minutes to my destination, but once there I plan on doing a lot of walking. On some of my turkey hunts I have covered more ground than on elk hunts. However, it is well worth the effort.
Turkeys are a challenging animal, and to take one is highly rewarding.
It is crucial to distinguish yourself from the bird. Many hunters remember the video in their hunter s safety course, when one man shoots his friend, who is wearing a red bandanna while gobbling from up in a tree. It is up to hunters to protect themselves and their fellow hunters when hunting. As instructed in hunter s safety, do not wear anything red, and for that matter blue or white. Hunters should not have anything on their bodies that may represent a bird.