Most early morning hunters stay well away from a roost. Lengthen the life of a diaphragm call by inserting the curved end of a paper clip between the reeds. This will keep them separated as they dry, and preserve the tone of the call as well as its longevity. Do not attempt to take a displaying gobbler. Since a sportsman's goal is to put as many pellets as possible into the head and neck, a shotgun pattern is most efficient when the bird extends its neck, enlarging the target area.
Some hunters feel a bird is less likely to work downhill toward a call.
If a gobbler is located on a hillside or partway up a ridge, these hunters like to climb the slope to call from a position above the tom or at least on the same level. Try softer calling, calling in another direction, using different vocalizations or stop calling all together. If the bird is distant or hidden enough to permit limited movement, try switching calls or actually moving back as if the hen is going away. Another effective method is to lightly rustle or rake leaves with your hand, imitating the sounds of a turkey scratching the ground. Never call or move when a bird is very close, since it will pinpoint the source of sound.