Pretty good article with Matt Morrett from the Outdoor Hub. Matt was actually a person that inspired me when I was a teen, as I was just starting to get fired up about calling. I went to a turkey calling seminar he did back in the late 80's in Upstate New York, and he blew me away with his skills as a caller - ESPECIALLY with his fly-down cackle! ...I actually was the first person he called on during his question and answer session, and my question was: "Could you do that fly-down cackle again?!?!?!" He did, and had everyone looking at each other in disbelief - it was the most accurate and realistic fly-down cackle any of us had ever heard other than from a turkey. ...He's an unbelievable caller, and great turkey hunter!
I agree with everything he says here - both from a tactics standpoint, and from a behavioral standpoint. Matt gives us all a great tip to keep in mind while we're out there this spring.
Matt Morrett: What I Learned from a “PhD Gobbler” Named Bubba
A Hunting Blog by Chris Roe, Roe Hunting Resources
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Jay Scott Outdoors: Arborglyphs-follow the signs
I saw this on Jay's site and it brought memories back of arborglyphs that I've found, so I thought I'd share it here.
Although I've only found a few like this one over the years, my most memorable one was actually a PAINTING on a very large aspen. ...unfortunately, I didn't have a camera with me, and we didn't have "smart phones" back then, so I don't have any pictures of it otherwise I'd gladly post them - it was unreal.
I was in the middle of nowhere (or so I thought) in the central part of CO, and noticed something strange on the side of a large aspen. Upon closer inspection, someone had painted an entire mountain scene on a roughly 8" by 8" patch of bark. It was BEAUTIFUL - VERY well done, detailed, and fit the tree, aspen stand, and area, perfectly. It was awesome.
For me, when I kill an elk in or around any aspens, I'll scratch a single profile of a 6 pt elk antler on the tree to remind me - someday should I pass by that spot again - of the elk and the memories I made in that place some time in the past.
Check out the link, and enjoy! Hopefully you find one of these in your wanderings some crisp fall day.
Jay Scott Outdoors: Arborglyphs-follow the signs
Although I've only found a few like this one over the years, my most memorable one was actually a PAINTING on a very large aspen. ...unfortunately, I didn't have a camera with me, and we didn't have "smart phones" back then, so I don't have any pictures of it otherwise I'd gladly post them - it was unreal.
I was in the middle of nowhere (or so I thought) in the central part of CO, and noticed something strange on the side of a large aspen. Upon closer inspection, someone had painted an entire mountain scene on a roughly 8" by 8" patch of bark. It was BEAUTIFUL - VERY well done, detailed, and fit the tree, aspen stand, and area, perfectly. It was awesome.
For me, when I kill an elk in or around any aspens, I'll scratch a single profile of a 6 pt elk antler on the tree to remind me - someday should I pass by that spot again - of the elk and the memories I made in that place some time in the past.
Check out the link, and enjoy! Hopefully you find one of these in your wanderings some crisp fall day.
Jay Scott Outdoors: Arborglyphs-follow the signs
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Big New Mexico Merriam's Turkey - RHR "Through the Seasons" Episode #3 - Proper Prior Preparation
Want to go after a MATURE tom this spring? Going to have to deal with other hunters wherever you're going? In this episode, Chris takes you along on one of his 2011 New Mexico Merriam's turkey hunts, and shares a number of tips on how to better locate mountain gobblers, choose the right bird to set up on (again, if you're looking for a mature tom and/or having to deal with other hunters), and why you shouldn't get too impatient if things - INITIALLY - go wrong!
Join Roe Hunting Resources (http://roehuntingresources.com) as they hunt "Through the Seasons!" Designed to be both entertaining and educational, "Through the Seasons" lets you see the RHR crew practice what they preach, and put the concepts, principles, and tactics they cover in their educational materials into action, in order to help solidify your understanding of how to "...Make the Right Call" in your hunting efforts.
Become a RHR subscriber or "Like" our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/RoeHuntingResources) to be notified when new episodes are posted!
For hunters heading out to chase turkeys this spring, you can learn how to use various hunting calls and about habitats, seasonal movements, and what to look for to maximize your scouting and hunting success by checking out our Turkey Module on the Roe Hunting Resources website. We have entire video series just on these topics and a turkey forum, that’ll help you “…Make the Right Call” on your turkey hunt this spring.
Join Roe Hunting Resources (http://roehuntingresources.com) as they hunt "Through the Seasons!" Designed to be both entertaining and educational, "Through the Seasons" lets you see the RHR crew practice what they preach, and put the concepts, principles, and tactics they cover in their educational materials into action, in order to help solidify your understanding of how to "...Make the Right Call" in your hunting efforts.
Become a RHR subscriber or "Like" our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/RoeHuntingResources) to be notified when new episodes are posted!
For hunters heading out to chase turkeys this spring, you can learn how to use various hunting calls and about habitats, seasonal movements, and what to look for to maximize your scouting and hunting success by checking out our Turkey Module on the Roe Hunting Resources website. We have entire video series just on these topics and a turkey forum, that’ll help you “…Make the Right Call” on your turkey hunt this spring.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
To our storm-torn brothers and sisters...
Sometimes things just smack you up side the head like a 2x4 to the temple.
Here in Colorado, we're experiencing our annual early March "spring tease," where the weather is sunny and warm, the birds start singing, and early crocuses start thinking about popping up. During this time - each year - it starts getting REALLY hard to concentrate on things OTHER than spring turkey season, and thundering Toms. At the house today, the wind is light, the horses content, and the chickens are having a high 'ol time scratching through manure and dead grass that has been frozen all winter. In other words, a PERFECT day to get the bow out and get ready for turkey season.
But as I finished a few rounds, and was walking back to my 30 yard marker, it hit me. I wasn't thinking about the sun on my face, the bow in my hand, or the groups I was getting, I was suddenly hit by the thought of our sportsmen brothers and sisters throughout the mid-west and eastern States that have recently had their lives turned upside down due to the severe storms of the past weeks. While I'm enjoying the beautiful weather and prepping for turkey season, there are others - AT THIS MOMENT - picking through wreckage, just wondering how to piece their LIVES together, let alone turkey hunt this spring.
If you're one of those that are going through this terrible time, or involved with helping someone who is, your family at Roe Hunting Resources wants you to know you are NOT forgotten. While the rest of us might - for the most part - be going through our daily lives as usual, please know that we ARE thinking of you, praying for you, and wishing you a quick, and efficient recovery to get back on your feet.
As I sit trying to find a way to close this post, I find myself pretty much lost for words, so...I'll just end by saying again, we're thinking of you, praying for you, and wishing you the best!
Chris Roe
Here in Colorado, we're experiencing our annual early March "spring tease," where the weather is sunny and warm, the birds start singing, and early crocuses start thinking about popping up. During this time - each year - it starts getting REALLY hard to concentrate on things OTHER than spring turkey season, and thundering Toms. At the house today, the wind is light, the horses content, and the chickens are having a high 'ol time scratching through manure and dead grass that has been frozen all winter. In other words, a PERFECT day to get the bow out and get ready for turkey season.
But as I finished a few rounds, and was walking back to my 30 yard marker, it hit me. I wasn't thinking about the sun on my face, the bow in my hand, or the groups I was getting, I was suddenly hit by the thought of our sportsmen brothers and sisters throughout the mid-west and eastern States that have recently had their lives turned upside down due to the severe storms of the past weeks. While I'm enjoying the beautiful weather and prepping for turkey season, there are others - AT THIS MOMENT - picking through wreckage, just wondering how to piece their LIVES together, let alone turkey hunt this spring.
If you're one of those that are going through this terrible time, or involved with helping someone who is, your family at Roe Hunting Resources wants you to know you are NOT forgotten. While the rest of us might - for the most part - be going through our daily lives as usual, please know that we ARE thinking of you, praying for you, and wishing you a quick, and efficient recovery to get back on your feet.
As I sit trying to find a way to close this post, I find myself pretty much lost for words, so...I'll just end by saying again, we're thinking of you, praying for you, and wishing you the best!
Chris Roe
Saturday, March 3, 2012
2012 Wisconsin State Open Friction Turkey Calling Contest
Thursday, March 1, 2012
2012 NWTF Grand National Calling Championship
If you're a fan of our Facebook page, our YouTube Channel, or you've been on the Home Page of the website recently, you've seen our latest video trailer for The Gallery. ...If you want to BE the best, you've gotta LEARN from the best!
While THE best examples of vocalizations of critters will always be the critters themselves, a VERY close second is listening to world champion callers do the vocalizations themselves. To that end, I thought I'd share this YouTube video with you.
With turkey season coming up, it's time to start thinking - and talking - turkey! Think you're a good caller? Match yourself up with these gentlemen! Need to practice up on your calling? These guys will give you high bar to shoot for! The video is long, but whether you want to use it for practice, or just for getting yourself fired up for turkey season, it's FULL of absolutely phenomenal calling! Enjoy!!!
While THE best examples of vocalizations of critters will always be the critters themselves, a VERY close second is listening to world champion callers do the vocalizations themselves. To that end, I thought I'd share this YouTube video with you.
With turkey season coming up, it's time to start thinking - and talking - turkey! Think you're a good caller? Match yourself up with these gentlemen! Need to practice up on your calling? These guys will give you high bar to shoot for! The video is long, but whether you want to use it for practice, or just for getting yourself fired up for turkey season, it's FULL of absolutely phenomenal calling! Enjoy!!!
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