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Five Mistakes to Avoid While Home Shopping in Turkey

January 30, 2012 Posted by admin

Turkey is said to be one of the most viable options when it comes to property investment. Owe this fact to its majestic sceneries and highly affordable homes. It is also very easy and convenient to do home shopping in the country. With this, a foreign or local investor may just do some passes on the shopping list and immediately acquire a property through home loan means.

However, even if Turkey promises to be one of the ideal places in the European continent, there is no reason to just jump into the purchase or the home loan engagement. In fact, there are some things to get rid of when contemplating on buying home in Turkey. The list ensures you get a wise purchase. Take note, you are investing a certain portion of your hard-earned money on the endeavour. It pays for you to learn about what you should avoid in the process.

Things to avoid when home shopping in Turkey

Purchasing a new home may both be taxing and emotional. Since it is also regarded as a part of a business transaction, you must be careful with the choices you make. When it comes to this business privilege, there are five negative things you should take note of:

Things to avoid when home shopping in Turkey

1. Pay too much for the acquired property. You must have spent long hours computing for the actual cost of the investment. Or, you may have earned enough to buy a property that is worth £500,000. While this is the case, there is no reason for you to bind yourself into the home loan contract. Turkish homes can be bought in a much lower price than £500,000.
2. Give your dream home to another client. Even if you should take much thought when purchasing or obtaining Turkish properties through home loans, you should not forget about your dream home. You have saved money for the purchase or you are ready to enter into a mortgage loans in Turkey. With this, you should go for the home you have always wanted. Otherwise, you might lose it to someone else.
3. Buy the home that you do not want. When you give your dream home to another buyer, there is a greater tendency for you to acquire a wrong home. You never want this to happen considering that you still have to pay your monthly amortizations for the property.
4. Ignorance of housing laws. As the saying goes “Ignorance of the law excuses no one.” This applies to all legal issues including entering into a home loan contract. Therefore, it is best for you to inquire about the housing situation in Turkey as well as the existing mortgage regulations in the country. This will give you a full understanding of the transactions you will be entering into.
5. Acquire a property that will not sustain natural disasters. As part of taking advantage of Turkish properties, your home shopping should include proper scrutiny of the built houses. If in case you are not well-versed about how this aspect of analysis happens, get help from professionals. You may have to pay for their services but in the end, this process will all boil down to your advantage.

Summing things up, avoiding the mistakes in Turkish home shopping may be dealt with accordingly. What you need to do is become inquisitive. Conduct your own researches when necessary. It will help if you check on the land title, update land surveys and seek approval from mortgage companies. Take note of additional costs and make sure you understand the contract before you attach your signature to the document.

This Article is written by Caglar Kilinc, the author of Konut Kredileri Tuketici Bilinclendirme Portali. More information on the subject is at Five Mistakes to Avoid While Home Shopping in Turkey and resources from other Konut Kredileri and Konut Kredisi Faiz Oranlari sources are used such as Konut Kredileri Faiz Oranlari

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Dubai Drops a Turkey on Global Markets! November 27, 2009

December 13, 2011 Posted by admin

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Sy Harding

Dubai Drops a Turkey on Global Markets!  November 27, 2009.

This was shaping up to be such a calm and enjoyable Thanksgiving week.

A lot of important economic reports were crammed into the first three days of the week. Most of them provided positive surprises, supporting the scenario of a nicely improving economy. It wasn’t good that the economic recovery in the third quarter wasn’t as strong as previously reported, with 3rd quarter GDP being revised down to 2.8% from the previously reported 3.5%.

However, other economic reports included that new unemployment claims fell by 35,000 the previous week (to the lowest level in 13 months); existing home sales shot up 10.1% in October; new home sales rose a better than expected 6.2%; home prices rose again in October; and consumer confidence was up again. The stock market was following its tradition of usually providing a positive Thanksgiving week, closing up each of the first three days of the week.

What a nice backdrop for the beginning of a long and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the U.S., with the market closed Thursday and open only half a day Friday, and a three-day Islamic holiday in much of the Middle-East,

However, Dubai World, Dubai’s government owned ‘sovereign investment company’ stuffed the Thanksgiving turkey with a bombshell announcement that gave many investors indigestion before the bird was even carved.

As everyone is well aware by now, Dubai World announced a plan to delay payments on its global debts for six months. Dubai acknowledged that it realized how global markets would react, but will not provide more details until next week, for which it is being accused of irresponsibility and ineptitude.

Stock markets in Europe, open at the time, plunged an average of 3.2%. When Asian markets opened Thursday night they plunged between 3% and 4.8%. Dow futures were down more than 300 points overnight Thursday before improving some by Friday morning. But even so, when the U.S. market re-opened Friday morning the Dow was down 230 points in less than five minutes.

Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar and Treasury bonds soared as safe havens, while gold, oil, and most commodities plunged along with stock markets.

The Dubai announcement is generating enough ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night to remind me of Halloween rather than Thanksgiving.

Investors are worried that a default on its debts by a government-owned ‘sovereign investment company’ will create a ripple effect through global financial markets. Most of Dubai World’s debts are related to its massive commercial real estate developments in Dubai, as well as mortgage-debt on its large global real estate investments.  Most readers will remember the considerable publicity and political debate a few years ago when Dubai World bought the seaport operations of major cities on both coasts of the U.S. It has much more quietly acquired other large holdings around the world. Freezing its debt payments cannot help but cast a pall over global banks already experiencing rising defaults on commercial loans and mortgages, perhaps leading to even less willingness to make loans.

However, the initial reactions may have been overdone.

Dubai’s total debt is estimated as between $60 and $80 billion, large in relation to the country’s GDP of $75 billion. But, since any losses would only be some percentage of that, defaults spread globally could be quite easily absorbed, not likely on their own to create a new global credit crunch.

The danger of course is that fear could cause a ripple effect in financial markets similar to the aftermath of the failure of Lehman Brothers last September, a panic by investors to get out of all investments without discrimination.

We will have to wait and see. It was encouraging that after plunging more than 3% in kneejerk reaction on Thursday, European markets closed up on average of more than 1% on Friday. Meanwhile, the U.S. market, which was closed on Thursday, had a less panicked reaction than the rest of the world when it opened on Friday, closing down ‘only’ 1.7% on the day. It also almost salvaged a traditional positive Thanksgiving week, the Dow down only 9 points, or 0.1% for the week, and the S&P 500 exactly unchanged for the week.

However, the Dubai announcement did ruin what had promised to be an unworried weekend for investors, and adds considerable importance to next week. Retailers reports of Black Friday sales, and anticipation of the important employment reports due out next week, may take a backseat to renewed debate over the financial foundation of the fledgling economic recovery.

Sy Harding is president of Asset Management Research Corp, publishers of the financial website www.StreetSmartReport.com, and the free daily market blog, www.syhardingblog.com.

Sy Harding is CEO of Asset Management Research Corp., author of 1999′s Riding the Bear and 2007′s Beat the Market the Easy Way, editor of www.StreetSmartReport.com, and www.SyHardingblog.com.

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Turkey Hunting Tactics – Basic Rules and Tactics Turkey Hunter Should Not Ignore

January 25, 2010 Posted by admin

Whether a first time hunter or an experienced one, there are many basic rules that a hunter should know and keep in mind whenever he goes hunting. For many, turkey hunting is a fun sport and a very exciting activity to undertake. Many states allow turkey hunting and even have a season in spring and fall. Most turkeys however are hunted in the spring season, when hunters are also out for other game. During spring, due to mating season, only male and young male turkeys are allowed to be harvested, while in some places in fall, male and female birds can be harvested.

In general, it is fairly easy to tell males and females apart from each other. The overall color of a male turkey is much darker than the ones of a female turkey. Additionally male turkeys are generally bigger than female ones. But one of the most visible difference is the so-called beard. It is a feather formation growing on the chest of male birds and can grow on average 9 inches long for a fully-grown bird.

For hunters, the sizes of the bird as well as the lengths of the beard, are measures for the trophy status of the bird. This is somewhat similar to the size of a fish that everybody talks about when fishing, no legal rules are bound to this.

Rules pertaining to hunting include the months, the time of the day and the areas hunters are allowed to hunt are different from state to state. It is helpful to make calls and exactly find out what the rules are at the location chosen for the hunting adventure. It is also necessary to find out what the so-called bagging limit for a particular game is at the place chosen to hunt. For many states, that is one or two turkeys per season, but for some it is that amount per day.

Essentially spring is a good season for the hunter, since male birds are preoccupied with mating and slightly easier to catch than normally. Gobblers will try to mate with as many hens as they can and gobblers will even respond to a fake hen call made by a hunter. By continuously calling the male bird, the hunter hopes to lure the gobbler close enough to safely give up a hot.

One of the best tactics to bag a turkey is to stake out the area the night before and find a turkey that usually rests on a tree overnight the night before. By staking out the surrounding areas to the tree the next day, the likelihood of actually shooting a turkey is much bigger this way. The hunter then can sneak close to the tree very early the next morning and call the bird even before he flies down a tree. This way, the gobbler can be lured close to the hunter before feeding or hens distract the bird.

To lure the gobbler in spring, the best way is to use a hen call. At this time turkeys are very vulnerable to hen calls, especially the yelp call. This might not always work, because generally the gobbler calls the hen towards him and not the other way around. In order to be able to lure the tom into shooting range, the hunter might want to use another gobbler’s call and arouse the jealousy of the bird who thinks that another one is about to take the hen he heard.

There are many tactics that can help a hunter bag that bird, but he needs to know that in the fall, these tactics actually need to be somewhat different from the ones in spring.

Bill is a turkey hunter enthusiast, and if you would like more tips on turkey hunting tactics, please visit http://www.howtohuntturkey.com

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Bow Turkey Hunting Guide for the New Bow Turkey Hunter

January 25, 2010 Posted by admin

Bow hunting turkeys, or as a matter of fact, any game animal, is far more difficult than with the gun. Besides a good aim, in bow hunting, it is also important to have the right tension in the bow and also pull the bow good enough so that the arrow actually makes the distance intended. Many hunters will be able to tell, that bow hunting a turkey is one of the most challenging ways to hunt for turkeys. But many experienced gun hunters have the desire to bow hunt for their game. To be able to do so, a few tips might help the hunter to get on his way as a bow hunter.

One of the first skills that a bow hunter needs is actually the same as for any other hunter, patience. Patience is necessary in hunting. Hunters need patience to wait for game to come by, and patience after calling the bird. Even if half an hour or more passes from when the hunter first heard the gobblers call, the gobbler might still be on the way towards the calling. Getting up and checking might scare the bird away.

If a hunter is waiting in a spot, there are two major signs for when patience is actually essential. When a gobbler has flown in and answers his calls, coming slowly closer and when there are no barriers between the hunter and the bird. Any movement could scare the bird away.

Another good tip for bow hunters, which is also a good tip when gun hunting, is to close the gap in certain situations. Rather than waiting, when hearing a turkey gobble, have a chance to quickly advance towards the position of the turkey. While gobbling, or while walking and gobbling, turkeys pay less attention to their surroundings and a quick run for it in the covers should not be seen by the bird. Often times, it is a good idea to circle the bird to intercept his path. This might mean running away from the precious bird, but after a short amount of time, the hunter should be in range again.

If a hunter ever gets the chance to be in a field with two toms, he should try to get in the line between the two turkeys. It is very likely that one turkey will to get to the other turkey, which might have all the hens. Pick the highest spot between both birds and avoid calling in this situation. Another good tip might be to team up with a friend. While one hunter calls the turkey, the other one is somewhere opposite. It often happens that turkeys will actually walk away instead of closer and will walk right into the teammates arms. If the teammate is not able to give off a good shot, then it is the other hunter’s chance again, since the bird will be running off into the opposite direction.

By the way, instead of the head, bow hunters generally aim for vital internal organs in the turkey.

Good advice besides the actual hunting ones for new bow hunters is practice. A new bow hunter should join the local bow-hunting group for classes, or maybe even take an archery class at the local community center or college. Bow hunting is not quite as easy as gun hunting, but it can be a good challenge for anybody. It is lso a lot of fun. Consider joining a class, learning the basics, practice, practice and practice and then going out in the field. This is the way to go when learning the techniques.

Just with any other arms and hunting, a hunter should check out the local laws and regulations. Not knowing where or what and when to hunt, can get a hunter in big trouble and then all the fun is over.

Bill is a turkey hunter enthusiast, and if you would like more tips on bow turkey hunting, please visit http://www.howtohuntturkey.com

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Tips on Turkey Hunting with Gun and Bow – What Most Beginner Turkey Hunters Should Know

January 25, 2010 Posted by admin

Turkeys can be hunted with many different arms, including guns and bows. Turkeys are very wary and fast and therefore, hunting with knives or similar is just not possible. Whenever a hunter goes hunting for turkey, he has to make sure that he checks the local hunting laws and regulations in regards to arms. Generally these laws allow a shotgun with a gauge somewhere between gauge 10 to 20 and shot sizes between #4 and #6, as well as bows. Bow pulls must be similar to bows allowed for deer hunting. Some places even allow rifles and handguns as hunting gear during fall.

When turkey hunting with a shotgun, it is always important to aim for the neck or the head. Hitting the body or feathery part of the turkey might not kill to bird, but leave it wounded instead of dead. The turkey’s head and neck are very small targets compared to the deer and a good aim and a good choke are essential. There are many good scopes that might help bag that turkey, but one thing that is important before going on a turkey hunt is to pattern the gun in advance. Pattern means to do some target shooting on targets the size of a turkey head and neck. Using different ranges for the target to shoot at and different ammunition will help the hunter learn which ammunition gives him the best overall aim and accuracy. It will also show him exactly how he has to aim to get his shot into the center of the target when the gun pulls a little low or high instead of dead center. Patterning the gun is like pumping up tires for a long bike ride or making sure everything necessary for a trip is packed.

A good tip, especially for new hunters is to not to shoot a turkey when it is in mating or attack posture. A turkey that is all puffed up generally pulls the neck in and down into the feather dress and shields the target area the hunter is looking for. Therefore, do not pull the trigger ahead of time. Be patient and wait for the turkey to straighten and stick his head up high and then take the shot.

For bow hunters, it might be interesting to know that it is recommended to use razor-sharp broad head arrows as usually used for deer. The bow hunter does not aim for the head or neck, but rather for the bird’s vital internal organs.

Many hunters use such accessories as blinds. Whether it is a natural or a commercial portable blind, the function is the same, to conceal any unnecessary movement. This type of accessory is a great one for everybody that is not quite adept at completely sitting still for long amounts of time. Blinds are also a big item for bow hunters, since raising the bow, drawing the bow and aiming are movements that can easily be spotted by a bird. Bow hunting requires more movement in general than gun hunting and any cover and camouflage is important. Also, good equipment for bow and gun hunters are little stools or seat cushions. A stool raises the hunter off the cold and often wet ground and also provides for a more comfortable wait.

The last bits of accessories that might be used for bow and arrow, as well as for gun hunting are decoys. A decoy is an imitation turkey that not only gives the nearing turkey what it was looking for, but also helps distract the turkey from the hunter while the hunter is taking aim. But as always, before going on a hunt, checking the laws and regulations for the area is very important and should not be forgotten. These regulations can differ greatly from state to state.

Bill is a turkey hunter enthusiast, and if you would like more tips on turkey hunting with gun and bow, please visit http://www.howtohuntturkey.com

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Tips on Turkey Hunting – How To Know When To Move In On A Turkey

January 25, 2010 Posted by admin

As any turkey hunter can tell you, turkeys can move a lot quicker (and a lot smarter) than many people give them credit for. Any a “perfect shot” has been lost when a hunter tries to move in on a turkey at the wrong moment or when the hunter tries to make a fast adjustment to a new move made by the bird. If you want your turkey hunting trip to end in success, then the most important thing you can do is learn the right time to move in on a turkey.

First things first: you have to attract the turkey in to you. Most of the time, at least one turkey will answer your calls, and the first part of moving in on a turkey involves listening to this turkey answering your calls and judging where the bird is by where the calls are coming from. At this point, it is important to know you shooting ability and from what distance you are capable of taking shots. Knowing your shooting habits will help you determine when you are ready to take a shot and when you need to move in a little bit closer. Of course, the distance at which you are capable of taking a shot will also determine the distance you will need to cover when you move in on the turkey you have in your sights.

Knowing how close you need to be to the turkey to take a shot is one part of calculating your perfect approach to the turkey is one part of making the perfect move. The other part is all about learning to judge the behavior of the turkey and being ready to react to it. Every hunter has experienced the scenario in which they have been calling to a turkey, and getting tons of returned calls from the bird, when all of the sudden everything goes quiet, and then the turkey suddenly pops up next to you. To try and avoid letting the turkey sneak up on you, make sure you key in to all of the sounds the bird is making – not just the calls. Calls can give you an idea of the turkey is at, but it is also important to listen for the sound of the turkey’s feet crunching on branches or the shaking of leaves as the turkey moves by. Putting all of these sounds together will help you keep track of the turkey’s location more precisely.

When you’re planning your move on the turkey, it is a good idea to stay in a position in which you are ready to shoot and ready to move quickly if the turkey suddenly breaks left or right. Squat down with your left shoulder pointed in the direction of the turkey (if you are left handed, go for your right shoulder). Keep your gun propped up against that shoulder with your head low, near the stock as through you were about to take the shot. You’ll be ready to react whatever happens from this position.

If you end up needing to creep up a little bit more, make all of your moves when you cannot see the turkey’s eyes. If you can’t see their eyes, they can’t see you. Of course, you will want to move as quietly as possible – any loud noise will scare the turkey away.

Last but not least, remember that safety comes first. A turkey might pull a fast one on you, but be sure to think before you react. A clear shot is the only one worth taking.

Bill is a turkey hunter enthusiast, and if you would like more tips on turkey hunting and tactics, please visit http://www.howtohuntturkey.com

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Fall Turkey Hunting – Find The Food Source and You Will Bag Your Turkey

January 25, 2010 Posted by admin

Hunting in fall versus hunting in spring is a whole different issue. While in spring, the turkey is preoccupied on his sex drive and the taking of hens. In fall, other things trigger the turkey’s natural behavior. Since the turkey is not busy with the courtship of hens, he is more concentrated on the surroundings and may be harder to hunt. In the fall, in contrast to spring, hunters are allowed in many states to shoot all the turkeys, not only the male ones. In this season, turkeys are preoccupied with safety, food and their social ranking. While in spring hunting, strategies are related to breeding. In fall, other strategies have to be used.

In the fall, turkeys are all about the food. It stands to reason that if the hunter finds the food source, he should be able to bag a turkey and take it home. For birds that do not travel south just like many other animals, which endure the winter, building a fat reserve is what they need to survive. Greens and bugs in meadows, as well as other fields and the harvested grain fields attract turkeys. Turkeys love to eat corn, wheat, sunflower seeds, barley and soybeans. Even after those fields are tilled and turned, there is food for turkeys such as worms and other ground insects. In a remote area where there are no fields nearby, turkeys rely on other food sources such as hard mast. Hard mast can include acorns, hickory, chestnuts and many other available nuts.

Since turkeys will most likely be where the food is, the best way to find the turkey is to know about the birds feeding habits and the places that turkeys feed. In some years, when nuts and acorns are plentiful, hunting is much harder than in years when the harvest is scarcer. With acorns falling from every tree, a hunter cannot predict where the gobbler might be, but in rare years, there area limited places that the gobbler can find food. These are also the places the hunter must find to catch and harvest the bird. Besides the above mentioned, turkeys will also enjoy eating berries, apples, persimmons and other available fruits.

In fall, turkeys gather in flocks to protect themselves. More birds means more eyes and ears to hear predators and hunters come along. Therefore, camouflage is in fall even more important than in spring. Needless to say that an experienced fall hunter knows to sit and hold still and should avoid any unnecessary movement. Hunting turkeys in fall is much more of a challenge than in spring due to their survival instinct that has set in with the upcoming winter.

To be successful in turkey hunting in fall, it is essential to scout the area and know the places very well. The hunter needs to know where the birds roost and where they feed. The best way to catch a bird is by setting up somewhere midway since it is easier to harvest a bird this way. In this situation, different calls from summer can draw in a bird looking for the safety of a flock or for the leader of the group. The sense of safety and to get the bird closer can be achieved by using decoys if allowed.

The different birds can then also be drawn in with different set up scenarios. A big tom can be called for a fight in the pecking order; a hen can be called to protect her young ones. A jake can be called to have a rivalry with another jake. There are different calls and time intervals that have to be used to establish such a situation for the bird. Once the hunter figures out the differences in the seasons, the hunt can be just as much fun and a challenge. Maybe a turkey will be bagged at the end for Thanksgiving dinner.

Bill is a turkey hunter enthusiast, and if you would like more tips on fall turkey hunting and how to hunt turkey, please visit http://www.howtohuntturkey.com

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Common Sense Turkey Hunting Tips for the Autumn Season

January 25, 2010 Posted by admin

For most turkey hunters, springtime hunting is where it is. Autumn is a busy time for hunters – it is deer season, upland hunting season, waterfowl hunting season – the list goes on and on. For that reason, most hunters put off the turkey hunting until the spring, but this fact can make autumn turkey hunting very satisfying. Hunting turkeys during the fall is less crowded, and you’ll have less competition for the birds. Add to that the fact that autumn tends to be turkey eating seasons, and you can see how forgoing the deer hunting for a little turkey hunting in the fall can be a very good thing.

Turkey hunting in the fall is an altogether different beast than spring turkey hunting, and it can be quite a bit more challenging. In the spring, the male turkeys are on the prowl, looking for a hen, so it can be fairly easy to lure one away from the pack by making hen calls. In the fall, the male turkeys aren’t so interested in the hens and instead tend to roam around in packs together (likewise for the hens, of course, but hunting mature male turkeys is preferable). Separating these groups can be a little bit more difficult and requires a different approach than spring turkey hunting.

When you are hunting in the autumn, it is best to stick to a certain progression of activities. The ideal situation is to stumble upon a pack of male turkeys and take position hidden from view. When you are out of eyeshot of the turkeys, preferably at least 100 yards away from them start trying to call them in to you. Now, it is important here to not make hen calls as you would in spring hunting. You instead want to make the kinds of gobbles that male turkeys make – these gobbles are usually slower and lower pitched than the hen gobbles. What you want to do here is lure on turkey away from the pack. Sometimes, however, this plan backfires. You may end up luring the entire pack, which is not ideal for taking a clean shot, and sometimes you may end up luring in a hen. If you bring in a hen, run her away. If you bring in the entire pack, you will need to take a different tact.

If the whole pack of male turkeys moves in on you, or if they do not respond to your calls, you need to go on to plan B. Instead of trying to call the turkeys, scatter the pack. You can do this by rushing up on them making loud noises, or you can use a turkey hunting dog that is trained to scatter (you don’t want the dog to chase them too far away once they scatter). The object here is to split up the pack and then call in a turkey that has not reattached to the group. Once the turkeys are scattered, wait around 15 minutes, and then start your calls again, trying to call in that lone bird. If the turkeys seem to be running too far away, start the calling sooner, but waiting a little bit is ideal.

At this point, it is simply a matter of waiting. Because the turkeys aren’t trying to mate like they are in the spring, they are a little less motivated to respond to calls. You may have to repeat the scatter and call routine a few times before one takes the bait. For most autumn turkey hunters, however, this is the fun part. You have the woods to yourself and you can take your time and enjoy the thrill of the hunt.

Bill is a turkey hunter enthusiast, and if you would like more about turkey hunting tips and how to turkey hunt, please visit http://www.howtohuntturkey.com

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Turkey Hunting Strategies – Defensive Hunting of Turkeys

January 25, 2010 Posted by admin

Turkey hunting is a favorite activity for many hunters, but it is also just about the most dangerous kind if hunting around. Think of the strategies you have to use to successfully hunt a turkey – you have to hide yourself from view and try your best to sound like a turkey – while you are surrounded by turkeys returning your calls and other hunters who are also trying to sound like turkeys. On a busy day, it can be hard for hunters to tell the difference between the sound of the turkeys and the sounds of their fellow hunters, and if you are especially convincing, the hunter could soon find themselves becoming the hunted, as other hunters take aim in your direction. To stay safe out there while hunting turkeys, there are a few strategies you can follow.

First and foremost, don’t be lax about wearing the proper vests. Most states require hunters to wear bright orange vests over their camouflage, but many hunters dislike the rule – after all, what is the point of camo if you are going to top it off with something bright and orange? These vests have saved many lives, however, and are well worth the hassle. If your state doesn’t have any laws requiring that you wear an orange vest, and you want to find a balance between your camo and the safety provided by the vest, check out the camo vests that are part camo and part bright orange removable paneling. You should also pair this vest with a ballistic vest under your clothes that will protect your chest and stomach for stray shotgun bullets.

It is also important to never wear the colors red, white or blue when hunting a turkey. White is the same color as the ball of fur on top of a mature male turkey’s head, and a flash of white can draw a shot. Red and blue are the colors that hunters use to tell the difference between the male gobble and the hen – males have red head and female heads are blue.

When you are calling a turkey in a crowded hunting area, stick to the hen calls. Making male gobbler calls is what many hunters like to do when hunting in the fall especially, but since everyone is on the prowl for a male, your calls will attract even more attention from your fellow hunters. Even when you are making hen calls, pay close attention to the activities of other hunters. If you seem to have drawn someone’s attention, make sure you alert them to your presence by calling out to them.

If you do find yourself in the crosshairs of another hunter, calling out to them is a good way to disrupt them, but you should never jump up to announce your presence. When they are creeping up on your thinking that they have a bead on a turkey, your sudden movement may caused them to fire on you.

In addition to keeping yourself safe, you have a responsibility for the safety of other hunters. Even if you have taken every safety precaution necessary, always assume that every hunter out there is a first time hunter who has not taken a single precaution. Never fire until you are absolutely sure that you have a turkey in your sights and you have a completely clean shot. Do not take a shot when you hear or see movement but can’t see what has made it – it only takes one wrong shot for a tragedy to happen, and it is better to lose the turkey than to be responsible for the injury or death of another hunter.

Bill is a turkey hunter enthusiast, and if you would like more tips on turkey hunting strategies and how to turkey hunt, please visit http://www.howtohuntturkey.com

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Stuff 101 – How To Raise Your Turkey Poults

January 20, 2010 Posted by admin

The four tips in this article will help you to take the difficulty out of raising baby turkeys, which are better known as turkey poults.

Tip 1
For the first few weeks of their life baby turkey hide under their mothers wings to keep warm. If you are raising turkey poults on your own it is important to have a good heat source for them. For the first week it is best to keep the temperature around 95-100 degrees Fahrenheit, then lower the temperature slowly by 5 degrees Fahrenheit per week until they are fully feathered. This should take around 6-8 weeks.

Here are a few ways to tell if the temperature is right:

1. Too cold – the turkey poults are huddled around the heat source
2. Too hot – they are far away from heat source
3. Just right – they will be spread out all over the area

Make sure that the area you are keeping them in has enough room for them to get away from the heat source.

Tip 2
Turkey poults need a certain amount of attention to keep them healthy, so make sure you keep them warm, dry and clean, which should also include their bedding. You never want to use newspaper or other slick surfaces for bedding because this can cause problems like spraddle leg. Ground corncobs or pine shavings make great bedding.

Tip 3
As mentioned earlier turkey poults have different feed requirements than chicks. They require feed with a higher protein level, around 28%-30% protein. You should budget for two 50-pound bags for every 25 poults.

When it comes to water you want to make sure that fresh water is available and that it is lukewarm, as the poults will get chilled if the water is too cold. It is also a good idea to add vitamin supplements to their water.

Turkey poults have been know to starve to death simply because they did not learn how to eat. Here are a few tips to help to teach them how to eat:

1. If you are also raising chicks you can introduce a few chicks into the group, as the turkey poults will actually learn what food and water is just by watching the chicks eat. You should only do this for a few days however because of the different feed requirements the two birds have.
2. Place shiny marbles in both the feed and water dishes to attract the poults.
3. Or simply dip their beaks into the water and feed so they learn what it is.

Tip 4
Roosting at night is natural for birds; it is their preferred way to sleep. Unfortunately without anyone to teach them turkey poults may not know how to do it. To introduce your poults to roosting you can place a narrow piece of wood a few inches off the ground under their heat source and the majority of them will get used to sitting on this makeshift roost. This way once they are older and it is time to move them away from the brooding area they will be more inclined to roost on their own.

The best way one can care for their turkey poults is to keep an eye on them. Looking in on them frequently will help you to identify any problems that occur, which will in turn enable you to fix them before they get too bad. With the help of these tips and a little attention you should have no problem raising healthy turkeys.

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This article was written with the help of the good people at Valley of the Moon Turkeys, a great site where you can buy turkey poults online.

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