Weather In Turkey

On the sixth morning in a row of waking up at 4 a.m., it would have been easy to pull the covers over my head, go back to sleep and head out for a midday hunt. Not only was I tired, I knew the weather conditions were going to be less than ideal. My enthusiasm for the morning was lower than usual, and I was trying to find excuses for why I should not go hunting.

That morning two things pulled me out of bed: the plans I had made to hunt with a good friend and the fact that I had two unfilled turkey tags in my pocket. With the wind blowing and the temperatures in the low 30s, we made our way down a wooded fence row that typically was in an area that turkeys roosted. As we made it into the region where we had planned to hunt, we had yet to hear our first gobble. After using an owl call, we continued to have no luck of a gobbler answering us.

Weather In Turkey

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We elected to sit down on the fence row with no located turkeys found and make a few calls in hopes of a gobbler getting fired up. After ten minutes of silence, except for the howling of the high winds, I was shocked to pick out two gobblers who were roosted in the same tree approximately 100 yards through the timber. The two gobblers had never made a sound all morning, so I was surprised when my eyes adjusted to the low light to see them roosted.

You must go hunting if you want to harvest a turkey. Hunting turkeys in bad weather can have several different meanings. Windy and cold days like my friend and I experienced can be considered bad weather. Often the spring season can have multiple days of rain forecasted. Hunting in the Midwest, mainly in Missouri, you never really know what the weather will entail; I have even hunted turkeys in the snow during April. No matter what the weather conditions may be, I know the spring season only lasts a few weeks of the year, then you are left waiting for another 365 days to do it all over again. Whatever the forecast may be, one thing is required to harvest a bad weather gobbler: patience.

When the temperatures are cold and windy, a spring gobbler is no different from humans; they are a little slower getting out of bed. I think a turkey knows that it is a battle to fight the wind and stay warm after they fly down. It is common for gobblers to stay on the roost for an extended period, as with my hunt. Even when it is their breeding season, they lose their ambition and stay on the roost where they have been relaxing all night. S

taying on the topic of the breeding season, hens are another reason for a slow start when the weather is cold and windy. When temperatures are colder, hens often stay on their nest to keep their eggs warmer, and it is probably warmer for them to stay there as well. Fewer hens out wandering around means less activity for the gobblers to encounter, thus being the reason behind breeding activities being slower when the weather is terrible.

The key to lousy weather hunting is not to let it deter you. Instead, use it to your advantage. It may take more time, yet gobblers will respond to calling. When hens are on the nest, gobblers get lonely. When hunting in colder, damp weather, it is vital to dress the part. You must face the elements and stay in the woods to harvest turkeys. Wear a warmer garment such as the new Blocker Outdoors Silentec jacket and pants in Bottomland. Garments such as Silentec keep you warm and comfortable when waiting out a slow-moving gobbler. Plus, the soft outer layer keeps you quiet when turkeys are in close range, which is a must when spring turkey hunting. Outlasting mother nature's elements means you will be ready whenever a gobbler decides he is ready to play.

As with cold and windy days, it is vital to dress appropriately and continue to hunt when the weather deals you a foggy or rainy hand. Wearing quality rain gear such as the Blocker Outdoors Shield Series Drencher jacket or pants, when facing the elements allows the hunter to be ready seconds after the weather breaks.

When the weather turns foggy or rainy, turkeys head to open areas such as fields. The instinct to move to a vast open space is because a turkey's feathers become heavier when wet, making it harder to escape predators or danger. The constant movement of raindrops or the low visibility of fog is another reason turkeys stay in open areas. Turkeys can see predators coming from long distances, and they have time to get away if predators approach. As mentioned, the best tactic is the waiting game. Turkeys may not be in the broad open areas first thing in the morning; however, they will likely arrive sooner than later and spend most of their time in these expanses until the weather breaks. Hunters can rely on quality rain gear or the inside of a ground blind while sitting near fields or open areas waiting on the weather to clear.

Turkish rescuers, initially held back by the poor weather, on Monday scanned the waters by helicopter in search of the missing sailors. They have recovered the body of one sailor and are continuing to scour the area for those still lost, Yerlikaya said.

A Cameroon-flagged vessel split into two due to the treacherous conditions after weathering 5-metre (16-foot) waves near the coastal city of Eregli, the Maritime General Directorate said. All 13 crew members were rescued.

Weather is unpredictable. Not every spring day is clear, calm, and warm. From rain to sleet to fog, the weather affects turkey patterns. Understanding what weather does to their behavior, and how to adapt to it to increase your success is critical. There is not much you can control when turkey hunting, but even in the worst weather conditions, turkeys are still out there. Knowing what weather is coming, when weather conditions are going to break, and how turkeys are likely to react to them is critical to spring turkey hunting success.

If the day begins with steady rainfall, gobblers and hens may opt to remain on roost well after daylight. As the rain subsides, turkeys will leave their roost position and begin their day. Knowing when adverse conditions will break is key to effective hunting on a rainy day. Fresh after a rain, turkeys will get out, dry out, and meet up with other birds and continue their routine.

Gobblers will crowd into fields which are flooded and eat swampy insects and other grubs from the ground. Turkeys like to crowd in open fields during rainfall because their eyesight is not as good and the rain falling on leaves through trees limits their hearing. This is prime for setting up and getting on them. If heavy rain persists, find low areas that are nice and thick. In these spaces, turkeys will tuck up under pine trees, or other cover to protect themselves from wind and rain. When heavy rain is falling, turkeys may not gobble, but they will sometimes answer a call close by.

Prior to a hunt, be sure to scout for open fields, food plots, and thick areas. Visiting these areas ahead of a rain event can help clue hunters in to where the turkeys may enter the field. Use a quality pair of binoculars in the field while you scan for bird movement.

A sworn enemy of wild turkeys, sleet and snow weigh down turkey feathers and lower their core temperature. Snow and cold temperatures will definitely change turkey patterns and leave hunters wondering where all the birds have gone. When cold weather arrives, gobblers tend to gobble less, making it harder to call a tom into a decoy setup.

A good strategy for hunting in the snow is to hunt mid-day. Mid-day temperatures are more appealing for movement compared to the frigid morning temperatures. Look for areas where the sun will warm the fastest. If the area is hilly or there are slopes, sit up on the southern side of the hills. These areas will heat faster and be the warmest areas. Also look for areas that will lose snow the fastest. Turkeys will tend to scratch and look for food in these open areas. Finding food is a lot harder in the snow but turkeys will look for the easiest way to find a food source.

HuntWise can track weather events for you so you can adapt your hunt style ahead of time or on the fly based on incoming weather conditions. With live weather reports, weather forecasts, wind direction, and sunrise/sunset times in one convenient place, you can stay one step ahead.

A view of a Cameroon-flagged Pallada rests among rocks at the sea shore in Eregli, Turkey, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. The Cameroon-flagged Pallada broke into two due to heavy weather conditions after running aground in 5-meter (16-foot) waves off Eregli, the Maritime General Directorate said. All 13 crew were rescued safely (IHA via AP)

Another cargo ship, the Cameroon-flagged Pallada broke into two due to heavy weather conditions after running aground in 5-meter (16-foot) waves off Eregli, the Maritime General Directorate said. All 13 crew were rescued safely.

Turkish Airlines (TK) has canceled over 230 international and domestic flights via Istanbul Airport (IST) Feb. 5-6 due to forecast adverse weather. Istanbul Airport (IST) officials have issued a statement noting adverse weather conditions Feb. 5 and recommending that passengers confirm flight details with their respective airlines. Turkish State Meteorological Service has not issued any warnings as yet. Further flight disruptions could be announced or adverse weather warnings issued in the coming hours.

Monitor local media for weather-related updates and advisories. Confirm all transport reservations and business arrangements before traveling in the affected area. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving or routing shipments through areas where severe weather is forecast; plan for possible supply chain disruptions throughout the affected areas. 17dc91bb1f