Sunday, April 20, 2014

Types Of Turkey Hunting Seats And Choosing One

By Essie Osborn


When hunting turkeys, it is crucial to sit completely still. These birds have amazingly sharp vision and can detect the slightest movement and will be gone in the blink of an eye. In order to maintain the statuesque stillness, you must be comfortable. The right turkey hunting seats will help you achieve this necessary comfort.

Vests are one of the types available. A vest, in this case, is multifunctional. It has multiple pockets to keep necessary items handy such as calls, and it will contain some sort of attached cushion to sit on with padding along the back. The back padding is designed to provide some cushioning for sitting against trees.

You can also choose a type called a carry-along. There are multiple models available, with different features. The one thing they all have in common is the portability and lightness to be able to carry it around as needed. Several models have straps that can be used to attach the seat or cushion to your backpack for easy transport.

A ground seat is similar to a carry-along cushion but there are distinguishing differences. These types often have thicker cushions and higher back sections. Some models also have some type of short legs or a base to lift you off the ground a bit. If there are no legs, be sure to choose materials that are water resistant, particularly if you hunt in areas that hold moisture.

Low profile chairs are a choice as well. Similar to the ground seat and carry-along, they are designed to be easy to transport. They are specifically designed to provide seating higher off the ground, which is a good idea in wet areas. This type of seat also usually has a more sturdy and supportive back piece with adjustable legs and arms.

Hunts that use fixed or portable blinds require different types of seating. The other options discussed are not appropriate. In this case, you would need a blind seat. They have the height of a standard chair but the convenience of a portable chair. Most of these seats have numerous helpful features such as cup holders and adjustable legs, along with being lightweight and foldable for easy moving.

Camouflage is an important factor. The seat you choose should blend in with your surroundings. It cannot be brightly colored. Due to the keen vision turkeys have, they can detect differences in their surroundings. A camouflage print will help you blend in to the surroundings with as little outline differences as possible.

When you are trying to choose the right seat, keep in mind that you will likely need more than one. Changes in location or how you hunt will require a different type of seat. Think about your typical location and its environment. Areas with a thoroughly wet ground will not allow you to use a seat with four straight legs without sinking. A seat with rounded half horseshoe legs will not sink but it will not allow you to back up to a tree to hide.




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