Global Sports: Picking From Different Turkey Hunting Seats

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Picking From Different Turkey Hunting Seats

By Essie Osborn


During turkey hunts, an important aspect of a successful hunt is remaining completed still. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to stay still if you are sitting on the hard or wet ground and you are not comfortable. To combat this problem, different types of turkey hunting seats are available.

One type of seat is the vest and cushion combination. It is designed to provide you with pockets for holding any needed accessories and supplies, with a cushion attached. Some models allow the cushion to be removed while others have fixed cushions. Most of them, however, all include some kind of extra padding along the back piece of the vest.

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.

Another option is called a ground seat. It has a lot of similar characteristics to a carry-along but there are notable differences that can help you tell them apart. Generally, this type of seat has a higher back and thicker cushioning. More often than not, most models have legs that keep you up off the ground a few inches.

You could also choose a low profile chair. They are quite similar to carry alongs and ground seats but they raise you higher off the ground. This type of seat is often best suited for areas with wet ground. Additionally, they tend to have more back support and have arm pieces and legs that can be adjusted as needed. Pay attention to the type of legs that are on these types because four straight legs will sink into a wet ground.

There are also options specifically designed for hunts in blinds. Portable and fixed blinds often pose a problem with trying to use a ground seat. They do not allow you to sit up high enough to see out the holes or windows in a blind. This type of seat gives you the height you need but also provides you with the lightweight construction for portability.

The seat you choose should have camouflage, unless it will be specifically used in a blind. Outdoors, it needs to blend in. Even the slightest void can be detected by turkeys. There are different camouflage patterns to choose for the seasonal differences in the surroundings. For example, springtime hunts will have patterns that incorporate green colors with the other earth tones and fall patterns will be completely earth toned.

To accommodate changes in where you hunt or in the technique you use, you should pick more than one seat. The best way to choose the right one is to try them out before you buy them. Check the weight, construction, and how easy it is to use them. Consider how you will use the seat most often as well as anticipating any future changes.




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