Mike Raykovicz: Some thoughts on bear safety in the turkey woods

As a turkey hunter, I’m always concerned about safety. I take all the precautions to keep myself safe in the woods, especially when I know I may encounter other hunters. However, other hunters aren’t always the problem.  
While hunting my favorite turkey woods two springs ago, I sat with my back to a large maple tree. It was a warm, almost windless day and the birds I heard at dawn remained silent throughout the morning. Under these conditions, I like to call softly and hope for some action.

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