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Turkeys that hang up ....

Get rid of the Jake or Tom decoy, and try a different call they haven't heard...see what happens.

Once the hens start nesting the toms will likely be alone and prowling later in the morning. Stick with it and they may return later in the morning...especially if you are a good caller and can keep their attention. Most states don't allow afternoon hunting. The will likely return to roost in the evening if you can hunt then?

As sito said try diff type calls is one thing.. Does this happen at the same time of the day? This may also be related to them being henned up... Where they're hanging what is there, a field, a pasture with stocks hay or feed maybe keeping them there, etc?? Can you post an overhead Google map of the prop and mark where the birds are hanging and where you setup? Id like to help with ideas but need more info

Use two calls at once.....and back away .( a had caller and a mouth at once ) , call Softly and move away) they "may "follow you .

Probably have hens with them - once they leave him to go lay he will likely come Check you out. Worked one from 0530 to 0815 the other day. Same scenario you detailed but I could see him the whole time. The minute his hens left he came right in! Stay with it.

Lee

It sounds like the turkeys pretty much are on a daily routine. Until something changes they may stay on a schedule. Possibly set up to intercept them between where they fly down and the private land. If they don't like your decoys or calling maybe try a quiet approach without decoys and wait for them to pass by after fly down. Each day you can also hope the hens leave the toms and the toms return to where you are hunting before noon. Try to keep the tom's interest with soft and random hen talk that is changed up. I always stay flexible and willing to change things up depending upon the reaction and response you get from the turkeys.

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