Not getting shot is always a plus. Do you guys ever hang an orange flag from the tree that you are sitting by? I don't but it might not be the best practice?!

Do you think a flag would scare away the bird? It is my understanding that turkeys can see colors really well? I always try and let a approaching hunter know where I am. Maybe a cough or a loud hello.

I did have a few hippy hikers checking out my decoys last trip. I was deep in a state forest and the only place to set up was a old logging trail. Sure enough a guy and a girl with backpacks came along and when they say my decoys they froze for a few seconds and then took a few steps and finally determined that they were plastic. They never did spot us in the blind however. I guess that real tree stuff works good for hippies.