How does Turkey hunting with decoys work?

[Yuccasu]

I have tried several setups of five Turkey decoys at Silver Ridge Peak near Turkey need zones. I never saw turkeys close by as it is the case with duck or geese hunting, even after calling them in (calling in seems to work with or without decoys).

How is it supposed to be?

[Woodyplank]

Under the decoys and callers description it tells you what their attraction value is. These numbers equate to them being used under ideal conditions. The attraction value of the number of decoys you use cannot total more than 60%. Setting out more decoys than necessary to achieve that 60% will do you no good. Callers have a 40% chance of attracting an animal under ideal conditions. In this game I've had turkeys come to my decoys without using a caller and I've also had them respond to the caller without using decoys.

Turkeys can be more cautious than deer and are way smarter than a duck or goose. They have keen eyesight, excellent hearing, and a good sense of smell so be mindful of those things when you choose a location to set your stuff up. In RL they frequently frustrate even experienced hunters. You have a mouth caller and a crow caller. Some days they'll come right in using a mouth caller and some days they come right in using the crow caller. No pattern to it that I've been able to discern so it won't hurt to try using both.

Not all need zones are visited each and every day. Turkeys may only hang out at a need zone for brief period of time rather than wander around in one throughout the entire time frame posted. As with all the other animals in this game, timing is everything.

[Yuccasu]

Thanks, I'll give it another try and check the position of my Tripod. I'll be there early to await the Turkeys and try both callers.

[MAGE]

never had any turkeys come to decoys or callers.

[mmanser2]

They work pretty good in the right location and at the right time.

[Leadmagnet]

One caller get them to vocalize more, the other makes them more prone to come in; at least for me anyway. I've never messed with the decoys as I prefer to stalk them with a bow. What I have learned is that they don't get in a hurry and if you move from a hiding spot too soon, they'll spook. I've also noticed that they'll sometimes take flight to cover ground faster when moving towards a call. I've been busted more than once by getting caught moving when they fly in towards my call.