So What Do You Do When They Aren't Gobbling?

[pagris]

Members:  Since many of you have a lot more experience with spring gobbler hunting, I ask you - what techniques do you employ when the birds simply aren't gobbling?  Things are mighty quiet in my area (western Maryland).  Thanks in advance.

[dukkillr]

Look for places where the birds frequent.  Look for tracks, dusting, scratching, feathers, and roosting trees.  Set up near these areas and stay.  That's assuming you can't scout and figure out where the strut zones are.  Either way, when you're hunting blind it's usually better to get in an area and hold still.  The more you hunt, the more you'll learn about where the birds are and what they're doing.

[prairiedog555]

good advise, 
Don't give up, I shoot them in the morning, and in the afternoon.  Getting out and staying put and paying attention is important.