Foul weather hunting tips?

[New Hampshire]

C'mon guys I said foul not "fowl"  :-D !
Now, seriously.  Its looking like the opener Tomm. is gonna be a real wet one.  Rain likely, some downpours and moderate temps in the 50s.  My buddy and I know a big farm cornfield to set up in.  Is there any advice other than sit tight and persist?  We got decoys and waterproof calls and the will to live with wetness.  I am thinking of picking a far corner that is on the opposite side of the hill from the road.  It has a path in the woodline along the field we can use to sneak into position.  The field is a corn field (which has not begun growing yet.)  In the back where I want to set up is a small berry patch too.  We are still looking for a first bied and thus are not particular about the age of the males we will be hunting.  Since we can only hunt till noon I guess we will only have to suffer for half the day  :grin: !
So, anyone got some advice?  Or is it cross the fingers and bring some towels?
Brian M.

[Shoreline Trapper]

NH, If it's really pouring the Toms will probably stay on roost long after daybreak. When they do come down, the field is a good bet on where they'd go. Thats where Id be hunting anyway..the wind and rain cuts down on the hearing and ability to sense predators so they like to be where they can see for a ways.
watch it close, if the rain lets up a little or stops you'll be glad you went.

[pa ridge-runner]

Hi N.H.,
  I live in Pa where our season just opened yesterday(May 1st).My first question would be,Have you located turkeys in or near that corn field?If not,did you find any turkey sign in or near that spot?such as,droppings,tracks,dusting areas,etc.
Rainy days are usually very good days to hunt turkey,as long as its not too heavy a rain.In Pa the turkeys usually head for a feeder plot or in general,an open field.Grassy fields are usually better than a freshly planted corn field.Feed is why.Food is plentiful in a field where there is grass insects and other tasty morsels.
Location is perhaps the most important thing in turkey hunting,and there is NEVER enough time to scout pre-season.Go to an area that you know has turkey,get there at lights first glow.Most times tom turkeys will gobble at almost anything while still in the roost.I like to use a crow call.I have never had much luck with owl calls for location,but some guys use them.Locating turkeys and being out in position before first light I believe are the most important things.There is alot to say about turkeys and turkey hunting and they never stop amazing me.I have been hunting turkeys here for 20 years now and I have alot of experiences too numerous to print here.The biggest problem I have is finding a longbeard that isnt with hens.If they are with hens you could be knight n hale and still wont call them to you.The hens will take that ole boy for a walk the opposite direction of YOU.I guess with that much said the rest may be a stab in the dark.Dont call too much if you locate a bird,and be PATIENT,that turkey has all day.GOOD LUCK :wink: Pa RR

[New Hampshire]

Sorry I couldnt post last night.  I read yours this morning before I took off, so I did read your advice.   The rain actually held off, and we did not see a single drop fall on us except for a sprinkle on the way there and then back.  Wish the hunting turned out better, see my other post Im writing about it.
Brian