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Calling Kentucky Toms with the Pros

by

Jon Draper

posted on May 15, 2015

News, Game, Turkeys

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Associate Editor Jon Draper spent a few days chasing Kentucky toms with the guys from Knight & Hale Game Calls. Though the birds were largely uncooperative, Draper was able to tag one with the help of some pro-calling and more patience than he knew he was capable of.

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