Video: The Wonders of Winter Turkey Hunting

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posted on June 8, 2017
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Winter turkey hunting? You'd better believe it. And, no, we're not talking about just kicking up hens, either. Digital Managing Editor Shawn Skipper wasn't really sure what to make of his invite to join Rob Keck (Director of Conservation for Bass Pro Shops) for a late-January trip to Kansas to hunt turkeys—but he was willing to give it a shot. The results left him stunned. You can get an inside look at the hunt—and learn a bit more about how you can take advantage of the winter turkey season offered by certain states—with the video embedded above.

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