Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Wild Turkeys
The wild turkey has captivated (and baffled) hunters for decades. Here are seven things you probably didn't know about North America's largest game bird.
3 1/2-inch Turkey Loads: Worth the Recoil?
Many turkey hunters are choosing to load heavy-hitting 3 1/2-inch shells into their guns. But does the extra firepower really make a difference?
Turkey Spreads for Success
When it comes to spreads, most hunters think waterfowl, but big spreads can also work for turkeys.
Why Spring Turkey Season is Worth It
Spring turkey hunting is the biggest game in town at this time of year, and here's why you should take part.
Take Aim: Proper Shot Placement for Wild Turkeys
It can take a lot to call a wild turkey up close; don’t blow the shot once you do.
Patterned for a Turkey Shoot
Unless your 12-gauge is a lemon, its standard full choke with a quality load of No. 4, 5 or 6 is perfectly adequate for turkeys to 40 yards. But hunters are seldom satisfied with adequate. You can usually squeeze a few more pellets into your shotgun’s pattern. Here’s how.
What Do Women Want in a Hunting Guide?
We asked some of the country’s top female hunters to reveal what they like and what they don’t like in a guide, based on their past experiences. See what Melissa Bachman, Tiffany Lakosky, Brenda Valentine and more had to say on the subject.
DU, NWTF, PF and QF Sign Agreement
Four of our largest wild bird conservation organizations—Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever—have signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU).
Turkey Beard Measurin Stick
Rewrite the record book this spring by using this simple, portable device to determine the length of your trophy turkey's beard.
Trend Shows Women Prefer Turkey Hunting for First Hunt
Birds of spring spur nationwide surge in female hunters.
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