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Calling Kentucky Toms with the Pros

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.

AH Exclusive: Osceola Gobblers Destroy Decoy

As Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller noted in the April print edition, the Osceola gobblers of southern Florida love to fight. Watch the brawl that ensues as three toms take their frustrations out on a decoy—and each other.

A Playbook for Public-Land Toms

Ernest Hemingway advised, if you want to write, begin with “one true sentence” and follow it with another. So here’s the truest way to kill a public-land tom.

Of Loud Coyotes and Silent Toms

As this year's turkey season approaches, Associate Editor David Herman looks back on last year's final hunt for a wily Eastern.

Turkey Hunting: Tips for Troublesome Toms

Tired of the tomfoolery? Here are a few tips for bagging that difficult gobbler.

20 Tips for Public-Land Toms

Bagging a hunter-savvy gobbler on public land requires thorough scouting and dedication. If you don’t have time for either, well, check out our 20 tips.

Know-How: When Toms Gobble Most

Gobblers are more vocal some days than others, but their behavior can seem erratic. Here are the key factors that dictate how boisterous the birds will be this spring.

Turkey Tips: 10 Tactics To Kill Quiet Gobblers

Have the toms gone quiet on you? Here are 10 tactics worth trying.

Geared Up & Down For Toms

One new piece of gear can be the difference, but collectively gear can complicate your hunt. Deciding which to bring and which to leave at home can be tough.

A Minimalist Approach to Turkeys

We explore the minimalist approach to turkey hunting, with a walkthrough of how to go "barebones" for springtime Toms.

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