“turkey subspecies”

NRA President Jim Porter got a break from the bad weather on Tuesday morning and dropped a beautiful Eastern gobbler, marking the second of the four turkey subspecies he needs to claim his prestigious grand slam.

If you want to go for a turkey hunting world slam, (taking all four U.S. subspecies, the Gould's and the Oscellated) you're going to need to identify each one and know where they live. Here's a list of all six to help you start on your once-in-a-lifetime quest.

As we recap the turkey subspecies Porter has claimed to date this spring, here's the scoop on the Rio Grande, marking the third bird he dropped en route to claiming his grand slam.

Ever wonder whether the difference between turkey subspecies extends to calling as well? We take a look at the different strategies used to hunt different birds.

NRA President Jim Porter Heads for the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits this week after earning his prestigious turkey grand slam in New Mexico.

Last spring, Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller had the opportunity to join Federal Premium and Tall Tine Outfitters in Sonora, Mexico, to chase the elusive Gould's turkey. Would he find success?

It's two down and two to go as NRA President Jim Porter drops his Eastern gobbler, marking the halfway point to earning his prestigious grand slam!

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.

Looking to complete a wild turkey Grand Slam? Take these tips into consideration when planning your quest to hunt the four most common U.S. subspecies.