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Tomfoolin’

Never discount the power of a decoy to lure tom turkeys close—real close.

Silence Is Gould’s

A good setup and quiet patience trumps all when it comes to turkeys, even south of the border.

Know-How: Kill a Tom at Any Time

When things don’t work out at dawn or if you can’t make it to the woods until midday, knowing a bird’s daily routine will help you plan an attack at any hour—right up until last light.

Turkey Ethics: The Ambush

Wily old toms don't always want to cooperate. When that happens, it's time to consider alternative tactics.

Member's Hunt: You Don’t Always Have to Call ’Em to Kill ’Em

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Dennis Rackers of Crown Point, Ind.

How to Hunt Early-Season Gobblers

When you go out for gobbling turkeys in April, the woods might still look like they did back in late deer season. That calls for a few specialized tricks.

Tips and Tactics for Hunting Turkeys from a Blind

Run-and-gun turkey hunting doesn’t always cut it. At such times and in such places it’s best to sit tight and let the birds come to you.

First Look: Avian-X HDR Hen

The Avian-X HDR (Heavy-Duty Realism) Hen decoy features interchangeable heads and details molded from hand-carved designs to promote the highest degree of realism possible.

Know-How: Be Bossy With The Boss Hen

Logic dictates we play the tom to kill him. However, riling up the dominant hen may be the more attractive option. Here’s how to draw in a gobbler’s main squeeze so you can squeeze the trigger.

Turkey Tactics: Calling the Same Ground Again and Again

Not all of us have the luxury of multiple hunting spots to choose from. If you're stuck hunting the same ground all season with no change in sight, a slight change in tactics could make all the difference.

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