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Red Dots for Turkey Hunting

I’ve always hated hunting gadgets, which I define as “stuff” that might be cool to have but doesn’t really help me be more efficient in the woods.

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.

Thanksgiving in March

Thanksgiving came early this year ... or late, depending on how you figure. Follow along on Karen Mehall's March gobbler hunt!

Three Reasons to Scope Your Turkey Gun and Three Reasons Not To

Turkey hunters once scoffed at using an optic on their specialized shotguns. Some still do, but many hunters today see a clear advantage.

Aimpoint Micro H-1

Want to give your turkey gun a boost? Put an Aimpoint Micro on it.

Does a Short Barrel Hamper a Turkey Gun’s Performance?

Without question the short barrel improves the shotgun’s mobility in the woods, but is it a detriment to the load’s velocity, and therefore energy?

Quake "The Claw" Sling

The Claw sling from Quake Industries won't slip off your shoulder while you attend to other tasks.

Federal Premium Mag-Shok Heavyweight Turkey Loads

Federal Premium Mag-Shok Heavyweight No. 7 turkey loads kill gobblers at 50 yards and beyond.

Reach Out and Touch 'Em: Turkey Gun Sights

New technology is stretching the limits of what turkey loads can do. It’s time to get a sight for your gobbler gun to match. Most of these can perform double-duty on your deer rifle, too.

UTAS USA UTS-15

Can a 28-inch-long, 15-round shotgun be used for sporting purposes? Of course it can. But is it ideal in the field?

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