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How to Analyze Turkey Season for the Perfect Strategy

Turkey hunters must analyze the ever-changing circumstances of the spring breeding season lest they fail to recognize changing behavior among wild turkeys and strike out. Use these strategies to tackle four typical spring turkey behaviors to bag a turkey dinner.

How to Predict and Hunt Gobbling Peaks

To help you tag a turkey this season, Field Editor Frank Miniter shares some helpful tips on how to predict and hunt gobbling peaks.

Avery Outdoors Announces Pro-Grade Flocked Mallard Decoy

Avery Outdoors has announced the arrival of its latest waterfowl decoy in the form of its Pro-Grade Flocked Mallard. The new mallard decoy joins Avery's existing line of GHG Pro-Grade decoys, which are designed to have ultra-realistic carvings and paint schemes.

Final Approach Releases New Gadwall Floaters

The new Gadwall floating decoy from Final Approach will be available in August 2013, and ships in six-pack sets.

Photos: Wild World of Winter Turkey Hunting

Check out some photos of the magic of winter turkey hunting.

Some Good News (Finally) for Bobwhite Quail

It's been grim times for the bobwhite quail, as wild populations have fallen due to habitat loss and other reasons. However, through careful efforts and occasional luck from Mother Nature, they have stabilized and even resurged in certain southern and Midwest states.

Turkey Cycles: How to Hunt Every Stage of the Season

Mike Roux has spent long enough in the turkey woods to know spring comes in four specific cycles. Here's how to hunt each and every one.

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.

Know-How: Convincers for Call-Shy Gobblers

No matter how good you think you are at calling turkeys there is always someone out there who can surprise you.

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.

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