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6 Pre-Season Spring Turkey Tips

Most of us have done it: We wake up and head into the turkey woods before daylight, not knowing where, when, or even if there is a turkey within 10 miles, much less a turkey within an acceptable range to make a move. And, yes, sometimes you can make it work. But if you want to better your odds, a few extra preseason hours spent in the woods can make a huge difference.

Hardware: Winchester Varmint X Shotshell

If you’re looking for a long-range scattergun load for your next predator hunt, Winchester Varmint X absolutely must be in the conversation. Shot-Lok has done it again.

Turkey Hunting: Tips for Troublesome Toms

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

The Pros and Cons of Hunt Clubs

Considering joining a hunting club? Here are some things to take into consideration before making a decision.

Top 5 Shotguns for Youth Turkey Hunters

Introducing a youth to turkey hunting? Here are five great shotguns that fit the bill.

7 Reasons for a Red Dot on Your Turkey Gun

A quality red dot optic such as EOtech’s Model 518 can negate your concerns while lending several advantages over a shotgun bead. Here’s seven of them.

A Rio Grande Daily Double

Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper sought his first turkey on a trip to northwestern Kansas. He left the Sunflower State with a pair.

Turkey Ethics: On the Fly

Is shooting a turkey in flight—assuming it's legal where you're hunting—ethical?

A Century and a Half of Winchester Ammo

In this, its 150th year in business, the history of Winchester firearms is well known. After all, “The gun that won the west” was a Winchester, the Model 1873. The Winchester Model 70 is known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle” and the Model 1894 is perhaps the most successful sporting rifle in history. The company also shook up the scattergun market with classic shotguns like the Model 1897, Model 21 and Model 12. The raw truth, however, is that none of these guns could have made their mark in history without ammo to shoot out of them. It’s kind of the red-headed stepchild in terms of glory and glamor, but Winchester has been in the ammo business as long as they have been in the gun business.

Turkey Season: Best New Loads and Gear of 2018

Here’s our list of the top new turkey loads and gear to help you get it done this season.

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