“Tag: Turkey Hunting”

Before you settle in to work a bird, pay attention to where—and how—you sit. Your location and position can make all the difference in getting a shot.

One new piece of gear can be the difference, but collectively gear can complicate your hunt. Deciding which to bring and which to leave at home can be tough.

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.

The gobbler tactics divulged here might be unconventional, they might even be eccentric, but in theory they all work…well, they’re at least funny.

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.

By this time of year, toms have regrouped into bachelor bands and hens have gathered with their poults, which means turkeys enjoy the security of large flocks. Here’s how to outfox all those eyes and ears and take home a bird for Thanksgiving.

Mike Roux discusses the changes in turkey hunting since he came of age, and the tools new hunters should avail themselves of. 

Since 1973 the National Wild Turkey Federation has fought to conserve wild turkeys and protect the hunting heritage. In 2016, the organization is asking for your help. More specifically, it's asking members—both current and prospective—to "Rise and Fly" and help spread the mission's good word.

A Texas turkey hunter had a close call with one of Mother Nature's more feared creations.