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Turkey Hunting: Sleep in For Success

The ideal strategy for bagging a gobbler is being at the right place at the right time. Here’s why that time might be hours later than you think.

Top 10 States for Turkey Hunting

Turkey hunters need to know where they have the best chance to bag a gobbler before committing hard-earned dollars to a hunt.

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.

Turkey Hunting: Where and How to Sit

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.

How to Map a Gobbler's Routine

Many turkey hunters don’t put in the effort to map a gobbler’s routine prior to opening morning. Follow these scouting tips to find the best spot to kill a tom.

How to Tune a Box Call

Have an old box call that’s seen better days? Here are some tricks to bring your beard-buster back to life.

Swamp Turkeys, Cajun Style

The Atchafalaya River Basin is home to one of America’s largest river and wetlands systems, stretching over eight Louisiana parishes. The Basin boasts the largest contiguous block of forested wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Valley. The Cajun people migrated to Louisiana in the 1760s from present-day Nova Scotia, and many came to settle along the Atchafalaya River.

Why Conservation and Charity Auctions are Ideal for New Hunters

If you’re someone that wants to hunt but aren’t sure where to start, go to an auction and bid on a guided hunt. Your money will be going toward a good cause, and you’ll have an experience of a lifetime.

Member’s Hunt: Satisfaction Guaranteed

This latest Member's Hunt comes from John Whitcomb of Concord, Ohio, who helped his grandson, Johnny, experience all the excitement of a spring morning in the turkey woods.

Recipe: Wild Turkey Taquitos

Wild turkey legs and thighs are a great option for building tasty taquitos. Try this simple recipe for a last-minute snack, or freeze them to bring along on your next hunting trip.

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