“Tag: Turkey Season”

Wily old toms don't always want to cooperate. When that happens, it's time to consider alternative tactics.

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.

Turkey hunters know there's only so much they can count on when it comes to bird behavior. As random as it may seem, the turkey equation can become easier to solve by employing these three tactics.

Avoid these common turkey hunting mistakes to increase your odds of bagging that old gobbler this spring.

Want to be better prepared when entering the woods this spring? Here’s how.

A World Turkey Hunting Championship? You'd better believe it. Team American Hunter is en route to La Cygne, Kan., with hopes of bringing home the trophy. You can follow their adventures on the American Hunter Facebook page.

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.

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.