“Tag: Turkeys”

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.

Find out everything there is to know about North America’s largest game bird.

Spring turkey hunting is the biggest game in town at this time of year, and here's why you should take part.

NRA President Jim Porter has his own eye on the outdoors as he and Ray Eye, host of “Eye on the Outdoors,” head out to chase Osceola—subspecies No. 1 of the four he needs to achieve his grand slam.

As we head out with our bows to chase spring gobblers, here's a rundown of where to take aim when that bird gets in range.

A good setup and quiet patience trumps all when it comes to turkeys, even south of the border.

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.

Here are some tips and tactics, along with a success story or two, to help you turn the tables on the most unusual turkey you’ll ever hunt.

Henned-up toms, loudmouths that just won’t budge, topographic obstacles: Regardless what you think, sometimes the “stupidest” tactic just might produce a gobbler in front of your sights. And that’ll make you look smart.