Wild Turkey Articles

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Make the Right Call for Wild Turkeys

Variety is the spice of life. And having a vast arsenal of calls for wild turkeys that produce a wide selection of sounds for every occasion — and knowing which ones to use and when — will help anchor those finicky toms.

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Nomad Leafy Pullover and Pants

Nomad Leafy ¼-Zip Pullover and Leafy Pants are a lightweight duo designed for run-and-gun turkey hunting.

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Video: Florida Panther Stalks Turkey Decoys

A guide and his client watch a Florida panther as it stalks their turkey decoys at close range — and it doesn’t leave until they reveal their ambush location.

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Gould’s Turkeys, Rancho Mababi — WHY?

If you have a travel itch and love pursuing wild turkeys in wild places, then consider a south-of-the-border adventure for Gould’s turkeys.

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Wild Turkey Tip: Scout for Evening-Only Ambushes

Most wild turkey hunters spend their time focusing on morning hunts, but it’s smart to scout for evening-only ambush locations to maximize your chances of filling a tag.

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Video: How to Clean and Cook Wild Turkey Legs

This turkey season, take the time to clean and cook wild turkey legs and thighs. It’s not difficult, it doesn’t take a lot of time, and the reward is a pile of delicious dark meat.

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DIY Video: Expert Tips for Mounting a Turkey Tail

If you want to mount a turkey tail for display on your wall, or use the fan in a strutter decoy, then use this video as your DIY guide.

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Wild Turkey Tip: Confuse a Boss Gobbler

All seasoned wild turkey hunters have been there, using every trick in the “bag” to work a spring gobbler - and still no success. You just need to think outside the box.

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Body-Shot Arrow Placement on Wild Turkeys

Unless you choose broadheads designed for head and neck shots on wild turkeys, you must have an excellent understanding of your quarry’s anatomy to be successful with body shots.

Hunters Specialties Long Stroker Box Call

Hunters Specialties Long Stroker Box Call

Hit the turkey woods armed to the teeth with this new Hunters Specialties Long Stroker box call designed by turkey hunting legend Paul Butski.

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Video: Field Dressing a Wild Turkey

Field dressing a wild turkey isn’t difficult, but it can be intimidating if you’re new to turkey hunting.

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Hiding in Plain Sight of Wild Turkeys

The key to avoiding the eyes of approaching wild turkeys is making sure you pick the right spot to sit.

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CZ Reaper Magnum

The CZ Reaper Magnum is an over/under turkey gun that gives hunters the versatility of mixing and matching chokes and loads to cover a wider range of shot distances.

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Top 3 Reasons Shotgun Hunters Whiff on Wild Turkeys

You’re in the field with a shotgun, and wild turkeys are big on-the-ground targets, so there’s no way you can miss, right? Wrong.