Wild Turkeys

Two turkey hunters using the turkey fanning tactic
Turkey Fanning – The Controversy and Method

Turkey fanning has made a major comeback as a hunting methodology — here is what you…

Wild turkeys in a field with high winds.
Can Turkeys Be Hunted in High Winds?

Looking at the effects of high winds on turkey behavior and hunting There’s a lot…

Dean Redbeard Mundhenke turkey hunting in the south.
No Cure (Dean Redbeard Mundhenke) – A Southern Turkey Hunting Film

Exploring the legend of turkey hunter Dean “Redbeard” Mundhenke Dean “Redbeard” Mundhenke is a legend…

A wild turkey strutting in big woods.
How to Hunt Big Woods Turkeys

Hunting big woods turkeys is much different than pursuing field birds There are significant differences…

A veteran turkey hunter using a pot call to call in wild turkeys.
I Only Use Pot Calls – A Seasoned Turkey Hunter Confession

Yes, you can be successful only using pot calls There was a time when I…

A wild turkey making a shock gobble.
What is a Shock Gobble?

What does the shock gobble mean and how do we use it in hunting? I…

A turkey hunter successfully shoots a turkey.
The Last Turkey Hunting Tactic You Will Ever Need

The highly effective turkey hunting tactic known as the turkey calling retreat This article originally…

A Merriam’s Wild Turkey strutting
Life History of the Merriam’s Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo merriami)

Pursuing the beautiful mountain bird — the Merriam’s Wild Turkey Just as the Eastern wild turkey is known for…

A stack of turkey calls on a table
The Basics of Turkey Calls and Their History

Take a journey through the types of turkey calls and applications from indigenous history to…

A bowhunter holds a wild turkey
How Hard is it to Bowhunt Turkeys?

Exploring the difficulties of archery hunting wild turkeys Every spring in the fading weeks of…

A group of turkeys walking a trail midday.
How to Hunt Turkeys During the Midday

How to turn the tides on turkey hunting after lunch Midday gobblers can provide a…

An Osceola wild turkey walking in a swamp.
Osceola Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo osceola) – A Wild Turkey Profile

What do you know about the swamp turkey from Florida? The Osceola wild turkey (Meleagris…

Hunters sit in a turkey blind on a hunt.
When, How and Why to Use a Ground Blind for Turkeys

Understanding when to use a ground blind while hunting turkeys While the turkey hunter will…

A turkey hunter checks trail camera pictures while scouting.
Scouting Turkeys with Trail Cameras

Scouting turkeys with trail cameras can make turkey hunting more efficient Every turkey hunter knows…

A turkey hunter uses a turkey box call.
Is Bad Calling Good Enough to Hunt Turkeys?

Being a champion turkey caller is not a prerequisite for being a good turkey hunter…

A turkey decoy in a field with turkey hunters.
Do Turkey Decoys Really Work?

A constructive look at when turkey decoys do and do not work The simple answer…

The Woodward family of HALO Outdoors in the woods turkey hunting
Our Passion – A Mississippi Turkey Hunting Film

Journey into the South for a spring turkey hunting story about family. I was so…

A new turkey hunter holds up their first turkey up with joy.
A Deeper Look at Mentoring in Turkey Hunting

It’s more than just taking someone on a turkey hunt If there is one form…

A turkey hunter shows a bird he shot.
A Reason to Over Call Turkeys

Over calling turkeys is not the best idea — but in some cases, it may…

A turkey hunter loading his shotgun during a turkey hunt.
Choosing Turkey Chokes, Ammo, and Shot Patterning

Exploring what chokes and ammo to use for turkey hunting Turkey hunting is like nothing…

Three turkeys, hunted during the Connecticut turkey hunting season.
Turkey Hunting in Connecticut

Another ‘sleeper state’ for Eastern turkeys in New England. The line of jakes never seemed…