Turkey Hunting 101 - The National Wild Turkey Federation
WEBThe NWTF's Turkey Hunting 101 is considered the premier educational tool to learn everything you need to know about wild turkeys, their behavior and planning a successful hunt, and we’ve compiled all that information here.
A Guide to Hunting Wild Turkey - MeatEater
WEBDec 3, 2018 · The wild turkey is one of the most widely distributed game animals in North America, with huntable numbers in every state except Alaska. Estimates put the country’s total population at about 7 million, made up of five different wild turkey subspecies. Each subspecies looks, sounds, and acts a bit...
The Best Turkey Hunting Advice I've Ever Gotten
WEBMay 16, 2022 · There are two sources of turkey hunting advice you should seek. The first is from the true experts —the people who have killed piles of birds in various situations, throughout different parts of the season, and with different weapons.
The MeatEater Guide to Turkey Hunting
WEBApr 8, 2019 · Wild turkeys have been known to bust a hunter due to the movement of eyes alone. Placing decoys will help give incoming gobblers and hens a visual target to clue in on. Understand the lay of the land where you intend to set up and think about where the turkeys will approach.
23 Dirty Turkey Hunting Myths - Outdoor Life
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Don’t fall for the following turkey hunting myths. Here's what you really need to know about turkeys and spring turkey hunting.
Turkey Hunting Tips from the Pros - Outdoor Life
WEBMar 30, 2023 · We collected a series of the best turkey hunting tips from veteran hunters to help make your spring season a little easier.
20 Tips for Public-Land Turkey Hunting - The National Wild Turkey ...
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Turkey hunters willing to dive deeper into properties and hike 1 to 2 miles will find better success and birds that receive less pressure. Public-land turkeys aren’t pushovers. Work hard and fill those tags.
How to Turkey Hunt - Outdoor Life
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · To be successful, you’ll need a basic understanding of turkey behavior and calling, along with a few pieces of crucial gear. We’re here to help. In this ultimate guide on how to turkey hunt, we’ll cover: Finding places to hunt turkeys. Understanding turkey behavior and sign. Calling turkeys. Turkey hunting gear.
The ABCs of Hunting Wild Turkeys - National Wild Turkey Federation
WEBAug 25, 2021 · Gun — Shotguns are the typical choice for turkey hunters. Most turkey hunters use a 12-gauge shotgun, but others gauges, like the 20 gauge, can be used to hunt turkeys. Gould’s — Subspecies of wild turkey found in Arizona, New Mexico and the Sierra Madres of Mexico.
Where and How to Hunt Public-Land Turkeys - Field & Stream
WEBHere's your guide on how and where to hunt wild turkeys on public land. Turkeys can be hard to tag on state and federal land, but advice from these hunters will up your odds this spring.