To the untrained ear, it may sound like turkeys are just doing a bunch of squawking. That is simply not the case. There are a variety of hen turkey sounds that all mean different things. Learning to distinguish the different calls, what they mean, and when to use them will make you a much better …
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Always know your target before you pull the trigger. This is one of the golden rules of hunting. It’s not enough to just know that you’re shooting at a turkey. Just as in duck hunting you must know the species (and sometimes the sex). In deer hunting, you must be able to tell a buck …
A roosted turkey is a roasted turkey. Right? I’ve heard old-timers use this expression to refer to the success rate when hunting a turkey that you have “roosted” either the night before the hunt or the morning of the hunt. But is it really true? Is a gobbling tom in a tree really as good …
A jake turkey is a one-year-old male turkey. Not fully mature yet, you can draw parallels between a jake and a spike buck. Like the spike buck, many hunters will not shoot a jake. Let’s get into more detail on how to identify a jake turkey and whether or not you should shoot one. How …
What is a Jake Turkey (and Should You Shoot One)? Read More »
If you’ve ever been through walking through the woods and found leaves piled up and the ground scratched bare, you’ve likely seen what wild turkeys will do to find food. While not quite as destructive as feral hogs, turkeys will rival any armadillo when it comes to turning the place upside down in search of …
