The birds never really cranked up. In fact, the gobbling actually waned and then stopped for several minutes. But at flydown, several turkeys pitched from the treetops, flew toward us and landed near a water tank. Read
Brian Lovett’s Turkey and Turkey Hunting Blog
Riding Off to the Rio Roundup
"I'm not getting my luggage and gun, am I?" Nope. Read
Sent Home With Authority
The final morning dawned clear and calm, and my optimism returned. However, after hearing nothing for two-plus hours, it was time to catch a plane. I gave one final call, hoofed up a hill, met my ride and bid Alabama farewell. Read
Starting Off on the Wrong Foot
For about a half-hour, I played with a distant henned-up bird. Suddenly, I heard footsteps in the thick palmettos to my right. Two longbeards were sneaking in. Read
A Great Stop Before the Season
Before the hunt, I was treated to a tour of the National Wild Turkey Federation headquarters and the Winchester Museum in Edgefield, S.C. Read
Pre-Season Strutters Set Turkey Fever in High Gear
There's something cool yet disturbing about watching gobblers strut weeks before the season. Will they still be fired up by opening day? Read