Beards grow 4 to 5 inches per year, but they drag on the ground and get stepped on, and the filaments at the end break. Therefore, even older turkeys typically have 9- to 10-inch beards. Read
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Where Do Gobblers Go After Opening Day?
Turkeys have relatively small home ranges, and they rarely leave them — even in the face of intense human hunting pressure. Read
How Do Manufacturers Make Box Calls Waterproof?
Many commercial box calls don’t need to be chalked. What finish do call-makers use to make these boxes waterproof? Read
Do I Need Special Broadheads for Turkey Hunting?
T&TH Editor Brian Lovett responds: “You can pretty much use your whitetail setup. Broadhead weight is not important, except in terms of how it affects the accuracy of your bow. Accurate arrow flight and razor-sharp blades are what’s important. Read
How Bad Does Winter Have to Get to Affect Turkey Populations?
We’ve had some pretty harsh winters in Wisconsin lately, and our spring harvests have decreased. Are the trends related? How bad does winter have to be to harm turkey populations? — John Roberts, Baldwin, Wis. Read
Is Scent Control Important for Turkey Hunting?
My brother says turkeys can’t smell, but I’m not so sure. Do you worry about scent control while turkey hunting? — Lance M., Ogdensburg, Wis. Read