How effective are gobble calls for luring in call-shy birds? The short answer is “effective,” but to truly answer this question requires for me to take a step back and give you some background information on my experience with hunting … Read
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5 Turkey Calls You Should Master
If you love hunting turkeys as much as we do, you should take a crash course in what makes them tick. Start by learning how, when, where and why turkeys use their various vocalizations. Lovett Williams was one of our … Read
How many young do wild turkeys have?
Wild turkeys mate from April to May, depending on the region. Hens lay 10 to 12 eggs, which hatch in about 28 days. The young, called poults, are able to fly in three or four weeks, but they stay with their mother up to four months. Studies have shown that 10 to 40 percent of nests successfully hatch, but only about 25 percent of hatching poults will make it beyond four weeks. Read
Are Our Turkeys in Trouble?
The good news is that we are experiencing the Golden Age of Turkey Hunting — with healthy, vibrant populations existing in 49 U.S. states, several Canadian provinces and Mexico. The bad news? Wild turkey numbers have declined somewhat in recent years and nobody’s sure why. Read
When Did We Start Keeping Records for Turkeys?
When did hunters start keeping records for the turkeys they killed, specifically with the measurements of the beard and spurs? Read
Which are the best broadheads for hunting turkeys?
When it comes to anchoring tom turkeys with archery tackle there are many different opinions on which broadheads are most effective. Is bigger better? Fix or expandable? You make the call. Read