Have you ever wondered what happens to those large, same-sex groups of turkeys that you see during the winter? Thankfully, the toms break up into smaller bachelor groups that are easier to hunt. Read
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How Can I Get Tighter Patterns?
Turn a good turkey gun into a great turkey gun by using the perfect shotshell/choke combination. Read
How Do Turkeys Stay Warm?
Have you ever wondered how wild turkeys — and other bird species — survive the harsh winter weather of the North. Birds of all shapes and sizes have special adaptations for living in cold climates. Here are just a few examples of tough birds and their tips for staying warm. Read
Where Do Those Large Winter Flocks of Gobblers Go Come Spring?
Turkeys congregated in large, same-sex flocks during the winter begin to disperse when spring arrives. Some gobblers go it alone while others remain in small — often related — bachelor groups. Read
One Turkey Hunter’s Opinion: Why Slate is Great
When it comes to turkey hunting and calling, options abound for making sounds to entice a big gobbler but few things work their magic like a slate call. Read
The Turkey Decoy Dilemma
Should turkey decoys be mandatory gear, or tote them only when chasing naïve gobblers? For answers, the author turned to a pair of top turkey hunters. Their recommendations provide solid advice for when, where and how to deploy dekes. Read