Great Gobbler Gear
Check out these hot picks from the 2019 SHOT Show in Vegas, and check back daily to see what the T&TH staff uncovers as they comb the show floor like kids in a candy store.
Federal Heavyweight TSS
Federal Premium Ammunition HEAVYWEIGHT TSS extends its deadly reach on gobblers with five new offerings, including blended loads that combine Nos. 7 and 9 or Nos. 8 and 10 Tungsten Super Shot. With some payloads topping 1,000 pellets, they more than double the shot count of No. 5 lead loads of the same weight for more hits on target than any turkey load in history. Info: www.FederalPremium.com
MOJO Fatal Fan
During certain phases of the breeding cycle, gobblers won’t tolerate an invasion of their space. The MOJO Fatal Fan is a realistic artificial fan with photo head, mounted to a stake on a hinge that allows the fan to be laid back in an aggressive posture that drives tom turkeys wild. Both fan and stake fold to fit in a vest or coat. It provides the most convenient way to enjoy the wildly popular scoot-and-shoot style of hunting, and also serves as a standard decoy. Visit www.MojoOutdoors.com
ALPS OutdoorZ Scout Hunting Seat
Based on the lightweight and highly portable stadium seat design, the ALPs Scout goes the extra distance in meeting the needs of run-and-gun turkey hunters. The plush 21/4-inch thick open- and closed-cell foam seat has a waterproof bottom to ensure a dry and comfortable sit in all weather conditions. Equally comfortable and engineered to reduce muscle fatigue is the padded back rest, which can be adjusted to the optimal angle to match sloping terrain. Visit www.AlpsOutdoorz.com
Remington Versa Max Sportsman
Long gone are the days when a solitary shotgun served a hunter’s needs for harvesting all things furred and feathered. Today’s scattergun artist is a specialist. And shotgun manufacturers have taken notice. Nowhere is this more evident than in the turkey woods, where special-purpose shotguns dressed in full camo, sporting short barrels and custom sighting solutions are tailor made for modern day turkey slayers. Here are two perfect examples.
The Remington Versa Max Sportsman Turkey Camo shotgun set the standard for reliability in autoloading shotguns. Cloaked lock, stock and barrel in Mossy Oak Obsession camo, it comes with one extended pro-bore choke (XF), super cell recoil pad (54 percent less felt recoil) and a maneuverable 22-inch barrel. The shotgun is equipped with rifle-style, TruGlo fiber-optic sights for quick, positive target acquisition. The gun cycles all 12 gauge shotshells, from 23/4- to 31/2-inch magnum. Info: www.Remington.com
Primos Waterboard Box Call
If you need to make a gobbler talk, rain or shine, the Primos Waterboard is your call. With each side producing different tones, you can replicate the sounds of multiple hen cutts, clucks, purrs or yelps. The mahogany box with a canary paddle is a great combination for realistic-sounding calls, and it works wet or dry. Make ’em talk with the Waterboard! Info: www.Primos.com