Four T&TH writers share their best tips for spring success.
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Hunting Tactics
Trolling Techniques for Turkeys
Many turkey hunters prefer to play a waiting game at a good setup. Sometimes, however, you must move out to seek some action. The challenge is to match your strategy with the terrain and conditions. Read
A Turkey Calling Primer: Context is Critical
A receptive hen can be attracted by gobbling during the breeding season, but a longbeard might gobble himself blind in November and not attract a hen. Likewise, perfectly imitated lost yelping will not attract a turkey that’s not lost.
Context, therefore, is critical. Read
Advanced Box Call Techniques
Box calls are known for their simplicity and effectiveness. Learning how to use a box call can take seconds, but mastering one should not come easy. Editor Brian Lovett goes beyond the basic back-and-forth motions and introduces a variety of motions to practice. Video included. Read
How to Take a Turkey’s Temperature
Turkey hunting expert Ernie Calandrelli of Quaker Boy explains how to best gauge a bird’s level of interest. Read
What Would You Have Done? Turkey Decisions Revisted
Most spring turkey hunts involve a critical decision that seals success or failure. Editor Brian Lovett looks back at three hunts when he needed to make a crucial choice. Read Lovett’s situation, then choose what you would have done. Read