Strategy time. Figuring I probably couldn’t call the gobbler away from a hen and across 200 yards of pasture, I decided to cut the distance. Read
Tag Archives: Alabama Turkeys
Triangle Trouble
I slipped down a logging road and crept into a food plot, hoping to sit out the afternoon. But as I looked for a setup, a hen yelped about 100 yards away. A thunderous gobble followed. Show time. Read
The Crow-Magnum Age
First, I heard what sounded like the distress call of a young crow. Within minutes, every crow in southern Alabama was circling a stand of pines 50 yards from the gobbler, creating an aural firestorm. Read
Turkey Season Starts With a Bang
by Brian Lovett, Turkey & Turkey Hunting editor Spring gobbler seasons opened recently in many Southern states, and hunters are reporting good action. Florida’s Southern Zone opened March 5, and Mississippi opened March 12. Alabama and Low Country South Carolina … Read
Sent Home With Authority
The final morning dawned clear and calm, and my optimism returned. However, after hearing nothing for two-plus hours, it was time to catch a plane. I gave one final call, hoofed up a hill, met my ride and bid Alabama farewell. Read
Here Comes the 2010 Season
If you live or travel to Southern states, here’s wishing you good luck. The rest of us will have to let spring progress and wait until the calendar turns in our favor. Read