Archery Shot Placement on Turkeys – Vitals for Broadheads Turkey hunting with archery gear demands a completely different approach to shot placement than shotgunning. Unlike shotgun hunters who aim for the head and neck, bowhunters target a baseball-sized vital zone…
Basic Turkey Calls – Yelps, Clucks, Purrs, Cutting Unlike predator distress calls or the minimal calling required for deer, turkey hunting demands active vocal communication. You’re imitating hen social sounds to convince a gobbler to come investigate. Waterfowl calling requires…
Turkey Hunting Regulations by State – Season Dates, Bag Limits, Methods Unlike waterfowl hunting where federal regulations set the baseline, turkey hunting is managed entirely by individual states. That means the rules you follow in Alabama look nothing like what’s…
Mid-Morning Setup After Tom Leaves Roost – Following vs Staying You set up perfectly before dawn. The tom gobbled on the limb right where you expected. Then he flew down – and walked straight away from you. Now what? Unlike…
Using Trail Cameras for Turkey Scouting Trail cameras give you eyes in the woods when you can’t be there, and they’re one of the best tools for confirming gobbler activity before opening day. Unlike deer scouting where you’re tracking trails…
Finding Turkey Roost Sites – Visual and Audio Clues Knowing where turkeys roost at night is the foundation of spring hunting success. Unlike deer bedding areas that shift daily, turkeys return to the same roost trees repeatedly if left undisturbed.…