This season was a tough one when it came to nice days.  They were far and few between, and even the good ones were usually wet. Making the most of your time in the woods is extremely important.  Especially when the time is as short as the spring turkey season.  Take advantage of those rainy days when the skies let up just a little.  The birds do not stop breeding just because its raining out. During the rain the hens have a tendency to protect [...]

Whenever I run into a situation where a bird is hung up just out of sight, and is moving back and forth every time I call, I like to stop calling and let him walk away a little bit.  As he walks away, rather than calling to him and getting him back to the same spot he hung up the last three times, I give him a crow call to make him gobble.  This will not draw him back, but will allow me to know [...]

Because wild turkeys have such excellent eyesight, camouflage is practically a must to steer clear of being viewed while turkey hunting. This normally includes a camo suit, cap, facemask and gloves. Don’t forget to wear dark colored socks so that they don’t show when you sit down. Many turkey hunters also wear a camo vest with loads of pockets to carry calls, shells and maybe a bite to eat . These vests often have a drop-down padded seat to add a little comfort while you’re [...]