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News & Tips: A Turkey Hunting Gear Checklist
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A Turkey Hunting Gear Checklist

A few years ago, on the opening morning of spring turkey hunting season, I forgot to bring a box of 20 gauge shotgun shells. I was standing by our truck arranging turkey calls in my vest when the…
News & Tips: A How-To Guide to Spring Turkey Hunting (infographic)...
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A How-To Guide to Spring Turkey Hunting (infographic)

Spring turkey hunting season is also breeding season. Are you ready for it? If you’re as excited about the start of the season as those of us at Bass Pro Shops, you’re probably busy with all sorts…
News & Tips: Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 2...
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Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 2

There weren't any turkey hunting experts around when Ray Eye first began turkey hunting. "I believe many hunters develop bad calling habits from listening to videos by the experts," Eye lamented. "…
News & Tips: National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention...
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National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention

Feb. 14-16, I was in Nashville, Tenn., for the NWTF National Convention. Lots of folks had a tough time getting there because of the major snow storm back east.  This year, I was honored to emcee the…
News & Tips: Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 1...
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Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 1

Sometimes Eastern wild turkeys can be as hard to get as pulling hens' teeth. Renowned turkey hunter Ray Eye learned, through decades of turkey hunting, how to consistently kill wild turkeys under the…
News & Tips: Mountain Bike for Turkeys
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Mountain Bike for Turkeys

Spring turkey hunting often involves hiking many miles, particularly if the gobblers do not cooperate. Or, if running and gunning is your style, the necessary mile can eat up a lot of shoe leather.…
News & Tips: Examples of Turkey Sounds for Calling Turkey...
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Examples of Turkey Sounds for Calling Turkey

Spring turkey hunting season is nearly here – how have you started to prepare for the season? Hopefully in addition to doing some scouting, engaging in research and working on getting your shotgun…
News & Tips: Turkey Hunting Blinds and Tactics
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Turkey Hunting Blinds and Tactics

Things are changing in the world of turkey hunting — a sport that's more popular than ever before. Increased popularity has prompted the creation of new products designed to help hunters succeed in…
News & Tips: Modern Technology Meets the Turkey Shotgun...
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Modern Technology Meets the Turkey Shotgun

The early morning gobble startled me as I drifted off. I'd been up since 4 a.m. and daylight was slow to arrive. I had brought a complete arsenal of calls that I owned — store bought and custom…
News & Tips: Why it's Important to Scout Early for Fall Turkeys...
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Why it's Important to Scout Early for Fall Turkeys

Fall turkey hunting is not surrounded by the hype and glamour of the spring turkey hunting season.   "Fall turkey hunting provides an exhilarating time to be in the woods," said world renowned turkey…
News & Tips: Hunting Tips and Tactics for Fall Turkeys...
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Hunting Tips and Tactics for Fall Turkeys

"Ghosts of the autumn woods" is how RedHead Pro Hunting Team member Walter Parrott describes fall turkeys. I spent some time one Sunday afternoon in late August talking with Walter to get his views…
News & Tips: Traditional Archery: Turkey Broadheads for Traditional Bows...
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Traditional Archery: Turkey Broadheads for Traditional Bows

Turkey season is in full swing and, like most traditional bowhunters, I've long since settled on a broadhead. This was the result of trying out different approaches, talking to successful bowhunters…