As turkey seasons are opening across the country, I find myself packing for my second trip of the season. I was lucky enough to be a part of a group trip to Florida to hunt Osceolas and test a bunch of products new to the market. Some were new in 2018, others are probably just … [Read more...]
Turkey hunting
Turkey Hunting (Pt. 4): Shotguns, Chokes, and Shot
Part one, two, and three all covered what I consider essential gear (calls, camo, and decoys) for turkey hunting. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention weapons and ammo before sending you out into the field. That said, the type and style of weapon are guided largely by the … [Read more...]
Turkey Hunting (Pt.3): Decoys
Part one and two of this series covered calls and camouflage, both of which I would consider a force multiplier in turkey hunting. A force multiplier refers to something (equipment, training, etc.) that makes a unit more effective than it would be without it. Another great force … [Read more...]
Turkey Hunting (Pt.2): Camouflage
Part one of this series was all about turkey calls. Now that you have decided on your call(s), it is time to address one of the more important considerations of turkey hunting: camouflage. Regardless of the type of game you are hunting, camouflage is important. However, because … [Read more...]
Turkey Hunting: Choosing a Call
General turkey season opens in April (in Washington State), and now is a great time to scout the areas you are thinking about hunting. If you have no idea where to start in your State, I recommend getting your hands on the harvest reports from the last few years. This isn’t a map … [Read more...]