We’re all familiar with a raspy hen yelp and a thundering tom gobble. But wild hens and gobblers make many turkey sounds beyond these two vocalizations. Each of these sounds express specific meanings.
At about 7:15 on Monday morning I settled in to a comfy spot about 20 yards from the edge of the woods. My intent was to experience the migration by sight and sound from a single spot. It was chilly, ...
With Pennsylvania's 2025 fall turkey season opening Nov. 1, here's where and how to find a hen or gobbler for your ...
I woke Monday morning to sunshine and the temperature hovering near 15 degrees. That’s 15 degrees celsius. At the time I was watching the weather in London, where the metric system reigns. When I ...
The last thing a drone lens sees when a wild turkey hen decides it's had enough. A recent video from Minnesota shows how fierce a wild turkey hen can be when an intruder gets too close to her poults.
Bob Fulcher paid $1,500 for the long-box call in his hands, which is odd considering he built it himself. When a call wins the Grand National NWTF Hunting Call Competition, it’s auctioned off. If the ...
I know a few successful turkey hunters who never use a mouth call. They bring their gobblers in with slate calls and have no problem killing them close. But, all of the truly expert turkey hunters I ...
When it comes to using decoys to attract a wild turkey within shooting range, having a complete understanding of the big picture is essential. And it starts with the bird. Wild turkeys see in color.
When spring fills the air, Tom turkeys get in the mood for love as the wheels of another breeding season kick into gear. A dominant gobbler riding a testosterone high is prone to bust into ...