Early spring is a dynamic time in the turkey woods, but gobblers don’t always play by the script—especially under heavy hunting pressure. Backed by research from Dr. Michael Chamberlain, this article explores how hunting impacts gobbling activity and turkey behavior, and offers proven strategies for locating and calling in wary birds.

Opening day is almost here, and turkey hunters across the country are buzzing with anticipation. Countdown to the Flydown is your final-week checklist to make sure you're ready—from gear prep and gun patterning to scouting and mental focus. Don’t let opening morning catch you off guard. Be confident, be prepared, and step into the woods with purpose.

Fall hunting is a different experience from spring hunting. For many hunters Fall means Deer hunting, but turkey hunting opportunities in the Fall will provide non-stop heart pounding action for any turkey hunter.

Telling stories may be the most rewarding part of any hunt. It is our way to remember, celebrate, and honor the turkey that lost…or won…that round. Imagine if you could never talk to anyone about hunting ever again. Ouch! It certainly would cut down the amount of enjoyment we get in reliving those precious moments with family and friends.

There have been a good many tributes to huntin’ buddies by better writers than I, so I only wish to reinforce those merits. A good companion can share the load, impart knowledge, and add an element of safety. Two hunters don’t even begin to do the odd in a duel with one wary old bird; however, it provides a chance for new strategies and challenges.  I

The tangible enjoyment one can get from holding and examining these old VHS tapes is unparalleled to me as a collector. The artwork and imagery on many of the video sleeves are slick advertising.  Catchy titles, colorful backgrounds, and tantalizing photos of gobblers all evoke strong emotions in us turkey hunters. Mark & Terry Drury of Drury/M.A.D. Calls have the most prolific stable of turkey-hunting VHS releases, with over 30 titles.  Primos, Knight & Hale, HS Strut, Quaker Boy, the NWTF, Mossy Oak, Realtree, Indian Archery, and Lohman also have considerable collections.

Not all mouth calls are the same. The cut, the stretch of the latex all make different sounds. The sounds should be used during different moments in your hunt. James Moffitt breaks down the how and when to use a mouth call.

As Turkey Seasons open across the South and the time draws closer before the openers in the North, Eric Lance, Professor of Wildlife biology explores the nature of Turkeys during the breeding season. Join Eric weekly on the Hunt Science Podcast to dive deep into the Science behind Wildlife and hunting.