On one particular afternoon in mid-January, my son-in-law, Jody, had the itch to head over to his favorite deer-hunting area to try and get a crack at a couple of elusive, mature bucks he had captured on trail camera. […]
Shellcrackers are colony breeders. If you chance upon one fish, circle back and fish that area thoroughly, because the likelihood of there being more fish is great. […]
Scott Ellis is a three-time Grand National Champion turkey caller who has beaten all comers in practically every venue. More than a champion caller, he’s a tremendous turkey hunter, as evidenced by the gobblers he has killed all over the country. […]
These days, manufacturers are marketing youth shotguns that are easy for even the smallest youngster to shoot — and more than adequate for harvesting a turkey with the proper training. […]
Getting a turkey grand slam — killing all four sub-species, Osceola, Eastern, Merriam’s and Rio Grande — in a single season is a daunting task. Imagine a father and son accomplishing it; Scott and Jake Ellis did it in 2017. […]
Scratching in the leaves while calling quietly is a great tactic to give an approaching gobbler a sense of security. […]
Most hunters agree that decoys can, at times, make a reluctant gobbler commit and close the distance to within shotgun range. […]
One well-known turkey hunter once discussed different shotgun loads for gobblers this way: “The only reason I don’t shoot 4-inch shells is because they don’t make them.” […]
One of the most-overlooked aspects of hunting with a smoothbore is the act of getting a good pattern for your shotgun. […]
Hunting from a blind is a great way to get an edge on a wary gobbler, but good blind strategy will improve your odds, too. […]
Having the right gear is part and parcel to using archery equipment to take a turkey. […]
Bass pro Gary Klein said you can’t overstate the importance of understanding the fish’s realm. […]
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