“THERE ARE few men today who can fool a wild turkey gobbler in the spring of the year,” the turkey hunter said. “Now, I don’t say I’m the best turkey caller in Louisiana, or anything like that. I’ll ...

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 ...

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Shane Simpson is not one to hold back. Ask him a question about hunting and he’ll tell it like he sees it, even if it goes against popular opinion. And in the turkey woods, he’s not afraid to speak up ...

Turkey hunters have their favorite keys to success. Here's mine: No. 1: Be patient. Gobblers keep their own sense of time. We are in their world and like to imagine that our success will be classic; ...

THE GOBBLER stood in the shade of a far-off cedar, very still, as if he were impersonating a decoy. It was noon and hot, and Tim and I were planning to leave Nebraska that very day, ending not only ...

When Brian Benolken rolled out the 4-Play Turkey Call in 2020, it turned the turkey hunting world on its ear. That’s because the innovative box call features a rotating wheel that allows the paddle to ...

Folks brought their best turkey calls to the opening day of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. While some used gadgets and gismos, others relied on their own voice. The yearly event takes place at Pioneer Hall ...