Category: Turkey
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2026 Spring Turkey Season By State: Dates, Changes, and Best Spots
*Spring Turkey Season Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Spring is coming, and so is the turkey season! Spring is one of the best time to hunt turkey. The 2026 spring turkey season dates vary by state, with most seasons opening between mid-March and mid-April. Below you will find a complete breakdown of turkey hunting season dates
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Ground Blind vs. Run-and-Gun for Turkey Hunting: Which Strategy Works Best?
Turkey season comes around, and suddenly everyone has an opinion: set up a blind or stay mobile; get in early or run them down mid-morning. The advice piles up fast, and if you are newer to turkey hunting, it can feel like every experienced hunter you talk to has a completely different gospel. Here is the honest answer: ground
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E-Scouting For Turkeys: How to Use Maps to Find Gobblers
We’re going to walk you through a simple four-step e-scouting workflow for finding gobblers on a map, how to read map layers the right way, how to adjust your approach by season, and a few mistakes that cost hunters birds every single spring. You don’t have to do the scouting the hard way by walking
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Smart Setup Guide: What to Pack In Your Turkey Vest
When turkey hunting, overpacking feels like full preparation, but it is not. Your turkey vest should be mission control that adapts to real hunting situations. It’s like a lightweight, scenario-driven system that helps you pack with purpose: what to carry, why it matters, and where to put it so you can react fast when a
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How to Use a Slate Call For Turkey Hunting Beginners
If you have ever picked up a slate call, scraped it a few times, and thought “this sounds nothing like a turkey,” you are not alone. Most beginners put it down after five minutes and assume they are doing something fundamentally wrong. The good news is that the slate call is actually one of the
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Complete Turkey Hunting Guide: Biology, Tactics, Gear & Field Dressing
This guide covers everything you need to know about turkey hunting, from understanding the birds to tagging your first gobbler. We’ll walk through species and biology, timing your hunts, scouting strategies, calling techniques, essential gear, and ethical shot placement. Think of this as your starting point. Each section gives you the foundation, then points you
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2026 Guide to Spring Turkey Tag Applications, Draws & Leftover
Before you plan your turkey hunt in the spring, you need to figure out the whole tag situation first. Some states offer turkey tags for sale, while other states require an application. Honestly, this part trips up a lot of hunters, especially if you are hunting out of state or in a new place. This
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Spring Turkey Hunting Tactics That Actually Work For You
Spring turkey hunting is frustrating until you figure out what’s actually happening. You hear gobbling, get excited, set up perfectly, and then nothing shows up. Or a tom gobbles for an hour straight but never moves. In our guide, we break down the real problems you’ll face in spring and what actually works to solve
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Don’t Stop Your Turkey Hunting When It Rains
If it starts raining before you leave, would you choose to cancel your trip or continue? Don’t bail at the first drop; turkey hunting in the rain can actually be your biggest advantage if you know how the birds behave. Rainy hunting demands patience, sharp senses, and the flexibility to change your plan. Rain often
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How to Hunt Turkeys With Decoys: Types, Setup&Practical Tips
Turkey decoy is an extremely helpful and effective tool to aid hunters in a successful hunt. Decoys can be effective, but they can also be tricky to use, so you should learn where, when, and how to set up a turkey decoy in a natural, strategic way to attract birds. The following guide will walk
