This newly ordained longbeard has arrived on the scene and is ready for some action. After being bullied out of the breeding loop as a jake, he wants to play the game and seems to know he can. He’s the bird many of us end up killing in the spring. He’s not always easy. Some different tactics might be needed. [ Read Full Post ]

It might sound like a conundrum, but turkey hunters who spend a lot of  time scouting do not spend much time hunting. That’s because gunners who pay their dues before the season opens usually know where and when to get birds and then get them fast when the guns roar.

There’s no such thing as over-scouting. But it’s wise to scout quickly and cover as much country as possible. Try these hard-core tips to pinpoint your gobbler this spring. [ Read Full Post ]

J.P. Morris is a confirmed bowhunter and the wild turkey is one of his favorite pursuits. He’s one of those guys who would rather miss a bird at 20 yards with a bow, than jelly-head him at 50 with a 12ga. He’s all about the challenge and last weekend the challenge was the Osceola turkey opener in South Florida.

Osceolas are one of the most sought after trophies in North America; and for good reason. They are hard to locate and can be downright tough to kill. Unlike Eastern birds that seem to gobble just to be heard, the Osceola tends to gobble good morning from the roost and then may just shut up for the rest of day. You know he’s out there, but never quite sure where. He’ll come to the call, but he can be slow on the approach and does a lot of watching and waiting. He is as likely to hang up as not and sometimes just seems to lose interest in anything you throw at him. It’s a tough hunt with a shotgun and as tough as they come with a bow. [ Read Full Post ]