Video: A Hunt from the World Turkey Hunting Championship in Kansas

Posted on May 7, 2016 7:54 PM EDT

After an action-packed morning at the annual World Turkey Hunting Championship in La Cygne, Kansas, Team SPG 2 took our first bird. Here’s how the hunt went down.

Video and editing by the author, shot scene by Steve McGrath

Summary

After an action-packed morning at the annual World Turkey Hunting Championship in La Cygne, Kansas, Team SPG 2 took our first bird. Here's how the hunt went down.

Natalie Krebs

Executive Editor

Natalie Krebs is the Executive Editor of Outdoor Life, where she tackles everything from reporting digital features to producing podcast episodes. Originally from Missouri, she currently lives in northwest Arkansas with her bird dog, Hatchet.

Video: A Hunt from the World Turkey Hunting Championship in Kansas

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