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The Wild Turkey Nest: Habitat, Timing, and Survival Explained

Nesting success is narrow and heavily influenced by habitat constraints. Without a common understanding of this critical life cycle of the wild turkey, our conservation efforts may fall short of their intended purpose.

Turkey Shotgun Shells

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Turkey Shotgun Shells: Choose the Right Load

Choosing the right turkey shotgun shells means understanding what materials, densities, shot sizes, and velocities go into each shotshell. Find out all that here.

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Going on a Bear Hunt? A Guide for Every Black Bear Hunting Season

Brush up on black bear hunting tips, see how spring scouting compares to fall, and dive into state-by-state snapshots of black bear hunting seasons and regs.

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Food & Cooking

Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey tetrazzini, a one-dish pasta-bake, feeds a crowd, reheats well, and makes the most of your bird.

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How To Find Turkeys

Learn how to scout for turkeys by identifying key habitat, roost areas, and travel routes on a map. Use onX Hunt to find more spring turkeys on public land.

Best Turkey Hunting States

Research & Planning

Turkey Hunting: The Best States To Hunt Each Subspecies

See our turkey hunting guide with all six subspecies, including Gould’s and hybrids, which are profiled to help you weigh all available options.

eastern wild turkey

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Hunting the Eastern Wild Turkey

The ultimate guide to hunting eastern wild turkeys. See the best eastern turkey hunting states, how to apply for tags in those states, and get local intel.

Hybrid Wild Turkeys

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Hunting the Hybrid Wild Turkey

See the best hybrid turkey hunting states, how to apply for tags in those states, and get local intel.

Osceloa wild turkey

Research & Planning

Hunting the Osceola Wild Turkey

A guide to hunting Osceola wild turkeys in Florida. See the best Osceola turkey hunting locations, how to apply for tags, and get local intel.

Gould's wild turkey

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Hunting the Gould’s Wild Turkey

The ultimate guide to hunting the Gould’s wild turkeys. See the best Gould’s turkey hunting state, how to apply for tags, and get local intel.

Rio grande wild turkey

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Hunting the Rio Grande Wild Turkey

The ultimate guide to hunting Rio Grande wild turkeys. See the best Rio Grande turkey hunting states, how to apply for tags in those states, and get local intel.

merriam's wild turkey

Research & Planning

Hunting the Merriam’s Wild Turkey

Your state-by-state guide to hunting Merriam’s wild turkeys. See the best Merriam’s turkey hunting states, how to apply for tags in those states, and get local intel.

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Of Ghosts and Gobblers: Hybridization and the Complicated Legacy of the American Wild Turkey

Decades of turkey management have begun to reshape wild turkey genetics. As wildlife agencies relocate birds to rebuild populations, subspecies that were once separated by geography increasingly come into contact and hybridize, blurring the lines that once defined them. Learn more.

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Hunting Gear Maintenance

Take care of your hunting gear, and it will take care of you. Expert tips for gear care and maintenance this hunting season.

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Research & Planning

Strut Report: Spring Turkey Season 2026

Using harvest trends, habitat data, hunter observations, and new academic research, this 2026 report breaks down where turkeys are thriving, where they’re struggling, and how hunters should think about the state of the state.

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Deer Food Plots: Getting Started

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Hog Hunting Explained: History, Wildlife Management, and Tips for Your Hunt

Considering a wild hog hunt? First get to know the species: We explain why they’re here and explore the havoc they cause. Then, we offer tips for hunting feral pigs.

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Morel Mushroom Maps With the onX Hunt App

Learn the tools and tricks that expert morel hunters use to find morel mushrooms year after year. Try onX Hunt today. No credit card required.

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