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Foundations

Start with terminology and common behaviors you’ll encounter in the turkey woods.

Turkey Language

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Roost, Strut, and Drumming

Duration 03:57

Learn about types of roosts, why turkeys strut and what strut marks look like, and what drumming sounds like.

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All Things Gobbles

Duration 02:18

The turkey gobble. Some consider it the greatest sound in the natural world. Brush up on gobble-related terms you’ll likely hear at turkey camp. 

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Dusting, Scratching, and Bugging

Duration 01:56

Understand some of the more nuanced terms related to turkey feeding and preening activities.

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Yelp, Cut, and Cackle

Duration 03:28

Learn the wild hen’s basic vocabulary and each sound’s meaning to improve your chances of working a gobbler into gun range.

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Cluck, Purr, and Put

Duration 02:58

Learn what a cluck sounds like, what it means when turkeys purr, and why you’re not likely to use a put sound.

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Locator Calls

Duration 02:44

Striking a gobble without putting a hen in the picture is a deadly tactic for you to be able to pinpoint his location without him suspecting yours.

Turkey Behavior

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Learn the Bird

Duration 01:59

Get a primer on the “whens” and “whys” of turkey behavior to watch for.

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Turkey Diet 101

Duration 03:05

The key to finding turkeys is understanding what they eat. Or, you can use information about a wild turkey’s diet to optimize your turkey food plots.

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Turkey Subspecies

Duration 06:00

Turkeys can be found in every state except Alaska. Learn which subspecies live where and understand key behavioral differences.

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Where Turkeys Want To Be and When

Duration 03:36

To get a gobbler in gun range, you have to be where they want to go, or at least be where they’re willing to go. Understanding turkey travel patterns and nesting routines will help you be in the right place, at the right time.

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Scouting Hunting Spots

Scouting Hunting Spots

Understand the basics of evaluating potential hunting areas and what to look for once you’re there.

Gear & Skills Prep

Gear & Skills Prep

Prepare for the field with gear advice and resources to continue building your skill set.

Hunting Tactics

Hunting Tactics

Learn how to approach various hunt scenarios to make the most of your time in the field.

Post-Hunt

Post-Hunt

Enjoy what comes after the hunt, from trying new recipes to picking up DIY taxidermy skills.