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Hunting Tactics

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

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Best Time of Day To Hunt Turkeys

Duration 02:29

Discover why mid-morning hunts often yield the most responsive gobblers.

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How Close To Set Up Before Calling

Duration 02:28

Get insight into factors that affect how close you should get to a tom to reel him in.

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Types of Turkey Calls and When To Use Them

Duration 03:41

Learn how to use mouth and tube calls, from soft finishing calls to loud locator calls, to adapt your strategy to what the situation demands.

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Tricking Turkeys With the Call Through Method

Duration 02:43

Walk through how to overcome hung-up turkeys with your hunting partner.

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What’s Behind You Is as Important as What’s in Front of You

Duration 00:53

Get a quick pointer on the art of choosing where to set up, keeping a turkey’s keen eyesight in mind.

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Dealing With a Hung-up Tom With Hens

Duration 03:02

Explore how to work a group of hens by anticipating their travel direction and using the right calls to position yourself for a shot at the gobbler.

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Do You Need To Use Decoys?

Duration 04:46

Understand why decoys aren’t always necessary, but can prove useful in certain situations, such as for newer hunters or those needing a more predictable setup.

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Why You Should Use the High Ground

Duration 02:08

Discover the advantages of coming in from the top, and gain key insights into how turkeys often use topography.

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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 your time in the field with gear advice and resources to continue building your skill set.

Post-Hunt

Post-Hunt

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