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Scouting Hunting Spots

Understand how to evaluate potential hunting areas and what to look for once you’re there.

Interpreting Turkey Sign

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Tracks, Scratching, Scat, and Strut Marks

Duration 03:04

We break down the different types of sign you should watch for, including tracks, scat, scratching, and strut marks.

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Tom vs. Hen Sign

Duration 04:42

Discover effective scouting techniques like long-distance listening and interpreting turkey tracks.

Reading the Land

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Topography: What To Look For

Duration 06:49

Understand what terrain features to look for when e-scouting to help you locate strategic setups.

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Understand the Terrain

Duration 01:53

Learn how to use 3D and Elevation Exaggeration to gain a deeper and clearer understanding of the terrain you plan to hunt.

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See the Landscape Change

Duration 02:26

Learn how to use Recent Imagery to gain a visual understanding of the vegetation and landscape as it changes throughout the year.

Finding Turkeys

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Pinpoint Gobbles

Duration 02:13

Learn how to use Compass Mode to understand where a turkey was standing when he gobbled, giving yourself the best chance at a successful setup.

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The Importance of Habitat Diversity

Duration 04:29

Focus on key habitat areas like edges, creeks, and mixed cover to locate better turkey hunting spots.

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Turkey Movement Throughout the Season

Duration 04:09

Learn how early to start scouting, and discover how seasonal changes influence turkey locations and behavior.

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Finding Turkeys in Open Country

Duration 02:55

Learn to identify “limiting factors” like trees and water in open country to locate key turkey habitats.

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Why You Should Spend Day 1 Scouting vs. Hunting

Duration 02:12

Get tips on how to make the most of your first day at your spot.

Scouting Each Subspecies

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Foundations

Foundations

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

Gear & Skills Prep

Gear & Skills Prep

Prepare for your time in the field with gear advice and skill-building resources.

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.