Wild Turkey Hunting

Don't limit your turkey hunting to spring because fall birds can provide an equal thrill.

Hunting wild turkeys late in the morning, late in the day and late in the season can be difficult. But each time period might also give you the best chance at a real limb-hanger.

The author started his turkey hunting career off on the right foot with this fine Wisconsin gobbler.

Ten years of persistence paid off for the author as he poses with his first wild turkey.  Having his brother call the bird in for him made the hunt even more special.

One of my best memories from my early days of turkey hunting was my first real showdown with a big tom.

Sometimes, the wrong place turns out to be the right place.

I have hunted turkeys each spring for 15 years, and although I’ve had a high success rate, it is more due to the quantity of birds in the area than my hunting prowess. As I became more experienced, I recognized that the ambush setup was critical to success.

The third shot was the charm for the author as he poses with his first turkey.

In baseball, going one-for-three is a respectable day at the plate. In turkey hunting, it’s embarrassing.

After being introduced to turkey hunting by a friend a decade ago, I've been hooked on the sport.