Turkey Hunting Resources & Tips
Turkey Hunting
Mark Naida, editor of Michigan Enjoyer, had never hunted until he recently joined us for a turkey hunt in West Michigan. Over two days in northern Michigan, Mark lugged a shotgun, slept on a cot, and learned why turkeys are both geniuses and idiots. Here are four quick takeaways from Mark’s first plunge into turkey hunting that every outdoorsman can use.
The yelp is a fundamental turkey communication call utilized by both hens and gobblers, making it an essential skill for hunters to master. This vocalization typically consists of a series of short, rhythmic notes that can convey various messages, such as a hen indicating her location to a potential mate or a gobbler asserting his dominance within the flock.
As a hunter, understanding the nuances of the yelp and effectively mimicking it can significantly improve your chances of attracting and calling turkeys, and eliciting a response. To achieve a realistic yelp, practice using different types of calls, such as box calls, pot calls, or diaphragm calls, and pay close attention to the pitch, cadence, and volume of the natural yelps you hear in the field.
There are tons of recipes on the internet offering great ways to cook that gobbler you shot this spring. As for us, here at Bowga Hunting, we believe the best way to cook a wild turkey is simple… and it involves your smoker.
Choosing a shotgun for turkey hunting can be a decision that most people have never made before. They may have been handed down a relative’s shotgun, or have just gone out and bought one. If you are in the boat I am in, then you’ll want some guidance in the process before you make the big purchase. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a shotgun for hunting turkeys.
When you think of the ideal turkey-killing scenario, images of toms flying down at daybreak probably come to mind. We all love those sunny spring mornings where the woods continually erupt with the sound of gobbles. Click to learn How You Can Kill a Late-Day Turkey!
Decoys can be a great benefit for success, here’s how to use turkey decoys the right way!
The ultimate way to be successful with hunting spring turkeys is to know there are different types of male turkey behaviors.
Turkey season is upon us and, if you haven’t already, it’s time to start considering what type of call you’re going to use this Spring. Calling is generally considered the best method for hunting turkeys and it offers some of the most exciting action you’re going to find in the woods. There are tons of options to choose from and, before you can start practicing, you need to pick a call that’s right for you and If you’re looking to buy a call, here are the three most common choices you’ll have:⠀
Could you imagine if the wild turkey was our National Bird? What species of turkey would it have been? Eastern? Merriam’s? Thanksgiving would have looked a whole lot different as well.
There are many different shotgun loads for turkey hunting and there’s more to turkey hunting than just shooting a bird with a shotgun. To be the best turkey hunter you can be, it starts with knowing the capabilities of your gun, the pattern of your gun, and knowing the different turkey shell loads and their effective ranges.