Turkey Hunting

News & Tips: A How-To Guide to Spring Turkey Hunting (infographic)...
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A How-To Guide to Spring Turkey Hunting (infographic)

March 17, 2014
Spring turkey hunting season is also breeding season. Are you ready for it? If you’re as excited about the start of the season as those of us at Bass Pro Shops, you’re probably busy with all sorts…
News & Tips: Spring Turkey Season Gear
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Spring Turkey Season Gear

March 16, 2014
Spring turkey season allows hunters to practice their observation skills while in the field and to establish a deeper connection with the outdoors. Filling your turkey tag is what drives one to rise…
News & Tips: Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 2...
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Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 2

March 13, 2014
There weren't any turkey hunting experts around when Ray Eye first began turkey hunting. "I believe many hunters develop bad calling habits from listening to videos by the experts," Eye lamented. "…
News & Tips: Lessons Learned From a Turkey Who Lived to Gobble Another Day...
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Lessons Learned From a Turkey Who Lived to Gobble Another Day

March 11, 2014
I was a young hunter, and he was an old gobbler, and the lesson he taught me has stuck to this very day. I had what I felt was a good setup on the side of an open hardwood ridge. I'd heard the turkey…
News & Tips: National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention...
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National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention

March 10, 2014
Feb. 14-16, I was in Nashville, Tenn., for the NWTF National Convention. Lots of folks had a tough time getting there because of the major snow storm back east.  This year, I was honored to emcee the…
News & Tips: Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 1...
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Calling for Tough Wild Turkeys - Part 1

March 6, 2014
Sometimes Eastern wild turkeys can be as hard to get as pulling hens' teeth. Renowned turkey hunter Ray Eye learned, through decades of turkey hunting, how to consistently kill wild turkeys under the…
News & Tips: Fringe Benefit Turkeys
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Fringe Benefit Turkeys

March 4, 2014
The following sequence occurs all too often on popular public hunting areas...         At dawn, a longbeard begins gobbling with anxious frequency. Several hunters hear him, race to the bird,…
News & Tips: Mountain Bike for Turkeys
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Mountain Bike for Turkeys

February 20, 2014
Spring turkey hunting often involves hiking many miles, particularly if the gobblers do not cooperate. Or, if running and gunning is your style, the necessary mile can eat up a lot of shoe leather.…
News & Tips: Choke Tubes and Practice: Keys to Being a Better Shot...
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Choke Tubes and Practice: Keys to Being a Better Shot

February 9, 2014
With the duck season now closed almost everywhere, images of unfilled limits of ducks or geese linger on my mind along with all the mistakes I made. Perhaps you have started pulling your decoys and…
News & Tips: Examples of Turkey Sounds for Calling Turkey...
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Examples of Turkey Sounds for Calling Turkey

February 3, 2014
Spring turkey hunting season is nearly here – how have you started to prepare for the season? Hopefully in addition to doing some scouting, engaging in research and working on getting your shotgun…
News & Tips: Extra Deer Meat? Donate Venison (infographic)...
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Extra Deer Meat? Donate Venison (infographic)

November 25, 2013
More than 50 million people in the United States face hunger, according to data from FeedingAmerica.org. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has a story for you to tell friends and family…
News & Tips: Submitted Recipes: Turkey
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Submitted Recipes: Turkey

October 28, 2013
If you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share on Bass Pro 1Source, email it to community@basspro.com. Photos are also welcome! Turkey Enchiladas Posted By: David F. Garcia Ingredients 2 (10 3/4…