Turkey

Preparing for Youth Turkey Opener in Missouri Dr.

It was a tough challenge my partner and I faced that spring day in New York's Catskill Mountains. Conflicting schedules allowed us just one morning to hunt turkey together. The bird we located the evening before was roosted on public land. And it was situated where you could hear it gobble from a nearby road.

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Chills ran up my spine as sweat trickled down the small of my back.

Dr. Woods takes a nice gobbler with his bow!  Plus, DIY Timber Stand Improvement

This is the second part of a two-part series covering the basics of turkey hunting, including specialized gear and safety. In Part 1, we covered the rules and tactics.

The Gear

A 12-gauge shotgun with a 3-inch chamber is probably the favorite of most turkey hunters, but a 20-gauge will also do a good job at reasonable ranges, and its lighter weight and recoil make it better for women and young hunters.

Turkey hunting is one of the most exciting pursuits that a sportsman can undertake. But specialized clothing is needed to fool a sharp-eyed gobbler and lure him into shooting range. Here is what you need to know to get started in this thrilling sport.

Turkey hunting is for the patient and stout of heart.

Know the area you'll be hunting turkey for greater success.