I live in the woods and we occasionally see turkeys come to the edge of the trees and walk around the grass. I'd like to call them in more often as something fun to show the kids. So I think I want something loud and easy to use. What should I be looking for? About $30 if possible. Thank you.

As the title says, I want to start turkey hunting. What are some tips and tricks to start and what do I need to look for? I have a few overgrown fields and a large creek on the property, but I have no idea where I should be looking, what I should be looking for, or how I know if it’s a good area. Nothing has ever been planted in these fields, but the weeds are about waste high. Any ideas?

Does anyone know of anywhere I can send a few pieces of wood to get custom turkey calls made? My grandfather passed away and he started the family business, sawmill and logging. He kept a shed of some nice timber he cut, wormy maple, black walnut, etc. I would like to send some cuts of these pieces and have turkey (pot) calls made for some members of the family. If you know any companies that would do this please let me know!

Had a customer at work telling me that all he uses for turkey is a .270 and shoots them in the head ive only every hunted turkey with shotguns and bows is using a rifle legal on private land????

I'm pretty new to turkey hunting (2nd fall season). I have my eye on two groups of birds. One is about 12, hens and toms. The other one are on more of a schedule, it's one hen and one tom, both big! The one time i observed both groups together, and they wanted nothing to do with eachother. My question is, tomorrow, what would you guys try, to call in the one tom and one hen. Should I call to the hen? Maybe kee? I usually jake and tom yelp this time of year but i'm nervous i'll spook them, as they don't seem to be agressive. maybe I'm over thinking the whole thing. But, the problem is, this stuff is what i think about all day! Thabks

This photo is on my property. I’ve been seeing turkeys here for the last year. (Since last time this year) and everyone keeps saying when I tell them I can’t wait to hunt they always say “if they stick around” so turkey migrate (move around) that much?

A buddy and I are planning on checking Rio off our slam this coming spring. Most of what I’ve seen is Oklahoma is the best for access that has birds but gets lots of pressure. Seems like the best place coming from Missouri.

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on DIY Rio hunts? We’re not set on Oklahoma but it just seems the best in our situation.

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Anyone have any recs or tips for San Diego area? Not just talking specific spots (although those would be greatly appreciated), but anything that would help for this specific area.

Thank you in advance

Hello everyone,

This goes out to the people who make pot calls, what glue do you all use to hold everything together.

Thank you in advance

Public land

My dad left me an 870 Express Magnum 12 gauge and I want to use it to hunt turkey. Does anyone have a recommendation for a choke to use?

Thanks in advance

Edit: I’m in CA so lead free ammo only

What is the best shotgun (SxS vs Semi Auto) for a beginner on a budget when hunting quail/turkey, and what features should I look for in terms of gauge, barrel length, and choke?

Looking at the Primos Rocker and Alpz Long Spur. I like the long spur because it has storage for water and food for an all day outing but I’d need to carry a chair (one of those roll up soft chairs). I like the Rocker because it has a built in chair but it doesn’t seem like I could carry water/food easily. I need a chair because I’m in the southwest (not a lot of trees). Anyone got any advice? Rocker plus camel back? Long spur plus chair?

I want to start off by saying I have the true definition of a rookie at this. I just moved to Texas 3 months ago and it feels illegal to not know where and how to hunt down here. I was wondering if any body got info on where to go and any tips or tricks for hunting turkey out in south Texas (rio grande valley area) would be greatly appreciated.

Any advice for me when it comes to hunting hilly timber in the Midwest on public land? The majority of the public land I hunt is hilly forest land. Ridges can be anywhere from 100-300' above the ravine/valley floor. Ridge tops are covered in acorns and fairly sparse for vegetation aside from patches or thorn bushes. Valleys don't typically have any oaks or food producing trees, mainly just more cover from vegetation when you get into the larger valleys you can't even walk through parts of them most of the year (good deer beds). Everywhere is covered in dry leaves. Typically the ridge tops have old logging roads that are more walking paths now.

It's really hard to sneak up on birds due to being seen from afar but also the fact that walking in the leaves usually alerts them. There are some few areas that are predominantly tall pine groves or open fields on a ridge top. I've also recently discovered bottomland public land where there are soy bean and corn fields surrounded by broken sections of woods along major state roads.

I had success last year, probably dumb luck, where I had 3 vocal hens come to me up a valley. I was able to hear them from far enough off that I could get setup and be still and call them in. This year was much more difficult. I had a hen on the edge of an unharvested corn field that wouldn't cross onto public land. I also unknowingly busted a flock of 3 birds on a ridge top. When I saw their tail feathers flying off, I ran in their direction hollaring. They all flew off to the next ridge over in the same general direction. I started calling 10 minutes after and never heard a peep from them for 45 minutes. I also found a tree with 2 feathers under it that were likely a roost tree I'm guessing that I probably should have setup on one morning to just see what happened.

I'm guessing part of my problem is the speed at which I walk and the amount of noise I make doing so. I'm wondering if I'd be much better walking more slowly and quietly but covering less ground in the process. More of a "still hunting" approach. I've gone down into valleys but seems like all the activity is on the ridge tops this time of year. I've seen and heard most roosting takes place on the ridge fingers.

Hello,

I aml looking to pay for private land opportunity. I’m in Modesto CA and would like a spot within a 3 hour drive. If anyone is interested please DM me. I will make sure the place stays clean.

Thank you.

Got this guy on a spot and stalk from 250 yards away.

Hey guys, any tips For fall turkey hunting for a first time hunter? Would a blind and decoys be a good idead?