Wild Turkey

Wild turkeys roost mainly in trees, except when the hen is incubating and until the young poults are old enough to fly up into trees. Hens with young poults (< three weeks old) roost on the ground under large trees in forests with dense understory of young trees and shrubs, downed trees, rock outcrops and brushy vegetation.  MORE

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TipMasters: Turkey Tips
From practicing calls and preseason scouting, and through the season, this virtual library filled with tips will keep you in shape for the coming of the turkey season. Choose from a variety of articles and videos from turkey hunting experts in our Tipmasters section.

Got Gobbler?
In our kitchen, there is more to cooking a wild turkey breast than frying in your deep fryer. This virtual kitchen has tips, recipes and more that will broaden your turkey cooking knowledge.

Clicking off a Gobbler
You've got him in the sights and ready to pull the trigger. First, you've got to switch off the gun's safety. Doing it on the sleight is the key to not spooking the gobbler, before you even crack the first shot. Here's how to avoid clicking off a gobbler, from Wade Bourne.

To Shoot or Not?
When should you pull the trigger on a wild turkey gobbler? When he's in range of your shotgun? Smart answer but off base, if you ask Wade Bourne. Here's his take on how to lead a gobbler before he leads you out of a shot.

Where to Start?
How do you start your turkey season? Scouting is a no brainer but there is more to the game than cruising the backwoods. Here's Wade's strategy for finding gobblers without spooking them off to the next county.

Locator Calls
Locator calls range from a slamming car door to a train whistle. But what about the kind of call that you blow hot air in to make a sound? Wade Bourne runs the list, from owl to crow calls and more, to help make that wild turkey gobbler show himself.