Apr 29, 2019
THE BOY’S FIRST SOLO TURKEY HUNT
The father stands in front of the small cabin trimming crepe myrtles after his early morning turkey hunt. He likes this sort of thing, to be up early, in the woods, then have something to do upon his
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Apr 22, 2019
TURKEYS AND MOREL MUSHROOMS
Spring is finally here and you know what that means. You’re spending a pleasant spring morning in the woods chasing gobblers. You find yourself setting up next to a dying elm tree. You look down to fi
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Mar 27, 2019
PATIENCE AS A VIRTUE FOR TURKEY HUNTERS
I’m sitting on a tree line overlooking a large pasture. There are woods on every side, and if something steps out, I’m going to see it. It’s afternoon and nothing much stirs. I like turkey hunting lat
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Mar 20, 2019
THE TWO-FOR-ONE TURKEY SPECIAL
The screen door slipping from my hand and slamming the frame causes a cacophony of gobbles up and down the ridge below the cabin. It was purely an accident that I made so much noise. I’m young, but in
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Mar 15, 2019
THE HOTTEST BIRD IN TENNESSEE
The hottest bird in Tennessee is hotter than a fat man in a wool blanket on a summer day. He’s gobbling, by his own accord, at mid-morning. Which means he’s gassed up for quick love and more important
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Feb 26, 2019
HOW TO USE A TURKEY DECOY
The use of turkey decoys continues to surge thanks to more poses, better realism and a proven track record of success. In fact, decoying is a tactic some turkey hunts are planned around depending on t
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