We’re all familiar with a raspy hen yelp and a thundering tom gobble. But wild hens and gobblers make many turkey sounds beyond these two vocalizations. Each of these sounds express specific meanings.

The day had started slowly, my search for turkeys so far fruitless. I’d scouted before the season and had a good idea where I might find some birds, but now that the season was open they just weren’t ...

Turkey hunting is plagued with old wive’s tales, folklore, and myths. Some of this is harmless. Some of it might have a good explanation. But some of the misbeliefs might cost you a punched tag this ...

Tidbits, revelations and iota lifted from the outdoors media in the third quarter of 2009 include a bit of turkey-calling wisdom. Many hunters, aware that making seductive hen noises is exclusively a ...

With the spring turkey season beginning March 2 in South Florida, now is the time to start locating gobblers so you have a good idea of where the birds will be on opening day. But as experienced ...

Whether you’re a hunter or a bird-watcher, knowing the habits of the wild turkey is the key to enjoying your pastime. Turkey season opens in South Florida on Saturday and runs through April 8, which ...

On April 15, the first of eight wild turkey hunting periods opens in Minnesota. The seasons will again test a vital skill: the turkey call. Already, hunters are practicing their calling techniques, ...