Very few aspects of hunting spring gobblers can be classified as being easy, but nothing is as easy as preseason scouting. Even a novice, especially if seeking advice from a veteran beak-buster friend ...

Hens cause a lot of turkey hunting failure. A high population of hens can make calling a gobbler difficult. Photo courtesy of Steve Sorensen Do you locate a load of gobblers before the season starts?

It was still dark, before the first hint of dawn when we pulled off the edge of the dirt road. Still roosted crows and songbirds knew that daylight was quickly approaching and threw their songs into ...

Why scout early: Scouting several weeks before season helps confirm active spring ranges and understand turkey movement patterns, increasing your odds on opening morning. Key signs to spot: Tracks, ...

With turkey seasons open, or soon to open, you know you should be out there listening and scouting to stay on top of gobbler activity. But who has time to get as often as we should? That’s where your ...

While you're scouting for gobblers over the next two weeks, triple your pleasure by turning it into a camping and fishing adventure. If you drew a permit for a controlled turkey hunt on an Arkansas ...

Turkey season is two months away, but March 1 is a good time to begin scouting and planning strategies to encounter a gobbler in April. If you drew a permit for a controlled turkey hunt on an Arkansas ...

BRAINERD — The 2025 Minnesota wild turkey season begins a half-hour before sunrise on April 16. As with most outdoor ventures, preparation is key to success. Hunting wild turkeys demands as much or ...