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As women become proficient hunters, many consider the logical next step, turning their passion for the outdoors into a career in the outdoor industry. Some, I learned, started with a career in the outdoor industry, which then sparked their interest in hunting.
Turkey camps reinforce friendships, increase success through shared experiences, maximize fun, and bring new members into the fold. Here’s how to start this great tradition.
Gear matters, especially when turkey hunting, so don’t get caught short when filling your tag. Here are 10 great gear items that will make you more successful during this spring turkey season.
The wild turkey is a very large game bird that is native to the United States. They live in every state except Alaska. Their wingspan measures more than four feet across, and large adults often weigh over 20 pounds. Extremely large individuals can weigh as much as 25 pounds.
The approaching turkey pecked the ground several times and then raised its red head, causing a long, bristle-brush beard to swing like a pendulum. The sun hung on the horizon, and I mentally prayed this bird would continue its course and pass my disguised location.
My 13-year-old daughter, Abby, loves to hunt. She has diligently hunted since she was 10 years of age. Abby has had some successful seasons where she has filled her deer tags, yet she has never been successful hunting turkeys
Corey Ellis works at a local steel mill in Lowndes County, Mississippi. He loves his job, but it’s fair to say that his real passion is that most American of species - the wild turkey. Ellis has been hunting the wild birds since he was 15 years old.