Turkey Hunting Archives - Carolina Sportsman

February 15, 2026

Hunters across the Carolinas killed plenty of turkeys during the 2025 season. […]

Johanna Barnhill killed her first turkey in Bladen County, NC. The 22.5-pound gobbler had a 9-inch beard and 1 3/4-inch spurs. […]

A hunter in Anderson County, SC has been charged with taking a wild turkey over a baited area, and with possessing additional tags. […]

SCDNR officers responded to a report of a man shooting a wild turkey from a vehicle in Bamberg County, SC in mid-April. […]

Don’t sit back and wait, take the fight to early-season gobblers with these proactive tactics. […]

Late-season turkey hunters must adapt to numerous changes in gobbler behavior to kill a late-season bird. […]

Thomas Fay, 4-years-old, killed his first turkey in Stokes County, NC on April 5, 2025. He made a tough shot through a downed tree. […]

Knox Carter, Age 9 from Yadkin County NC killed a 22-pound turkey on April 5, 2025, opening day of youth season. […]

Randi Funk, 9-years-old of Randolph County, NC killed her first turkey on youth opening day! Her bird weighed 22 pounds. […]

Congratulations to Corland on his first turkey, scoring in at 64.7 & earning third place in the Carolina Strutters Youth Turkey Classic! […]