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October 25, 2026

Patterning your shotgun

One of the most-overlooked aspects of hunting with a smoothbore is the act of getting a good pattern for your shotgun. […]

Scratching in the leaves while calling quietly is a great tactic to give an approaching gobbler a sense of security.

When things gets tough, scratch out a tom

Terry Madewell

Hunters love it when a turkey plan comes together right off the get-go, but sometimes a wary old gobbler will tease you with booming gobbles, but sit tight on his turf. Instead of scratching your noggin for answers, just simply scratch…literally. […]

Decoys, especially those imitating jakes, can be very effective in getting turkeys to commit and come into shotgun range.

The pros and cons of turkey decoys

Pete Rogers

Hunters typically fall into one of two camps when it comes to using turkey decoys: those who swear by them and those who don’t want the hassle of carrying them into the woods and setting them up. […]

Mechanical broadheads have several advantages for hunters who want to take a gobbler with archery equipment.

Broadheads for turkeys

Pete Rogers

Having the right gear is part and parcel to using archery equipment to take a turkey. […]

Many different turkey loads — 31/2-inch 12-gaunge, 3-inch 12-gauge, 3-inch 20-gauge — can be effective in the right hunter’s hands.

Comparing shotgun loads for turkeys

Pete Rogers

One well-known turkey hunter who wished to remain anonymous once discussed different shotgun loads for gobblers this way: “The only reason I don’t shoot 4-inch shells is because they don’t make them.” […]

Blinds built of natural vegetation can be great hiding places for hunters if located along turkeys’ travel routes.

What do turkey hunters see in blinds?

Terry Madewell

Turkey hunters often use hunting blinds, which can offer great offer great protection from the keen eyesight of turkeys. But it takes strategy to set the blinds up in the proper places. […]

Clear strips along edges where fields meet woodlots to provide good nesting areas for hens.

Give hen turkeys places to breed and nest

Jeff Burleson

Turkey season is only a few weeks away for hunters in the Carolinas, and before opening day arrives, hunters can make several final adjustments to make their properties suitable for the breeding and nesting season. […]

Five turkey calls every hunter must have in their vests

Pete Rogers

Charles Hudson, a South Carolina turkey hunting legend from the tiny town of Travelers Rest, carries so many calls in vest that he “can barely walk around.” […]

Triple Beard

Carolina Sportsman

Triple Beard is the first all lead turkey load from the makers of HEVI-Shot. Its speed ball technology reduces deformation on setback, keeping pellets more uniform and reducing the “pancake” effect of other lead shells. Magnum Blend Technology provides an equal mix of 5, 6 and 7 lead shot sizes, allowing hunters to takedown toms at any range. […]