Pierce Jackson’s Rutherford County gobbler

After being skirted by one gobbler, husband called another in. He weighed 20.5 lbs, had a 14 inch beard and 1 1/4 inch spurs. Unlock this page—subscribe now or sign in for instant access!

Turkey hunting season starts this month in both Carolinas, and for most hunters, the first hunt of the season offers the best opportunity to kill a gobbler. […]

Jessica Poston had a memorable hunt on Good Friday, the first day of South Carolina’s 2026 turkey season. […]