Turkey Hunting Xtra

Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey, not the bald eagle, to be America’s bird. Lots of turkey hunters in the Carolinas would probably agree there’s no bird more regal than a wild turkey gobbler, no bird more challenging and frustrating to hunt, and no bird its equal on the Thanksgiving table. Learn about hunting the wild turkey here.

It's time to pattern your turkey gun with the right combination of shotgun, choke tube, and load size.
It’s time to pattern your shotgun for turkey season

It’s time to pattern your turkey gun with the right combination of shotgun, choke tube, and load size. […]

gobblers
Hunting bad-weather gobblers

The weather isn’t always good on the days you can hunt turkeys. How can you make them better? […]

decoys

Decoys play a major role for Carolina turkey hunters

It’s time to fake out a Carolina gobbler with a decoy setup. […]

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A question that most everyone asks Scott Hammond of Charleston, S.C., when they see him packing up his turkey hunting gear in the parking lot of the Haddrell’s Point tackle shop he manages is, “Where’s your shotgun?” 

Gobbler draw-down – Add a bow to your spring turkey hunting arsenal

A question that most everyone asks Scott Hammond of Charleston, S.C., when they see him packing up his turkey hunting gear in the parking lot of the Haddrell’s Point tackle shop he manages is, “Where’s your shotgun?”  […]

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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.”

Five turkey calls every hunter must have in their vests

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.” […]

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In North Carolina, the Uwharrie River flows through an ancient mountain range that offers a modern challenge for turkey hunters.

Old hills, modern toms – Hunters shouldn’t miss out on turkey hunting in the Uwharrie mountains and Uwharrie National Forest

In North Carolina, the Uwharrie River flows through an ancient mountain range that offers a modern challenge for turkey hunters. […]

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Youth-only hunting days are designed to entice adults to mentor young hunters without succumbing to the temptations of hunting for themselves, and this year, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission expanded youth-only turkey hunting from one day to a six, from the first Saturday of April through the Friday that precedes the regular-season opener.

Youth-Only turkey hunting is great chance to involve kids in the outdoors

Youth-only hunting days are designed to entice adults to mentor young hunters without succumbing to the temptations of hunting for themselves, and this year, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission expanded youth-only turkey hunting from one day to a six, from the first Saturday of April through the Friday that precedes the regular-season opener. […]

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Both Fant’s Grove and Keowee WMAs are in Game Zone Two and cover areas around Lake Hartwell. Biologist Tom Swayngham of SCDNR said both WMAs offer excellent hunting opportunities for turkey hunters.

Fant’s Grove, Keowee WMAs offer great public turkey hunting opportunities

Both Fant’s Grove and Keowee WMAs are in Game Zone Two and cover areas around Lake Hartwell. Biologist Tom Swayngham of SCDNR said both WMAs offer excellent hunting opportunities for turkey hunters. […]

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Both Fant’s Grove and Keowee WMAs are in Game Zone Two and cover areas around Lake Hartwell. Biologist Tom Swayngham of SCDNR said both WMAs offer excellent hunting opportunities for turkey hunters.

Seven tips for turkey hunting success

Both Fant’s Grove and Keowee WMAs are in Game Zone Two and cover areas around Lake Hartwell. Biologist Tom Swayngham of SCDNR said both WMAs offer excellent hunting opportunities for turkey hunters. […]

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I don’t quite know why it took me better than 30 years to discover turkey hunting. The place I hunted in my teens in the Virginia mountains had plenty of birds, but for some incalculable reason, I never paid attention to them.

Turkey hunting’s long-lasting allure

I don’t quite know why it took me better than 30 years to discover turkey hunting. The place I hunted in my teens in the Virginia mountains had plenty of birds, but for some incalculable reason, I never paid attention to them. […]

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