Face down in the tall grass. My default turkey hunting position in Massachusetts. Somehow, in this state, I have repeatedly crawled in dew soaked, plowed, muddy, short or tall grass fields. Hell-bent on positioning myself in the crossroads of one damn tom. Instead, I have had field gobblers disappear into Read more…
Adirondack Turkey Hunting Opener Here’s a special 2nd podcast this week with audio footage from New York’s opening week of turkey season. Follow along as Todd and Tom Hammond find a nice gobbler in the Adirondacks. Then, learn about Todd’s hunt over the weekend, whether or not you should eat Read more…
Spring Turkey: What State Will You Hunt? By John L. Barone It is that time of year again. Turkey season is upon us. For most folks the season openers are still one to two months out, but this past weekend Florida and Hawaii turkey seasons were open. So, what states Read more…
Chasing the Public Land Slam: Winter Rios in Kansas by John L. Barone Rob Keck! That’s what I exclaimed upon answering the office phone on my desk. Now if you don’t know who Rob is, there’s no excuse if you’re an avid turkey hunter. Google him – it’s worth the Read more…
Chasing the Public Land SUPER Slam: Hens, Lions and the Pine Ridge By John L. Barone Being the only turkey hunter in the woods during the spring is a reality that takes some planning. Odds are in the fall, I only need to show up. Understandably, chasing turkeys when competing Read more…
This week, Brian Gottfried of western NY joins us to talk about turkey hunting and the leading role the National Wild Turkey Federation (NTWF) plays in turkey habitat conservation throughout New York and the US. Brian is the NYS Coordinator for the Save the Hunt Initiative and is President of Read more…
Welcome to the East to West Hunt Podcast Ep. 002 – This week we’re with Dr. Chris Jenkins as he shares some valuable information about turkey hunting across the Southeast, backcountry Merriams turkey hunting in New Mexico, being comfortable in the backcountry on solo trips, whether to drive or fly Read more…