Beginner's Guide to Turkey Hunting: Tips and Tricks for a Successful First Hunt

Watch the Hunting Public - Turkey hunting videos, they give you a ton of amazing tactics, equipment and a variety of additional info! Good luck out there!

Try and find a Turkey seminar to go to

@John Thank you very much! I’ll definitely check out their stuff.

@John The Southern Outdoorsman podcast is another great source of info. Especially for the south.. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-southern-outdoorsmen-hunting-podcast/id1345690082

Too much to say, work hard to find someone to take you! And good luck!

Pattern your gun

@David thanks for sharing brotha, gonna check it out!

Find where they are. Roost em the evening before. Make a good guess as to where they go after they fly down, get brushed in good. I like a Jake decoy paired with breeding hen decoy. Start soft when calling. Make sure your gun is patterned good. Enjoy it!

Cadence of your calls is very important

James, if possible find an experienced mentor. Videos and podcasts help but a boots on the ground lesson with a serious turkey hunter is the best way.

You can get away with a lot of movement inside a pop up blind & stay comfortable easily. (After knowing your pattern, & having a roost or strut area is helpful) keep decoys closer to the tent. 5-10yds is my preferred distance.

Shoot your gun on paper. If possible sight it in but at the very least know where it’s hitting.

Play around with all the calls. I drive around a lot at work and practice my mouth call. I listen to “Pro” callers and try to mimic. Also if you can find a good hide and stay patient a hot bird will usually come right in. They are keen with their eye sight. Good luck!