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Use Turkey Hunting as Training Ground for Elk & Backcountry Expeditions

February 22, 2024

Pies do not magically appear in the oven. That is a line I often use with new clients who have an elk tag in their pocket and believe one month of training will have them ready for the back country. We are weeks away from the first turkey season opening in Florida, but there is still time to train and for those of you who are not hitting the gym to prepare for your fall hunts out west, or chasing whitetail in the Midwest for that matter, here is how training for turkey hunting can help you ramp up to punch an elk tag this fall.

5 Best Turkey Hunting Shotguns | Turkey Gun Overview 2024

January 19, 2024

Welcome to the world of turkey hunting shotguns! In this article, we're diving into some of the top contenders in the game, each with its own set of features catering to the specific needs of turkey hunters. Whether you're a seasoned turkey hunter or a newbie, this article aims to help you find the shotgun that fits your style, preference, and hunting requirements. Let's delve into some of the best shotguns for turkey hunting and discover what makes each one a popular choice among turkey hunters.

Use Turkey Hunting as Training Ground for Elk & Backcountry Expeditions

February 22, 2024

Pies do not magically appear in the oven. That is a line I often use with new clients who have an elk tag in their pocket and believe one month of training will have them ready for the back country. We are weeks away from the first turkey season opening in Florida, but there is still time to train and for those of you who are not hitting the gym to prepare for your fall hunts out west, or chasing whitetail in the Midwest for that matter, here is how training for turkey hunting can help you ramp up to punch an elk tag this fall.

Double Trouble: A Wild Turkey Hunting Tale of Rust & Redemption

This is it. The moment of truth. One day shy of a month’s worth of turkey hunting is about to pay off. My hunting buddies - husband and wife Ed and Katherine - and I have been scouting and hunting hard and we knew exactly where the birds were going to be.

5 Essential Tips for Your First Out-of-State Turkey Hunting Trip

Planning an out-of-state turkey hunting trip? Here are five tips to help you maximize the experience and increase your chances of success.

Fine tuning: 3 moves to help you SMACK a gobbler this spring

I love hunting turkeys! There is something about a 20-pound bird screaming from a limb in the early morning light that compels me to enter into an annual chess game with these wily critters. In previous articles here at GoWild, we have talked about exercises to improve overall physical performance, how to lose weight, and even the right snacks to have in your vest. Now we focus on something a little different. Here are three moves that will help you shoot better as your gobbler closes the distance!

3 Turkey Activities To Track with GoWild’s Near Me Feature

As hunters, we can collect all of the data available to us. But, the decisions that we make with that data are what is important. One key feature of GoWild is the little icon in the top right-hand corner of the app. It looks like a radar. If you haven’t clicked that icon before, finish reading this article and click on it.

What’s in Your Turkey Vest?

February 10, 2023

I have a belief when it comes to tagging turkeys: He or she who can outlast the birds wins. This means when I set my mind to tag a gobbler, I am not leaving the field until a shell is smoking on the ground or legal shooting light is over. To do that, you need physical prowess, mental toughness and food. Here are a few snack items I keep in my vest when the rumbling tummy hits mid-hunt.

Essential Turkey Hunting Gear

Titan 3D Facemask

Titan 3D Facemask

Flextone Funky Chicken Gen 2 Turkey Decoy

Flextone Funky Chicken Gen 2 Turkey Decoy

~~$57.00~~$44.99

Vortex Optics Diamondback® HD 10x42

Vortex Optics Diamondback® HD 10x42

~~$329.99~~$249.99

Shocker Turkey Gloves - Mossy Oak Obsession

Shocker Turkey Gloves - Mossy Oak Obsession

Dave Smith Decoys Dave Smith Decoy Turkey Flock Decoy

Dave Smith Decoys Dave Smith Decoy Turkey Flock Decoy

North Mountain Gear 3D Camouflage Full Cover Leafy Hat Green

North Mountain Gear 3D Camouflage Full Cover Leafy Hat Green

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