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2025-2026 Hunting Forecast

Know what to expect with game in your Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) by checking out the 2025-2026 Hunting Forecast.
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Bird brain: Increase your chances of contact
At dawn, toms listen for hen yelps—but once they leave the roost and find hens, their response becomes less predictable.
Long-range turkeys
Long-range TSS turkeys
Tungsten (TSS) is the most significant development in turkey hunting since gunpowder, adding 20-plus yards of lethal reach over lead loads.
hunting forecast 2025-2026
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2025-2026 Hunting Forecast

Know what to expect with game in your Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) by checking out the 2025-2026 Hunting Forecast.
Read More »
bird brain
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Bird brain: Increase your chances of contact

At dawn, toms listen for hen yelps—but once they leave the roost and find hens, their response becomes less predictable.
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Long-range turkeys
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Long-range TSS turkeys

Tungsten (TSS) is the most significant development in turkey hunting since gunpowder, adding 20-plus yards of lethal reach over lead loads.
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Tips for choosing the right turkey spot.
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Tips for choosing the right turkey spot

Success in turkey hunting is 80% location. Use our tips for choosing the right turkey spot to boost your chances.
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Tom trouble
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Tom trouble?

Tom trouble? Here’s your cheat sheet for handling three tough scenarios every turkey hunter faces in the field.
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crunchy wild turkey wrap
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Crunchy wild turkey wrap

This crisp and crunchy wrap is a great snack to bring in the blind or for any meal. Also, the kids love them.
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turkey vest
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What to look for in a turkey vest

Avoid being weighed down by unnecessary gear, with these practical and insightful tips for selecting the right turkey hunting vest for you.
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turkey pot call
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Experiment with your turkey pot call

Experimenting with different strikers on your turkey pot call can help you create a broader range of realistic sounds.
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Ask a CO: On turkeys damaging property

OOD’s turkey columnist Jeff Helsdon asks whether farmers have the legal right to shoot wild turkeys damaging their crops.
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