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    Wild Turkeys 101

    Do you know the difference between a Rio Grande and Osceola? Start here either way.

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    Turkey Hunting Tips

    Find info on everything from the best turkey calls and state regulations to processing tips and recipes.

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    Best Turkey Hunting Vest: 5 Awesome Contenders

    A vest is one of the most important pieces of gear for any turkey hunter. Read this guide to learn about five of the best turkey hunting vest options in every style!

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    10 Spring Turkey Hunting Tips Every Hunter Should Know

    Do you live for the sound of gobbling echoing through the woods and a strutting tom? I’m sharing 10 of my best tried-and-true spring turkey hunting tips to help you nab a longbeard this season.

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    What is a Turkey Grand Slam? 4 Subspecies You Need to Know

    Want to learn more about the turkey hunting Grand Slam? From the four different turkey species to identifying their distinct traits and where to find the elusive Osceolas, consider this your cheat sheet. Turkey Grand Slam 101, if you will.

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    What is the Best Turkey Call for Beginners?

    The art of calling turkeys eludes many beginner hunters. Aside from knowing what sounds to make and exactly when to make them, you also have to know which call to use. In this guide, I share advice on the best turkey call for beginners, including…

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Steven Mckee, an avid turkey hunter, carrying a harvested turkey out of a hunt over his back

Hey y'all, I'm Steven

As an avid hunter and outdoorsman who's sought out the next great hunt in the next uncharted location for 30-plus years, I'm glad you're here. My hunting career has taken me all over the States in pursuit of wild turkeys, and you could say I've learned a lot. Hopefully, I share something that helps you harvest a longbeard. At the very least, have a laugh at some of my misadventures! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you stay awhile.

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  • A man standing in the forest getting something out of a pocket in his turkey vest

    Best Turkey Hunting Vest: 5 Awesome Contenders

    March 30, 2023
  • A man in full camouflage, including his best turkey vest, holding a rifle in the forest

    10 Spring Turkey Hunting Tips Every Hunter Should Know

    March 9, 2023
  • Two men showing off three Merriams turkeys they harvested, one of four different turkey species required for a grand slam

    What is a Turkey Grand Slam? 4 Subspecies You Need to Know

    February 17, 2023

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I'm always happy to chat about turkey hunting (I'm a Southerner; it's in my nature!), whether it's the latest box call or offering advice on what states to go to and when.

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    • A man standing in the forest getting something out of a pocket in his turkey vest

      Best Turkey Hunting Vest: 5 Awesome Contenders

      March 30, 2023
    • A man in full camouflage, including his best turkey vest, holding a rifle in the forest

      10 Spring Turkey Hunting Tips Every Hunter Should Know

      March 9, 2023
    • Two men showing off three Merriams turkeys they harvested, one of four different turkey species required for a grand slam

      What is a Turkey Grand Slam? 4 Subspecies You Need to Know

      February 17, 2023
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