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Ep. 763: Foundations - How to Hunt Pressured Long Beards

This episode is dedicated to the spring turkey hunters who have to deal with plenty of competition in the woods. Throughout, Tony breaks down why conventional hunting advice often doesn't cut it, and what you should really be thinking about if you're after a pressured tom.  Shop Turkey Week Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch

How To Set Up For Turkeys In The Woods

Almost all hunters lean toward sitting on openings and other areas with solid sight lines. Whitetail hunters do this. Western hunters do, too, as they inevitably gravitate toward meadows and high-country basins with prime views. It’s in our nature to seek out spots that provide visibility, which is definitely the case for spring turkey hunters. It’s not like setting up on the edge of a picked cornfield to call in a gobbler is a bad idea, either...