MeatEater Crew's Turkey Gun Setups

3 Underrated Turkey Decoy Setups

The truth is, most hunters will capitalize on every advantage they can buy. If they say otherwise, they’re probably lying. This is definitely true when it comes to today’s world of ultra-realistic turkey decoys. When given the option, I’ll admit, realistic decoys are worth every penny. This is especially true for the bowhunter who needs toms to be hypnotized if they want half a chance at drawing their bows. However, equally important is which...

3 Never-Fail Turkey Decoy Setups

If you want to increase your decoy effectiveness this spring, consider what the real turkeys are doing. A 30,000-foot-view explanation is that flocks start out as big as they’ll be all season and shrink to smaller groups as spring progresses. This means that multiple decoys are a solid choice on Day One, but you’ll probably only want a single hen deke by the last week of the season. The space between offers a moving target for decoy choice and...

Turkey Hunting: Setups, Calling and Shooting

Creeping into the final stages of an approach on a turkey can be adrenaline filled. Controlled micro movements fill space and time, walking with the delicacy of treading on rice paper. It’s time to think about a few things as you close distance, initiate calling and set up for the moment you send pellets downrange. You should consider approachability, visibility and concealment. This trio of hunting dynamics is a fundamental basic in nearly all...