How to Gut a Turkey

Michigan Turkey Hunting with Janis Putelis

Janis explores turkey hunting in his home state of Michigan, a land that barely held turkeys in his youth. The hunt delivers challenges of quiet birds and tests Janis’ patience down to the last moment.

How to Reap a Turkey

The beauty of spring turkey hunting is that success can be achieved through multiple hunting styles. You can run-and-gun with a shotgun or set up shop in a hub-style blind with your bow. You can crawl around and bushwhack them, or put out a whole spread of decoys and only take the safety off when a gobbler struts in to put on a show. Or you can reap. Reaping is the act of crawling into a longbeard’s guard and popping up a fan or a decoy built...

How to Make a Turkey Tail Fan

This turkey season, keep more than the breasts and legs. With a few household items, you can turn the tail into a decoration for your house or a decoy to use in upcoming turkey seasons. All you need is a big enough piece of cardboard, salt (or borax), a knife, some push pins, and time.