As winter fades and temperature begin to climb, cabin fever hits an all time high waiting for that first morning back in the woods chasing long beards. And my number one key to success for the past few years has come from my DSD Jake. If you are looking
The National Wild Turkey Federation, commonly referred to as the NWTF, is an organization that needs no introduction. Founded in 1973, they have been one of the single greatest factors in the constant battle to preserve our nation’s hunting rights, wildlife, and the natural habitat required for our wildlife to
New from Dave Smith Decoys (DSD) for 2014 is the Leading Hen decoy. The Leading Hen adds to the already successful lineup of ultra-realistic turkey decoys offered by DSD. The Leading Hen is in an upright, walking posture and is meant to fool the gobbler into thinking she is walking in the
After being washed out by the thunderstorms passing through the area most of the mid-week, I knew the deer would be moving after the weather front had passed. My dad made the trip up to the great state of Ohio late Thursday with high hopes of having some success on
May 18, 2013: Just like every year, seasons come and seasons go. The final weekend of the Ohio spring turkey season was this weekend, and with one tag left to fill, it looked like I’d be getting up early at least one more time before season ended. With my wife
With my Grandpa passing away merely days before the turkey opener my heart just wasn’t in it like normal. Opening weekend was filled with heavy hearts and funeral arrangements as my family closed the book on what was the tale of a great man’s life. Having difficulty dealing with all
The month of April is without a doubt one of the favored months of the year for the majority of our nations’ turkey hunters. In the South, the dogwoods bloom and the grass turns green, and for the most part, the turkeys gobble. April 13th marked the opening day of
Though being SELFILMED is never an “easy” task, there exist very few hunts that are easier to successfully film than a turkey hunt from a pop-up blind. With the use of super realistic turkey decoys and artful crafted calls you can pull birds into a close predetermined location. Capturing the
Saturday, April 27, 2013: I got the blind setup on the eastern edge of the freshly tilled bottom field and was setting out my DSD flock when a gobble sounded off in the woodlot behind the blind. “Finally setup in the right spot” I thought to myself as I finished
Lets take a look back to what has brought me to this point in my turkey hunting career. In 2012 I coaxed myself into taking my bow out only a few times, which all ended the same way. With no bird! All of my hunts in the past have turned
Dave Smith Decoys (DSD) has revolutionized turkey hunting for 2013. The most realistic turkey decoy on the market has gotten even better. Next to an actual stuffed/mounted turkey, this decoy is easy on the pocket and provides durability that will last for a lifetime. Dave Smith’s new decoys have an