There is little that gets me more excited than the thought of our annual Nebraska Turkey hunt. Each year as the trip approaches, my mind cycles through endless scenarios of how I’m going to arrow my Merriam’s. We all dream of that quick slam-dunk hunt where you nail a bird
Two weeks prior to the opening weekend of the North Carolina spring wild turkey season, I was running four trail cams on three different farms and getting up early most mornings before going to work to locate birds. The past couple season I had not done my homework, and ended up having
Amidst the endless echo of yelping hens and constant gobbles, it’s easy to find yourself daydreaming of that next longbeard racing to meet his fate at the hands of an all too realistic flock of Dave Smith Decoys. And while it’s not quite as fun as sitting in a blind,
As winter gives way to spring, I always grow antsy, waiting for the chance to sit in a ground blind. The high hopes and anticipation of arrowing a good long beard are nearly enough to keep me awake at night. This year was no exception, and after a slow start
You know what they say, “all good things must come to an end.” As spring turns into the beginnings of summer I sit back and reflect on what a great turkey season I had again this year. Did I kill a record turkey this year? No. Was I able to
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
Grim Reaper 2014 ATA Show Nashville TN Grim Reaper has always been a company to produce unbeatable quality broadheads year after year and 2014 is no exception. The product innovation this year is revolutionary compared to other broadheads on the market. This year Grim Reaper released two new broadhead styles
Huntmore 2014 ATA Show Nashville TN I have found that one of the most important tools a hunter can posses in the field is patience and consistency. A large factor in remaining patient over long periods of time is staying comfortable which is very difficult at times when in the
If you have spent any amount of time in the stand on a cold and frigid morning, you already know how everything seems to squeak, creak, or rattle at some point. A misstep on your stand, a small shift in weight on your Huntmore chair, or even your jacket brushing
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