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Is Using Turkey Call Apps Legal for Hunting?

5/9/2025, 5:18:00 PM

Is it legal to hunt with a turkey call app like Turkey Calls by EJSmith? In most states, using electronic calls while hunting turkeys is illegal—but using the app to learn, scout, and prepare is 100% legal. Learn the pros, cons, and how you can support the developer by removing ads and keeping this trusted hunting tool alive.

Niagara Native Ernie Calandrelli Inducted into NWTF Hall of Fame for Turkey Calls

4/27/2025, 5:00:00 PM

If you love turkey calls and everything they represent—from crisp spring gobbles to the craft of coaxing a long-beard inside shotgun range—Niagara County native Ernie “Big Ern” Calandrelli just gave our community a fresh reason to celebrate. The Quaker Boy legend has been inducted into the 2025 National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Grand National Calling Championships (GNCC) Hall of Fame, cementing six decades of mentoring, innovation, and championship-level turkey calls on the sport’s highest

Mississippi Hunters Score Rare Black-Winged Double-Beard Turkey

4/24/2025, 7:29:00 AM

​Mississippi turkey hunter Trey Lack achieved a rare feat during the 2025 spring season by harvesting a black-winged, double-bearded gobbler—a melanistic wild turkey with two beards. This unique coloration, characterized by black-tipped wings, is a rare genetic trait. The following day, his father, Claude Strother, also experienced an unusual encounter during his hunt. The father-son duo's remarkable experiences have garnered attention within the hunting community.

Arkansas has a digital verify feature for your turkey

4/24/2025, 4:41:00 AM

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has introduced a new method for hunters to check in their harvested game. This initiative aims to streamline the reporting process, making it more convenient and efficient for hunters across the state. By leveraging technology, the AGFC seeks to enhance data collection and wildlife management efforts. This development is particularly relevant for turkey hunters, as accurate reporting contributes to sustainable hunting practices and conservation effort

Man attacked by a Bobcat!

4/24/2025, 7:02:00 PM

While turkey hunting on his land in Wilcox County, Alabama, 82-year-old Claude Strother was unexpectedly attacked by a bobcat. Strother, a seasoned hunter since 1975, was camouflaged and calling turkeys when the bobcat mistook him for prey and struck from behind, biting the back of his head. Despite the surprise attack, Strother sustained only minor injuries and even managed to take selfies afterward. He humorously remarked on the incident, attributing it to his effective turkey calls and expres

Spring 2025 Turkey Hunting Dates

4/22/2025, 9:28:00 AM

Here is your 2025 Spring Turkey Hunting Season Dates

Michigan Turkey Hunting Licenses

4/22/2025, 12:44:00 PM

Michigan has some hunting licenses remaining. You must purchase one to hunt turkey and they have a finite number of them. Then it will take 10 days for them to mail out. Turkey Season for the spring hunt is April 19th-June 7th.

Missouri 2024 Turkey Status Report — What It Means for Your Hunts

4/21/2025, 5:26:00 PM

Discover Missouri’s turkey hunting highlights! Strong brood success in lowlands and Ozarks with higher PHR, modest spring harvest increases, plus new permit rules merging methods for a two-bird limit. Enhanced safety and hunter recruitment trends offer a thriving season ahead.

New Jersey Cancels Turkey Hunting Season

4/18/2025, 12:47:00 PM

NJDEP cancelled Fall's Turkey Hunting Season

The Art of Blending Turkeys in the Bush: A Seasonal Guide to Successful Turkey Hunting Using Your Blinds

4/16/2025, 3:15:00 PM

Have you ever considered the role of your blind in this grand strategy? Your hunting blind isn’t just for warmth; it’s an essential tool in the Turkey HuntingToolkit.