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Turkey Hunting Success: Preparation, Scouting, and Adaptability

3/22/2026, 2:11:00 PM

Over the past month, turkey hunting coverage has leaned heavily into one theme: preparation. Whether the focus was on locating birds when the roost plan falls apart, choosing proven calls, tightening up tactics, or getting new hunters into the woods, the latest stories all point to the same takeaway—successful spring hunts still come down to good scouting, adaptable calling, and time in the field.

Master Turkey Calls with our FREE Turkey Calls iOS App

11/18/2025, 12:45:00 PM

Practice turkey calls like a pro with the Turkey Calls iOS app by EJSmith. Featuring free turkey calls, an Advisor tool, and links to top hunting gear. Master box, slate, and mouth calls for better hunts.

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

Unlock the Turkey woods: Mastering the Art of Timing and Adaptation

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

Understanding the right call at the right moment can dramatically boost your chances in the turkey woods. It's not just about making noise; it's about knowing when and why a specific turkey call works best. Early spring mornings, when gobblers are actively roosting, a gentle tree yelp or a soft cluck can pique their curiosity and coax them down from their roosts. As the morning advances, transitioning to excited yelps or cuts may effectively draw in toms eager to assert their dominance