EASY GUIDE FOR SPRING TURKEY HUNTING GEAR

Spring turkey hunting season is upon us!

Here are the top spring turkey hunting gear choices you will want to have afield.

1. Tight shooting shotgun.

If you choose a shotgun for turkey hunting over any other legal means of harvest in your location you will want a dependable and low glare model. I had the opportunity to review the Henry Arms Single Shot Turkey Gun and I was instantly hooked. With an extra full choke tube this hard to spot shotgun is both simple to use and lethal to game. It will also fire the incredibly hard kicking 3.5″ magnum 12 gauge loads if your shoulder can handle it.

2. Camouflage that fits your location.

Turkeys have incredible vision. They can notice any movement and can tell if something is out of place. Pick a camouflage that blends you in to the terrain you are hunting in. Also, always wear a head net and gloves to keep any human features hidden. Make sure you move very little and very slowly when you line up your shot.

3. A comfy place to sit.

Comfort is everything on a sit waiting for game. If you are not comfortable, you might not sit still long. A good padded seat cushion is the very least you can do. Better yet, invest in a packable chair like the Waldrop Pacseat for real comfort. I have become a big fan of mine. Also, you can use it for deer hunting in the fall or fishing in the summer.

4. Sturdy boots.

Boots get you into your hunting area and get you out. They should be waterproof, lightweight and blend in with your wild environment. Comfortable feet makes for a happy hunter!

5. Don’t forget your calls!

Get a good box call for distance calling and diaphragm calls for up close. Practice them until you become a turkey. That big gobbler and your family will not thank you later but there will be game in the freezer!

6. The tightest shooting shotshells that work best for your turkey gun.

Each shotgun will perform differently with the same loads. In fact, if you take 2 shotguns off a factory line and pattern both they will each act differently. Test a variety of loads (and tight constriction choke tubes too) and stick with the tightest patterns.

7. Snacks & Drink!

Always pack extra drink and snacks in the woods no matter what. Just make sure to keep quiet and move slowly when eating those treats.