Like many of you, I enjoy using just about all types of turkey calls available, including my own God given vocal chords! I collect them, enjoy them, drive my wife nuts with them and usually have one in my pocket any day of the year (doesn’t everyone carry a turkey …
We had been looking forward to the youth turkey season for some time now and it was no disappointment. We had three kids and came home with one bird thanks to a well thought out plan (Dave’s plan) as to where we should set up Saturday night. We split up …
I hope everyone will take advantage of the $5 youth turkey permit and get their kids (or neighbors kids) into the turkey woods this weekend for the youth shotgun weekend. Turkey hunting is one of the BEST ways to introduce youngsters to hunting! You will truly enjoy the time you …
Ground blinds have revolutionized turkey hunting for archers and they have made it SO easy to take kids turkey hunting too. My first use of a ground blind was about 10 years ago hunting along Verdigree Creek near the Niobrara River. I spent 30 minutes lugging that thing (much heavier back …
We will be hosting our annual Turkey Hunting Workshop on April 14 from 6-9pm at the Lincoln Izaak Walton League located 1/2 mi south of HWY 2 off of 134th St. The workshop offers in-depth information for novice as well as those turkey hunters with a few seasons under their belt. Hershy and I, …
This week, Thursday April 8 at 6pm on 1240 am KFOR we will have Dr. Dick Winter, sporting dog enthusiast, in the studio with us to talk about picking a new friend for the field or water. His experience spans many decades and he is a real down to earth …
We have all been there, worked our butts off to get that Tom within range, only to literally blow the shot. This season, once that moment stands in front of you…STOP! Make sure you have a safe shot. Remember to aim for the base of the head/neck (shotgun) and have …
We work hard so we can play hard. We anticipate the opener of each season with anticipation of a five year old on Christmas Eve. These days, we have to spend our money wisely and here is my list of things every turkey hunter should have (aside from gun or …
Each year, thousands of die hard turkey hunters take to the field and feel the thrill of the chase. Hunting is one of the safest sports out there and for good reason…negative incidents are rare but each year they still happen. In the turkey woods, please take this advice: 1. …
Each year we tell hunters that one of the most consistent areas to hunt is the roost tree early morning and with good reason…it can be dynamite! The roost tree is also a hunt you can get burned on pretty easily and often, not because of the caller. The birds may …
