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Can You Hunt Turkey with a .22?

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Can turkey be hunted with a .22? It depends... In many states, hunting turkeys with a .22 is illegal. There are only a few states where hunting turkeys with a rifle is allowed, and even then it is often only during the fall season. Aside from it being illegal in many areas, there are other reasons why it isn't the best idea to hunt turkey with the rifle from your … [Read more...] about Can You Hunt Turkey with a .22?

What Shot to Use for Turkey

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The most common shot used for turkey is either No. 6 or No. 5. Most turkey loads are available in No. 4, 5, and 6 but you will find hunters that prefer shot sizes on both sides of this spectrum. When it comes down to it, there are a couple other factors that matter even more than the shot size you use. The two most important are patterning your gun, and your ability to … [Read more...] about What Shot to Use for Turkey

How Long Can You Wait to Gut a Turkey?

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This article will go over exactly how long you can wait to gut a turkey. In general, you want to gut a turkey as soon as possible. Waiting to gut the bird introduces the chance of bacteria growth that could cause the bird to spoil. If you want a good tasting wild turkey, this is very important. It is okay to wait up to a few hours if temperatures are moderate but if … [Read more...] about How Long Can You Wait to Gut a Turkey?

How Far Do Turkeys Travel? Farther Than You Think

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Despite what you may think, turkeys do move a lot. In fact, they can move upwards of a 1 to 3 miles per day in certain situations. No wonder they are some of the most challenging game to hunt. Turkeys will do whatever it takes to stay safe, find food and water, and mate. Even if you scout before the season, it is possible the turkeys have moved on to a more suitable … [Read more...] about How Far Do Turkeys Travel? Farther Than You Think