Turkey Hunting: Use the Secrets of the Pros to Bag More Birds Book

Pro Tactics: Turkey Hunting

1. Meet The Wild Turkey A. History and restoration B. Habits and habitat C. Subspecies and distribution
2. Gearing Up for Gobblers A. Apparel head to toe – picking the right camo clothes B. Guns and ammo C. Miscellaneous gear - Packs & vests, seats, bags, and accessories
3. Calls and Calling A. Types of calling devices - & how they work B. Turkey vocalizations, what they mean, when and how to use them
4. Scouting and Roosting A. Locating and understanding sign B. Finding birds C. Putting them to bed
5. In The Field Tactics A. Dawn set-up B. Mid-morning hunts C. Up in the day D. Fields vs. woods
6. Decoys A. Types and how they function B. To use or not to use: what, when, how and why
7. Advanced Tactics A. Dealing with tough toms B. Rainy day turkeys C. Don’t let a hen steal your bird
8. Fall Hunting A. Scout and ambush B. Busting a flock
9. Bowhunting A. Equipment B. Techniques
10. Planning and Out of State Hunt/Grand Slam A. Agency contacts B. Logistics C. The grand slam
11. Ethics and Safety
12. Care and Handling A. For the trophy room B. For the table Appendices
1. Sources of Information (websites, conservation organizations)
2. Bibliography
3. Turkey Hunter’s Checklist