{"id":200568,"date":"2024-04-07T17:12:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T22:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=200568"},"modified":"2024-08-03T19:32:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T00:32:26","slug":"hunt-365-turkey-hunting-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt-365-turkey-hunting-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Hunting Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>Estimated reading time: <\/span>6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late evenings spent locating and roosting birds, followed by early morning hunts, are part of the joy found in turkey season. The time that we invest scouting and preparing significantly increases our chances of success while afield. As we gear up for the season, ahead investing time into our preparation ensures that we are equipped with the essentials and are ready for the hunt. When it\u2019s time to hunt, just grab a quick cup of coffee and we\u2019re ready to hit the woods!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of must have items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Binoculars For Turkey Hunting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When scouting or run and gun hunting, binoculars ensure that you will pick out those tiny red heads in thick brushy areas or feeding on distant hillsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hunting Vest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being comfortable enough to remain still is important when waiting for an approaching tom. A thoughtfully designed vest with a padded seat will keep you comfortable and insulated while sitting on the ground and will provide ample space to store items that you need on hand while hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shooting Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having a solid shooting rest for your shotgun, like a tripod, will not only provide a stable platform for your shotgun, but it will also help reduce muscular fatigue, movement and increase accuracy. Hunters will be able to sit still longer and benefit from improved shot placement. Shooting rests are a must have for youth hunters and people with reduced or limited strength to support their firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Variety of Calls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether roosting or locating a gobbler on the move, having a crow call or hooter could shock that tom into gobbling, and allow you to strategize and set up for your hunt. Other calls that you will want are an easy-to-use friction box call, slate call or diaphragm call that will help keep your hands free while hunting. Having a variety of calls will allow you to create a variety of sounds and find just the right tone to fire up a gobbler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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