A strategic hunt is a successful hunt. Easily predict the location and mood of turkeys by following their regular transitional phases. In early transition, gobblers are competing for hens and quickly respond to calls that resemble the fighting purrs of angry males. Continue using aggressive calls during peak transition to get longbeards fired up, but change your strategy as late season approaches. By this time, intense hunting pressure has made turkeys reluctant to respond to calls other than light clucks and purrs. For the full gobbler guide, visit KnightandHale.com.

After weeks of hunting pressure, gobblers learn to evade hunters’ strategies. Trying a new approach can help you tag hard-to-catch turkeys. Take advantage of scouting areas other hunters neglect, and use call strategies that differ from overused calls that turkeys learn to avoid. Hunt during midday off periods (in states where legal) and in the rain when most hunters leave grounds open for turkeys to roam without fear. For more tips on beating hunting pressure, read the full story at KnightandHale.com.       

Want to revolutionize your hunt this turkey season? Utilize the same game cameras you trust for tagging trophy-worthy bucks. Strategically place game cameras in multiple locations to scout turkeys’ travel routes, feeding areas, and strut-zones. When gobblers are especially call-shy, you’ll know where to find them. Monitor fields and large open areas during spring mating season to determine peak daytime activity—making your hunt purposeful and your tag rate higher. For additional game camera strategies, visit MoultrieFeeders.com.