Resources for Learning Basics of Turkey Hunting

[7IsAHolyNumber]

Are there any good youtube channels or other resources that cover the ground up basics of turkey hunting for the beginner that ya’ll are aware of or use?

I’ve been hunting deer for quite some time but my son and I want to try our hand at the spring gobbler season in PA this year.

Aside from seeing quite a few and even having some drop down on me in the darkness while deer hunting to know what they at least look like (lol) I am very much starting from scratch.

Any help in directing me to resources or even dropping a few of your basic techniques to get me started would be very much appreciated.

 

[LongWayAround]

I don't know of any instruction specific channels, but the hunting public guys probably do the best job of explaining what's going on and use an OnX map to illustrate.

The Pinoti (sp?) Project also has great turkey videos.

 

[dtrkyman]

Couple turkey specific forums, old gobbler and gobbler nation.

As mentioned on youtube THP, Pinhoti and also Shane Simpson are great resources.

Nothing beats boots on the ground and being familiar with the area.

 

[CMF]

Follow Michael Chamberlain, turkey biologist, on fb.

 

[7IsAHolyNumber]

Good stuff and will check it all out. Really helpful starting point.

I’m familiar with hunting public guys as I always loved watching their incredible bow hunting skills. Never realized they had turkey vids.

Thank you guys!

 

[molliesmaster]

Just remember, they are the dumbest-smart bird ever.

 

[ProRoad]

I enjoy Samong Outdoors on youtube for big game and turkey. He has a nice style.

 

[BradArnett]

Ya Dave Owen's of pinhoti project has great videos. No decoys, run and Gun style. Which is how I hunt. Very knowledgeable guy.

 

[deerhunt1988]

Supporting the YouTubers is supporting a loss of your future turkey hunting opportunities. They've caused irreparable damage to the world of public land and non-resident turkey hunting.

 

[deerhunt1988]

Follow Michael Chamberlain, turkey biologist, on fb.

And he has also caused significant loss of hunting opportunity with his dominant gobbler theory. Fortunately there is mounting evidence against his theory, thus he has pulled the reins back on that theory. Hopefully some states get part of their season back, half of Arkansas is.

 

[johnw3474]

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I had a DVD from Primos called speak the language. It was pretty good at explaining the different types of calls and how to use them. I think the link above is clips from that DVD.

 

[johnw3474]

Also"Willd Turkey Science" podcast if you are a landowner or interested in turkey habitat management.

 

[Pulleye16]

Not sure what state you live in but most DNR offer clinics for hunting certain species. I know MN offers serval in-person clinics that go through everything, including local laws, turkey biology, and how to hunt them. Plus, they can offer insight on where to go!

 

[CMF]

And he has also caused significant loss of hunting opportunity with his dominant gobbler theory. Fortunately there is mounting evidence against his theory, thus he has pulled the reins back on that theory. Hopefully some states get part of their season back, half of Arkansas is.

I'm not familiar. Can you elaborate?