Turkey Hunting Gear 101: The Kit You Need to Tag Your Gobbler

Few things are more exciting than the approach of spring turkey hunting. For many hunters, it marks the end of a long winter and a much-needed return to the field. Often, spring turkey is one of the first hunts for youth hunters and one of the most accessible hunts for aging sportsmen.

And it’s fun. Toms are the most active in the spring, gobbling, strutting, and trying to chase down mates for the year.

Though spring turkey hunting is a favorite of most, all this gear works equally great for fall turkey season. Much of it is crossover gear that will work double-time for other hunts.

Continue reading to learn more about the gear to put in your turkey hunting it, written by Rachelle Schrute.

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May 29, 2025

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