If you enjoy hunting in the great outdoors and love the taste of turkey, then turkey hunting may be something worth checking out. This how to guide will provide you with information on turkeys and all you will need to prepare for the art of the hunt.

If you enjoy hunting in the great outdoors and love the taste of turkey, then turkey hunting may be something worth checking out. This how to guide will provide you with information on turkeys and all you will need to prepare for the art of the hunt.

• Do you love spending time outdoors? Are you skilled in the art of archery or considered by your peers to be an expert marksman? Is your idea of the perfect weekend one spent hunting in the great wide open? If so, you might want to consider going turkey hunting. This guide will help instruct you on how to hunt turkey.

• Every aspiring turkey hunter should at least possess a general knowledge of turkeys before attempting to hunt them. Some characteristics of the turkey are:

1. They usually live in wooded areas
2. They roost in trees at night
3. Turkeys flee to their roost or the trees whenever they sense danger
4. They eat almost anything
5. Turkeys will travel miles over the course of a day searching for food

The big kill (Creative Commons photo by Noma's American Water Spaniels)

• For those new to turkey hunting, here are several strategies:

1. Get schooled in safety
2. Scout an area to determine whether there are turkeys roosting or feeding in that terrain
3. Hire someone to accompany you on your first hunt or bring an experienced friend along

• Next you should prepare for the hunt, which means procuring all the necessary supplies. You should:

1. Purchase turkey callers
2. Buy the proper hunting attire
3. Obtain a license. The requirements will be different depending on which state you will be hunting in.
4. Purchase your weapon of choice. Most people use firearms or a bow and arrow for turkey hunting.
5. Procure ammunition
6. If you plan on camping while you hunt, you will also need camping supplies. Refer to Mahalo's guide on how to camp.

• When you head out on a turkey hunt, the most important thing to do is find out where the turkeys are roosting. This can be done by:

1. Looking for turkey tracks
2. Keeping an eye out for turkey droppings
3. Walking through the woods and simply looking for groups of turkeys

• Once you have located a place where turkeys are roosting, the best way to actually spot them is by sound rather than sight. This means mastering the art of the turkey call. Here are some tips for perfecting the craft:

1. Practice calling turkeys before you go out on the hunt
2. For those gifted at calling turkeys, you can do so with your mouth. Otherwise, you will need to utilize the turkey caller. Some callers will make the sound of a hen or gobbler, while others will make both sounds.
3. Learn about turkey calls before you hunt. You can read about them or talk to hunters that are already experienced.
4. Use turkey calls every five minutes
5. When you do spot a turkey, do not make a sound. Turkeys have a keen sense of hearing and will vacate the premises if you make a noise.

• Now that you have learned tips for hunting turkey it is time to put your new found knowledge to use. If all goes well, you will be able to feast on a tasty turkey dinner before you know it!

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• Introduction
• Step 1: Learn about Turkeys
• Step 2: Develop Turkey Hunting Strategies
• Step 3: Prepare for the Hunt
• Step 4: Locate a Roost
• Step 5: Tips for Calling Turkeys
• Conclusion