Adam Moore

2 days ago | themeateater.com | Adam Moore

You’ll never forget your first turkey. Maybe you had a hunting buddy or mentor call one up for you. Or, you fumbled around until you finally coaxed a longbeard into shotgun range with subpar calling. Maybe that first bird, or first few, gave you confidence in your turkey hunting skills, only for them to derail you into a so-called sophomore slump. Turkey hunting can be challenging, regardless of your experience level, but especially when you’re just starting out.

2 days ago | themeateater.com | Tony Peterson |Adam Moore |Dylan Tramp

Subscribe In this episode On this week's show, Tony explains his best strategy for turning up new hunting spots, and how anyone can eventually gain access to new ground if they are open to the right interactions with people. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEaterTony Peterson on Instagram and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Presented By New On Sale On Sale

1 week ago | themeateater.com | Adam Moore

A lot of states, especially in the Southeast, are experiencing turkey population declines. States like Tennessee and Alabama, in recent history, delayed season start dates or reduced legal hunting times to half days in attempts to combat these declines. However, a seven-year study from the University of Tennessee suggests that season delays like these have little to no effect on turkey reproduction. So, how do we reverse these declining turkey numbers?

1 week ago | themeateater.com | Adam Moore |Dylan Tramp |Tony Peterson

You won’t find any shortcuts in turkey hunting. Even the best turkey vests or calls won’t make you a better hunter. To find consistent success, you need to develop your woodsmanship and learn as much as you can about turkeys. Spend a ton of time in the woods, and your calling and hunting skills will follow. One of these important turkey hunting skills includes fine tuning your setups.

2 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Adam Moore

I’ve tested a ton of turkey hunting vests over the years. None of them fit or function exactly as you hope, and almost all of them require some type of modification. However, First Lite’s new Treeline turkey vest almost nails the mark. Its intuitive, economical storage gives you just enough room for your best calls, but it’s also designed with the run-and-gun turkey hunter in mind. It’s comfortable enough for the patient turkey hunter who camps out over fresh sign.