Videos tagged with Gobbler

This video, presented by a Mossberg representative, details a critical mistake made during a turkey hunt: a lack of patience. The speaker, an experienced hunter, reflects on how impatience led to losing a gobbler. The core lesson emphasizes waiting at least 30 minutes after the final call, especially for new hunters, to allow the bird to commit or move off, creating new tactical opportunities. The content highlights regional differences in hunting patience and shares personal hunting experiences to illustrate the point.

This guide details a turkey hunting technique focused on observing gobbler behavior and body posture to anticipate their movements, particularly when crossing obstacles like creeks. It emphasizes patience over aggression, drawing on experienced hunter David Harold's insights. The strategy involves engaging the bird and moving into its zone when it shows commitment to crossing, rather than relying solely on aggressive tactics.

This video details an evening spring turkey hunt, focusing on strategic decoy placement and calling techniques to intercept a specific gobbler. The hunter emphasizes understanding bird behavior, particularly their roosting and travel patterns, to maximize success. The hunt culminates in a successful harvest using Federal TSS ammunition and a red dot sight on a Mossberg 500 shotgun.

This video, captured by a Mossberg crew member, showcases a unique wild turkey breeding behavior observed on a trail camera. The highlight is the dramatic color change in the tom's head, shifting from red to chalk white, which is explained as a signal for breeding readiness. The description elaborates on the biological mechanism behind these color changes, linking them to blood flow regulation in specialized caruncles and their importance in sexual display and dominance. It also offers a practical hunting tip: painting turkey decoy strutter heads white to mimic this breeding posture, enhancing decoy spread effectiveness.

This guide, presented by expert hunter Jason Cruise, details how to master inflection in turkey calling. It covers selecting the right mouth call, varying calling sequences, adjusting intensity, and incorporating natural imperfections like the 'fall off' and 'skip note' to sound more like a real hen. Cruise emphasizes that subtle techniques and natural realism are key to bringing birds in close.

This video documents Jon and Jake's hunting trip for a gobbler. They arrive at a location where they had previously spotted the bird. Within a short time of arriving, they hear a gobble and successfully hunt the turkey.

This video documents a turkey hunt in Kansas with Midwest Outfitters, highlighting a successful hunt for a double-bearded gobbler. The hunt involved overcoming challenges, including a coyote encounter that briefly disrupted the turkey activity. The footage showcases the excitement of calling in turkeys and the satisfaction of a successful harvest.

This video documents a successful turkey hunt in Ohio during the 2023 season. The hunter utilizes a slate call and decoys to attract a strutting gobbler, highlighting the patience and strategy involved in modern turkey hunting. The hunt took place in a familiar area known for turkey activity.

This video documents a Pennsylvania public land turkey hunt in 2023. The hunter navigates hiking trails to reach a desired ridge, facing initial quietness before hearing a gobble. The hunt culminates in a successful harvest of a gobbler after a strategic calling sequence and patient waiting.

This video documents a successful turkey hunt in Ohio during the 2023 season. The hunter, with guidance from Nick, successfully calls and harvests her first turkey after nearly three years of hunting. The hunt involved locating a roosted gobbler, setting up quietly, and employing calling techniques to bring the bird into range.

This video documents an early morning turkey hunt on April 29th. The hunter arrives late to their blind and sets up decoys, hoping to attract a gobbler. The footage captures the anticipation and eventual appearance of turkeys in the field.

This video documents a challenging turkey hunt over four days, highlighting the persistence required to harvest a pressured gobbler. The hunter details strategies including roosting attempts, decoys, calling, and eventually employing a silent treatment when the bird became hesitant. The successful shot was taken at approximately 15-20 yards after the bird skirted the blind.