Turkey Hunting New Hampshire: Big Woods Turkey Calling

Published on March 20, 2026
Duration: 11:28

This video demonstrates a big woods turkey hunting technique in New Hampshire, focusing on strategic calling and patient positioning. The hunter, Steve, utilizes a Mossberg shotgun with a red dot optic and a mouth call to locate and harvest turkeys. The guide highlights the importance of assessing turkey locations, moving stealthily, and adapting calling strategies based on responses, culminating in successful shot placement after an initial miss.

Quick Summary

Big woods turkey hunting in New Hampshire requires strategic calling and patient positioning. An experienced hunter uses a Mossberg shotgun with a red dot optic and a mouth call, assessing turkey locations and adapting calling techniques to draw birds in, emphasizing stealthy movement and composure after missed shots.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Pre-Hunt Anticipation & First Gobble
  2. 00:04Initial Calling Strategy & Turkey Location
  3. 00:09First Shot Attempt & Highlight
  4. 00:15Post-Shot Actions & Bird Assessment
  5. 00:22Mossberg Branding Intro
  6. 00:26Return to Dawn & Gobble
  7. 00:30Hunter's Plan & Terrain Assessment
  8. 00:58Stealthy Movement & Listening
  9. 01:24Active Calling & Turkey Response
  10. 02:00Multiple Turkeys Heard & Continued Calling
  11. 02:40Close Interaction & Soft Calls
  12. 03:07First Shot (Missed) & Escape
  13. 03:24Reaction to Miss & Reloading
  14. 03:57Second Turkey Opportunity & Aiming
  15. 04:16Successful Second Shot
  16. 04:26Kill Confirmed & Reload
  17. 04:35Retrieving the Harvested Turkey
  18. 04:50Post-Hunt Assessment & Reflection
  19. 05:05Nostalgia & Hunting Spot History
  20. 05:30Gratitude & Familiar Grounds
  21. 05:55Mossberg Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key elements of successful big woods turkey hunting?

Successful big woods turkey hunting involves patient positioning at dawn, strategic use of a mouth call to locate and attract birds, stealthy movement, and adapting calling techniques based on turkey responses. Assessing the number and distance of turkeys is crucial for planning your approach.

How should a hunter approach a group of turkeys in dense woods?

When a gobble is heard from a distance, like 150 yards, a hunter should plan their approach, potentially staying above the birds. Stealthy movement through the woods is essential, followed by using a combination of soft and active calls to draw them closer.

What shotgun setup is recommended for turkey hunting?

A reliable shotgun, such as a Mossberg, equipped with a red dot optic is recommended for turkey hunting. This setup aids in quick target acquisition and accurate aiming, especially in low-light dawn conditions.

What is the importance of calling in turkey hunting?

Calling is vital for locating turkeys and eliciting responses. Using a mouth call effectively, with a mix of soft calls for close birds and more active calls for distant ones, can draw them into range. Patience and observation of their reactions are key.

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