Talking Turkey: Mastering the Art of Calling for Success

The Fair Chase Podcast

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Welcome to a new episode of The Fair Chase Podcast! Today, we are continuing our series on talking turkey with a focus on mastering the art of calling. Today, we discuss: - Recap of the previous special episode with the Deer Hunter Podcast and Bowhunter Chronicles - Brief mention of the bear hunt in Alaska, which is coming up - Introduction of Jordan, a new team member who will be filming the Alaskan bear hunt - Recap of the first turkey hunting episode, which covered the basics of understanding turkey behavior - Understand different turkey calls and their meanings - Basic calls: Yelp, Cluck, and Purr - Use the cut call to express excitement or to sound more realistic - Be prepared to change strategies if a turkey isn't responding - Consider relocating if the current setup isn't successful - Many turkey hunters overcall, which can be counterproductive - Using a shotgun can provide a quicker, cleaner kill, but might damage the skull if collecting bones is desired - Try different calls from brands like Woodhaven and Rocky Mountain Specialties - Taking kids or other inexperienced hunters can extend the season and provide more chances to practice calling

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