Turkey hunting early in the season can be the best way to find and target unpressured birds that are not yet shy to calling and skittish to decoys. Regardless of when you plan to hunt during the season, the best advice I can give anybody is to scout as much as possible.
Pro Tip of the Week: Scouting is key for getting a turkey
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