Turkey hunters judge a tom’s beard length, spurs, and body weight the way deer hunters pay attention to antler points and body size. And just as a deer’s antlers don’t correlate with his age, the same ...

Three, a tom turkey responding to a decoy makes better, more interesting footage. But the fact is, the old turkey hunting masters never used decoys.

Rick Schuh, of Menchalville, scored a 27.7-pound tom turkey with 12-inch beard and 1-9/16-inch spurs on opening day of the spring turkey hunt. News Sports Packers Business Go 920!

If you see turkey tracks, look for the wing drag marks, indicating a courting tom is nearby. Even cuter is a line of newborn poults following the mother bird around as they forage for food.

Yes, the 2025 spring gobbler season is just about here. It starts with a one-day hunt for junior license holders and eligible mentored youth on April 26, from one-half hour before sunrise until noon.