Turkey Hunting Supplies, Equipment, and Tools
The modern turkey hunter has a wide selection when it comes to supplies and equipment. This turkey hunting tips article provides a list of various tools that can be used in the field. The hunter can pick and choose or add items that are not found on the list. This is just an idea and it is not necessary to carry all items.
- Weapon of choice: shotgun, bow, blackpowder, etc.
- Shotgun shells or arrows, blackpowder, etc.
- Turkey vest or backpack: for carrying various supplies
- Decoys and stakes: Jake, hens, gobbler
- Turkey calls: wide variety of mouth diaphragm, box, friction, etc.
- Locator calls: owl hooter, crow, coyote, etc.
- Camouflage clothing: hat, gloves, face mask, boots, pants, shirts, etc.
- Turkey blind: full or half blind for concealment
- Binoculars: a good pair for long range viewing
- Pruning shears: needed for clearing set up area
- Seat: comfortable for extended sitting
- Water and snacks: for hydration and energy
- Toiletries: it will be needed
- Compass: especially if hunting large unfamiliar land
- Map: always good to have a topo map
- Rangefinder: for range estimations
- GPS: if you like hightech
- Turkey carrier: for carrying out the turkey
- Rain gear: if hunting in wet conditions
- Sand paper and steel wool: used on friction calls
- Chalk: for box calls
- Camera or video: you have to have pictures
- Flashlight: for seeing in the dark
- Knife: always carry this tool
- Bug repellent: so you can survive the spring critters
- Gallon zip loc bags: keeps calls and other items dry
- Watch: for keeping track of time
- Multi purpose pliers: just in case something needs fixing
- Pen and pad: for note keeping
- First aid kit: just in case
- Hunting license and permits
Use these turkey hunting tips as a starting point. Prepare ahead of time for that next hunting trip.
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