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Try a wild turkey cape instead of an expensive mount. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10192 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10192 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12738 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12738 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Making a feather wreath with the kids is a great indoor activity for when the weather is bad. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=324 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=324 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 In Pennsylvania, fall turkey hunting is just as important as spring gobbler hunting. Bob Kasun with the NWTF's Pennsylvania State Chapter wrote this story to remind hunters that fall turkey hunting has its own issues and safety is everyone's business. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12647 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12647 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12648 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12648 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12633 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12633 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Sight your rifle in the correct way with these tips from the NWTF. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12625 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12625 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Planting native grasses in your food plot provides many advantages to turkeys and other wildlife using your land. These hints from the NWTF's wildlife biologists will help you get the most out of your planting. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10219 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10219 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 As summer slowly turns to fall and a hunter's mind drifts back to the woods, it is important not to forget the people who make days afield possible for many of us--landowners on whose property we hunt. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=317 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=317 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Promoting your event is easier that it looks. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12566 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12566 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Take into consideration a few misconcieved ideas the next time you set out to do some wild turkey land management. You could be doing more harm than good. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=320 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=320 Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 If you're a turkey hunter, you're used to making decisions. And, after choosing the right turkey loads, camouflage, decoys and calls before entering the spring woods, it's a relief when the final decision of the hunt is how to care for and cook your bird. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=336 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=336 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The level of sophistication in firearms available to the turkey hunter has followed the same path as turkey calls. As more hunters have joined the sport, manufacturers have responded to their needs by making shotguns with features ideally matched to the turkey woods. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=335 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=335 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 While hunting is about having fun, keep your health in mind with these tips for staying healthy this spring. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12495 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12495 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 The tube call is a popular caller for many of the nation's top turkey hunters. With it, a hunter can make virtually every sound in a turkey's vocabulary from yelps to purrs to gobbles. Using a tube call takes practice and patience. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12488 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=12488 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 While you will not need every item on this list to kill a turkey, any given situation can make you wish you had packed your bag a little more completely. The following turkey hunter's checklist will help you prepare for the most rugged to the simplest of adventures. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11709 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11709 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Does your camo lose its color after a few washings? Follow these tips from Rob Keck and Jim Crumley and blend in better in the woods! http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10212 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10212 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Turkey hunting season is fast approaching, and it's time to make plans for that spring hunt. 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Below are tips one should consider. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11551 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11551 Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11554 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11554 Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11555 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11555 Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11556 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11556 Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 Bowhunting for wild turkeys takes patience and skill that often deters many hunters. But, it's nothing you can't handle. If you prefer big game hunting, think of a wild turkey bowhunt as spring training. Following are some helpful tips from avid bowhunter and Turkey Call magazine editor, Jason Gilbertson: http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11493 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11493 Fri, 06 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11238 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11238 Fri, 03 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0400 Try these tips from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (www.nohvcc.org) to keep your next outing fun and safe. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11186 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11186 Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400 Help law enforcement officers keep poachers from taking turkeys and other game species out of season by following these tips from Wade Spence, the NWTF's Kansas Wildlife Officer of the Year. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11183 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11183 Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400 Keep your beard, cape and fan collections free of those pesky moths and carpet beetles with Rob Keck's trophy care tips. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11179 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=11179 Tue, 29 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400 A little care goes a long way toward protecting those valuable trophies. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10234 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10234 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400 Show off those long spurs by wearing them as a necklace or stringing them around your favorite wide-brimmed hat! http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10215 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10215 Wed, 26 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 Often overlooked by most hunters, afternoon hunts can be a productive time for those men and women determined to get their gobbler. By: Jim Casada http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10216 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10216 Thu, 20 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 Don't give up when the gobblers quiet down! Changing your tactics as the season progresses will keep you in the woods longer and increase your chances of success! http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10210 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=10210 Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 Pot and peg calls, also known as slate calls because of the primary material they were once made of, now come in a variety of surfaces. Whether your call is made of glass, aluminum, slate or some other material, using some general maintenance rules can make them last for many hunting seasons. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=376 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=376 Fri, 11 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0400 A good box call is one of the most costly calls to buy, but proper care in the field and regular maintenance will turn that crafted piece of wood into a loyal companion in the turkey woods for many years. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=338 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=338 Tue, 17 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400 As the season comes to a close, one way to get a jump on next year is to make sure you keep your calls in good working order. This is particularly true of your mouth calls, which can dry out if not properly stored. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=337 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=337 Fri, 16 May 2003 00:00:00 -0400 It's one of the greatest challenges facing every hunter. No, it's not calling in that longbeard or figuring out how to get the tightest pattern out of your shotgun. It's finding a good place to hunt. While a small handful of hunters own their own land and even more are able to join hunt clubs and leases, many others search every year for that perfect spot. And for a lot of these hunters, it means finding good public land. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=334 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=334 Fri, 21 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0500 The green, palmetto-choked landscape of central and southern Florida is home to the Osceola wild turkey. But like in any turkey hunt, success begins with lots of planning. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=332 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=332 Fri, 07 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0500 Dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=331 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=331 Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0500 Probably some of the most unique turkey hunting in the world can be found in the northern and central parts of Mexico where the Gould's wild turkey lives and thrives. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=330 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=330 Fri, 21 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0500 Let's face it, we will never know exactly what a gobbler is thinking. However, we have a good idea of what his motives are during the spring. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=329 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=329 Mon, 10 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0500 Many hunters are only too eager to assist wildlife law enforcement officers in their efforts to arrest poachers, stop trespassers and prevent polluters from dumping trash. After all, every one of us cares about and wants to protect our natural resources. But few hunters realize the single most important tool in assisting these officers just might be their cell phone. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=328 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=328 Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0500 Caring for a black-powder shotgun is fairly simple. All you really need are percussion caps, powder, wads and shot, and a way to carry it to the field. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=327 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=327 Fri, 17 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0500 Most of us would like to shoot the biggest, oldest gobbler on our property. The problem is that it can be hard to tell which gobbler this is until you actually have him in hand. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=326 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=326 Fri, 10 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0500 The American wild turkey is an extremely hardy bird, having great resistance to the elements. It is able to withstand low temperatures and periods of fasting. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=323 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=323 Tue, 03 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0500 Small farms near each other can be productive as they provide a hunter with pockets of land over a wider area. Nonetheless, the same principle behind quick hitting small properties can work on big ones as well. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=322 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=322 Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:00:00 -0500 Some hunters are content to simply spend a day in the big hardwoods, while others hope to bring home a longbeard. Unfortunately, methods that produced during the spring may be worthless in the fall. Successful methods vary between the two seasons. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=321 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=321 Mon, 28 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0500 Openings and fields are important to wild turkeys. In the summer, the majority of the turkey's food sources are found in open, sunny places. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=318 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=318 Mon, 09 Sep 2002 00:00:00 -0400 With the air cool and crisp and the color of leaves hanging to brilliant reds, oranges and yellows, autumn is a great time to be outdoors. But just like spring, safety is always a top priority when hunting. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=316 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=316 Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:00:00 -0400 The Gould's wild turkey is the largest of the five subspecies and somewhat resembles the Merriam's due to its white tail feathers. They have longer legs, larger feet and larger center tail feathers than any other type of wild turkey. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=315 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=315 Thu, 25 Jul 2002 00:00:00 -0400 Prior to the start of hunting season, many hunters head to the range, set up a turkey target at 40 yards, pull the trigger and are satisfied that their pattern is more than adequate. So they put their shotgun back in its case until opening morning. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=314 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=314 Thu, 13 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0400 Taxidermy is a great way to show off a trophy harvest, but it sometimes can get expensive. Check out our comprehensive tips on preparing a fan mount. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=289 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=289 Mon, 20 May 2002 00:00:00 -0400 Turkey hunting is tough enough, but what are you planning to do with that bird once you harvest it? Find out all the secrets of going from field to table with wild turkey. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=288 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=288 Sun, 21 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0400 More than 40 years ago, it was said the wing bone call and its variations were one of the most widely used turkey calls found. Though it became no less effective, a number of different, easier-to-use calls later grew in popularity to meet the demands of sportsmen rushing to join the growing turkey hunting ranks. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=287 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=287 Sun, 24 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0500 Bowhunting for deer and shotgunning wild turkeys share the similar attributes of short-range big game hunting pursuits. http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=285 http://www.nwtf.org/tips_adventures/tips.php?id=285 Fri, 22 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0500