Month: April 2022

There is no ammo more effective for turkey hunting than tungsten shot. There is also nothing more expensive… On this episode I equip you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about the best ammo for you and your circumstances.

Take Aways

• Not all tungsten shot is created equal. Watch this video to learn more: The Truth & Lies About Tungsten Shot
• TSS (Tungsten Super Shot) is a brand of tungsten shot made by Federal, it is not a type of shot or a quality rating.
• Other companies and brands make tungsten shot that is just as good or better than TSS, like BOSS who copper plates their tungsten shot.
• True tungsten shot has a density of 18 g/cc. Don’t pay up for anything less.
• Tungsten shot gives you more range than lead and more consistent turkey killing ability at mid and long range.
• For anything closer than 30 yards, Tungsten is not worth it. Tungsten begins to become worth it at distances of 40 yards+.
• Here is the ammo comparison I mentioned in the episode: 8 Turkey Hunting Ammos Put To the Test
• Here is the main ballistics gel test I mentioned: BOSS Tom TSS vs. Winchester Longbeard XR
• Listen to the episode to hear the case for and against tungsten shot. 

Most people assume a hunt is over once a turkey has been spooked. Sometimes this is the case, but sometimes you can have a good chance of success if you change your tactics. On this episode I talk about strategies for hunting a gobbler after he has been spooked.

Take Aways

• Turkeys are spooked throughout the day by all kinds of things.
• If being spoked caused them to be quiet and hide, they would never move or gobble.
• It is true that a turkey will almost never return to the place where it spotted a hunter pretending to be a turkey. So you have to change tactics.
• You need to think like a turkey, not like a turkey hunter.
• Do not let giving up be you default response to a spooked turkey.
• Time and distance can quickly heal a turkey’s anxiety. 
• NEVER try to sneak up on a turkey to shoot it. That is often illegal and always unsafe.
• Listen to the episode to find out how to hunt a turkey AFTER it was spooked.

If you hunt turkeys, it is only a matter of time before you run into turkey hunting marketing. The key to finding the right gear for you is to let the woods tell you what you need, not a catalog or big box store. On this episode I identify common turkey hunting marketing pitfalls, how to avoid them, and how to decide what kinds of things are truly worth your spending your hard-earned money. 

Take Aways

• Remember the marketer’s job is to sell products. But it is not your job to buy them.
• Turkey hunting is a sport where significant innovations are few and far between.
• Never assume that the latest newest thing is of any benefit to you, no matter how compelling the case or packaging.
• The best thing you can do is spend more time in the woods and let that experience guide you to what you need to buy.
• Listen to the episode for more!