Thursday, April 4, 2013

Congratulations to SHO Staff member Spencer Boyer for taking a nice bird in Middle TN. It is not easy working these public land birds! You've got to have something setting you apart from every other hunter that has called at these birds with the same exact calls, in the same exact cadence/tone, and from the same location. These birds get smart quick on these WMA's, so you need products like Derby City's "Ol Nasty" to give you that raspy sound that sets you apart from everyone else and even when you get 'em to work you, they come in skiddish and often hang-up like this 2yr old did. That's where you need a good quality choke combined with the right shell in the chamber to roll that nervous Tom that just won't commit all the way. Hevi-Shot turkey load matched with their choke will do the trick. So, thanks to Derby City and Hevi-Shot! Also, this turkey was worked with a Rush Mouth Call to start with and then finished with the DCC trough call (Tracker). So, it is good to carry a few different types of calls into the field with you when you go turkey hunting. DCC and Rush Mouth Calls can provide you with all you need, so do not waste your time and money shopping around and carrying a whole bag full of calls. Pack light and stick with calls made by these two companies; you will not regret it!

The right equipment makes all the difference when turkey hunting these early season, "henned-up", public land birds. Be sure to check back with us on Facebook and in the "hunting videos" section of our website for a preview of this and other turkey hunts from the staff here at The SHO. Remember, The SHO is dedicated to not only provide you with quality hunting videos that you can actually relate to but also in recommending to our fans the best products on the market today!