In the last decade online gaming has seen a surge in participants, many of which are virtual hunters. Hunters have found that playing their sport online can be a great way to have fun in between seasons, and keep skills high in their free time. Because so many of the games available online are free, many hunters question their quality. Despite what they may think though, many of these games have superb graphics to make a hunter feel right at home hunting from his chair! The top five reasons to try your hand at the virtual turkey hunt are:

1. Tactics. Because so many of the games available are so real-to-life, they offer the hunter tips and tricks that often can translate to the real hunt. A hunter is often given the options of clothing choice, weaponry, and the use of a turkey call. If the game is made to be as realistic as possible, a hunter’s poor choice in clothing for instance, will ruin his chances at a virtual bird and also a bird in real life. A hunter will also be able to get an ear for turkey calls in the game. Mastering the turkey call is an art form, so the more familiar with it the hunter becomes, the better he’ll be in the field.

2. Terrain. The hunter will often have his choice of terrain when it comes to virtual turkey hunting. He’ll find where gobblers tend to hide and roost, and the best angles and perspectives to shoot them from.

3. Gear. Because the hunter will get his choice of gear selection, it will allow him to see what does and doesn’t work, both in the virtual turkey hunt, and in the real one.

4. Weapons. Having the right weapons for a turkey hunt is vital, and playing online can teach the hunter what works and what doesn’t.

5. Fun. The best part of the online game is the fun the hunter can have in the off-season. Comparing scores and talking to other hunters are all healthy ways to partake in a hunter’s favorite pastime.

Playing online hunting games can be a great resource for newcomers and veterans alike, without the added hassle of getting up in the wee hours of the morning! They also offer a great chance for the family to partake in the action.





By: Abhishek Agarwal

To see more visit www.jadonhunts.webs.com This is a hunt i edited that my Dad filmed of me in 2005 in the spring turkey season in Ohio. It’s not the greatest but, just something until 2008. Hope you like!

My family deer and turkey hunt and we eat what we kill…but why would you racoon hunt?

Turkey is a land with hundreds of possibilities – whether you’re a culture buff, love clubbing, want to stay active or simply take in the sights, the country is an ideal location for a holiday. Turkey’s activities can stand proudly up against some of the world’s best holiday destinations, and there are some which you may not have associated with the country until recently. Here are some of the best and most unexpected….

Scuba Diving

Like many of Turkey’s holiday attractions, scuba diving is a relatively new draw, but one that is becoming more and more popular each year. Although the warm weather means year-round scuba diving is possible, it’s best to time your holiday between April and September, where the water temperatures range from 18 and 30 degrees centigrade.

In terms of sea life, Turkey’s waters are teeming with life, and include creatures such as sea bream, octopuses and barracuda. Divers will be able to enjoy a wide variety of dive types, from wall and reef diving to cavern and wreck diving, making a visit to one of Turkey’s dive sites an enjoyable diversion on your holiday. Turkey’s top dive sites are Antalya, Bodrum, Marmara, Fethiye and Gallipoli.

Golfing

Turkey’s golf scene has seen impressive financial investment in recent years, and it’s beginning to pay dividends. There are a number of fine courses, the best of which are to be found in Belek. If you’re near the city, do consider taking on these courses – they vary in difficulty, but all promise the Holy Grail for golfers: guaranteed sunshine and an entertaining round!

Shopping

Of course you can go shopping anywhere in the world, but a Turkish holiday offers some unique products that make for excellent keepsakes. Turkish carpets, some wonderfully crafted jewellery and leather goods should all be on your shopping list, but keep an eye out for hand painted ceramics too. There are some fine markets and excellent shops to explore, but remember – bartering is expected and all part of the fun of a holiday to Turkey!

Skiing

Skiing isn’t something typically associated with Turkey, and although the country can’t compete with some of the European highlights, I’ve included it in the list for its variety as much as anything else. That said, in the winter months you could do worse than experience Turkey’s forest and mountain ski slopes, and the full range of abilities are catered for – making it especially tempting if you want to get some practice in before heading to the harder resorts of the Alps! If you’re up in the Turkish mountains in the winter, skiing in Turkey is well worth combining with mountaineering or hunting for a Turkish holiday with a difference.

River Rafting

River Rafting is one of the few sports that can proudly proclaim to attract adrenalin soaked thrill seekers as well as those who want a nice sedate trip taking in some lovely views. Impressively, a holiday in Turkey can cater to both sets of fans, with some lovely water bodies nestled in the Sylvan Mountains. River Rafting may not sound an immediate attraction for a holiday in Turkey, but can provide everyone the chance to see virgin landscapes inaccessible through other means, with a thrill or two along the way for those who want some excitement from their trip.

A holiday in Turkey can be all things to all people – whether you spend your time absorbing the culture or on the dance floor, the one thing you can be guaranteed is a good time. With the huge amount of investment in the country’s tourism, there’s never been a better time to take a Turkish holiday.





By: Sarah Arnesen

Many hunters who are readily able to bag deer, elk, bear, and other big game often find themselves up against a real challenge when facing the wild turkey. These birds are so clever and have such sharp eyesight, they are often able to detect the slightest movement on the part of the hunter that can ruin the whole shot. The wild turkey tests a hunter’s skill and patience; but many hunters prefer the challenge, otherwise there wouldn’t be so many to head to the field season after season after thus elusive bird. Hunting a wild turkey requires:

1. Patience. A hunter can often go all season without bagging a trophy. He must be willing to sit for hours on end without a single bird every coming into his sight, and when they do come, he must have the patience to wait until the perfect shot presents itself.

2. Cunning. The hunter that is able to excel at hunting wild turkey is often the hunter that spends his free time studying this clever bird. He learns a turkey’s habits in general, and studies the birds in his area to learn where they roost and feed, and what time of day they do it.

3. Stealth. The hunter not only must have the patience for the right shot to present itself, but he must have the stealth to cleverly line up his shot without the bird catching a glimpse of movement; this is often the most difficult part of the hunt.

4. Skill. Skill will be a necessity for a hunter to draw turkeys into his sights. Many hunters use a call to bring turkeys in, but this instrument must be mastered for it to work effectively.

5. Accuracy. The other thing a hunter must practice continually in the off-season is his aim. The last step in the ladder to bagging a trophy bird is making a clean shot.

With a lot of practice and dedication for the hunt, the turkey hunter can hone his skills at bagging this beautiful and clever fowl. Always be sure to know the local rules and regulations, and practice utmost safety while in the field. Many hunters get so anxious to bring home a prize, they shoot at anything that resembles a turkey, when really in reality, it may be a hunter who’s mastered his call and made the fatal mistake of wearing a color associated with turkey, such as red, blue, or white.





By: Abhishek Agarwal

I live in Arkansas and I have Hunted turkey for 2 years by myself and have came close but never any luck
Im not very good with a mouth call but im practicing every day with it and im pretty good with a slate and a box call
Im 16 and never had anyone to teach me anything about the Hunt
Any advice over Turkey Hunting would Help

Thanks For the Help

In 2006-2007 Season, Pa. started a Mentor Youth Hunt for Groundhog, Squirrel Spring Gobbler. JESUS CAN SAVE YOU!

I’ve got a mission to hunt down good chili somewhere that isn’t my own kitchen. But the challenge lies in that I don’t eat mammals- so there’s got to be a turkey/chicken/vegetarian chili option.
I’m basing my search out of the northern suburbs. Can you help?

A turkey hunter will be considered a seasoned professional if they were able to enlist the interest of a turkey through a variety of turkey calls. Some turkey hunters might attempt to use a wet stick to make the call and others might try to compose a musical verse through the adjustable tone features of a turkey hunting box call device. Hunters will devise a way to use all sorts of gear while hunting turkeys deep in a forest, and while they wait, they might have time to think about other gear to bring with them the next time they decide to hunt turkey.

Turkey hunters have plenty of time on their hands while hunting these feathered friends. Some will stay nestled behind a blind for most of the night knowing that the fabricated building will ward off the night chill and keep them warm until the first light of a new day arrives. Most turkey hunters will prefer to use turkey-hunting supplies like blinds that camouflage but some turkey hunters will choose to use only a camouflaged roof to keep the rain off their heads for a short while.

The turkey hunter might not care whether the call sounds like a mad wet hen or the raspy call of a tom turkey looking for a suitable mate, but they will care if the result of using this type of hunting gear will mean that there is a bird in the bag at the end of the day. Some hunters might even use cassettes and compact disk to learn how to attract a turkey through an ornate calling system.

Some instructional tapes for turkey hunting might suggest that several decoys be deployed. A turkey would feel quite comfortable in the woods if they witnessed a breeding pair of decoys in the direction that the turkey was about to roam. If a Tom turkey were to wander that way, they might find some interest in other turkey decoys that were strategically placed in the woods. The turkey hunter could make sure that every fowl present could see the bobbing heads of several turkeys as they moved up and down. These movements would make it seem to turkeys like this area would be a great area to stop and feed.

Gear for other hunting trips might be angled on shooting deer, wild boar, or black bears and the hunting gear chosen would depend on the hunting season. Hunters will always ensure that they carry a trustworthy tent in which many hunters can spend the night and sleeping bags will be included on the list for every person in the group. Every hunter will want a flashlight to use for those special trips to the woods in the middle of the night, and all hunters will appreciate at least a spray of bug repellant before nightfall.

Certain hunters might choose to wear boots with a water-resistant outsole, and others might prefer boots sized to accommodate several pairs of socks. Duck hunters are certain to want waders if a duck or a goose comes across the cross hairs of the rifle they will be toting. Hunters are sure to keep an ample supply of tree stands around so that they can line up on a buck without casting a scent. Other hunters will walk through the woods confidently knowing that the scent blockers they used at camp are camouflaging their presence in the woods nicely.





By: James Brown

Promote safe and ethical turkey hunting practices. It’s all about great memories… Happy hunting!