How To Hunt Turkey

This week we are continuing our mini series telling the stories that happened to our guests after they were on the podcast. I am joined by Damien Nissley as he shares a story about his spring turkey that involved trying to stalk up on a turkey, and eventually having to call the turkey away from his own decoy! I also share a few stories of mine from the past about a variety of hunts. For instance t...

Today I am breaking down some of the best tips given on the podcast this past spring but with a twist. I'm going to be applying them to deer hunting as well as turkey hunting. Now I know they are different beasts for sure, but that doesn't mean that they don't overlap. I start off talking about some of the things I love about turkey hunting that you don't get away with as easily with deer hunting,...

On this episode I am joined again by Paul Campbell and he shares the story of a beautiful Merriam's turkey hunt he went on this season. This is the first instalment of a sort of mini series I am doing where I get a chance to catch up with all the turkey hunting masters I have gotten to talk with this season and I get to hear the stories I missed out on because they happened after I interviewed the...

This week I'm joined by my dad, John Greer for a walk down memory lane, discussing past hunting stories. My dad didn't do a ton of turkey hunting growing up so we learned a lot together and always enjoy our time in the turkey woods. Dad also shares a story from his early turkey hunting days that really puts some things into perspective. Topics include: Hunter safety, learning to turkey hunt, mista...

Returning to the podcast this week is none other than Frank Alan Stie. Fresh off a 5 state turkey tour and riding high off the release of his new book "From Blue Ridge Mountain Boy To Sooner Slayer: A Perspective on Hunting, Fishing, Family and Friends" we have a fantastic conversation that covers a multitude of topics. With as much experience hunting turkeys and living life as Alan has, you never...

Today I'm joined by Zach Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat. He is a habitat management consultant, enemy of all invasive species, friend of grasslands and super knowledgeable guy. His passion for creating good habitat is match only with his ability to communicate and inspire people to do this good work. So much great info and inspiration in this episode, I know you'll love it! Topics include: Summer...

On this episode I am joined by my wife Caroline Greer. While she may not be a turkey hunter she is married to one and we have a great conversation about teamwork, marriage and turkey hunting. Caroline grew up in Ontario and had family members who hunted so she is no stranger to it although she doesn't hunt much herself. She has, however been exposed to all sorts of hunting and fishing related thin...

This week I am joined by Sam Soholt. Sam is a photographer, videographer, the co-owner and founder of public land tees as well as the co-host of the Roost podcast. Sam had a wild turkey season this year and I couldn't wait to get him on the podcast to talk about it. From Texas to Idaho and several points in between he talks about things he learned this year and shares a bunch of great stories and...

Today I am joined by Gerard Van Den Boogaard, he is a hunting guide in Alberta and Ontario, Canada. Gerard grew up on a farm in a rural part of Canada, he was introduced to hunting at a young age and was hooked instantly. As he began hunting more and more he naturally transitioned into guiding his buddy's when he had tagged out. Years later he got in contact with Mike's Outfitting and started work...

On this episode I dive into the nitty gritty of my season. I think one of the most helpful things you can do after Turkey season is evaluate what you did right as well as what you did wrong. It helps you get locked in on what you need to be doing in the off season as well as what you need to practice and what gear needs changed or modified. My hope with this episode is that it will help you evalua...

This week I am joined by Bjorn Wilkerson. Bjorn tagged out on public land in Missouri this year which is no easy feat! He is also a great deer hunter and bow fisherman. He has lots of experience with these public land birds and this episode is full of great advice and stories.  Topics include: Why hunt public land, finding overlooked spots, calling in public land turkeys without decoys, how to che...

Today I am joined by Lance Krueger. He is a wildlife photographer that has been up close to more giant bucks and beautiful turkeys than most people have ever seen! We have a great conversation discussing the details and planning that go into getting the perfect shot. We talk about the different approaches to turkey hunting and I think no matter if you are a wildlife photographer or a turkey hunter...

This week I am joined by Dink Watson. He is a first generation Louisiana turkey hunter who started hunting turkeys over 40 years ago. Since his first bird at 12 Dink has killed turkeys in 31 states, Mexico and New Zealand. We had an incredible conversation full of the great advice and entertaining stories you'd expect from such a veteran turkey hunter!  Topics include: Tactics for subordinate toms...

On this episode I'm joined by Jeremy Koerber of "Fit To Hunt" Jeremey grew up with a passion for the outdoors and fitness, one day while he was watching a hunting show he was struck with the idea of combining his two passions and from that passion "Fit To Hunt" was born. I had a great time talking with Jeremy about the correlations of hunting and fitness and how much a good exercise program and th...

On this episode I talk to Scott Ellis, a turkey hunting veteran of several years who has won more calling championships and shot more turkeys than you can shake a stick at! He is a welth of knowledge on not only what to do but also when and why. It's a very well rounded episode with advice for all levels of turkey hunter and I know you'll enjoy it and learn something along the way!  Topics include...

Today I am joined by two of the creative minds behind the incredible film "The Colonel And The Fox" Nathaniel Maddux was the editor and director of the film, he's also one of the most passionate turkey hunters I've had the privilege of meeting. Arron Link is the man behind the music in the film scoring almost the entire thing himself. Aaron grew up deer hunting but had never turkey hunted until th...

The prodigal son returns this week as I am joined by none other than Paul Campbell, former host of this podcast. We have a fantastic conversation about what he's been up to lately, our recent success in the turkey woods and his search for a slam! Topics include: How one gobble can change your life, Turkey hunting without decoys, searching for a slam, being unselfish with turkey hunting and overcom...

On this episode I have an enlightening conversation with Madison Cole about taking your turkey hunting to the next level. We talk about what to do when you lose hunting ground and a whole variety of other turkey strategies. Topics include: Leveling up as a turkey hunter, how public land is still overlooked, learning from turkeys, hanging with a gobbler all day, a minimalist approach to gear and ta...

On this episode I have a great conversation about an incredible run of three turkeys in three hunts on one piece of property, but there is a fun twist. This is not your typical super managed farm nor is it in a dynamite area, it's just a humble premission piece. We dive deep into why you need to get more permissions and how to do that. Topics include: bowhinting turkeys, gaining and keeping huntin...

On this episode I sit down with my neighbor Luther Roweton, we have a fantastic conversation about what you need to do to set yourself up for success, and surprise, it has very little to do with the gear you buy. It has lots to do with mindset and woodsmanship. Topics include: Run and Gun turkey hunting, being bored in the woods, being a turkey hunter rather than a gadget user and the regulation c...

On this episode I have an enlightening conversation with a man who has gotten 13 slams! We discuss several ways to keep yourself from getting caught with your pants down while turkey hunting. Topics include: Scouting strategies, If the roost play fails, The golden rule of scratching, understanding what you're saying when you're calling and holding it all together in the moment of truth. Hosted by...

On this episode I introduce myself, Jase Greer the new host of H2HT. I talk about what to expect from this podcast and share a story about calling in a bird for my dad while filming the whole thing. Topics include: Spot and stalk turkey hunting, filming hunts, teamwork and one handed box calling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

On this Episode of the how to hunt turkeys podcast we are back! Fear not my Turkey hunting brothers, I know we walk through the turkey hunting desert of summer, but have faith! A mere 238 days from today the South Zone of Florida will open for Spring Turkey season 2024. Sit back, grab a cold drink and recap your season. Paul tells you a story from his season that left him scratching his head wonde...

On this Episode of the How to Hunt Turkeys Podcast Paul talks with Wild Turkey Biologist of the NWTF, Ryan Boyer. Ryan, is a turkey biologist, hunter, communicator and general good dude. Paul and Ryan breakdown what Gobblers are doing during various times of the season. What are the vocalizations of Turkeys? The guys dive deep into the language of the Turkey. Ryan breaks down how biology and what’...

On this Episode of the How to Hunt Turkeys Podcast it’s motivation time with Paul! As Turkey Seasons across the south reach the peak and the northern states slowly start to open, Paul breaks down the toughest opponent many hunters will face in the woods…Yourself. Turkey Season can be a mental test on the new and experienced hunter. Human nature is to form ideas about how we think any event in our...