The Spring Legion Podcast

Today, we're talking about Chase's big Delta buck, and taking a deep dive on smarter spring turkey hunting tactics. We unpack first chances, second chances, midday loafing, sign-reading, terrain, and the confidence to walk away and win tomorrow. In this episode: • cold front, new gear and a busy shop • Delta buck story, management and shot follow-up • why first chances feel best but seco...

Ever have a gobbler prove your first instinct right while you sit in the wrong spot? That’s the thread running through this one: trust the high seat when the terrain says high, let the bird lay the first card, and don’t let a cutoff clock rush you into a bad setup. We start with the good stuff—our Greenleaf drop and Black Friday bundles—then get straight into fieldcraft that held up under pressure...

Year SIX of turkey hunting tips and stories has arrived with a warehouse full of spring 2026 gear and a head full of stories that matter more than numbers. We pulled the curtain back on how Spring Legion grew from spare bedrooms to stacked pallets, why we obsessed over simplifying designs, and what it took to bring Greenleaf across the lineup without investor money. Then we shifted to the real cur...

We unpack our essential knowledge for traveling turkey hunters, sharing hard-won wisdom about what to pack, what regulations to be aware of, and how to maximize success in unfamiliar territories. • Weather is crucial – chase good conditions rather than sticking to rigid travel schedules • Noon hunting cutoffs in certain states require different hunting strategies • State-specific regulations vary...

We've officially hit the halfway point of the 2025 spring turkey season, and the changes in weather and turkey behavior are becoming more apparent as the foliage thickens and temperatures rise. • Chase's hunt in East Georgia yielded success after walking 23 miles in three days through challenging sandy terrain • After a thunderstorm passed and winds died down, a gobbler immediately start...

What makes the Eastern Wild Turkey America's most challenging gamebird? Join Hunter Farrior of Spring Legion, Dr. Mike Chamberlain (@wildturkeydoc), and Matt from the National Wild Turkey Federation as they dive deep into the mysterious world of Eastern Wild Turkeys from their Kentucky turkey camp. The conversation opens with back-to-back hunting stories that perfectly illustrate why Easterns...

This week, Hunter Farrior welcomes his good friend Gary Stanton (of country music duo Muscadine Bloodline) to share their recent adventure pursuing turkeys in completely new territory. What begins as a loosely planned expedition with minimal local knowledge turns into a masterclass in adaptability, patience, and recognizing opportunity when it presents itself. The hunters reveal how a wrong turn a...

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10 Follow us on Instagram: @springlegion @hunter.farrior @chasefarrior We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible: North Mountain Gear Mossy Oak Apex Ammunition Vorte...

Hunter and Chase Farrior dive into week two of the 2025 turkey season with stories from the Mississippi woods, discussing strategies for hunting "henned-up" gobblers that are challenging to call in. • Gobblers are particularly challenging this season, often going silent once they fly down from the roost • Both hosts notice there seem to be more hens and gobblers than in previous seasons...

We miss Mississippi's opening day due to severe tornadic weather but make up for it with an action-packed day two in the spring turkey woods. Safety first becomes our motto when dangerous storms threaten our hunting area, forcing us to exercise patience despite the nine- • Observe an extremely vocal, aggressive hen cutting and assembly yelping from the roost • Witness textbook "henned-up...

The excitement of turkey season is finally here, causing anticipation and nervous energy as the hosts prepare for their favorite time of year. • Spring Legion updates on new apparel including Full Foliage patterns available for pre-order Tuesday 3/11/25 • Original Bottomland duffel bags finally arriving after three years of development • Comparison of mouth call preferences (KB Hen batwing vs Ghos...

Buckle up for an exhilarating ride through our latest podcast episode where turkey hunting tales take center stage! Join us as we share our personal stories of both success and lessons learned while navigating the thrilling, yet unpredictable realm of turkey season. With tales that range from triumphant encounters to comical misadventures, we reflect on the intricate dynamics of turkey behavior, t...

This episode reveals the core concept of "woodsmanship" in turkey hunting, emphasizing that knowledge and awareness of turkey behavior, terrain, and strategic positioning significantly improve hunting success. Listeners discover essential rules of thumb for effective turkey hunting, including understanding camouflage, mastering call techniques, and respecting turkey instincts.  • Introdu...

Is navigating public land hunting as challenging as it seems? Join us as we welcome back the exceptionally skilled, and a good buddy to us, Land Smathers to the Spring Legion Podcast. Known for his deep expertise in public land hunting, particularly turkeys in the Deep South, Land offers a treasure trove of insights from his expansive hunting experiences. We explore the thrill and complexity of hu...

What happens when road trip chaos meets the electric energy of a massive convention? Picture this: oversized trailers, unexpected gas station mishaps, and the breathtaking camaraderie of Nashville's NWTF Convention. We recount the behind-the-scenes hilarity and hurdles of our journey from Mississippi to the heart of this vibrant gathering. You'll hear the humorous tales of our logistical...

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10 Follow us on Instagram: @springlegion @hunter.farrior @chasefarrior We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible: North Mountain Gear Mossy Oak Apex Ammunition Vorte...

This week, we explore the various strategies we have used to successfully locate wild turkeys in the past on both public lands and private camps. From pre-season scouting techniques and understanding turkey behavior to the importance of water, dirt, sunlight, and other resources and terrain, the hosts Hunter Farrior and Chase Farrior share valuable insights to find turkeys to hunt. RELEASING 2/13/...

Check out the YouTube video of this hunt HERE Hosts Hunter and Chase Farrior tell the story of our latest hunt to be uploaded onto our YouTube channel, which was an entire day spent between the pines and river bottoms of Mississippi. Whether a front row seat to real hen calling and jakes hammering at 15 yards, or the afternoon fiasco Hunter and Sills found themselves in, we've got plenty to u...

Join us as we chat with our good buddy, Logan Cooke, fresh off his Pro Bowl selection, about his love for hunting turkeys in the southeastern U.S. Logan shares his insights into the complexities and challenges of hunting thicket hopping longbeards, reflecting on the humbling yet rewarding experiences that keep hunters like us coming back for more. We also delve into exciting updates, including som...

Ever found yourself stuck in the mud, waiting for a hard gobbling turkey to finally make its move, only to realize it's hung up on the other side of a creek or ditch, or nothing at all? Well, we've been there plenty of times, ourselves, and this episode is packed with all that we've learned while hunting those notorious hung-up longbeards.  Tune in to hear about our personal experie...

With the holiday season now behind us, it's finally time to prepare for spring turkey hunting season. Join us as we relive of a pair of solo turkey hunts and detail the changes we made in respect to whether or not we had roosted the gobbler at hand the night before. We're also thrilled to bring you news about an exciting piece of literature releasing in January, with all the details on u...

If you're new to turkey hunting, or just getting started at least, this episode is for you. Today, we sit down with our good buddy Jeremy Morgan, who didn't start hunting turkeys until he was a young adult. He's come a long way since starting from scratch in 2019, but he has plenty of stories in the memory bank to detail just how tough turkey hunting from ground zero can be. From mi...

99% wont cut it in the turkey woods, and we have a pair of stories that prove exactly why. After letting our guard down for a matter of minutes, and busting a gobbler we’d hunted for half a day, we returned hours later to create our own “best chance” at flipping the script.  We detail why we walked where we walked, sat where we sat, and which twigs must have been cut to assure that our probability...

Ever found yourself outsmarted by a turkey? Yeah, me too. Let’s take a journey through the unpredictable wilderness where strategy meets spontaneity. We share gripping stories from the field, revealing how the right setup can make or break a hunt. Discover the art of patience, the thrill of unexpected encounters, and the lessons learned from navigating challenging terrains. From camouflaging tacti...

Ever wondered how a snowy Mississippi turns into the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable turkey hunt? Join us on a journey through time as we reminisce about those youthful days where snow in the Deep South wasn't just a rarity, but a thrilling challenge we were eager to tackle. Our adventure with turkey hunting in unusual weather conditions brings back memories of camaraderie with fellow h...