{"id":55,"date":"2022-07-20T16:45:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T16:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2022-10-19T17:02:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T17:02:14","slug":"turkey-hunting-gear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Hunting Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"55\" class=\"elementor elementor-55\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-80664de elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"80664de\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c36d2df\" data-id=\"c36d2df\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a055db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a055db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Turkey Hunting Gear<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0f98fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0f98fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1dd136e\" data-id=\"1dd136e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d71d71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d71d71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>After a long winter, the start of spring turkey season is the welcome beginning of a new year out in the field. Because it is relatively accessible, for many hunters it is an introduction to the sport, and it is a welcome occasion for parents to bring young hunters into the field for the very first time.<\/p><p>No matter whether you are an experienced hunter or this is your first foray into this sport, it is important to put some thoughts into the turkey hunting gear you need to be successful.<\/p><p>Here, we give you an overview over the items that can help you make the best out of turkey season.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53a1d8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53a1d8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Turkey Hunting Vests, Bags or Backpacks<\/h2><p>The question of vests is hotly debated and in the end it comes down to what fits your needs the best. Some like to carry everything they need in a fanny pack, others go for a bulky backpack with countless pockets.<\/p><p>A vest is something in between and you can find one for every preference. Some vests double as a backpack with integrated seat, but you will also find harnesses that can be folded into fanny packs. It always depends on the kind of equipment you carry and how long you plan to stay out.<\/p><p><strong>Discover: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-vests\/\">The Best Turkey Hunting Vests<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f05c74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f05c74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hunting Boots<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ae3f5b3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ae3f5b3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b6232ce\" data-id=\"b6232ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b23ee7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b23ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your choice of footwear is dependent on the weather, season and your location. In most areas, you can simply go for tall rubber boots that have some ankle support and which should fit well &#8211; you do not want to be slowed down by blisters.<\/p><p>If you are hunting mountain turkey, it makes sense to get something more durable that gives you a good grip of the ground. Hiking boots or boots designed for military use are a good choice here.<\/p><p><strong>Discover:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-boots\/\">The Best Hunting Boots<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f2ad4a4\" data-id=\"f2ad4a4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6273fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a6273fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/boots-in-a-creek-bed-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-593\" alt=\"boots in a creek bed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/boots-in-a-creek-bed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/boots-in-a-creek-bed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/boots-in-a-creek-bed.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42412a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f42412a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Different Types of Hunting Camo and Clothing<\/h2><p>Turkeys have really good eyesight, so camo is definitely recommended, especially since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/\">turkey hunting<\/a> is such a close-up game. You need to lure those strutters close to you while staying hidden yourself.<\/p><p>Your choice in texture or pattern should be informed by the territory and season you hunt in. Better go out and take a look at the vegetation before you buy camo &#8211; when the ground is still brown and covered in frost at the beginning of spring, you don&#8217;t want to stick out as the only fresh and green element in a sparse landscape. The same applies for other types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-clothes\/\">turkey hunting clothes<\/a>.<\/p><p>Some people also recommend camo hats or balaclavas. When it comes to choosing a hat, be careful not to go for one that draws attention to your head movements, since turkeys have a sharp eye for detecting movement.<\/p><p><strong>Discover: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-camo\/\">Turkey Hunting Camo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87fe9b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87fe9b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Turkey Hunting Calls<\/h2><p>Here, you have three options when it comes to mimicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-calling\/\">different wild turkey calls<\/a>:<\/p><ul><li>Box calls<\/li><li>Slate calls<\/li><li>Diaphragm calls<\/li><\/ul><p>Box or slate calls are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/how-to-turkey-hunt-for-beginners\/\">good for beginners<\/a> because they are easier to master than diaphragm calls. Of those two, slate calls tend to be the cheaper option.<\/p><p>Diaphragm calls, sometimes also called mouth calls, are the cheapest kinds of calls, and also the ones that offer you the most control over the calls you produce. You can control the sound and volume very efficiently and, from clucks to gobbles and yelps, mimic close to any noise a turkey makes. They are a bit more difficult to master than the slate or box calls, but if you look up some instruction videos online and make time for a couple of practice sessions, you will soon acquire an extremely useful skill.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-616e52c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"616e52c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a8830c\" data-id=\"7a8830c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce7427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"3ce7427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/lJg0yPDYvOc&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-video .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden;transform:translateZ(0)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{height:100%;width:100%;display:flex;border:none;background-color:#000}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-open-inline .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;background-size:cover;background-position:50%}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{cursor:pointer;text-align:center}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay:hover .elementor-custom-embed-play i{opacity:1}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio);-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:center center;object-position:center center}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .e-hosted-video .elementor-video{-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-video,.e-con>.elementor-widget-video{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6fd1c6\" data-id=\"a6fd1c6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-224be2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"224be2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Diaphragm calls give a <strong>huge<\/strong> benefit in leaving your hands free, though.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">There is, technically, a fourth option, but their legality differs from state to state. <\/span><a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/electronic-turkey-calls\/\">Electronic turkey hunting calls<\/a><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">\u00a0are now a thing &#8211; yes, it&#8217;s true. While most hunters would never use one, some find them very beneficial. They are, at a minimum, worth checking out just to see them in action.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Discover:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-calls\/\">The Best Calls to Use For Turkey Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a12e4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a12e4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Different Hunting Blinds<\/h2><p>Blinds are not necessary for a successful turkey hunt but depending on your environment they can be pretty useful. If your location offers little by way of cover, a blind can help you stay hidden from even the most observant tom.<\/p><p>If you are hunting on your own land, you can even set up a heavier and more durable blind in a semi-permanent location, but there are also many options for lighter blinds that are easy to pack and set up.<\/p><p><strong>Discover: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-blinds\/\">Recommended Turkey Hunting Blinds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6971a57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6971a57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mossy-oak-ground-blinds.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-240\" alt=\"mossy oak ground blinds\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mossy-oak-ground-blinds.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mossy-oak-ground-blinds-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ceb111 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ceb111\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Turkey Decoys<\/h2><p>Decoys are also not a necessity, but they can significantly increase your success if you chose to go for them. Not only will a decoy attract turkeys in your range, but it also distracts the gobblers from noticing you. For such a short-range game, this can be very practical.<\/p><p>There are many decoys out there that look just like the real thing, and more realistic ones are being produced every year. Depending on your hunting situation and the time in the season, you might choose one that looks like a passive and smaller tom, or a threatening and aggressive one. Add one or several hens to elicit jealousy.<\/p><p>Some decoys even let you switch out or adjust parts like heads or the fan tail, so you can have all of these in one. High-quality decoys can be really expensive, but they can be more than worth it for the difference they make.<\/p><p><strong>Discover: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-decoys\/\">Great Turkey Decoys for Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c31d7a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c31d7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Weapons and Ammunition<\/h2><p>Shotguns are the most popular weapons for hunting turkey. A 12-gauge gun is standard for turkeys, but a smaller gauge like a 16 or 20 also works.<\/p><p>You can also buy special turkey chokes for your shotgun. These tighten the shot pattern, which is useful since turkeys are rather big and you hunt them on the ground &#8211; a wider, more spread-out shot pattern makes more senses for smaller birds in flight.<\/p><p>There are also special turkey guns available. You can make do without them, but if to choose to go for one, they have neat features like mounts for a sight or larger accessories to make them easier to handle when wearing gloves.<\/p><p>When it comes to turkey loads, there are several good options on the market. In the end it depends on the gauge and shot pattern you have chosen.<\/p><p>Hunting turkeys with bow and arrow is also popular. There are broadheads that are specifically designed to immediately kill a turkey with a shot to the head or neck, but you can also choose ones that have a wider range of applications and with which you can also hunt game.<\/p><p>As you can see, the possibilities are sheer endless. Since every state has different rules about what you can hunt turkeys with, though, always make sure to check local regulations before you decide for a weapon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1504fcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1504fcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Other things to include in your turkey hunting gear<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Tick repellents<\/li><li>Binoculars<\/li><li>A good-quality thermos<\/li><li>Gloves<\/li><li>Hand warmers<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>All in all, when you are dressed for the weather and location and understand your local hunting regulations, you are good to go and put some gobblers on the table. No matter which season, turkey hunting is an exciting memorable experience for new and experienced hunters alike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d108015 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d108015\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Common Questions<\/h2><p>Here are some of the more common questions you might have when looking for your turkey hunting gear.<\/p><h3>How Much Gear Will I Need to Go Hunt a Turkey?<\/h3><p>Well, it depends on you, and your budget. At a bare minimum, you&#8217;ll need: a weapon, appropriate clothing, a water container, and preferably a mouth call. While this is the BARE minimum, it would technically be possible to nail a beard dragger with only this.<\/p><h3>Is Turkey Hunting Gear Expensive?<\/h3><p>It can be, but you don&#8217;t always need to buy the best of the best accessories to be successful. There is always a price friendly option of gear that will work well without breaking the bank.<\/p><h3>What Does <em>Gear-do<\/em> Mean?<\/h3><p>A <em>gear-do <\/em>is someone who gets all of the nicest pieces of gear, camo, attachments, accessories &#8211; everything is the newest and best of the best technology. They might not be the best hunter, but they sure as hell look the part!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turkey Hunting Gear After a long winter, the start of spring turkey season is the welcome beginning of a new year out in the field. 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