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Turkey Hunting Basic Gear | WHAT YOU NEED!

Bass Pro Shops — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:05:28 +0000

Turkey Hunting Basic Gear | WHAT YOU NEED!

Bass Pro Shops Fri, 04/25/2025 - 09:05

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Turkey Hunting Basic Gear | WHAT YOU NEED!

There’s nothing like the adrenaline rush of a big tom strutting into your decoy spread—especially when your setup is dialed in just right. Whether you're a first-time hunter or a seasoned pro looking to upgrade your kit, we've got the essentials covered.

In this video breakdown, we walk you through the must-have gear for a successful spring turkey season—from ultra-realistic decoys and game-changing chest packs to top-notch calls and ammo selection. Ready to gear up? Let’s dive in.

The Right Decoys Make All the Difference

“I’ve had turkeys come within feet of me attacking decoys…”

When it comes to pulling in that wary longbeard, realism is everything. The Cabela’s Pro Series Turkey Decoys are built with feather-level detail and iridescent coloring that look just like the real thing. These decoys come with an innovative stake system designed for easy placement and lifelike movement—even in windy conditions.

Use a mix of hens and an upright Jake for a dynamic setup.
Rubber grommets allow for adjustable heights.
Built-in motion brings your spread to life and seals the deal when that tom closes in.

Upgrade Your Vest: The Turkey Chest Pack Advantage

“This turkey chest pack has really become one of my favorites.”

Ditch the old-school vest and run-and-gun with the new Cabela’s Turkey Chest Pack—designed for speed, stealth, and storage.

Whisper-quiet fabric for stealth mode.
Built-in mounts for box calls, Strikers, and slate calls.
Compartments for your mouth calls, rangefinder, and even extra shells.
Ergonomic, lightweight design for all-day comfort.

Dial in Your Shot: Ammo & Call Selection

“Spend some time patterning your shotgun…”

Before you hit the woods, make sure your shotgun is patterned with the right ammo. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stock a wide variety of turkey loads to match your setup and local regulations.

Explore Turkey Calls & Accessories to fine-tune your calling strategy. Whether you prefer mouth calls, slates, or box calls, find one that feels right and sounds right. Practice until it’s second nature.

Gear Up Today!

Spring turkey season is here—and there's no better time to gear up. Visit your nearest Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s location to get expert advice and hands-on help, or shop online now for the full turkey lineup.

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Guide to Turkey Mouth Calling

Bass Pro Shops — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:31:43 +0000

Guide to Turkey Mouth Calling

Bass Pro Shops Tue, 02/07/2023 - 09:31

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The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Guide to Mouth Calling provides an expert breakdown of the vocalizations that turkeys make and how to recreate them. Just as mouth calling is the most versatile way to call turkeys, it can also be the most difficult to master.

This video will shave many hours off of your learning curve… Enjoy.

Guide to Turkey Calls

Bass Pro Shops — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:44:39 +0000

Guide to Turkey Calls

Bass Pro Shops Mon, 02/06/2023 - 15:44

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Bass Pro Shops provides an expert breakdown of the most common types of turkey calls and how to use each of them. Made for the new turkey hunter, this video includes not only some great background and practical advice, but everything you need to get from “I’d like to go turkey hunting” to calling in a gobbler.

Calling Basics Every Turkey Hunter Should Know

Bass Pro Shops 1Source — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:10:00 +0000

Calling Basics Every Turkey Hunter Should Know

Bass Pro Shops… Thu, 03/01/2018 - 07:10

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Do you know these turkey calling basics?

Watch as RedHead Pro Hunting Team member Allen Treadwell demonstrates basic turkey box call and slate call strategies.
Discover the importance of patience, the perfect setup, and delivering the correct call rhythm to bring gobblers within range.

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How to Hunt Turkey with Ground Blinds

Hunter-ed.com Safety — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 20:32:13 +0000

How to Hunt Turkey with Ground Blinds

Hunter-ed.com Safety Sun, 02/11/2018 - 14:32

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Turkey hunting? This Hunter Ed's video shows how ground blinds can be a great asset to any hunter. However, caution must be taken when setting up your blind. Check out these tips and tricks for hunting out of ground blinds from www.hunter-ed.com.

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Turkey Hunt: 7 Tips to Pattern Perfection

Bass Pro Shops 1Source — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 21:58:41 +0000

Turkey Hunt: 7 Tips to Pattern Perfection

Bass Pro Shops… Tue, 03/07/2017 - 15:58

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Sometimes when you shoot and miss your turkey it means you don't have the right pattern on your shotgun. Practice the NWTF's "7 Tips to Pattern Perfection" to help you become a better shot.

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Quick & Easy Prepping for Turkey Season

Bass Pro Shops 1Source — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:33:06 +0000

Quick & Easy Prepping for Turkey Season

Bass Pro Shops… Tue, 04/26/2016 - 11:33

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Turkey hunting season has started in a number of states, and in some states you have to wait till your specific week. Learn as Dr. Brooks Tiller shares his process for gear prep when turkey hunting season nears.

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Hide Your Face From Wary Gobblers

Bass Pro Shops 1Source — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 22:50:59 +0000

Hide Your Face From Wary Gobblers

Bass Pro Shops… Fri, 03/04/2016 - 16:50

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Wise old toms will notice a hunter's uncovered face from a mile away. Watch this quick video to learn about the different options for concealing your face while turkey hunting. After checking out all of the pros and cons, you'll be able to decide if a face mask head net, baklava style face mask, or face paint is right for you.

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Bag Your First Gobbler Using these Spring Turkey Hunting Basics

Bass Pro Shops 1Source — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:20:00 +0000

Bag Your First Gobbler Using these Spring Turkey Hunting Basics

Bass Pro Shops… Mon, 04/27/2015 - 09:20

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RedHead Pro Hunting Team member Allen Treadwell walks you through the basics of your first spring turkey hunt.

Learn the importance of scouting, decoys, and calling to nail the perfect setup. Then watch as Walter Parrot takes a great shot on a beautiful spring gobbler.

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Packing Your Turkey Vest

Global Outfitters Outdoor University — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 00:40:00 +0000

Packing Your Turkey Vest

Global Outfitt… Fri, 04/10/2015 - 19:40

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Turkey Hunting Guide Steve Long and Jim Martin empty out their turkey vests and break down the essential gear for a successful day in the spring turkey woods.

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