Kirsten Godfrey, 24, a serious Kentucky turkey hunter since she was a teenager, killed her first Grand Slam last year. This major accomplishment is even more amazing as she was the only hunter in her family. Self-taught, she learned by doing it, often alone. She watched YouTube videos, read articles,...
My 2016 Montana spring turkey season has been blessed. Even though I still have a few tags left to punch, it has been my most productive season yet. As a freelance photographer, my next paycheck rides on my ability to get the shots. Turkeys have always been one of my...
Special youth turkey hunting seasons are a great thing for participants. They are also ironically subjected to some debate. For parents, friends and family members, mentoring younger hunters is as special as it gets. For the future of our tradition, it's essential to introduce the next generation to wild turkey...
Florida turkey hunting can be a challenge. You need an Osceola for your Grand Slam, so these swamp-roosting birds feel the steady pressure. Also, fall hunts here are gobblers and bearded birds only (some hens wear them). As a result, henned-up flocks are common on spring visits. Hen-only groups, too...
Last spring, Kirsten Godfrey, 24, completed her single-season Grand Slam . "I know and love my native Kentucky birds," she enthused. She traveled for the rest and killed seven turkeys during the 2015 spring season. This is her story, with tips to help you put your budget turkey hunt together.
I had the pleasure of attending the 2016 NWTF Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. As usual, it was a blast seeing all of the gear on display. Here’s an inside look at some of the cool things offered at the show this year. Best part about it: You can buy all...
February 16, 2016 | Turkey Blog with Steve Hickoff
As humble as she is talented, Melissa Ball paints remarkable wildlife art. She also does it on actual wild turkey feathers. Check out our photo gallery for some examples of her work.
This year's 2016 NWTF Convention showcased old favorites, new innovations and custom calls as classy and stylish as any museum works of art. They'll make you take a second look. I love all strategies for wild turkey hunting so long as fair chase and respect for America's greatest gamebird are...
Decorate your fall holiday table with dinnerware and accents that show your true passion for the great outdoors and the outdoor lifestyle, featuring Realtree-themed plates, bowls, cookware, and glasses.
We've been turkey hunting since March, plane hopping and road tripping to find willing gobblers. Along the way we saw plenty of other things, too. That makes it all memorable. A photo gallery of what we found along the way – including cool new gear – follows . . .
What’s the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show like? Imagine a few thousand rednecks with cabin fever crammed into one room, all turkey calling at once. Most are wearing camo. Several have hatbands and necklaces made of spurs. More than a few are celebrating Valentine’s Day. It’s the...
Realtree turkey hunting editor Steve Hickoff attended the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tennessee. This is what he found.
What's your favorite wild turkey recipe? Thing is, we didn't want to just show you the kitchen part of it, where everyone's hands are clean and white wine (OK, cheap beer) is being sipped. This is an unedited look at the making of a real-life turkey dinner, straight from the...
Realtree traveled to Nashville and the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention to check out gear for the 2012 spring turkey season – along with some other sights along the way. Got enough stuff in your vest? A look won’t hurt your wallet. (Steve Hickoff text/photos)
Think you know turkey hunting? We'll see. In the spirit of the upcoming spring season, welcome to the 2012 Realtree Turkey Hunter’s Trivia Quiz. These questions and answers are meant to be fun, test your knowledge of America’s No. 1 gamebird, and maybe even offer some trivia you can share...
Not only do women make up the fastest growing segment of hunters, but the hunting industry is teeming with ladies as well. Meet the gals who work behind the scenes of some of your favorite outdoor companies and publications.
