The Turkey Hunter Podcast with Andy Gagliano & Cameron Weddington | Turkey Hunting Tips, Strategies, and Stories

All About Turkey Chokes with Mike Ponder with Indian Creek Shooting Systems

This week, I have Mike Ponder, one of the founders of Indian Creek Shooting Systems, on the show to chat about shotgun chokes for turkey hunting.

We talk about shotgun chokes in their simplest form, the advantages of an extended choke and a ported choke. We also discuss how chokes help to separate the wad from the shot when a shell is fired which helps to result in a more consistent pattern from the gun. 

We cover TSS and how it is revolutionizing the hunting industry in allowing hunters to use lighter sub gauges for turkey hunting compared to the guns we were shooting to achieve the same results 10 years ago. 

Listen in and give some thought as to whether or not you are shooting the choke that best suits your hunting style.

226 - 2019 NWTF Convention One Question Interviews with the Pros

What would your approach be for hunting a henned up Tom if you could not make the boss hen angry enough to want to fight you and bring that Tom with her and right to your gun barrel?

That is our 1 question that we asked many pros while we were at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show in Nashville this month.

We got some great answers, and I've picked up a new strategy or two to try out myself in the process of interviewing these guys.

This episode has tons of great tips and information from turkey killers like Billy Yargus, Preston Pittman, Steve Stoltz, Jimmy Primos, Eddie Salter, Ernie Calandrelli, Cuz Strickland, Phillip Vanderpool, and Chris Parrish.

Listen in and take some notes because I know you are going to love the information in this episode.

2019 NWTF Convention and Sport Show Recap

This week I recap my entire weekend at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, TN. 

I have highlights of seminars that I recorded as well as interviews with some of the exhibitors who were at the show with their new turkey hunting products. Jimmy Primos, Cuz Strickland, Matt Morrett, Eddie Salter, Brenda Valentine, Scott Ellis, Michael Waddell, T-Bone, Nick Mundt, and Jeff Budz are just some of the many turkey hunting celebs who are on this week's episode. 

This week's show is chocked full of information that you will find entertaining and useful as well. Listen in!

A Trumpet Caller Playing Lesson with Mark Sharpe

So, I'm still trying to be more consistent with my playing of the trumpet caller, and I knew that I needed some help and some pointers about how to improve my calling with it. So, I knew I would be in pretty good hands if I could trick Mark Sharpe into giving me a lesson on running a trumpet caller. 

Mark agreed to help me, and we thought that he could also help all of you guys as well. Listen in as Mark gives me some tips that have helped me become more consistent with the trumpet, but I really believe can help us all be better at calling wild turkeys.

Setting Up on a Wild Turkey with Will Primos

This week, I have Will Primos on the show to talk about the very important topic of properly setting up on a wild turkey hunt.

We discuss distance, approach, picking a spot to sit, standing, setting up on a field's edge, decoys, setting up in unfamiliar woods, and many more topics.

Listen in to one of the nicest guys in the hunting industry and see if he knows a thing or two about setting up on a wild turkey hunt that will benefit you this coming spring season.

222 - Dear Turkey Killer - A Rough Draft

So, I recently started putting together a list of actions and items that I need to do before, during, and after turkey season - a turkey hunting to do list.

This season, I don't want my usual screw ups to mess up a hunt or two the early part of season like normally happens. So, I put together a list of items and actions that I need to take in order to correct those issues before they ever happen. 

The letter is full of turkey hunting tips and reminders of don't do this, do that, don't do this, etc. I read that letter - my turkey hunting To Do and action list - in this week's episode. 

Listen in!

Another Turpin Interview from Unicoi Turkey Call Makers Show

This week I am playing the interview from the 2019 Unicoi Turkey Call Makers Show in Helen, GA with Doug Morgan and Richard Hudson.

Doug and Richard are two custom call makers who make the Turpin style box calls. I ask Doug and Richard what makes their calls different, how they got started making these calls, and if they make any other style turkey calls.

Listen in to Doug, Richard, and me talking turkeys, turkey hunting, and Turpin style box calls.

2019 Unicoi Turkey Call Makers Show Recap and Interviews

This week I recap the 2019 Unicoi Turkey Call Makers Show at the Unicoi State Park near Helen, Georgia.

The show lasted 2 days and featured some of the premiere custom turkey call makers in the country. Most of the turkey calls on display and for purchase were not only works of art, but pure turkey as well.

In this episode, I speak a little about the show and I play some of the interviews conducted with some of the call makers and others who had booths at the show, including Mike Giles, Dan Harris, and Russell Beard.

In next week's episode, I'll bring the interview that I conducted with Doug Martin and Richard Hudson. 

I also share a little turkey soup in this week's episode. 

Listen in and learn more about the 2019 Unicoi Turkey Call Makers Show and some phenomenal turkey call makers.

Unicoi Turkey Call Maker and NWTF Convention and Sports Shows Previews

This week, I speak with Mark Sharpe and Pete Muller on the show.

Turkey call maker, Mark Sharpe joins us to talk about the upcoming Unicoi Turkey Call Maker Show in Helen, GA on January 11 and 12, 2019. This show features some of the best turkey call makers in the country and attendees can speak with the call makers, attend seminars, enjoy a buffet dinner, and submerge themselves in their love for the wild turkeys with many like minded folks.

Pete Muller with the NWTF joins us to talk about the upcoming 2019 NWTF Convention and Sports Show to be held in Nashville, TN from February 13 - February 17, 2019. This show is the main attraction for turkey hunters as there will be hundreds of exhibitors selling and showcasing products ranging from turkey hunts to turkey hunting totes and everything in between. This show also features seminars, parties, auctions, dinners, concerts, and much more.

Listen in to learn more about each of these 2 shows and make plans to be there.

Scouting and CyberScouting Public Land

In this episode, I discuss the topic suggestions presented by Matt Wood about knowing where to start to scout large pieces of public land for wild turkeys and also cyber-scouting large pieces of public land for wild turkeys.

I talk about using Google Earth, GIS, and the OnX app to locate areas that may hold wild turkeys and what to look for using Google Earth and OnX on public lands in a variety of habitats across the country. I also share my personal experiences using OnX on a couple of out of state hunts on public land during the spring of 2018.

Listen in!