11 essential turkey-hunting tips from an expert gobbler getter

Jim Clarke is Alberta’s acknowledged wild turkey guru, and a leading advocate for bolstering the province’s turkey populations through the introduction of Eastern birds into suitable habitat. He’s also hunted turkeys in several provinces and states, but more importantly, he’s graciously helped countless inexperienced hunters harvest their first bird.

So, when I started planning my recent annual turkey excursion with the Mentor and the Urban Dandy, my long-time turkey-hunting partners, it occurred to me to reach out to Jim for a little extra advice. His following thoughts on best practices offer a great foundation for novice hunters, as well as valuable reminders for those more experienced.