Being stuck in the house the last several months have been challenging for everyone, especially those who love hunting. Looking for an excuse to get outdoors? March is the ideal time to start scouting for the upcoming turkey season.

1.) Practice your turkey calls. Practicing your calls will help you to be a more effective turkey hunter. Be sure to practice different calls to switch things up.

2.) Build your blind ahead of time. If you have a particular spot picked out for hunting this season, get ahead by building a natural blind.You want to make sure that your blind is a height that keeps you covered, but also not so high that it prevents you from aiming your weapon in time.

3.) Bring a buddy. Having a hunting partner with you can not only be helpful but can be effective as well. Each of you can take turns shooting and calling. The caller can set up away from the shooter to try and help lure the turkey into the shooter’s range.

4.) Hunt in the afternoon. By the late afternoon, most hunters are already gone, and the woods are vacant. Turkeys tend to move more during this time of day without being spooked or hearing several calls.

If you decide to try spring season turkey hunting, bring your harvest to Tim Knight's Taxidermy, and we will gladly help you preserve your memory for a lifetime!