Houndstooth Blog

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Turkey Hunting Story: My Wife Heard the Gobbler...

Lyle shares a funny turkey hunting story about chasing a gobbler with his wife, only to realize she knew where the bird was the whole time.

Turkey Hunting Necessities: What I Always Carry in My Vest

Turkey Hunting Necessities: What I Always Carry...

Every turkey hunter has a few items they never leave the truck without. Here are the turkey hunting necessities Lyle always keeps in his vest before heading into the woods.

Chasing Sheep in West Texas: My 38-Inch Aoudad Ram

Chasing Sheep in West Texas: My 38-Inch Aoudad Ram

This wasn't just a hunt; it was a climb. Read about Lyle’s wild trip to West Texas, where a world-class 38-inch Aoudad ram was just the cherry on top.

Story Time: Outwitting an Old Alabama Longbeard

Story Time: Outwitting an Old Alabama Longbeard

Sometimes it’s the old turkeys that teach you the best lessons. On a foggy Alabama ridge, Lyle and a friend tangled with one wise old bird—and came out on top.

Story Time: You Never Know When You're Gonna Find a Dinosaur

Story Time: You Never Know When You're Gonna Fi...

Sometimes old gobblers don’t play by the rules—and they’ll teach you a thing or two if you’re lucky enough to tangle with ‘em. On this hunt, me and a buddy...

Story Time: How One Call Helped a Young Hunter Tag His Best Gobbler

Story Time: How One Call Helped a Young Hunter ...

Sometimes a simple moment at turkey camp turns into a story worth telling. When Lyle met a young hunter running an old plastic call, one quick swap changed the hunt—and...