Houndstooth Blog

Mastering the Kee Kee Run: Why Your Air Matters More Than the Cut

Mastering the Kee Kee Run: Why Your Air Matters...

Struggling with the Kee Kee run on a turkey mouth call? In this post, Lyle explains why your air channel matters more than the cut, and which batwing and combo...

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...

What to Know Before Hunting Out of State

What to Know Before Hunting Out of State

Planning an out-of-state hunting trip? From licensing and gear to terrain and travel tips, this guide covers everything you need to know to hunt confidently across state lines.

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...

a hunter and his child carrying a turkey out after a successful hunt

Teaching Kids to Hunt: A Step-by-Step Guide for...

Want to pass on the hunting tradition to your kids but don’t know where to start? In this guide, Lyle shares practical, down-to-earth steps to help parents teach their children...