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Learn how to cluck and purr on a diaphragm turkey call. Step-by-step tips on airflow, call cuts, and technique to sound like a real hen in the woods.

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.

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 found a few long-spurred toms that weren’t burning it down with gobbles... but they gave us a hunt we won’t forget. Here’s the story—and what it reminded me about hunting older, wiser birds.

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.

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 helped that young man tag the biggest gobbler of his life.