Talk’n Turkeys with the NWTF Headquartered in Edgefield, South Carolina, the National Wild Turkey Federation—better known as the NWTF—isn’t unlike many of the conservation organizations hunters and...

Slayer ProStaffer Josh Montgomery shares his journey into turkey hunting, his passion for bowhunting, and the special experiences he has hunting with his daughter, McKenna. He offers insights on sc...

Timber turkey hunting is an art that requires strategy, patience, and a deep understanding of the terrain. This article covers essential tactics—from scouting and smart setups to effective calling—...

Slayer Calls introduces the Gobbler Slayer Turkey Call, a revolutionary, non-electronic turkey call featuring advanced technology and durability. This innovative call is designed to deliver realist...

Choosing the right turkey hunting load is about more than just firepower—it requires confidence, range time, and proper patterning to ensure a clean, ethical shot. Whether using traditional lead or...

Hunters have long debated the truths and myths surrounding wild turkeys—are they smart or just incredibly wary? This article breaks down common turkey hunting myths and facts to help you better und...

A Complete Guide to Pot Calls: Choosing, Conditioning, and Mastering Turkey Calling

Learn how to choose the right diaphragm turkey call for your hunt. Explore different types (single, double, triple reed), their benefits, and the learning curve for each.

Power at Your Fingertips A Q&A with Brayden Staples of Dark Energy Written by M.D. Johnson When I first heard the name "Dark Energy," I imagined a Marvel superhero who could harness all the ene...

Tips and tricks for drawing out gobbles — and locating your target — this turkey hunting season.

Veteran waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares advice for perfecting turkey calls during the spring turkey season.

What sets each subspecies of wild turkey apart from the rest? Slayer’s M.D. Johnson explains.

Waterfowler and Slayer pro-staffer Mike Wec shares his tips for choosing a quality choke tube and maintaining it properly.

Easy-to-follow tips from Cody McCarthy on how to use turkey mouth calls from Slayer Calls.

Let's talk turkey with Slayer Calls! Cody McCarthy demonstrates the ins and outs of how to use a turkey mouth call.

There’s something particularly exciting about hunting new terrain. Here are 10 tips to make your next turkey hunting road trip a success.

Looking to get lucky in the strut zone? Here are three secrets every good turkey hunter needs to know.

Turkey call maintenance is an important part of hunting preparation and success. Learn how to care for box calls, pot calls and diaphragm calls.

Turkey hunting safety is no joke — even if going after a gobbler is already safer than playing a round of ping-pong.

Learn the ins and outs of pre-season turkey scouting from seasoned hunter M.D. Johnson and Slayer Calls.

Experienced hunter M.D. Johnson shares his tips for setting turkey decoys — including combinations of hens and jakes. Get the most out of your turkey decoy setup.

Turkey mouth calls can replicate every sound in the wild turkey’s vocabulary, and then some. Here are the pros and cons of diaphragm calls, according to experienced hunter M.D. Johnson.

This is the story of Julie McClellan and her 1998 Grand Slam wild turkey hunt through Florida, Texas, Iowa, and South Dakota.

Slayer Calls launches six turkey mouth calls in time for spring hunting Company CEO Bill Ayer shares his passion and inspiration for the new product offerings, as well as manufacturing challenges a...

Never miss out on a sly tom ever again — six must try turkey locator calls and tips for luring out the biggest gobblers this season.

Veteran turkey hunter M.D. Johnson shares his knowledge of turkey sounds, plus how and when to use different turkey calls.