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I have said it before and I will say it again, I think hunters are the best Americans. We're givers.  We’re not waiting for anything to happen, we are making things happen, not only in our community but around the world, too.

I get letters and read Facebook and Twitter posts from members of The Brotherhood that have…

Preseason Turkey Scouting Tips

Posted on February 16, 2012 | Comments

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Some hunters are in the habit of making a few scouting trips two or three weeks before the turkey season starts, and I have to admit, I have been guilty of this bad behavior in the past, too.  Locating a flock or two of birds and then spending the rest of the offseason driving the whole house crazy while perfected our mouth calls…

A Remington Man

Posted on February 14, 2012 | Comments

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When turkey hunting, it is good to plan a hunt with a back-up to the back-up plan because so many things can go wrong. Mostly it boils down to the way Mother Nature plays the game and what curve balls she throws us – things beyond our control.

Now, there are some factors we control that can determine the outcome of a…

NWTF Convention and Sportshow Kicks Off!

Posted on February 09, 2012 | Comments

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Great to be here in the Music City! Even better to be here to honor of the ol’ Thunder Chicken at the 2012 NWTF Convention and Sport Show!

Country music and turkey hunting. What more could a backwoods boy like me ask for?

As I write this, exhibitors are setting up, workshops are taking place and I can hear the…

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My introduction to what it takes to kill mature turkeys didn’t come from my daddy, my uncle or even my hunting idols in the industry. These role models were always there for me of course, and put me on the right paths, but eventually there are some things only experience can teach.

I learned the most about turkeys as a…