Turkey Academy
Learn how to hunt turkeys from the pros with Turkey Academy, a course included with your onX Hunt Elite Membership.
For a limited time, you can try onX Hunt free for 30 days. After your trial, onX Hunt Elite will automatically renew at $14.99 per month.
Introduction
Whether headed into the spring woods for the first time or well on your way to a super slam, Turkey Academy was built to help you get the most out of every hunt. Through a series of videos, onX Hunt and Mossy Oak share practical insights to help make you a more well-rounded turkey hunter.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Turkey Terminology
- 1.1 – Roost, Strut, and Drumming.
- 1.2 – All Things Gobbles.
- 1.3 – Dusting, Scratching, and Bugging.
Skill Level: Beginner
Chapter 2 : Gear, Shotgun Patterning, and Safety
- 2.1 – Turkey Vests 101.
- 2.2 – Must-Have Gear.
- 2.3 – Choosing Camo Patterns.
- 2.4 – Understanding Shotguns and Turkey Shells.
- 2.5 – How To Pattern Your Shotgun.
- 2.6 – Safety in the Turkey Woods.
Skill Level: Beginner
Chapter 3 : Scouting and Sign
- 3.1 – Tracks, Scratching, Scat, and Strut Marks.
- 3.2 – Locating Turkey Habitat and Using Topography to Your Advantage.
- 3.3 – Pinpointing Gobbles With Compass Mode.
- 3.4 – Understanding the Terrain With 3D.
- 3.5 – Seeing the Landscape Change With Recent Imagery.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Chapter 4 : Set-Up Tactics
- 4.1 – Background Cover, Camo, and Understanding Your Surroundings.
- 4.2 – Sunlight, Topography, and Through-Calling.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Chapter 5 : Turkey Sounds
- 5.1 – Yelp, Cut, and Cackle.
- 5.2 – Cluck, Purr, and Put.
- 5.3 – Locator Calls.
- 5.4 – Turkey Calls To Keep in Your Vest.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Chapter 6 : Hunt Scenario Breakdowns
- 6.1 – Gobbler on Roost.
- 6.2 – After Fly Down.
- 6.3 – On a Hot Turkey.
- 6.4 – Henned-Up Gobbler.
- 6.5 – Field Turkeys.
- 6.6 – When Not to Call.
- 6.7 – Barriers, Shock Gobbles, and Midday Hunting.
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Chapter 7 : Learn the Bird
- 7.1 – Observing Turkey Behavior.
- 7.2 – Turkey Diet 101.
- 7.3 – Turkey Subspecies
- 7.4 – Where Turkeys Want to be and When
Skill Level: Beginner
Chapter 8 : Cleaning and Processing
8.1 – How To Use the Whole Bird + Recipe Ideas.
8.2 – Step-by-Step Video Tutorial on Cleaning a Turkey.
Skill Level: Beginner
Chapter 9 : Turkey Habitat and Conservation
- 9.1 – Habitat Improvement.
- 9.2 – Prescribed Fire.
- 9.3 – Trapping.
Skill Level: All Skill Levels
