Before I ever got serious about patterning turkey guns, chokes, and loads, I believed the 12 gauge was the king of the turkey woods — and always would be. Like many turkey hunters, I killed my first ...

Sauer’s newest shotgun—the SL5 Turkey—was engineered specifically for turkey hunters. The SL5 is a short-barreled 12-gauge that comes optics ready and features a built-in pistol grip for better gun ...

The title “Turkey Gun” conjures up a variety of images in the minds of turkey hunters today. What seems popular is a shotgun that is short-barreled (usually 26 inches or less for more maneuverability) ...

The hottest magnum 12-gauge turkey loads are incredibly effective, but they aren’t always necessary. At 30 yards, a 3.5-inch turkey load delivering a 2 ¼-ounce payload of Tungsten Super Shot is, well, ...

I recently attended the NWTF Convention and Sport Show, where I had the opportunity to explore some of the most popular and innovative turkey hunting gear on the market. For first-time turkey hunters, ...

With April finally knocking on the door, I’m in the preparation mode for the impending spring turkey season, which includes getting reacquainted with my preferred shotguns. The title “Turkey Gun” ...

Other than tweaking a call or making sure no essentials are missing from a turkey vest, all should be in readiness for the opening of spring gobbler season. With everything that goes into hunting a ...