Turkey Hunting Deep Dive: Part 1

Get ready for boots-on-the-ground strategies, real-deal gear talk, and all things spring gobbler. In this Part 1 deep dive, the HuntXP crew covers scouting, turkey roosting tactics, top gear picks, and wild stories from the woods. Whether you’re brand new or sharpening your edge, this is a must-listen for spring turkey hunters.🔍 Show NotesEpisode Summary:In Part 1 of this turkey hunting two-parter, JD, Travis, Jonny, Cody, Ben, and the rest of the HuntXP crew get raw and real about spring turkey hunting. They go deep into roosting strategies, calling tips, public vs private land tactics, and the gear that matters (and what doesn’t). Plus, a good dose of campfire-level storytelling, brotherly ribbing, and hard-earned lessons from chasing longbeards across Wisconsin and beyond.🔗 Gear Mentioned in this EpisodeIrish Setter Boots: Tethrd M2 Vest : North Mountain Gear Leafy Suit: Zink Calls : Woodhaven Calls: KUIU Pro G3 Harness :BogPod Carbon Fiber Tripod:OnX Hunt App : Tactacam Reveal Trail Cameras:Favorite Turkey Mouth and Box Calls :🗂️ Chapters03:45 – Family Intros & Years Chasing Birds12:00 – Why Turkey Hunting Hooks You17:00 – Breaking the Law (Lightly) in the Turkey Woods21:00 – Kids’ First Birds & New Generations of Hunters24:00 – The Evolution of Our Gear Loadouts27:00 – Shotgun & Choke Setups That Actually Work29:00 – Diaphragm Call Tips & Why They’re a Game-Changer32:00 – The Great Turkey Vest vs Backpack Debate37:00 – Scouting Basics: What Really Matters40:00 – Pine Trees, Ag Fields & Finding Roosts43:00 – Why OnX Isn’t Enough (Drive-Scouting Wins)47:00 – Onesie Gate & Packing for Mobile Hunts53:00 – Roosting Explained: What It Means & Why It Matters58:30 – How Close Is Too Close? Roosted Setup Strategies01:00:45 – Public vs Private Land Bird Behavior01:02:30 – Roost Tactics in the West vs the Midwest01:04:00 – Last Thoughts on Roosting & Patterning Birds📌 Key TakeawaysHow to scout turkey roosting spots using OnX and boots-on-the-groundWhy pine trees, ag fields, and sandbars matter more than you thinkThe difference in turkey behavior on public vs private landWhat gear matters most for run-and-gun style turkey huntingReal hunting stories that showcase both rookie mistakes and veteran wins🧭 Learn More About HuntXP👉 linktr.ee/HUNTXPturkey hunting tacticsspring turkey scoutinghow to roost turkeysbest diaphragm call for turkeyspublic land turkey huntingturkey vest vs backpackOnX for turkey huntingKUIU turkey setupCarlson choke tubeWinchester turkey shotgun setupleafy suit turk