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Spring Turkey Kit
Calls, decoys and a vest for spring gobblers.
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Expedition readiness
βΊ Base Camp SetπΊοΈ Hunt Plan Drawnπ Kit Packedπ° Fundedπ₯ Party Assembledπ Papers Confirmed
In the app, checking off this kit earns the π Kit Packed badge on your expedition.
π¦ The checklist
Box, slate & mouth callsCalls Β· Bring a mix so you can change tone when a bird hangs up.
Locator calls (owl / crow)Calls Β· Find gobblers without calling them toward you yet.
DecoysField Β· Check your state's rules. Cover decoys when you carry them.
Turkey vest + seat cushionField Β· Organizes your calls and lets you sit against a tree for an hour.
Face mask & glovesField Β· Turkeys see movement and color well. Cover your face and hands.
Ground blindField Β· Hides your movement, which is especially helpful with kids or bows.
Turkey choke (pattern first)Gun Β· Pattern your shotgun with your load at known distances before the season. Buy shotshells locally.
Insect repellentField Β· Spring woods mean ticks and mosquitoes.- License & tags (printed or in app)Essentials Β· Carry them the way your state requires. Some states need paper tags, others accept electronic ones. Check your state agency.
Headlamp + spare batteriesEssentials Β· You'll walk in and out in the dark. A red mode keeps your night vision.
Knife & sharpenerEssentials Β· One reliable fixed or replaceable-blade knife plus a compact sharpener.
First-aid kitEssentials Β· Bleeding control, blister care and any personal meds.
Phone + power bankEssentials Β· Your maps, GPS return and weather live on the phone. Keep it charged and dry.
Water & snacksEssentials Β· More water than you think you need, and food that doesn't crinkle.
BinocularsOptics Β· You'll see more game, and see it sooner, through glass than with your eyes alone.
RangefinderOptics Β· Know your distance before the moment comes. A laser rangefinder is the standard tool.- Practice ranging at the distances you expectSharp Shooter Β· If you use the app's Sharp Shooter camera rangefinder, calibrate it on a known distance. Its readings are estimates, not a laser.
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