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Tackling Troublesome Toms

Adaptability is key to turkey-hunting success when conditions are less than ideal.

April 26, 2024 By Clint Casper

When I think about turkeys and all I’ve learned over the last 23 years hunting them, one word comes to my mind: troubleshooting! In order to be good at bowhunting turkeys, one must be able to dissect, figure out and fix the many reasons why a turkey hunt isn’t going your way! During the spring of 2023, I punched three turkey tags in three states — all with my bow. Each state presented a different problem I had to learn and fix. Let’s break these hunts down and see how I overcame each obstacle.

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