What kind of turkey hunter are you – spot and stalk/run and gun or still hunting/blind hunting?

Tom Petry and Nick Ventura are the hosts of “Become 1”, Mondays at 9:00 pm ET on Sportsman Channel, and they join The Revolution this week for some turkey talk. General fans of the run and gun approach, Nick says they prefer chasing gobbles and the freedom to move around to find them. However, they note that sitting in a blind, while not as active of an approach, certainly has its own set of benefits. In particular, Tom says that when hunting with kids, or even filming, a blind’s ability to conceal movement can make those situations easier.

By Heather Reed

Processing wild game is a family affair. After years of hanging meat in the barn or garage my family was fortunate enough to purchase a used walk-in cooler for hanging our wild game. It is perfect for the early days of fall, when something gets harvested, and the weather is too hot to leave the meat hanging too long. With the walk-in cooler, we don’t have to worry about bringing something down the mountain and cutting it up right away, so it doesn’t spoil. We can let it hang a little longer and let the meat age, while we continue to hunt and fill our freezer. There are many benefits to processing your own meat.

In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, coyotes encompassed less than half of America. Now, much like bad politics, coyotes are widespread and can be found from Mexico to Canada and as far west as Alaska. Their size greatly differs from 30 to 65-pounds and superior pelts are traditionally found in the plains of Montana, the Dakotas and further north up into Alberta. That being said, however, a prime western coyote pelt with good color can fetch anywhere from $70 to $100, if handled properly. Southern and eastern coyotes average low prices that generally range from $10 to $30. For me, here in the heart of the Midwest, we have an exceptional coyote population with choice pelts, so selecting just the right caliber and ammunition that provide cost saving, quick kills, that won’t ruin the pelts, is key. Let’s examine my top three calibers and cartridges for dealing death and why I always go blue.

Let’s examine triggers, front to back, and what qualities you should be looking for in your next hunting rifle trigger or replacement.