The Spring Legion Podcast Spring Legion Turkey Hunting

We're two weeks into turkey season, and as our newfound buddy Ty from Memphis stepped into the Mississippi wilderness this morning, he was armed with the optimism of a TFT raffle-won turkey hunt and a hunter's quiet hope for a gobble-filled dawn. But as we all know, Mother Nature loves a good plot twist, and she delivered a silent wind whipped weekday that kept the turkeys tight lipped and our spirits in limbo. Journey with us as we unpack Ty's adventure and how the best-laid plans of hunters...

Battling both the weather and turkeys seemed to be the storyline until it wasn't for Mississippi's opener. The early days of spring are here and we've got turkeys on the ground and over the shoulder to talk about this week - Finally!So, whether you're drawn to the camaraderie of the chase or the silent anticipation that fills the woods, these stories carry the heartbeat of the hunt.We're not just chasing turkeys; we're capturing moments, balancing the raw intensity of the hunt with the craft ...

As we stand at the threshold of the season, our boots firmly planted in Mississippi's fertile ground, we gaze toward the horizon with anticipation. Talk turns to the promise of rain and early season behavior, yet the spirit of the hunt remains unshaken. We invite you to step into our world, one where every rustling leaf could signal the approach of a wary bird and every call beckons a response. Here's to the stories yet written in the dappled light of the turkey woods, to the laughter and the...

Together, we unpack the art of turkey hunting, from the subtleties of understanding turkey behavior and mating rituals to the evolutionary dance that hunters must perform to match wits with these clever birds. The stories we exchange aren't just tales from the woods; they encapsulate the deep respect and camaraderie that come with this venerable tradition.Our conversation steers through the patience-testing, heart-racing moments that every turkey hunter knows all too well. Remember your first...

Sitting across from me, turkey hunting legend George Mayfield, spills a lifetime of wild tales and hard-won wisdom from the turkey woods that's bound to captivate both novitiates and seasoned hunters alike. As George unwinds his journey of a path to becoming a turkey hunting pioneer, listeners will find themselves riding shotgun through the ebbs and flows of a life dedicated to the pursuit of passion. It's a conversation that weaves together narratives of personal growth, the mentorship...

As the turkey hunting season looms, we share the nitty-gritty of our preparation escapades—because who doesn't love a good yarn about trap-setting challenges and the cunning critters that give us the slip? Dive into the practicality of managing predators across sprawling landscapes, and find out why fur auctions might just become your new favorite hunting hack. Plus, we peel back the curtain on the nuanced dance of turkey behavior and scouting, offering insights that could very well tip ...