Today, we weave through the shared excitement and anxiety that comes with hunting turkeys on public land. We recount the careful preparations required, and the significance of being able to adapt strategies on the fly. Plus, we detail a scenario in which we have all found ourselves, at some point - when a wise old gobbler sneaks in silently, 35 yards behind your left shoulder, and shakes the bark off the trees with a prominent gobble.  There's a unique tension and decision-making process when another hunter's presence forces a change in plans, or when a turkey approaches silently, demanding the utmost patience and composure. Our conversation touches on the moments of unexpected luck, like finding other hunters in your spot before daybreak, only to realize that it could turn into an advantage.  The podcast episode concludes by highlighting the intricacies of Hunter's strategy for finding hard-to-reach turkeys on public land. We share the importance of scouting, preparation, and understanding turkey behavior, which can often seem counterintuitive.  The narratives shared in this episode encapsulate the ethos of public land turkey hunting: the satisfaction of a successful hunt, months after the real effort took place. Check out the SPRING LEGION YouTube Channel to watch the hunts referenced on our show, as they happened and as real as it gets. Follow us on Instagram: @springlegion @hunter.farrior @austincsills @chasefarrior Shop Spring Legion Online, using code PODCAST24 for 10% off your next online order! Limited time offer