Late-Season Western Longbeards: Why May is Our Time

If you can crack the code on mid-May birds, you can consistently cut tags. 

The Ultimate Turkey Hunting Gear Guide

All products featured on Split Reed are independently selected by our editors. However, when...

Master Calling in Hens to Kill More Gobblers

Sometimes the best way to kill a gobbler is by calling hens. We explore how and when to do this during spring turkey season.

Five Common Turkey Hunting Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these 5 common turkey hunting mistakes to improve your odds of filling a tag this season.

To the Longbeard

A letter to the wild turkey.

Wisconsin Bill to Open Sandhill Crane Hunting Falls Just Short

An effort to authorize a sandhill crane hunt in the Badger State passed the Assembly before lacking needed support in the State Senate

Dos and Don’ts of Public Land Turkey Hunting

Public land turkey hunting is a challenging but rewarding pursuit. These do's and don'ts will leave you prepared for the season ahead.

Turkeys Spotted Roosting Atop Mount Rushmore

Recently, tourists at Mount Rushmore were greeted with a big surprise on an early morning tour: wild turkeys roosting atop the monument.

Will a Greyhound Racing Farm Bill Amendment Seriously Impact Gun Dog Training?

As written, an amendment to the Farm Bill could hinder the use of live birds in retriever training

Weather and Snow Geese

Snow geese are flat-out the strangest and most high-energy birds that waterfowl hunters chase....

Hunting tips, tasty recipes, and more - Explore Duck Camp Dinners!

A refuge filled with gunpowder, tall tales, and boudin; this series will explore what it means to cook recipes from the “swamp floor pantry”, and explore Louisiana’s rich, complicated history with the outdoors.