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 you buy something through our...

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.

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.

Weather and Snow Geese

Snow geese are flat-out the strangest and most high-energy birds that waterfowl hunters chase. They’re always screeching, flying, and...

Our Most Used Waterfowl Gear Of The Year

In a pursuit that can take you everywhere from Alaska to Florida, it pays to experiment, test new gear and find what works best for you. Here is a quick breakdown on our team's pursuits and a list of the gear they used most out in the field this past season.

Bye Bye TSS for Now

Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) has become the shotshell type of choice for serious turkey hunters. That's because it is...

How to Use Trail Cams to Monitor Turkey Populations

Trail cameras can be an important tool not only for scouting but long-term habitat and harvest decisions when it comes to wild turkeys

The Earliest Spring Turkey Seasons in North America

These destinations offer the chance to chase spring turkeys well before the typical opener

You Don’t Need a Dedicated Turkey Gun. Here’s Why

Five reasons buying a turkey-specific shotguns aren't worth the money for most hunters