Looking for your next spring turkey hunt or trying to plan the perfect DIY turkey hunting trip?

In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, Nic talks with Scott Dalebout, a retired Utah game warden, who shares the story of his unforgettable Idaho turkey hunt through LandTrust, chasing Merriam’s and Rio Grande gobblers in the rolling green hills of northern Idaho.

From calling strategies and DIY turkey hunt prep to why Idaho has some of the best turkey hunting spots in the West, Scott breaks down what made this trip so memorable. He also shares a unique perspective from his years in wildlife law enforcement, and why the LandTrust model for private land access just works.

🦃 What You’ll Learn

- How to plan a successful DIY spring turkey hunt

- Why private land hunts can make all the difference

- Calling tactics that work for both Merriam’s and Rio turkeys

- What makes northern Idaho a top turkey hunting destination

- A retired game warden’s perspective on hunting access & ethics

- How to find hidden gem turkey properties on LandTrust

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⏰ Chapters

00:00 Intro – LandTrust Podcast

01:00 Meet Scott Dalebout, retired Utah game warden

02:00 Planning a DIY turkey hunt through LandTrust

03:30 Hunting Idaho’s Merriam’s & Rio Grande turkeys

05:00 Calling strategies that worked

07:00 Turkey behavior & smart tactics

09:00 How private land access changes the hunt

11:00 Reflections from a lifetime in wildlife law enforcement

13:00 Why LandTrust makes hunting easier & more ethical

14:30 Bucket list hunts: Wyoming, Montana & beyond

15:30 Wrap-up

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