HuntStand Podcast

When it comes to closing the distance on a fired-up gobbler, your decoy setup can make or break the hunt.In this episode of GEARED FOR THE HUNT, Will Cooper breaks down his go-to turkey decoy system featuring Avian-X turkey decoys and how he uses them in real hunting situations. From early season setups to high-pressure birds, Will walks through when to run aggressive spreads, when to keep it subtle, and how to position your decoys to pull gobblers into range.This isn’t just about what decoys to use—it’s about how and why they work. You’ll learn how to read bird behavior, adjust your setup on the fly, and create scenarios that trigger dominant toms to commit.If you want more birds in your lap this spring, this is the decoy strategy you need to hear.Check Them out at www.avian-x.com

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If you want to find more turkeys before the season even starts, it begins with how you e-scout.In this episode, Will Cooper and Josh Dahlke break down a proven e-scouting strategy for turkey hunting using tools inside the HuntStand app. From identifying key habitat and terrain features to locating roosting areas, travel corridors, and high-probability setup locations, this episode is built to help you show up with a plan instead of guessing.Whether you’re hunting new ground, public land, or trying to dial in a property you’ve struggled with, this conversation walks through exactly how to use maps, satellite imagery, and real-world sign to your advantage before ever stepping foot in the woods.If you’re serious about tagging more birds this season, this is where it starts.Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Waypoint TV, and Rumble.Learn more at www.huntstand.com#TurkeyHunting #EScouting #HuntStand #PublicLandHunting #TurkeySeason #HuntingStrategy

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Back in the studio, Will Cooper and Josh Dahlke sit down with Paul Campbell from the American Wild Turkey Historical Foundation for a deep dive into the history, culture, and legacy of the wild turkey.

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Turkey season will expose your gear fast. In this episode of the HuntStand Podcast, Will Cooper breaks down his go-to Muddy TRX camo setup and the exact pieces he’s wearing in the turkey woods this spring.

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We’re closing out the Turkey Hunting Special series with a bang as we hit the road with Roy Holdford and his Turkey Van Tour. From chasing gobbles across multiple states to living the run-and-gun lifestyle day in and day out, Roy breaks down what it takes to stay on birds all season long. This episode dives into the grind, the freedom, and the obsession that fuels turkey hunters—and what better way to wrap up the series than with a story that embodies it all.

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Join us for Episode 243 of the HuntStand Podcast as we sit down with Jeff Budz to talk about a true obsession—chasing the Grand Slam of wild turkeys.From Easterns to Osceolas, Rios to Merriam’s, Jeff dives into what fuels the addiction to traveling the country in pursuit of all four subspecies. We break down the challenges of each bird, the unique terrain and tactics required, and the mindset it takes to stay locked in when the grind gets real. Along the way, Jeff shares stories from the road, lessons learned from close calls and successes, and why the chase never really ends once you’ve caught the bug.If you’ve ever dreamed of completing a Grand Slam—or just love the pursuit of hard-earned gobblers—this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and straight-up turkey hunting passion.

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Step off the mainland and into one of the most unique turkey hunting experiences on earth. In this episode, we sit down with Jon Sabati to break down what it’s really like chasing gobblers in Hawaii. From volcanic terrain and unpredictable weather to birds that act nothing like their mainland counterparts, this conversation dives into the challenges, tactics, and surprises that make Hawaiian turkey hunting a true adventure. If you think you’ve seen it all in the turkey woods—think again.

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Step into the history and heartbeat of modern turkey hunting with Rob Keck in this episode of the Turkey Hunting Special. From his start with the NWTF in 1978 to helping shape decades of wild turkey conservation, Rob walks through the milestones that built the foundation we benefit from today.

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Go inside the big-picture strategy of wild turkey conservation with Ryan Boyer of the NWTF. In this episode, we break down how landscape-level habitat work, partnerships, and long-term planning are shaping the future of turkey populations—and what it means for hunters on the ground.

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Go inside the Wild Turkey DNA Project with Mike Chamberlain and Phil Lavretsky as they break down how this groundbreaking research is uncovering the truth behind unusual plumage in wild turkeys. Launched in 2025, the project invites hunters to submit samples from birds with unique feather patterns to determine if they’re truly wild, hybrid (Heritage), or something else entirely. Now continuing through the 2026 season, this episode dives into how you can be part of the research—and what these findings could mean for the future of wild turkey conservation.Check out Wild Turkey DNA: https://wildturkeydna.com/

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