Turkey Hunting Tips Most Hunters Learn Too Late

Turkey hunting success often comes down to woodsmanship, patience, and positioning—not just gear. In this clip, legendary turkey hunter Stanley Wymbs shares practical advice on setups, calling strategy, reading terrain, and the common mistakes that keep hunters from killing more gobblers. Stanley explains how to “drive a turkey” with calling, why hunting the side of ridges and road bends can be deadly, and why many hunters rely too heavily on decoys and equipment instead of fundamentals. He also talks about the importance of patience in the turkey woods and how sitting quietly longer can bring birds you never knew were there. Whether you’re a new turkey hunter or experienced in the spring woods, these timeless turkey hunting tips can help you tag more birds. Topics covered: • Turkey hunting setups and positioning • Calling strategies to move gobblers • Why patience kills more turkeys • Decoys vs woodsmanship • Understanding dominant gobblers Subscribe for more turkey hunting tips, stories, and interviews with experienced hunters. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Get our special offer with Bassmaster here - https://linkly.link/2bfPd Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.