”Ready, Set, Hunt!” is your go-to podcast where self-taught meets tradition -teaching new hunters what they need to know.
Join hosts Peter Cassada and Chris Rausch as they share their hunting experiences/backgrounds from first getting into hunting to becoming seasoned hunters. They bring their knowledge, tips, and adventures to help beginners and enthusiasts embark on their hunting journey while continuing to learn themselves through new experiences and having conversations with other hunters and experts in the outdoors and conservation.
30: How to Find Turkeys: Scouting Tips Every Beginner Turkey Hunter Needs
You can't kill a turkey that you can't find. That's why in this episode (and second episode of the Beginner Turkey Hunting series), Peter and Chris share how they locate and find turkeys before and during hunting season. To find turkeys, you need to understand turkeys.
Topics covered:
-Turkey behavior
-Habitat turkeys inhabit
-E-scouting for turkeys
-On the ground scouting
-Identifying turkey sign
-Mistakes to avoid
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Chapters
00:00 Spot and Stock Turkey Hunting
12:55 Understanding Turkey Behavior
28:11 Spring Behavior and Signs of Turkeys
33:04 Identifying Turkey Signs
40:44 Scouting and Covering Ground
12 Mar 2026
29. Turkey Hunting for Beginners: What You Need to Get Started
In part one of our Beginner Turkey Hunting Series, we delve into the excitement and unique experience of spring turkey hunting, covering topics such as regulations, seasons, tags, private and public land access, turkey species, and finding suitable hunting locations. We cover the impact of hunting pressure and the competition for turkey hunting, as well as the essential gear required for a successful turkey hunting experience. We provide insights into avoiding crowded hunting spots and emphasize the importance of essential gear such as shotguns, turkey calls, decoys, and camo clothing.
Takeaways
Spring turkey hunting is an exciting and unique experience
Understanding regulations, seasons, and tags is crucial for beginners
Private land access is often preferred for turkey hunting, but plenty of public land opportunities exist as well
Different species of turkeys offer diverse hunting experiences
Essential Gear for Turkey Hunting
10 Mar 2026
Turkey Hunting for Beginners Series Preview
Spring is almost here! That can only mean one thing: TURKEY TIME! For the next four episodes, we're going to break down everything you need to know as a beginner in the turkey woods. Everything from tags, seasons, gear, tactics, calling, and making the final shot, we got you covered.
There are some things that you have to learn on your own from experience, but hopefully at the end of this series, we'll have answered some of the most important questions and provided you with a boost in confidence.
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
15 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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Quality
45
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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