Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies: How to Hunt Effectively Under Any Conditions [Paperback]

Ray Eye (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2003

Ray Eye is one of the most renowned turkey hunters in America. With more than thirty years' experience as a professional hunting guide, he has taken part in every aspect of the sport, including speaking across the country about hunter safety, conservation, and turkey-hunting techniques. In PRACTICAL TURKEY HUNTING STRATEGIES he makes his expertise available to turkey hunters everywhere. Whether you hunt in spring or fall, with a gun or with bow and arrow, alone or with a partner, you will find a wealth of practical information in this invaluable book.
With so many turkey-calling titles to his credit--including two National Championships and the World Natural Voice Championship--it is fitting that Ray includes a thorough discussion of calling techniques, from beginning to highly advanced. But he emphasizes that calling is only one of the many crucial aspects of turkey hunting: Also vital to a successful hunt are locating the turkeys, finding a strategic calling position, choosing proper equipment, and ensuring your own safety and that of other hunters.
Combining the knowledge of a living legend with the humor and excitement of Ray's own turkey-hunting tales, PRACTICAL TURKEY HUNTING STRATEGIES is a treasure trove for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating--even addicting--sport of turkey hunting.

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From the Back Cover

Widely acknowledged as one of the most knowledgeable turkey hunters in the world, Ray Eye has taken part in every aspect of the sport, including speaking around the country about the sport he holds so dear. In Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies, Ray Eye makes his expertise available to turkey hunters everywhere. Whether you hunt in spring or fall, with a gun or with bow and arrow, alone or with a partner, you will find a wealth of practical information in this invaluable book.

About the Author

RAY EYE is America's most recognized turkey hunter and a well-known national seminar speaker. His adventures have appeared in countless magazines and newspapers, and on radio and television shows. Eye is the hunting host of Cabela's Sportsman's Quest on ESPN2, and of KFNS radio's Eye on the Outdoors in St. Louis, Missouri. He lives in Hillsboro, Missouri.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585748757
• ISBN-13: 978-1585748754
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How do you know when a hunter is lying?, February 9, 2004

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briar51 (North Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies: How to Hunt Effectively Under Any Conditions (Paperback)

Unfortunately the likely answer is 'when his lips are moving'. This old saying mostly applies when there is disagreement in a 'how to' conversation. Ray Eye did not write this book telling how you must hunt to be successful as a turkey hunter, but tells his story of how he does it. I knew after reading what it meant to him to hunt with and the memories of hunting with his grandfather that I found a treasure. Great book, entertaining, and an easy read. A must for old or new gobbler hunters.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Turkey Hunters, September 19, 2003

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Craig Kerwood "bookworm" (Everett, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies: How to Hunt Effectively Under Any Conditions (Paperback)

Ray Eye has written a great comprehensive book on turkey hunting. This book will appeal especially to beginning turkey hunters, but advanced hunters will enjoy it as well. It covers all the essentials to becoming a good turkey hunter; filled with tips,techniques, and strategies you need before venturing into the woods. You'll also enjoy his personal stories and it's filled with photos. Recommend!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone with an interested in this challenging sport, August 6, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies: How to Hunt Effectively Under Any Conditions (Paperback)

Informatively written by master outdoorsman Ray Eye (an expert on the tactics, ethics, and safety of hunting who has conducted more than 2,000 seminars across North America), Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies: How To Hunt Effectively Under Any Conditions is a straightforward, "hunter friendly" specialty guide to all aspects of hunting turkeys. Individual chapters address such issues as calling turkeys, scouting year round, tactics for various times of day and season, tips for making the shot or even accepting the challenge of bowhunting, and much, much more. Simply put, Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies is "must-read" for anyone with an interested in the challenging sport of turkey hunting.