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Top Spring Turkey Hunting Destinations: WTA’s Recommendations

Travis Baker

| January 26, 2024

Travis Baker
January 26, 2024

Species: Rio Grande Turkey, Merriams Turkey, Ocellated Turkey, Osceola Turkey, Turkey

Winter has settled in here in western Nebraska and we’re already looking forward to longer days, warmer weather, and gobbling turkeys. WTA’s staff is hard at work—show season is underway and our 2024 catalog just hit the streets. We can’t wait to hear from our loyal customers (and new ones) to help you plan your next adventure!

Many of us here at WTA are also starting to put our spring turkey hunting plans together. As many hunters know, now is the time to think about turkey applications and trip planning.

Turkey hunting is, without question, one of the most popular springtime hunts that we arrange for our customers. Hearing that first thunderous gobble after arriving at a ground blind an hour before sunrise makes spring turkey hunting incredibly exciting for hunters of all ages.

It’s an incredible experience and the early season dates make it one of the first hunts of the year for most hunters. Combine that with lots of hunt options, extended regular seasons, the ability to hunt large swathes of private and public land, and the opportunity to pursue multiple species and you have something very special for new hunters and those looking to round out their world slam.

So grab your turkey calls and check out some of the best turkey hunting spots you’ll find this spring season.

Mexico Ocellated Turkey Hunt

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There is nothing like hunting this unique species in the dense jungle of Mexico, a truly unique hunt area for turkeys. The birds are beautiful, with iridescent shades of aqua, purple, orange, and many other vibrant colors. Each day you head out with the target of a bearded bird, but you truly never know what you may see. Some other species found in this 200,000-acre hunting area include great curassow, crested guan, tinamou, chachalaca, forest cougar, and although rare, red and grey brocket deer. This hunt is truly an adventure into the southern limits of a turkey’s range. Don’t wait on this hunt of a lifetime!

Florida Osceola Turkey Hunt

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Florida is known for having the toughest turkey of them all, the Osceola gobbler. With a home range limited to the lower third of Florida, Osceolas are one of the most difficult of the North American birds to harvest. The ground cover is thick and birds can be wary. However, hunters travel from all over the country to get a crack at tagging these long-spurred toms. Take advantage of the earliest turkey season in the lower 48 at a place that turns out tons of successful hunts. Check Florida out and get that early-season turkey. You can even tack on a gator hunt or a fishing trip!

Montana Two Bird Merriam’s Turkey Hunt

Southeast Montana should be on every turkey hunters’ radar, especially those looking for a two bearded bird package. It’s hard to bear multiple turkey tags! The private land area we hunt in this region has a high population of turkeys, action-packed hunts are the norm, and it boasts plenty of opportunities for hunters out of prime ground blind locations. Whether you’re looking to complete your slam or simply want an unforgettable turkey adventure, this hunt is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience one of the finest wild turkey hunts available.

Kansas Rio Grande Turkey Hunt

Kansas offers amazing spring turkey hunting. But keep in mind that non-residents now have to apply for a Kansas spring turkey license. Get your spring turkey application in by February 9! This outfitter is located in central Kansas and has a large hunt area of 10,000 acres of private hunting ground. It’s a premier destination that keeps bearded turkeys in front of hunters all season long. This is a one-bird true Rio Grande turkey hunt with a long-term shot opportunity of nearly 100%. This place offers fantastic spring turkey hunting. Contact WTA TAGS to book this hunt and apply for your Kansas turkey permit.

Give one of our consultants a call at 1-800-346-8747 today to learn more about any of these turkey hunting opportunities.

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The Hunt You Didn’t Expect

My group of seven rolled into Slovakia in early August, the perfect time for the roe deer rut. We had booked five tags per person through WTA, which initially made me nervous. How could taking that many animals be sustainable? But game management in Europe works on an entirely different level. Their wildlife departments track populations down to individual animals, maintaining detailed records unlike anything we have in the States. They issue licenses based on precise population data, and in many areas, they still need to conduct additional culls because game numbers are so healthy.

The hunting itself felt foreign yet familiar. Watching roe bucks chase does across open ag fields reminded me of hunting pronghorn during the rut. We watched as bucks chased does miles over the horizon, only to return and chase more. We would use the standing corn and sunflower rows for cover, glassing open areas where roe deer congregated on clover and alfalfa food plots.

The guides knew every ridge and valley, pointing out where certain bucks lived and separating solid trophies from medal-class deer. Some mornings started at 3 a.m., with hunters in position before dawn. While some stayed afield all day, others slipped back to the lodge for a late-morning feast and rest before the evening hunt.

More than One Species

The hunting was amazing, and we were not limited to roe deer. Once we arrived, we learned that we could add mouflon and red stag to our hunt. Wild boar roamed the same areas. Come September, fallow deer would be available as well. It’s a mixed-bag type of hunt, where you can customize your hunt on the fly.

The mouflon hunting took us into mountains that could have been transplanted from Montana. We parked at the end of a logging road and stalked through timber, glassing for those distinctive curved horns. On one stalk, we heard an odd noise: two mouflon rams butting heads. Following the sound, we intercepted a bachelor band of rams, all jostling and sparring as they moved through the forest. When the biggest ram separated from the group at 70 yards, I made my shot at a free-range animal that had lived wild in these mountains for years.

The quality of the animals shocked everyone. Multiple hunters took mouflon that exceeded expectations. One member of our group dropped a 320″ red stag that wasn’t even on our radar when we planned the trip. These aren’t high-fence operations—this is free-range hunting across extremely varied terrain.

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Here are some of the top choices, beginning in the north and stretching south to cover the full breadth of the country.

Croatian Mountain Lodge: Red Stag, Roe Deer, Brown Bear, Fallow Deer, & Mouflon

Worldwide Trophy Adventures offers a jewel in the Dinaric Alps. This hunting lodge is one of a kind. One of our most popular destinations sits just west of Zagreb, near the town of Ogulin. Our beautiful four-bedroom lodge sits in a secluded forested area surrounded by a variety of species. The surrounding woods hold brown bear, red stag, fallow stag, mouflon, wild boar, roe deer, and more. A world-class staff, excellent meals, and personable guides await your visit above the Adriatic Sea.

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I just returned from an unforgettable 12-day trip to Argentina. It was my 5th visit, but this one was by far the best.

I hosted a group of 13 friends and clients who flew from Montana to Atlanta, then boarded a red-eye flight to Buenos Aires. We arrived at 9:00 a.m. the next day, where a charter bus was waiting to take us to a beautiful estate just three hours outside the city. As we drove up, we were welcomed by the sound of millions of doves in the air and the charm of a historic lodge built in the early 1900s. This property once hosted European dignitaries for exclusive hunting trips, and now, it’s open to those seeking an exceptional experience.

After a quick lunch of perfectly cooked beef tenderloin, we headed straight to our first dove hunt. Our guides kept apologizing for the slow action, but honestly, it was wingshooting like nothing I’d ever seen. There was never a moment without doves in the air. We each went through almost a full case of shells in a matter of hours—truly unbelievable!

That evening, we enjoyed another fantastic meal under the stars of the Argentinian night, (pictured below). The next day, we split into two groups—one group went fishing for golden dorado, while the other continued dove hunting. Every boat caught fish and the dove hunting was even faster than the day before. We ended the day by swapping groups and doing the same activities again. Once more, all the boats came back with fish, and countless 20-gauge shells were fired. This is a perfect addition to a big game hunt and well worth a few extra days if you have the time.

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On the third day, we said goodbye to this amazing place and headed back to Buenos Aires. From there, we took a private charter to one of our top stag hunting destinations. I’ve been to this free-range estate four times before, accompanying guests on our exclusive March roar hunts. This property has hosted numerous Cabela’s SOA events and hundreds of clients, and we’ve always had great success here. This year was no different. The first day was a bit slow, but we still took two stags, a few blackbuck, and a buffalo. On the second day, things really picked up with 10 stags, more blackbuck, and another gold-medal buffalo.

As always, the hospitality at this estancia was exceptional, and the big game hunting, especially for free-range stags, was top-notch. After bidding farewell to my group as they headed home, I caught a domestic flight to San Martin in the Andes, a new leg of the trip for me but a staple of WTA offerings. This part of the journey completely blew me away. The landscape was stunning, with mountains that reminded me of the western U.S.

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