How to Run and Gun in Turkey Hunting

Running and gunning means actively moving around a property and calling at intervals to find a wandering turkey. Hunters rely on natural cover and last-minute set ups, rather than calculated ground blinds. You simply walk some distance—maybe 20 yards, maybe 100 yards—and call. If a response comes, the hunter then quickly plans where to set up a safe shot at the turkey.

Like the story above, it can happen fast and close; at other times, the answer can come from the distance and allow for more calculated planning of the setup. But both events are part of an extremely exciting and active form of turkey hunting. This method is a great last-minute approach to new public lands or even property you have hunted for years.