The Spring Legion Podcast

We load for Nashville, share where to find us at NWTF, and dig into why call variety matters more than pride when birds get tight-lipped. From terrain-based call swaps to landmark setups, we explain the small shifts that turn silence into gobbles.

• core call kit and when to expand it
• terrain, range and weather shaping call choice
• comfort versus novelty in calling
• letting a buddy call to trigger a response
• hunting landmarks to make movement intuitive
• timing progressions and saving calls for roost work
• gear updates, vest fit notes and checkout flow
• feedback that guides future products
• booth location, crew roll call, freebies and show specials
• unannounced online deals during show days
• live Q&A plans across socials

“Come see us at booth 607 this week in Nashville, and wear your Spring Legion gear to the convention for free perks and discounts”

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LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

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We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:
North Mountain Gear
Mossy Oak
Apex Ammunition
Vortex Optics

The first gobble of the year flips a switch. We dive into the craft of listening for turkeys—how we build efficient morning routes from the road, pick vantage points near water and open ground, and use sound to sketch a map long before we ever touch a call. If February is the month of anticipation, this is how we turn that energy into practical intel that pays off on opening day.

We get specific about timing and terrain: why arriving an hour earlier reveals the true start of the dawn chorus, how to triangulate a gobble without walking into it, and when to trust your ears over the map’s magnetic pull toward a distant creek. We talk public versus private approaches, the false promise of winter flocks, and why restraint—less calling, more reading—often brings a gobbler to 30 yards faster than hammering on a box. We also share lighting and safety habits that keep you quiet and invisible, plus when a restrained owl or crow call earns its keep.

For hunters with limited days, roosting can be the difference between wandering and winning. We explain how to pin an evening bird, set a safe approach, and let terrain do half the talking at fly-down. You’ll hear stories of early-morning shockers, late fly-down puzzles, and the setups that worked because we waited for the bird to make the first mistake. Along the way, we preview our NWTF Convention plans, new Spring Legion gear, and weekly YouTube hunts that show the real process—missteps, adjustments, and the moments where one well-timed call changes everything.

Subscribe, share with a buddy who’s already hooting in the truck, and leave a quick review with your best listening tip. Then tell us: where do you start your first February loop—and what made you pick it?
LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
@springlegion
@hunter.farrior
@chasefarrior

We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:
North Mountain Gear
Mossy Oak
Apex Ammunition
Vortex Optics

We return to the original studio and lay out a field-tested guide to turkey setups, from the pretty spots that fail to the ugly positions that kill. We share how to read gobbles, time your moves, and build options with terrain, shade, and smart angles.

• gear updates, NWTF booth location, and a YouTube giveaway
• why open “stage” setups make birds hang up
• the power of backdrops and concealment in shade
• when decoys solve curiosity too soon
• reading hot birds vs courtesy gobbles
• moving on a gobble, wind, and shadow cover
• using barriers, blowdowns, and creek banks
• elevation choices that make a bird step-and-look
• partner safety, communication, and 360-degree options
• ugly, uncomfortable setups that create clean kills
• accepting failure as part of learning

Wear Spring Legion apparel to the NWTF Convention in Nashville and swing by our booth. When you get to checkout, we’ll give you some free gloves, mask, or something of that nature.

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
@springlegion
@hunter.farrior
@chasefarrior

We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:
North Mountain Gear
Mossy Oak
Apex Ammunition
Vortex Optics

From scouting topo maps to a few secret spots for finding fresh turkey tracks, we focus on how to actually find spring turkeys—starting at water-shaped roost sites, moving through midday strut zones, and using sign the right way—while sharing honest lessons from our past wins and dry spells. We also talk Mississippi’s new turkey stamp, our YouTube plans, and listener-requested scouting tactics.

• why water, elevation and comfort drive roost choice
• how to efficiently combine e-scouting with boots on the ground
• benches, strut zones and midday movement patterns
• reading scratching, tracks and dust bowls with freshness in mind
• food and bugs in bottoms, cow pasture advantages
• wind, rain and heat shaping daily locations
• hens nesting vs setting, the agenda and late-season shifts
• shrinking the map at hand by ruling out where turkeys are NOT

Use code Pod 10 for 10% off at springleasure.com

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
@springlegion
@hunter.farrior
@chasefarrior

We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:
North Mountain Gear
Mossy Oak
Apex Ammunition
Vortex Optics

Today, we share a field-first plan for finding and hunting tight-lipped turkeys, from reading low-pressure mornings to using terrain, water edges and smart setups that make a silent gobbler move. We talk patience, locator calls and how to avoid educating birds before the best weather window.

• preseason anticipation, NWTF plans and vest update
• listener questions shaping the season’s topics
• defining silent gobblers vs henned-up birds
• weather, barometric pressure and wildlife activity cues
• elevation, hearing range and picking listening points
• water edges, oxbows and movement funnels
• locator calls used sparingly for a single gobble
• wing beats, scratching and non-vocal turkey sounds
• positioning to remove barriers and force routes
• patience, timing the mid-morning switch, leaving options open

Use code POD10 for 10% off your order at springlegion.com

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
@springlegion
@hunter.farrior
@chasefarrior

We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:
North Mountain Gear
Mossy Oak
Apex Ammunition
Vortex Optics