RE: Turkey Hunting
Don't worry about all the crap you see on TV. Those guys dont even pay for half that crap... Its all endorsements. I also know that a bunch of H.S Strut guys got thrown off a certain someones property in Upstate NY.
Anyways, Go get some camo, as you can see from other peoples pics... You dont need all that fancy stuff. Hell, my camo hasnt even matched for 3 seasons now. So for starters... Get in some camo. Watch the patterns in the area you hunt.. If its spring and theres alot of trees, Get some green and brown patterned camo... If its dead trees and rocks, get more greys... Make sure the fabric feels tough enough for walking through thick woods without tearing.
Next, If your not accostomed to sitting and being still for a while... and I mean a while... Get a blind... I bought one I can throw in my vest for 15 bucks...
Get a slate or box call... They are the easiest to master and do not depend on alot of experience... I only use a slate... One slate and thats it... Its all personal preference but I dont buy all the fancy stuff.
For a box call I recommend one of the new waterproof ones for starters... They are a little forgiving of common mistakes.
Guns.... Everyone on here harps about guns... Its all just talk.. Go to a gunstore with a parent or guardian and put one up on your shoulder... Find the one that feels good and you can snatch up quickly and see down the beads without repositioning it...
Turkey.... All Turkeys are different. Go scout after deer season and find em... They are generally not overly smart... Just paranoid as hell... and they can see everything... So a paranoid animal with good eyesight... Learn to use shadows and ditches, creeks hills... whatever to your advantage and get close....
Everyone has their own way of doing things and you'll learn yours... You may not get one the first time out... But eventually, you will... and it'll rock...