well i think I am gonna try my hand at turkey hunting this year. Every year I say I am going to but havent> But i kinda know the basics but if you guys could fill me in on everything i need to know. Im not sure how many birds wea re allowed but i think im gonna start out with a shotgun. Im not even sure how to dress a turkey. please fill me in, pm me if you think itll be easier!!

Well .. at least your in the right forum now ( seenyour other one in the bowhunting forum ) you should try looking thru all the page's of this forum.
You'll get the information your looking for by doing this , like on the last page # 6 there's a post about field dressing your bird.
If you want to know about decoys , calling , and scouting it's all in here just click and read , everybody in this forum has got it all coverd.

I suggest getting the Primos turkey hunting dvd, and some mouth and slate calls. I did this, and it really helps to explain all the calls, and how to bring em in.

The NWTF usally have events before the season. Check in your area, they are very helpful.

I would get your hands on as many turkey videos and books as possible. go to Cabelas or Bass Pro or Gander Mountain....they always have their calls out on display to try. Try out the different calls and see what kind works best for you. From there, I would start scouting about a month before. Find out 1) where the birds roost 2) where they fly down 3) where they feed and 4) where the toms like to strut.

I would recommend H.S Cut'n Strutt'n 11. This is a kick a$$ video with awesome hunts and I think someone could learn a thing or two from it.

RD, you said there is a post on field dressing your bird on page 6. I can't find it. Does anyone know where the post is?

I found it for ya .... read on .

Right now practice calling as much as you can. If I were you I would master the cluck, purr,and yelp before you step into the woods.

practice, practice and more practice. If your married you should be driving your wife crazy with your practice. If you are going to use a mouth call, practice all the way to work. Hook up with someone who is a seasoned vet and watch and learn. Get out in the woods and hunt. sunrise to whenever your hunting hours end. Nothing will take the place of experience. Try getting a few DVD's but go more for the instructional ones than the kill ones. Primos and HS Strut are usually good ones for instruction, as are Drury Bros.

Have you joined the NWTF?

Have you read any books on turkey hunting?

Have you watched any turkey hunting video's?

Have you gotton a subscription to T&TH yet?