Turkey Strategies
When out for turkey, might as well sit in comfort
Hey, we hope you're doing well and staying safe. For those of you like us who've been sequestered in your house in a quasi-quarantine, we feel your pain. We've been sitting here working from home for over a week now and all that sitting has made us think about the...
The most important call in the turkey hunter’s arsenal
Last year's bounty We've mentioned before in these musings that it's critically important to practice your turkey calls ahead of turkey season. We like to sit at home while watching TV or sitting in the back yard and riff on the ole slate call to get the touch back....
The early hunter gets the tom
With turkey season quickly approaching we're getting excited and gearing up for one of our favorite times of the year. As a reminder, at Feed Bandit we talk the basics of successful hunting to help weekend warriors like us get the most out of our budget and our...
“Try and keep your feet dry when we’re out humpin’….”
"...I want you boys to remember to change your socks wherever we stop. The Mekong will eat a grunt's feet right off his legs..." -Lt. Dan The downtime between hunting seasons is a great opportunity to take a look at your gear and assess if any of it needs replacing as...
The DIY Feed Bandit Feed Testing Trough
Summer. The days are long by their very nature. Thinking about the coming fall makes them even longer. There is a way to help keep the hunter's mind focused on the coming fall and help out the wildlife at the same time. It's project time! If you hadn't noticed by...
Rack Addiction Minerals – Product Review
It's Hot...it's Real Hot...and Dry...in Texas. Water is short, and the natural forage is even shorter. What great time to field test a new product! The Feed Bandit social media efforts continue to pay dividends. Receiving a message from the fine folks at Rack...
The Hunter’s Guide to Supplemental Feeding
Now that you’ve got The Basics of Using Deer Feed and The Basics of Using Deer Feeders down like an amateur “pro” let us discuss in more detail supplemental feeding, why we do it, what and how much to do it, when to do it and how to have a little extra fun while doing...
Turkey Hunting Tips for the Beginner
Turkey hunting, where skill and patience are keys to success. It is perhaps the best hunting teacher of many life and outdoor skills. This is list is a collection of some common things to remember and unique lessons we’ve learned over the years.
All The Turkey Hunting Gear You Need
Turkey hunting! It is the beginning of spring when the trees are greening, the bluebonnets and wildflowers are blooming and the birds are gobbling! But it is the challenge of the hunt that makes it so fun. Getting geared and camo’d up, waking up early, witnessing a...