The days are getting longer. As Old Man Winter yields to spring, warmer days signal gobbling turkeys and long days afield chasing thunder. As such, it’s time to gear up and re-stock arsenals. Our days in the spring turkey woods are always far too few, so we might as well roll with the best gear we can muster. Below you’ll find some of our top picks in turkey hunting gear for 2025.
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HUNTING CLOTHES AND BOOTS
Muddy TRX Softshell Jacket
The Muddy TRX apparel line is hot off the line, and its lightweight category is perfect for turkey hunters. The Softshell Jacket is the epitome of turkey hunting clothing. It’s windproof and highly water-resistant, making it perfect for light rain and dew-laden landscapes. The unit also comes with side vents with zippers, stretch cuff gussets, chest and hand pockets, and more. The fabric is silent for increased stealth. Get it in small, medium, large, XL, 2XL, or 3XL. Available in Veil Canyon and Mossy Oak Bottomland camo.
$89.99 | GoMuddy.com
Muddy TRX Softshell Vest
The TRX Softshell Vest is an excellent complimentary piece. It increases warmth and provides extra pockets, too. This silent garment comes with zippered chest pockets, two hand-warmer pockets (with flaps), and smooth but durable zippers. It’s windproof and has water-resistant DWR coating. It’s available in small, medium, large, XL, 2XL, or 3XL, and in Veil Canyon or Mossy Oak Bottomland camo.
$99.99 | GoMuddy.com
Muddy TRX Lightweight Quarter Zip
The TRX Lightweight Quarter Zip is a great top option for spring hunts. It’s light, breathable, and ideal for airflow while wicking away moisture. It has four-way stretch material for improved flexibility, chafe-free seams, anti-static, and more. Get it in Veil Canyon or Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. Available sizes include small, medium, large, XL, 2XL, or 3XL.
$39.99 | GoMuddy.com
Muddy TRX Lightweight Pant
The TRX Lightweight Pant by Muddy is crafted from 100% polyester, and these pants are flexible but durable. An integrated silicone waistband minimizes upper garment sliding and bunching. A tapered leg design, articulated knees, side vent zippers, and more, make these comfortable. The pant comes with two back zippered pockets, one knife reinforcement pocket, and more. Other features include breathable fabric, four-way stretch material, water-resistant DWR coating, etc. These are ideal for temperatures 40-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Sizes include small, medium, medium tall, large, large tall, XL, XL tall, 2XL, and 3XL. Camo options are Veil Canyon and Mossy Oak Bottomland.
$69.99 | GoMuddy.com
Muddy TRX Lightweight Rain Jacket
The new TRX Lightweight Rain Jacket is made for quality moisture protection. A soft and silent brushed tricot outer shell, plus a breathable mesh lining, offers a reasonable balance of comfort and protection. Other features include two hand pockets, one chest pocket, and closures are zippered. Furthermore, the hood comes with rear hook-and-loop adjustment. Overall, this windproof and waterproof jacket comes with a 10k/10k waterproof and breathability rating. Get these in a full range of sizes and in Veil Canyon or Mossy Oak Bottomland camo.
$79.99 | GoMuddy.com
Muddy TRX Lightweight Rain Pant
Likewise, the TRX Lightweight Rain Pant also offers a 10k/10k waterproof and breathability rating. It even features a soft and silent brushed tricot outer shell, breathable mesh lining, and more. It comes with two hand pockets, back pockets, large cargo pockets, articulated knees, and even adjustable half-zip leg openings (for slipping on without removing boots). This windproof and waterproof rain pant is the ideal rain system bottom half. Get it in small, medium, large, XL, 2XL, or 3XL in Veil Canyon or Mossy Oak Bottomland camo.
$79.99 | GoMuddy.com
Muddy DV8 17-Inch Non-Insulated Boot
The DV8 17-Inch Non-Insulated Boot is the perfect turkey hunting footwear. It offers protection in a neoprene rubber boot that’s crafted with hunting in mind. It’s completely waterproof, and keeps feet comfortable. These are comfort rated from 0-70 degrees Fahrenheit. The boots are made from 5mm neoprene and vulcanized, ozone- and age-resistant rubber construction. Expect roll-down calf pipes, durable nylon shanks, great traction, and more. Sizes include 7D, 8D, 9D, 10D, 11D, 12D, and 13D. Camo options are Clay, Mossy Oak Bottomland, and Vail Canyon Hybrid.
$179.99 | GoMuddy.com
The right shotgun-choke-ammo combo is an important recipe to master.
TURKEY GUNS
Savage Renegauge Turkey
The Savage Renegauge Turkey is the ultimate semi-auto shotgun. It features the D.R.I.V. gas system, which minimizes felt recoil. The Renegauge even has an adjustable stock for length of pull, comb height, and drop and cast. It comes with a one-piece, chrome-plated action bar assembly, chrome-plated reciprocating components, stock rod buffer to reduce felt recoil, fluted barrel with melanite finish, competition-ready easy-loading magazine port, carbon steel ventilated rib with red fiberoptic sight, oversized controls, and more. The 3-inch chamber pairs well for great patterns with the included modified, improved cylinder, full, and extended turkey choke tubes. Get it in 12-gauge with a 4-pound trigger and 24-inch barrel. Overall length is 45.5 inches, and overall weight is 7.8 pounds. It comes in Mossy Oak Bottomland or Obsession camo.
$1,349 | SavageArms.com
Savage 220 Bolt-Action 20-Gauge
Many turkey hunters don’t consider bolt-action shotguns as viable turkey killers, but they’d be amiss if they waved off the Savage 220 Bolt-Action 20-Gauge. It’s built around the Model 110 rifle action. This smooth-bore shotgun platform comes with a 22-inch, free-floating blued barrel. It also comes with a one-piece synthetic stock (with Mossy Oak Obsession camo), one-piece rail for easy optic mounting, detachable box magazine, interchangeable extra-full turkey choke, and more. Incredibly, the AccuTrigger pairs quite well with turkey hunting.
$799-$889 | SavageArms.com
Savage 301 Turkey .410
Although newer to the scene, with the advent of tungsten turkey loads, the .410 bore became a viable turkey gun. Thus, the Savage 302 Turkey .410 is an excellent selection. This break-action, single-shot shotgun comes with a synthetic stock, 3-inch chamber, 26-inch barrel (optimized for TSS turkey loads), etc. It also has swivel studs, a removable one-piece rail for optional optic or red dot, and more. The bead sight is compatible with TruGlo sight systems, extra-full choke tube holds tight patterns, and manual hammer blocking safety minimizes risks. A quality recoil pad reduces felt recoil. It comes cloaked in Mossy Oak Bottomland or Obsession Camo.
$239 | SavageArms.com
Choosing turkey calls is a personal thing. Use the calls that you can run with confidence.
TURKEY CALLS
HS Strut Double Deuce Box Call
The new Double Deuce Box Call by HS Strut is a big winner. The box is made from poplar, lid is crafted from walnut, and pairing sounds pretty darn sweet. Use it to mimic the sounds of one, or even two hens, based on varying sounds. The great art on the box lid adds plenty of spice and personality.
$24.99 | HunterSpec.com
HS Strut Drury Outdoors Signature Aluminum Pot Call
Part of the Drury Outdoors signature line, the Aluminum Pot Call by HS Strut gets its namesake and “Final Roost” from the intended goal — pulling gobblers into range one last time. It’s crafted from native sycamore wood and anodized aluminum. Overall, the call is excellent for cutting and yelping, among other vocalizations. It comes with a Dymalux striker. The call is CNC-machined and DOD-approved.
$49.99 | HSstrut.com
HS Strut Drury Outdoors Signature Ghost Tongue Mouth Call
Those looking for a good mouth call might consider the Drury Outdoors Signature Ghost Tongue Mouth Call by HS Strut. It was designed by the six-time World Champion Mark Drury. Interestingly, he determined that, by tightening up the reed spacing, and having a flatter tongue (instead of pointed), overall performance improves. It comes with an aluminum frame and hand-stretched latex reeds (three at 0.003 thickness). This ghost cut is a design virtually all mouth callers can implement.
$9.99 | HSstrut.com
HS Strut Open Reed Predator Locator Call
Many hunters run locator calls, and among those, some use predator calls. Thus, the HS Strut Open Reed Predator Call is a great selection. The call is made from rubberized material. It makes possible a full range of coyote vocalizations, which some turkey hunters use to locate gobblers.
$19.99 | HunterSpec.com
Zink Ridge Talker Box Call
The all-new Ridge Talker Box Call by Zink is set to be a fan favorite among turkey hunters. It comes with a poplar box and cherry paddle. The two-sided design makes it possible to mimic different hens in the same calling sequence. Ultimately, it’s a custom design made in the USA, and offers great sound at a reasonable price point.
$49.99 | ZinkCalls.com
Zink Thunder Ridge Striker Glass Call
The Thunder Ridge Striker Glass Call by Zink is a traditional pot call design infused with modern technology. It’s made with a walnut pot (with turkey feature graphic) and high-quality glass. The striker is made with waterproof maple wood topped with Dymalux, resulting in realistic, high-pitched cutts, yelps, and more. The call comes with a built-in striker conditioning stone. The call is hand-built, hand-tuned, and otherwise crafted in America.
$59.99 | ZinkCalls.com
Zink Thunder Ridge Pro Series Strikers
The Zink Thunder Ridge Pro Series Strikers are excellent replacements or upgrades for your pot calls. These offer synthetic Dymalux construction, a flair tip design, and rubber grip ring to maximize control. These come in a twin pack.
$24.99 | ZinkCalls.com
Zink Thunder ST Mouth Call
Another great diaphragm, the Zink Thunder ST Mouth Call is made to trick leery longbeards. It’s one of four calls in the series, and comes with an aluminum frame. The three-reed construction incorporates a snake tongue design, which rolls easily and operates with minimal air pressure. This call is ideal for yelps, clucks, purrs, and more, especially with a bit of rasp and high-pitched front end. The call is handmade and custom-stretched in America.
$12.99 | ZinkCalls.com
Realistic decoys can make all the difference.
TURKEY DECOYS
Flextone Thunder Creeper
The Thunder Creeper by Flextone is a very portable strutter decoy. It’s a very realistic, but a smaller body size minimizes risk of intimidating real turkeys. It’s big enough to spark confrontations, but not so threatening that it causes turkeys to flare just out of range. It comes with detailed molding and painting. It comes with a carbon stake and tail fan, or use a real fan from a harvested bird.
$59.99 | FlextoneGameCalls.com
Flextone Thunder Jake
Another member of the Flextone Thunder series, the Thunder Jake provides a focal point for aggression from local toms. This non-threatening posture comes with a paint scheme and detailed, realistic feather patterns.
$59.99 | FlextoneGameCalls.com
Flextone Thunder Chick Upright
Next up, the Flextone Thunder Chick Upright gets its name from the upright head positioning. This displays dominance toward other hens, which just might bring them (and that gobbler in tow) right into the decoy spread for a closer look. Plus, a larger profile increases visibility.
$49.99 | FlextoneGameCalls.com
Flextone Thunder Chick Feeder
The Thunder Chick Feeder by Flextone provides a look and feel of comfort, contentment, and relaxation within the decoy spread. This can boost the confidence of passing birds and increase likelihood of committing to the spread. This decoy works well on its own or with other decoys.
$49.99 | FlextoneGameCalls.com
Flextone Thunder Chick Breeder
Flextone’s Thunder Chick Breeder is another great pick for the turkey woods. It’s a blow-molded turkey decoy that offers durability and realism of a breeding hen. Pair it with a male turkey decoy for enraged responses from gobblers in the field.
$49.99 | FlextoneGameCalls.com
Flextone Thunder Decoy Bag
Never carry a turkey decoy without a decoy bag. Enter the Flextone Thunder Decoy Bag, which offers a safe and effective way to tote those fake birds. The bag holds two full-body turkey decoys. It comes with an adjustable shoulder and chest strap. Benefit from snag- and tear-resistant 200D material. It’s 30 by 22 inches and comes in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo.
$14.99 | FlextoneGameCalls.com
Avian-X HDR Strutter
Avian-X offers the utmost in ultra-realistic turkey decoys. The detail baked into the HDR series is incredible, and the Strutter deke is no exception. Interchange between two body language aggression levels, and even alter the adjustable tail fan. It comes with realistic feathering, legs, and iridescent paint. It comes with two removable heads, two wings, adjustable fan, adjustable beard, integrated carbon stake, and carrying bag. The blow-molded design is 15% smaller than a real gobbler, so it’s primed for plenty of “bouts” with longbeards.
$249.99 | Avian-X.com
Avian-X HDR Jake
Next in line is the Avian-X HDR Jake. It’s slightly smaller than a real turkey, and exhibits a quarter-strut posture with subdominant feathers and two removable head designs (one submissive and one aggressive). It comes with a durable, blow-molded design, rubber molded leg stumps, realistic beard, true-to-life paint scheme, and more.
$149.99 | Avian-X.com
Avian-X HDR Feeding Hen
The HDR Feeding Hen by Avian-X provides an excellent confidence booster within your decoy spread. It adds another layer of realism to your setup. The relaxed feeding posture expresses a content atmosphere. This decoy offers realistic motions without the unnatural spinning. Plus, it comes with an integrated stake and decoy bag.
$139.99 | Avian-X.com
Avian-X HDR Hen
Lastly, the HDR Hen by Avian-X is the ideal standing hen decoy. Its generalized but realistic posture is the epitome of detail, durability, and more. It comes with two interchangeable heads (one resting, one outstretched). The decoy is wildly realistic and pairs well with other HDR decoys.
$139.99 | Avian-X.com
TURKEY GUN CHOKES, LOADS, SIGHTS, ETC.
Avian-X Crusher Turkey Choke
The Avian-X Crusher turkey choke delivers quality performance with dense patterns, great energy, and precision accuracy. Its radical porting and castle cuts improve the shot. It’s built from durable tempered steel with black PVD finish. Plus, a unique internal groove technology helps separate the pellets from the wad. It’s rated for bismuth, lead, steel, and tungsten. Choose between 10 compatible shotgun offerings.
$49.99 | Avian-X.com
Rob Roberts Raptor Turkey Choke
The Rob Roberts Raptor Turkey Choke has an excellent reputation among discerning turkey killers. It was the top performer in our Savage Renegauge during our extensive pattern test. With a high-end choked tube like the Raptor, you’re likely to achieve a tighter core pattern and much more consistency in your pattern (less flyers).
$130 | RobRobertsGunworks.com
In our recent test, the Rob Roberts Raptor Turkey Choke took top honors out of the Savage Renegauge shotgun.
Additionally, Rob Roberts offers custom shotgun work, including three noteworthy options for turkey hunters.
First, consider a Cerakote coating that helps protect your guns from weathering and overall field abuse. This improves the longevity and performance of the shotgun, and a multitude of colors are available. Get this for stocks, forearms, receivers and/or barrels. Pricing varies from $75 (stock or forearm only) up to $500 or more (full gun with four colors).
Some might even want forcing cone work on their shotgun. For the money, this is one of the best things you can do to improve shotgun patterns. According to Rob Roberts, in most production shotguns, this forcing cone is very short and at a very steep angle. Roberts lengthens the forcing cone to 3 inches and polishes it, which increases velocity, reduces friction, minimizes felt recoil, and reduces pellet deformation. This service costs $75.
Third, trigger work can go a long ways for a turkey gun. No doubt, a lot of turkey hunters have missed birds because of the notoriously sloppy triggers on most shotguns. Roberts can rework the trigger group to boost feel and shooter confidence. This process eliminates creep and sets trigger pull to about 4.5 pounds. This costs $100. (This service is not available for the Vinci, Super Vinci, Browning Gold 10-Gauge, and Browning BPS.)
Federal TSS Turkey Loads
Without a doubt, TSS is the king of turkey ammo. Federal’s HeavyWeight TSS comes in numerous offerings, and hunters can choose from various shot sizes in .410, 20-, and 12-gauge. Of course, TSS provides the highest possible pellet count, and it comes with 18 g/cc density, which is 22% higher than standard tungsten and 56% more than lead. These things translate to more energy and better velocity. Incredibly, Federal recently released HeavyWeight TSS offerings in two new 28-gauge additions. It will be available in 2 3/4- and 3-inch No. 9 shot.
Rival Arms X1 Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight
Primed to be an excellent sight, the Rival Arms X1 Micro Reflex Red Dot Sight gets it done. This three-MOA red dot is designed for fast target acquisition. It comes with one-MOA clicks for elevation and windage adjustments. Furthermore, it incorporates a 29mm multi-coated objective lens (for a wider field of view), RMR-compatible mounting system, picatinny mount, digital push-button brightness controls, 10 brightness settings, unlimited eye relief, IPX7 water-resistant rating, and more. Additionally, it offers motion-sensing waking, automatic waking and sleeping, etc. It comes with a CR1632 3V battery and a 50,000-plus-hour battery life. Enjoy a lifetime limited warranty.
$379.99 | Rival-Arms.com
TruGlo Nexus Red Dot Sight
The all-new TruGlo Nexus Red Dot Sight is coming soon, and it’s loaded with features. Benefit from a 22mm multi-coated lens, RMR-compatible mounting system, picatinny rail, and three-MOA reticle for faster target acquisition. Furthermore, it’s loaded with technologies, allowing for motion-sensing wake features, digital push-button brightness controls, 10 brightness settings, one-MOA click elevation and windage adjustments, IPX7 water-resistant rating, and more.
MSRP TBD | TruGlo.com | COMING SOON
Combine woodsmanship with the right tools and get ready to punch your tag.
OTHER TURKEY HUNTING GEAR
ALPS OutdoorZ Impact Pro Turkey Vest
The Impact Pro Turkey Vest by ALPS is a solid pick. It’s especially attractive for traveling turkey hunters because it breaks down easily to fit in luggage. The Impact Pro features a lightweight design that’s comfortable, yet large enough to carry all necessary items. Key features include a redesigned 1-inch molded seat, Molded front pockets, molle webbing, removable box call pocket, removable ThermaCell pocket, oversized game bag, and more. Other pockets include eight front pockets, added rear storage pocket, pocket inside of game bag, two water bottle pockets, etc. A built-in stadium seat creates a stable back rest that allows you to sit anywhere.
$149.99 | AlpsOutdoorZ.com
Ameristep Care Taker Wide Bottom Extreme
The Care Taker Wide Bottom Extreme by Ameristep offers 57% more floor space than its predecessor. The blind also includes one-way mesh, which improves your ability to see out. The wider bottom allows for pushing bags, gear, and chair legs back out of the way. It comes with silent window system and zippered access door. It has nine window openings. Dimensions are 69 by 69 by 78 inches. The blind weighs 13.9 pounds.
$159.99 | Ameristep.com
Ameristep Banshee Wide Bottom Extreme
Finally, the Ameristep Banshee Wide Bottom Extreme rounds out the list. It offers 61% more floor space than the previous model. It includes silent widow sliding, 180 degrees of unobstructed viewing, and more. Dimensions are 75 by 75 by 80 inches. The blind weighs 12.5 pounds.
$159.99 | Ameristep.com
Walker’s Razor Slim Electronic Muff
The Razor Slim Electronic Muff by Walker’s provides great hearing protection for shooters. It offers a noise reduction rating of 23 dB, which is perfect for patterning shotguns on the range. These implement a low-profile design that offers a snug fit, good maneuverability, cushioned contact points, and more. It’s available in 22 different colors.
$59.99 | WalkersGameEar.com
Stealth Cam Flashback Cellular Trail Camera
Turkey hunters need cell cams, too. These useful tools are perfect for pre-season and in-season turkey scouting. Merely post the cams and let these sentries do the work for you. The Stealth Cam Flashback Cellular Trail Camera comes equipped with an 80-ft detection range and 0.4-second trigger speed, which is perfect for snagging great scouting photos of wild turkeys. It can even record video at 30 fps, which just might snag a fight sequence between rival toms in a strut zone. With the fluid interface in the Command Pro app, and seamless integration into HuntStand, scouting turkeys just took another big step forward.
$149.99 | StealthCam.com
HuntStand Pro
HuntStand Pro is the leading hunting app subscription for turkey hunters. Tap into premium map layers and other valuable tools for e-scouting gobblers. A few examples include property boundaries and landowner information, monthly satellite imagery, public hunting land maps, 3D mapping, offline maps, an interactive compass, distance and area measurement tools, and more. HuntStand Pro will help you pinpoint gobblers with precision.
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Enjoy turkey season, because it won't last nearly long enough.
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