Join us for Episode 243 of the HuntStand Podcast. We talk about wild turkey grand slams with Jeff Budz. It’s a true obsession — chasing the Grand Slam of wild turkeys.
From Easterns to Osceolas and Rios to Merriam’s, Jeff dives into what fuels the addiction to traveling the country in pursuit of all four subspecies. We break down the challenges of each bird, the unique terrain and tactics required, and the mindset it takes to stay locked in when the grind gets real. Along the way, Jeff shares stories from the road. He talks lessons learned from close calls and successes. Budz answers why the chase never really ends once you’ve caught the bug.
If you’ve ever dreamed of completing a Grand Slam — or just love the pursuit of hard-earned gobblers — this episode is packed with insight, strategy, and straight-up turkey hunting passion.
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