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Issue #5 • March 27, 2026 • View in browser

🎯 The Bargain Blind

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📰 Field Report

• Turkey Van Tour kicks off for sixth year — One hunter just started his annual three-month road trip, living out of a Ford Transit van to document turkey season across multiple states. The dedication (or obsession) is real — six years running of chasing gobblers from state to state.

• Champion caller breaks down pot call selection — Choosing the right pot call gets complicated with all the surface and soundboard options available. Expert Dustin Jones from Blackstone Custom Calls explains how to pick the right combination for your hunting style.

• Long-range cartridge value analysis surprises — Field & Stream calculated cost per yard for popular long-range cartridges, treating ammo like gas mileage. The most economical option might not be what you'd expect when factoring in performance vs. price.

• Benchmade knife guide from long-time user — After owning dozens of Benchmade knives, one writer breaks down which models justify the premium price tag. Yes, they're expensive — but some are worth every penny for serious outdoor use.

• NRA Youth Education Summit seeks support — This Giving Tuesday, the NRA's Y.E.S. scholarship fund is raising money to support the next generation of hunting and shooting sports leaders. Direct investment in getting young people involved in our traditions.

🔍 The Watch List

Cabela's

Winchester SXP Long Beard Turkey Shotgun

$449.98 15% off

MidwayUSA

Ol' Tom Run-N-Gun Turkey Chest Pack

$97.49 25% off

MidwayUSA

Big Shot Trophy Whitetail Crossbow Target

$38.35 23% off

MidwayUSA

Realtree EZ Bow Hanger 3-Pack

$12.80 35% off

🎧 Trail Tested

Wired to Hunt Ep. 1019: How Animals Sabotage Whitetail Hunts

Tony Peterson explains how birds and small mammals act as "narcs" that blow your cover to deer. Solid fundamentals episode on reading woodland behavior beyond just focusing on your target species.

Wired to Hunt Ep. 1018: Habitat Work That Actually Works

Mark Kenyon and Thomas Mlsna separate useful habitat improvements from busy work. The key insight: access management often trumps habitat modifications for mature bucks.

Wired to Hunt Ep. 1020: Turkey Future with Dr. Mike Chamberlain

Dr. Chamberlain discusses wild turkey population trends and hunting's future prospects. Essential listening as we head into another spring season with ongoing turkey population concerns.

👋 The Sign-Off

"The turkey is a more respectable bird and a true original native of America." — Benjamin Franklin

Turkey season's coming fast — time to get that calling practice in. Stay safe out there.

Happy hunting,
BJ

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