Must-Have Turkey Gear for 2016

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posted on March 23, 2016
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Alps Outdoorz Grand Slam Turkey Vest
With multiple places to stash gear and enough call pockets for your full arsenal, this vest lets you carry it all. Features include detachable shoulder straps, padded seat, bird pouch, water-reservoir compatibility and removable sit-anywhere kickstand frame with adjustable legs. MSRP: $179.99.

Primos Lil’ Hook Up Box Call
This easy-to-use box call utilizes a magnet to connect the paddle to the box, providing the perfect tension and angle for killer clucks, purrs and yelps. Compact size takes up less room in your vest. Remove the paddle for silent carry. MSRP: $28.95.

Montana Fanatic Turkey Decoy
Built for in-your-face turkey reaping and perfect for the run-and-gunner, this full-fan tom decoy weighs next to nothing, folds up tight and deploys in a fraction of a second. Complete with ground stake and see-through mesh stalking window. MSRP: $44.99.

10X Ultra-Lite Clothing
Made with polyester rip-stop fabric and covered in Mossy Oak Obsession, the pant, jacket and shirt are super lightweight, quiet and breathable—ideal for warm spring weather. They dry fast, too, in case you get caught in a sudden shower. The jacket stuffs in its own pocket for packable carry. MSRP: $37.99-$55.99.

Danner Steadfast Snake Boots
This 17-inch boot provides 360 degrees of snake-proof protection. It offers a large toe-box, waterproof Danner Dry liner, nubuck leather and 900-denier nylon upper, and a breathable, dual-density footbed. In Realtree Xtra Green. MSRP: $200.

Avian-X LCD Laydown Hen Decoy
Combined with Avian-X’s industry-leading attention to detail and real-to-life colors, the breeding posture of this collapsible decoy signals receptiveness a tom can’t resist. Inflates with a few strong breaths of air. Carry bag included. MSRP: $79.99.

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