Some of the trees are starting to blossom, grass is starting to green up, all of Mother Nature is getting ready to put on her annual spring spectacular. It's also almost time for the start of spring ...

We’re all familiar with a raspy hen yelp and a thundering tom gobble. But wild hens and gobblers make many turkey sounds beyond these two vocalizations. Each of these sounds express specific meanings.

Two of the most important things a spring turkey hunter needs to be successful are, one, total concealment, and two, locating and luring the turkey to within shooting range — 40 yards — via calling.