TurkeyAndElk.com Community
Connect with fellow hunters who share your passion for region-specific hunting approaches. Our community brings together hunters from across North America to share experiences, techniques, and success stories based on geographic specialization.
Regional Forums
Join discussions focused on hunting tactics, conditions, and call selection for your specific region.
Turkey Hunting Forums
- Eastern Wild Turkey Region
- Osceola (Florida) Turkey Region
- Rio Grande Turkey Region
- Merriam’s Turkey Region
- Gould’s Turkey Region
Elk Hunting Forums
- Rocky Mountain Elk Region
- Roosevelt Elk Region
- Tule Elk Region
- Manitoban Elk Region
- Reintroduced Elk Populations
Success Stories
Share your hunting success and learn from others who have used our region-specific approach.
Featured Success Story
Eastern Hardwoods Grand Slam
After years of hunting Eastern wild turkeys with limited success using standard calls, Mike from Pennsylvania switched to our Eastern Timber Series box call. The results were immediate—three mature gobblers in one season, all responding directly to the regionally-optimized calling sequence we recommended for pressured birds in hardwood ridges.
Featured Success Story
Roosevelt Elk in the Rainforest
Sarah from Oregon had hunted Roosevelt elk for years with conventional calling techniques developed for Rocky Mountain elk. After switching to our Pacific Rain Series bugle and following our region-specific approach for dense forest calling, she called in and harvested a mature 6×6 bull that responded specifically to the lower frequency bugle pattern unique to Roosevelt elk.
Regional Hunting Reports
Get real-time updates on hunting conditions, bird/elk activity, and calling effectiveness across different regions.
Eastern Region Update
Date: May 10, 2025
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Conditions: Cool mornings, warming to mid-60s. Recent rain has greened up understory.
Activity: Birds highly vocal at first light, becoming quiet by 9am. Responding best to soft calling with Eastern-specific cadence.
Recommended Calls: Eastern Timber Series slate with light pressure for mid-morning birds.
Rocky Mountain Region Update
Date: September 15, 2025
Location: Central Colorado, 8,500-9,500 ft elevation
Conditions: Clear and cool, temperatures ranging from 30-60°F.
Activity: Bulls actively bugling from dark timber to open parks. Peak rut activity with satellite bulls responding aggressively to cow calls.
Recommended Calls: Alpine Series bugle with medium reed for dominant bull sounds, paired with Alpine cow call sequence.
Expert Q&A Sessions
Join live and archived question and answer sessions with our regional hunting experts.
Upcoming Live Q&A
- May 20, 2025 – 7:00 PM Eastern
Late Season Eastern Turkey Tactics
with Regional Expert Jim Thompson - June 5, 2025 – 8:00 PM Mountain
Preparing for Elk Season: Scouting by Region
with Regional Expert Mark Williams - June 18, 2025 – 7:30 PM Pacific
Roosevelt Elk Calling Techniques
with Regional Expert Sarah Johnson
Recent Archived Q&A
- Osceola Turkey Hunting Strategies
Florida specialist Michael Rodriguez covers the unique challenges and techniques for hunting Osceola turkeys in their native range. - Tule Elk Vocalization Patterns
California expert David Chen discusses the distinctive sounds of Tule elk and how to reproduce them effectively. - Eastern vs. Western Turkey Calling: Key Differences
Multi-region specialist Amanda Parker compares and contrasts calling strategies across subspecies.
Field Testing Program
Apply to join our network of regional field testers who help evaluate and refine our region-specific calls and techniques.
As a TurkeyAndElk.com field tester, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Test prototype calls before they’re available to the public
- Provide feedback that directly influences product development
- Document real-world performance in your regional hunting conditions
- Connect with our product development team and regional experts
- Receive recognition in our community for your contributions
We select field testers based on hunting experience, geographic location, and ability to provide detailed, constructive feedback. Applications are reviewed quarterly, with new field testers added as needed to ensure comprehensive regional coverage.
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