The Spring Legion Podcast
The Spring Legion Podcast
Spring Legion Turkey Hunting
Welcome to a year-round discussion on the wild turkey and those who hunt them. Hosted by Hunter Farrior, founder of Spring Legion and author of Ballad of a Turkey Hunter, the weekly podcast is geared for all outdoor communities and dives deeper than the usual tactics and calling tips. Holding true to the brand, topics are built upon respecting the heritage and challenges of hunting, with a never-ending appreciation for all that the spring season provides. Enjoy insight from special guests like Dave Owens of Pinhoti Project, Cuz Strickland of Mossy Oak, our friends at NWTF and Muscadine Bloodline, and so many more widely known for their impact in the turkey hunting community, as well as the deer, duck, and waterfowl realm, who exhibit the obsession of which only a real turkey hunter may truly understand. Thanks for listening.
Traveling Turkey Hunting: Tips, Essentials, Advice, and Hard-Earned Wisdom
We unpack our essential knowledge for traveling turkey hunters, sharing hard-won wisdom about what to pack, what regulations to be aware of, and how to maximize success in unfamiliar territories. • Weather is crucial – chase good conditions rather than sticking to rigid travel schedules • Noon hunting cutoffs in certain states require different hunting strategies • State-specific regulations vary widely – physical tags, hunting zones, and public land rules • Packing smart prevents overloadin...
Apr 28
1 hr
Slick Southeastern Gobblers - Hunting Turkeys in Various Conditions
We've officially hit the halfway point of the 2025 spring turkey season, and the changes in weather and turkey behavior are becoming more apparent as the foliage thickens and temperatures rise. • Chase's hunt in East Georgia yielded success after walking 23 miles in three days through challenging sandy terrain • After a thunderstorm passed and winds died down, a gobbler immediately started hammering, creating perfect hunting conditions • Understanding turkey behavior in thick foliage becomes...
Apr 21
55 min
Eastern Turkeys: Dr. Chamberlain - Roosting, Breeding, and Behavior Tendencies
What makes the Eastern Wild Turkey America's most challenging gamebird? Join Hunter Farrior of Spring Legion, Dr. Mike Chamberlain (@wildturkeydoc), and Matt from the National Wild Turkey Federation as they dive deep into the mysterious world of Eastern Wild Turkeys from their Kentucky turkey camp. The conversation opens with back-to-back hunting stories that perfectly illustrate why Easterns have earned their reputation for outsmarting hunters. As Dr. Chamberlain reveals, "Easterns are the ...
Apr 14
53 min
Gary Stanton - Scouting Foreign Terrain & Turkey Hunting Trips, Successful Strategies for Multi-Day Hunts
This week, Hunter Farrior welcomes his good friend Gary Stanton (of country music duo Muscadine Bloodline) to share their recent adventure pursuing turkeys in completely new territory. What begins as a loosely planned expedition with minimal local knowledge turns into a masterclass in adaptability, patience, and recognizing opportunity when it presents itself. The hunters reveal how a wrong turn and nearly hitting a hen with their truck led to discovering a turkey hotspot that would define t...
Apr 7
1 hr 7 min
Adjusting Setups and Being Where Turkeys Want to Be
Save 15% on your next round of Houndstooth Turkey Calls with code SLP25 at checkout. Click Here to shop Houndstooth Turkey Calls Click Here for NEW Spring Legion Gear for Spring 2025 - available in Original Bottomland and Greenleaf Check out the SPRING LEGION YouTube Channel to watch the hunts referenced on our show, as they happened and as real as it gets. Follow us on Instagram: @springlegion @hunter.farrior @chasefarrior Huge Thanks to the following for making this podcast possible: N...
Mar 31
46 min
Tight Lipped Gobblers: Navigating the Challenges of Early Season
Hunter and Chase Farrior dive into week two of the 2025 turkey season with stories from the Mississippi woods, discussing strategies for hunting "henned-up" gobblers that are challenging to call in. • Gobblers are particularly challenging this season, often going silent once they fly down from the roost • Both hosts notice there seem to be more hens and gobblers than in previous seasons • Chase shares a successful hunt where being in the perfect spot was more important than calling • Hunter ...
Mar 24
57 min
Turkey Season Opener 2025: How’d it go?
We miss Mississippi's opening day due to severe tornadic weather but make up for it with an action-packed day two in the spring turkey woods. Safety first becomes our motto when dangerous storms threaten our hunting area, forcing us to exercise patience despite the nine- • Observe an extremely vocal, aggressive hen cutting and assembly yelping from the roost • Witness textbook "henned-up" gobbler behavior with minimal gobbling after flydown • Encounter multiple turkeys during an afternoon so...
Mar 17
56 min
What's in Our Turkey Vest? A Detailed Breakdown of Calls, Gear, and Other Hunting Essentials
The excitement of turkey season is finally here, causing anticipation and nervous energy as the hosts prepare for their favorite time of year. • Spring Legion updates on new apparel including Full Foliage patterns available for pre-order Tuesday 3/11/25 • Original Bottomland duffel bags finally arriving after three years of development • Comparison of mouth call preferences (KB Hen batwing vs Ghost Cut) • Essential gear carried in turkey vests including Thermacells, DEET, permethrin treatmen...
Mar 10
54 min
The “What If” Factor of Turkey Season and an Untold Misadventure
Buckle up for an exhilarating ride through our latest podcast episode where turkey hunting tales take center stage! Join us as we share our personal stories of both success and lessons learned while navigating the thrilling, yet unpredictable realm of turkey season. With tales that range from triumphant encounters to comical misadventures, we reflect on the intricate dynamics of turkey behavior, the importance of preparation, and the gear that helps us bring home the prize. Together, we'll e...
Mar 3
54 min
What is Woodsmanship? Our Top 10 Tips for Turkey Hunting (BONUS EPISODE)
This episode reveals the core concept of "woodsmanship" in turkey hunting, emphasizing that knowledge and awareness of turkey behavior, terrain, and strategic positioning significantly improve hunting success. Listeners discover essential rules of thumb for effective turkey hunting, including understanding camouflage, mastering call techniques, and respecting turkey instincts. • Introduction to wisdomship in hunting • Importance of realism in turkey calls • Tips on positioning and move...
Feb 25
53 min
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