4 phases of SPRING TURKEY SEASON

[@bobmatuzak2263]

"Phase 1 is my favorite", "phase 3 is my favorite", "no really, phase 4 is my favorite" - Mat gets so excited, this guy just loves to turkey hunt. His passion is infectious and keeps me getting out of bed, rain or shine, all season. Thanks Mat!

[@clifhart3894]

I have been hunting Turkey's for 30 years and I have never had someone understand birds better than you.Great job! Thanks keep educating. Clif Hart

[@Unknowngamer-qq6ee]

My father told me you have to sit more than hunt. You have to think like a turkey, you have to kno what a turkey likes, you have to personally know your turkey. Etc etc. Basically you have to hunt them similar to deer. Pattern is key to turkey hunting scout scout.

[@Bowfella]

1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargainning 4. Depression There is no acceptance.

[@dennybirchfield]

Acceptance is the answer to my problems

[@dscottperry]

This is the best KZbin Channel I have found on turkey hunter education. It is obvious Dale knows his stuff! Thanks Dale for sharing all your knowledge, experience, and stories.

[@guyaltizer5549]

Two Matt Dale Videos in one week!! Awesome video and information You are the best turkey hunting Teacher guru on KZbin period!!

[@MCK9000]

First time turkey hunter this year. 2 4th season tags in Dales favorite time. Raise Hell Praise Dale!

[@Woods2Table]

Dale we love the channel and what you’re all about. Keep it up and God bless!

[@captainplatypus4328]

GOAT when it comes to turkey advice.

[@danieleklund7759]

Matt thanks! I spent last 5 days of Wisconsin 2nd season experimenting the lockdown. No gobbles. But your videos on that subject encouraged me to keep on it. Bagged amice 20lb. Tom in middle of the day. Thanks man.

[@zeroedinwithzeke4059]

Dude, I’m getting really exited for this season! I’ve got a new guy, 3 new properties to hunt, and some good friends. It’s just nice to see the magic when the woods wake up!

[@richardfalcone6954]

Good advice. I've gotten 3 gobblers in May in Maryland. Each was on public land, each was 3+ years old, each was gotten early in the morning shortly after flydown, and each came right in to my calls. They were each very eager to breed, but there were few if any available hens because they were probably sitting on nests full time. There were no other hunters to compete with either.

[@nyleslehnen4751]

Same here in w iowa

[@michaelnichols1651]

Saved my season! Never been this deep into may w/o a long beard…. This last week was absolutely brutal so I Was questioning everything that - I ….thought I knew (which still ain’t much)… preciate the knowledge and the willingness to share…

[@kennyc944]

Just gotten my vision widen on gobbler hunting by listening to this experience sharing. Thank you sir！

[@ethanwillison2970]

Thanks so much man! You have helped me realize what we are in right now and i can finally understand why everything is so quiet. We are definetly in phase 3 and just need to be patient. God bless thanks!

[@wenis1483]

Dale, you gave me hope man! Scouted a good number of turkeys preseason. Come opening day, my Dad got injured and we both started 2-3 weeks into the season (Phase 3). This being my first Turkey hunt ever, it’s a major kick in my morale. Now, I’m more educated only through experienced hunters like YOU! Thank you. Will go out with more enthusiasm now. Haha

[@wenis1483]

*started late

[@benjaminhaley9993]

Probably one of the best videos I've seen on turkey hunting by the greatest teacher of turkey hunting. Good job. Looking forward to the season.

[@benjaminhaley9993]

Too bad the Missouri starts as late as it does.

[@WaterandWoodsmen]

Thank you Dale

[@ariellesmith5286]

This is my first time hunting and my husbands first turkey season. We have learned so much from you, thanks!

[@alexboael25]

New subscriber and new hunter here man. Thanks for the info! I been even watching videos from 2yrs ago!! Good Stuff in every video!! Tons of learning

[@daleoutdoors17]

Thanks for joining Hope your learning something

[@alexboael25]

@@daleoutdoors17 Yes sir!!!

[@craigeckstein5748]

So glad I found Matt and his videos! Its calling for rain tomorrow in Bedford County and I was going to sleep in. Not after watching this - think I'll post up on a field. Thanks for the motivation Matt! :)

[@brandonritchey484]

Im in bedford county also

[@springfield03a36]

Thanks Matt, I love taking in all your info and putting it in my “Turkey tool box”!!! Your channel is great for all levels of turkey hunter and turkey hunting. Keep up the great work and God bless and stay safe.

[@buggymo84]

Thanks for the advice. Everything you say has always proven to be true and to work so thanks for all you do...

[@DH-qo1jg]

March 28th is opening day here in California. Can't wait. Using the Benjamin air bow and new Benelli super vincci.! We got some big mountain birds over here in plumas county. Turkey thugin all season.

[@michaelgaribotti3155]

drewsy beats I went out today near Quincy, any luck? I got on a group but the two jakes didn’t want to leave there hens.

[@DH-qo1jg]

Yes found about 6 Tom's in meadow valley also try Taylorsville and Greenville they got alot of birds. Good luck out there

[@mikesharp4780]

Definitely love the last week of season here in va. Looking forward to hear those panic googles around 9am.. Doing a great job Dale.

[@colinlewis8275]

Colorado's season goes until May 31st so this video was helpful. Thanks for your videos!

[@jonathanbolos1751]

Incredibly helpful video. Thanks Mr. Dale.

[@Sseed93]

Great video! I’ve really got to learn their behavior this season and you nailed it. If you could make a video with decoys used during each phase, that would be helpful. 👍🏽thanks again for the info. It reenforced what I’ve learned this season.

[@howrightiam]

April 25th southwestern ontario canada. getting ready , cant wait

[@pursuingtheheartland3414]

Awesome explanation I’m passing it along. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dawsonnate1815]

You make me really excited for my late season tag

[@darrinandlisawilber7328]

Great Video! Thanks for all of the information!

[@CorbinDallas88]

I hunt in turkey California and see this exact same thing. I’ve never hunted in mid May but plan to this year since that’s our bow season for turkey. Great video

[@elevationcreationoutdoors8348]

Seen a group of about 20 toms in northern Idaho and it got my blood pumping I’m ready lol

[@samzahaykevitz1840]

You could add another phase at the end of the season when the gobblers get into large bachelor groups and are tough to call in.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Matt you’ve gave me some great ideas I’m goin to try season opened here in Tn the 13th and I ain’t been able to go yet. LORD willing I’m going tomorrow if it’s not pouring rain. If whatever can go wrong it will during turkey hunting season. I’ve had coyotes run between me and a gobbler that was nearly in shotgun range. Oh well the coyote didn’t live to tell about it. LORD willing I’m going in the morning Amen 🙏. Thanks for sharing Matt GOD BLESS

[@bigjhunter7660]

NC opens April 11th already seen toms strutting do to the mild weather so will what this season brings.

[@brenthoyle4556]

Big J Hunter here in western NC I watched breeding 3 weeks before season so I’m sure like the man said it’s already phase 2 when we get our start

[@jeramyoliver5342]

Another good one. Thanks Mat!

[@TerryCook-s2r]

Exactly my beliefs sir. Thank you

[@ghunter2250]

great tips Matt, still working on a turkey in 2022, been very quiet and henned up in NC and VA but hopeful for late season bird.

[@PowderBlueThunder]

Dale this is a great video thanks

[@TimberBucksProductions]

Dale ,I totally love you're channel my freind!! Very informative 👏👌

[@krisasenov6978]

Haha phase 3 hunting yesterday. Only saw a bunch of hens not a single gobble all day! Hopefully later this week things change.

[@mr.c2763]

Really great information, my season this year is March 21st to May 3rd. Your information will definitely help.

[@DH-qo1jg]

Nice March 28 here in cali. Pumped up!! good luck this season!

[@mr.c2763]

I took your information and broke my season this year down into four phases. My season on last from March 21st until May 3rd.

[@haroldwilson7285]

Opens April 11th in Virginia. They are already gobbling !

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Great stuff,may 1 opening day today in ny ,windy as hell saw 2 snuck up wouldn't talk wouldn't move .stayed same spot up till 12 pm dam

[@Bowfella]

I took my first turkey at 28th of May with a crossbow at 65 yards.

[@jackeyster5885]

That 4th phase is my favorite time to hunt. The past 3 birds I have killed have been right in that time. It really feels like I am truly hunting. You have to be pretty skilled and extremely disciplined to kill a bird during that time

[@mikegriffin7270]

Here in florida my zone starts march 21... Countdown is on. Birds are already strutting

[@joec1212]

With how warm things are these days, and how early spring comes. I wish they would open up season for youth/the beginning of season 2 wks early.

[@camrot06ify]

Come to pa lol starts May 1rst when its half way done you have about 2 weeks then its a grind seen polts normally the last week.

[@SteffenTHughes]

Definitely in phase 3 right now. It was hot then like a light just went dark. Time for good comfy cushion

[@calebharrington7087]

season here in west Virginia is opening pretty late, it's the 20th of April this year

[@jefficusgunman5885]

its open till late may here in Idaho. ive got a few more chances yet

[@michaelrogers4285]

Thank you for sharing

[@Bowfella]

In Ontario we start on April 25th...

[@srgtkankles]

Ever hunt WV? Our season didnt start til April 20th. Always a challenge,but we do have times when they are cranking 100+ gobbles an hour.. My opener with a good friend of mine is tomorrow morning.. *Weekendwarriors*

[@patrickhier7252]

We can only hunt the month of may for spring in Vermont. Then have to wait until fall

[@dustyrhodes8672]

Matt! Great video! Would you do a video on decoys ! When you should use and when not! Thanks

[@MegaPerson012345]

Turkey season doesn't start till April 15th in my area. They are all locked into private fields surrounded by property. Cant get anywhere near where they hang out to even call one. The turkeys are clinging to the low lands and not going into the mountains as there is guaranteed food on the fields. Mountains are full of snow, sleet, ice, rain. Gobbles o dark 30 and then zip

[@racingruss7263]

I live in Vermont.Season opens May 1st..Phase 3 birds.I must be a good turkey hunter,lol

[@christophergentile7464]

Going hunting Saturday morning in Bradford county Pennsylvania

[@northeast_outdoors]

You should make a video of how to skin and taxidermy a turkey like the ones you have on your wall in the background

[@TheMurpher666]

Indiana starts April 22 😭 it’s rough

[@matthew53690]

Try new York brother lol. May 1st

[@DH-qo1jg]

@@matthew53690 man that's messed up.

[@benrinehartjr2345]

Idea, would like to see calls come out with an attachment to put on your knee for cup calls. For people who can't use mouth calls. Then they also can call while holding there weapon in the ready status. Put it to your call maker. A hit, oh yeah.

[@blackjay5338]

I've killed a turkey on opening day and I've killed one on the last day. Listening to the explanation really makes sense to what I've experienced, but never really understood the pattern. Great video!

[@philjr5714]

The only thing you missed is gobbling changes with more two year olds around. We have a mass of two year olds this year. We usually average 20-24 lb birds. This year they’re much smaller. But the action is pretty dang consistent. Our whole season has been like phase one. Gobbles all the time. We usually have a huge lull. I go a week or two without a gobble and then they light up end season. Right now they’re gobbling just like opening day. Loving it!

[@randlerichardson5826]

Great advice GOD BLESS

[@westleythompson]

It’s been an early spring in middle ga. Everything bloomed early in march and it threw the breeding off and all the gobblers were hened up. Now that season is here I haven’t heard much of anything

[@fatehusky5673]

Down here in kansas i have seen a bunch of gobblers together and its like the 26 of April so Idk if the weather is messed up or somethin but idk

[@Cdubp01]

NE Kansas here. Agreed-and they’ve just now started to respond to calls, but still don’t want to come play 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@alexellwood2162]

Great advice I like watching your videos and I am a subscriber should I put One hen decoy out during phase 3 are there times when you should put no decoys?

[@BDWilliams18]

Fantastic video

[@carldombroski3239]

So what happens when a turkey knows something up and won't come into decoys and stays with the same four hens ? What could I try any help would be great and Dale keep up the good work I enjoy them very much

[@billcurry8982]

Here in Pennsylvania your 3rd phase is our 1st phase that sucks. Some years our season don't start till the 1st weekend in May. This year it's may 1st.

[@matthew53690]

Man the majority of y'all are lucky lol. Here in NY opening day doesnt start till May 1st. By the middle to end of May its pretty much shot. If it wasnt for the fact i know exactly where the turkeys are where I hunt, idk what I would do. Not many have luck up here

[@billschmidt4192]

I am from NY too. Wish the opening day was the last Saturday in April rather then May 1st.

[@matthew53690]

@@billschmidt4192 me too man thats prime time and would be perfect

[@DH-qo1jg]

Man I don't know what I would do if I had to wait that much longer for opening. March 28 over here in cali. . Good luck to all. Tag em an bag em.

[@matthewrickard9727]

I live in NY to but I live on a reservation so I start hunting in March so I can kill 10 turkeys a year if I wanted but I only usually kill 2 or 3 so I don’t ruin the population.

[@jerrymiller6610]

Hey Matt!! You think you can make it down south and hit a hunt in Alabama this year? Season is from March 21st thru May 3rd!! I'd me glad to have you!!

[@daleoutdoors17]

Never know . I’m hunting Alabama. Maybe we can hookup depending on how I do where I’m headed first. Just email me or Facebook me. Give me a little more info

[@jerrymiller6610]

@@daleoutdoors17 I'm in Shelby county. Where I hunt, the Turkey hunting isn't all that great but it works for me. I've been turkey hunting for 2 or 3 years now and havent killed a brid yet. Have seen a bunch during deer season tho. They are just really hard to hunt around here. Here's my email and we can talk more there if your interested. [e-mail] The reason for the email address titled like that is I've been trying to start my work hunting KZbin channel just havent had the time to get started. Thanks, Jerry

[@jerrymiller6610]

I also do not have Facebook and I do not have your email so just send me one if your interested. Thanks

[@robertayoder2063]

@@jerrymiller6610 need help son

[@jerrymiller6610]

@@robertayoder2063 haha!! They are whipping my butt this year! I have 2 friends that have been hunting for a many a years and they are helping me! They are just hard to hunt where we hunt! I've had multiple close ones this season but just cant seem to make the connection yet!! Thanks for asking tho!!

[@camerongoltz5578]

Im pretty new to turkey hunting and this is my first season by myself, I have never got one. I've saw 2 turkeys in phase three. But I spooked them. I was 1.5 miles back on public land and I was packing up and I wanted to check over the drop because I was hunting the top part of a hill and I peaked over the edge and saw one start running away and saw them an hour later behind me 200+ yards headed into the swamp area. When I spooked them, they weren't even 30 yards from me. They were in my blind spot. This Minnesota spring whether sucks. Every weekend I get that I can go turkey hunting is raining and cold

[@davidwaters9125]

Keep at it, study ALL Dale's vids, and be patient while you learn! You'll get one, and soon enough you'll be hooked and needing to check yourself into turkey rehab. Serious, Dale is THE GOAT. I constantly take his advice to the field, and 31 spring birds later, I can say many of those kills are because of him. I know i sound like a commercial and all, but its true. He helps beginners and vets alike have more success. Period. Honestly I just tune out most other sources of advice anymore.

[@timothymorris7479]

In Missouri the season starts on apr 20th

[@Drblood6721]

Great video matt! Thanks for the good breakdown. Hard to relate up here in VT. How much of a delay for each of the seasons would you say there is from down there to here. Sometimes we're hot and sunny for May 1 opener, sometimes in sleeting

[@daleoutdoors17]

I’d say your probably a couple weeks delayed by the time yours opens. So I’d say by May 1 your in phase 2. Idk just guessing . Hope to get up that way someday to New England and find out

[@rickorell8989]

Sir I hunt mass. Lucky me. Harvested a lot of turkeys. Our season “spring” is April 26 till may 22, what advice can you give me? Thankyou for your time,

[@thepawanderer]

great video thanks for the info

[@jpkoepse]

What do you call these Turkey mounts behind you? Do you do them yourself?

[@rangered2010]

I must not be " halfway" decent because the last time I called birds on the ground they ran the other way!!!

[@ChirrpsYT]

Currently in phase 3 lol thanks

[@camrot06ify]

Sound like we start in the end of 2

[@outdoorswithjt6652]

Would like to hear some ways you cook up a turkey or anyone on here.

[@lanematter7816]

How could I set up on some turkeys if I know where they roost, but they are very skittish?

[@thecigarsomm5649]

Next week in sc!

[@frankspataro9714]

In pa they start breeding first week of march cant even hunt till may have killed em on 30th of may just ripping I love when it dies I tell everyone ya there def done then the next week I start calling em in for everyone lol

[@bruceriley8619]

1. Anticipation. 2. Optimism. 3. Disappointment. 4. Rage

[@jamesparker7499]

What about when here in MO where I hunt season opens April 18th usually every year tho I just started hunting. Is that early or still mid season?

[@jayarchy2248]

How would you apply these to northern seasons starting later? I know Pennsylvania doesn’t start spring Turkey till the very end of April/early May. Does this mean the miss phase 1 and some of 2, or are the turkeys delayed there?

[@theruggedpursuit]

Awesome advice, what decoy set up do you use for phase 4?

[@daleoutdoors17]

I just don’t use them . Leave them at home lol. But if your dead set on using them Use a lone hen and that’s it. Best way is to go do it without a decoy

[@lanedurbin3624]

How did you do those mounts?

[@Adam-jk6uz]

Hey Matt I know you’ve hunted Missouri like me. As you know, our season starts April 20, so does that put us at phase 3 from the start? Or are we on a different time table then what you’ve mentioned? Thanks for another video!

[@daleoutdoors17]

I’d Say Missouri mostly opens in phase 3 but due to weather and early to late spring it could be phase 2 towards the end of 2 Like i said a lot of this depends on where your at

[@3chunter307]

Knight and hale had 5.

[@MrAvidOutdoorsman]

Last week for me my bird was letting me know he knew i was there but he wasn't leaving his ladies, i had to be sneaky and snipe him🤣

[@randlerichardson5826]

I’ve killed several gobblers by calling to the boss hen makin her mad and she comes looking to put a whooping on this strange hen trying to steal her gobbler

[@tlloyd9325]

Worse guy I ever heard calling was an actual hen.

[@mostersixoutdoors5310]

If you are going to be around upstate South Carolina you are more than welcome to come hunt with me I have private land and public land we can go to. Just get in touch with me.

[@DH-qo1jg]

That's hella badass brother. I wish I was down that way. Good luck to you this season.