I am always looking for another good read about turkey hunting. Especially this time of year, it helps me get fired up. I always read the Tenth Legion,as a matter of fact I will finish it this weekend. I am looking for something new to get. Maybe that will help get me to March. Lets hear what ya'll like. :turkey2:
the tenth legion for sure. brings back many memories. I read that thing over and over as I was first starting out :z-winnersmiley:
Turkey hunting spring and fall by Doug camp.
"The old Pro Turkey Hunter" by Gene Nunnery .. tenth legion a close second..
Never heard of "The Old Pro". I will have to google it.
The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is in a league of its own. Beyond that A One Man Game by Kenny Morgan is high on my list along with both Double Gobble and Turkey Roost Tales by Bobby Dale.
Old Pro Turkey Hunter hands down the best.
Without a doubt, East of the Slash by wade wineman.
"The Wild Turkey and Its Hunting" by E.A. McIlhenny
Quote from: alloutdoors on February 20, 2015, 09:04:58 AM
The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is in a league of its own. Beyond that A One Man Game by Kenny Morgan is high on my list along with both Double Gobble and Turkey Roost Tales by Bobby Dale.
Old Pro Turkey Hunter is my all time favorate. I am currently Reading Kenny Morgan's One Man game, and it's awesome as well. I put it up there with Old Pro Turkey hunter.
Morgan's One Man Game is the best I've read, mostly because I agree with the premise that it's a one man game. I love to call for and help others, but when I've got the gun in my hands, I want it to be me and him.
Quote from: davisd9 on February 20, 2015, 09:06:11 AM
Old Pro Turkey Hunter hands down the best.
This and my second close favorite is The Tenth Legion.....
I really like Brian Lovett. "hunting pressured turkeys" is a very informative read.
Tenth Legion
Been looking to get the "Tenth Legion" but daannnggg, I don't think I can splurge that much .
Quote from: Big Treble on February 20, 2015, 05:43:12 PM
Been looking to get the "Tenth Legion" but daannnggg, I don't think I can splurge that much .
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Quote from: Big Treble on February 20, 2015, 05:43:12 PM
Been looking to get the "Tenth Legion" but daannnggg, I don't think I can splurge that much .
There is a white edition you can get for $30 if I remember correctly. I'm glad someone started this thread. I am on my 3rd Tom Kelly book and have found that I really like to read about turkey hunting. I am going to have to pick up some of the ones you guys are mentioning. It's a toss up so far for me between Tenth Legion and Better on a rising tide.
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Quote from: Big Treble on February 20, 2015, 05:43:12 PM
Been looking to get the "Tenth Legion" but daannnggg, I don't think I can splurge that much .
There is a white edition you can get for $30 if I remember correctly. I'm glad someone started this thread. I am on my 3rd Tom Kelly book and have found that I really like to read about turkey hunting. I am going to have to pick up some of the ones you guys are mentioning. It's a toss up so far for me between Tenth Legion and Better on a rising tide.
Just found the audio version. Which will work out well for my travels. Thanks.
Which book did you find audio version of?
QuoteThe Old Pro Turkey Hunter is in a league of its own. Beyond that A One Man Game by Kenny Morgan is high on my list along with both Double Gobble and Turkey Roost Tales by Bobby Dale.
I agree with the above. All these are very good. The Tenth Legion is just a must read requirement for anyone who likes turkey hunting and a good book. Another in this same theme is "Home at Last is the Hunter" by Chip Gross. Not as well known but a very good book. For the southern boys who hunt Florida and the real south, south....Philips The Grand Obsession is a good read and shows what turkey hunting in the old days was like down there.
Tenth Legion
Kenny Morgan
all other Kelly books
the Old Pro
Turkey Hunting Spring and Fall
The Turkey Hunting World of Ben Lee
Native Turkeys
The Grand Obsession
Turkey Tails and Tales
Remembering the Greats
No particular order after the first 2
Quote from: hobbes on February 20, 2015, 07:31:33 PM
Which book did you find audio version of?
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Had never heard of Old Pro so just looked it up. It's now a rare book and the prices show it. Ouch!
I would have to say after Ken Morgan's "America, Wild Turkeys and Mongrel Dogs" it would be Lovett Williams " Wild Turkey Hunting and Management" he wrote it with the hunter in mind, it is a treasure trove of info and tips, he was a real turkey man like Ken Morgan. :OGturkeyhead:
The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is my favorite by far.
Its pure old school turkey advise written through a lot of great stories. There are pages about to come out of mine, I'll either read it all every year or at least re-read my favorite chapters. I think Igot it in the late 70's
Anything written by Ray Eye!!!
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Quote from: drum817 on February 21, 2015, 03:19:41 PM
Anything written by Ray Eye!!!
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Agreed.
I have read the Turkey Hunters Bible over and over about 5 times since Thanksgiving.
I just recently listened to the Tenth Legion on disc, Tom's a great writer, and listening to it reminds me of camp fires, and fine whiskey! I've also read several of Ray Eye's books from the library, good reading as well!
The ones I wrote. I know that sounds bad but they are full of great memories.
Working on finishing Tenth Legion right now. Definitely a favorite. Top of my list is Ken Morgan, One Man Game. Have to out McIlhenney up there as well. I may be a bit biased towards the Louisiana guys though. Haha
I know I am repeating others, but the Old Pro Turkey Hunter is by far my favorite turkey hunting book. If you keep your eyes peeled on eBay, you can get them for cheaper than they are selling on Amazon. Just have to keep looking.
Same thing with Double Gobble, by Bobby Dale, which is another one of my favorites.
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Tenth Legion first. Nunnery's books are great reads. The American Wild Turkey by Davis is a great historical read loaded with lots of info still pertinent today 65 years after it was published.