Top New Gear for Spring Turkey Season

Admit it…turkey season offers a perfect excuse to buy more stuff. Well, here’s some top gear “stuff” that you may want to consider for spring turkey season.

by Barb Melloni

Spring turkey season is almost here. With it comes that familiar mix of anticipation, strategy, and the hunt for gear that might finally give us an edge over those longbeards. Sifting through new blinds, calls, decoys, ammo, and guns in preparation for the battle to come is part of the fun.

Here, we will break down the Top 10 gear categories worth considering this season, taking a close look at everything from calls and decoys to ground blinds and comfortable seating options.

Higdon Outdoors TruStrutter XS Motion Turkey Decoy

The Higdon Outdoors TruStrutter XS Motion Turkey Decoy is a compact, full‑strut tom decoy designed to attract territorial gobblers with lifelike movement, detailed feather carving, and a realistic flocked finish. It features a magnetic fan ring that works with the included synthetic fan or a natural one, plus the TruMotion system that provides remote-controlled, side-to-side strutting without wind.

The unit is powered by a long-lasting, rechargeable lithium battery. The decoy’s vivid paint, iridescent feather detailing, and aggressive posture are crafted to provoke dominant toms while its lightweight build and removable handle make it easy to transport.

Flextone Flex-Tech & Flex-Pro Mouth Calls

Flextone’s new Flex‑Tech and Flex‑Pro mouth call lineups give turkey hunters a versatile, season-long calling system built to handle everything from soft tree yelps at fly‑down to aggressive cutts that fire up a distant tom. Turkey vests and packs fill up fast, so having a compact set of diaphragm calls that can cover nearly every scenario is a welcome feature.

The Flex-Tech calls use double-reed designs on durable plastic frames, making them easy for beginners to learn to use while still providing realistic sounds that satisfy hunters of all experience levels. The Flex-Pro takes things up a notch with hand-stretched triple reeds on aluminum frames, delivering sharper, crisper tones and a wider range of vocalizations. Together, these two lines provide a complete calling solution that lets you adapt on the fly.

Akkar USA Sharp Spur 12g Shotgun

The Akkar USA Sharp Spur is built for turkey hunters who want a purpose-built shotgun that’s easy to handle and reliable in the field. A good turkey gun should be maneuverable in blinds and brush, deliver consistent patterns, and accept modern optics. The pump-action design of the Sharp Spur is smooth and dependable, and the gun comes with a Mossy Oak camo finish that helps you blend into your surroundings.

Additional features of the Sharp Spur include a lightweight aluminum alloy receiver, optics-ready design, a short yet maneuverable 24-inch barrel, and your choice of the following chamberings: 12-, 20-, 28-gauge, and .410 bore. Rounding out this turkey gun are a set of extended chokes, a 5-round magazine, and a beard-measuring ruler once you successfully harvest a tom.

Remington Final Strut 12-Ga. Shotshells

Remington’s Final Strut HD 12-gauge shotshells are made for turkey hunters who demand dependable, stop-in-your-tracks performance without the premium price tag often associated with tungsten loads. A good turkey shell should pattern tightly, prove lethal at acceptable turkey-hunting distances, and remain consistent in all conditions — all features that are found in Final Strut HD loads.

Using a 12 g/cc tungsten blend, these 3‑inch, 2‑ounce No. 7 shells pack an impressive 560‑pellet payload designed to put dense, even patterns on a gobbler’s neck and head at extended ranges. The wad is engineered specifically for tungsten, helping to maintain uniformity down the barrel. For hunters looking for a reliable turkey load that gets the job done, look no further than Remington’s Final Strut HD.

Avian-X Ridge Runner Turkey Vest

A good turkey vest keeps your gear organized, protected, and easily accessible, which is why so many hunters consider a vest a must-have. The Ridge Runner Turkey Vest from Avian‑X takes that idea and streamlines it into a lightweight, backpack‑style system that is comfortable during run-and-gun maneuvers. Its storage options are purposeful in their design — featuring molded pockets for box calls, pot calls, and strikers — and keeps everything secure and in place.

The magnetic quick-seat system deploys when you want to settle in while the high-density foam takes the pain out of long sits. Additional features include adjustable straps, multiple internal pockets, and a handy chest pocket.

Ameristep Frontline Wide-Bottom Extreme Blind

The Ameristep’s Frontline Wide-Bottom Extreme Blind is a great fit for turkey hunters who prefer extra room to stretch out while concealed. A good blind should give you space to move, keep your silhouette hidden, and offer flexible shooting options — all criteria that this blind meets. Its wide bottom footprint comfortably fits two to three hunters and their gear while the Extreme View mesh, paired with a silent sliding window system, lets you adjust your shooting points without blowing your cover. This blind also features a ShadowGuard™ interior coating that helps eliminate shadows that can easily spook game. The rugged fabric sports a Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern on the exterior and a fully waterproof roof to keep you dry during spring showers. Lastly, the Spider Hub frame means setup is quick and easy, with interior storage options and exterior ties for adding natural elements to provide an additional layer of concealment.

Blocker Outdoors Finisher Turkey Hoodie

The Blocker Outdoors Finisher Turkey Hoodie is quickly becoming a springtime staple. Sometimes, the morning hike in May may be a little crisp for just a base layer but not cool enough to warrant breaking out a heavy jacket. The layers you wear in the woods during a hunt should keep you warm without bulk, stay quiet when you move, and manage moisture. Made with a durable 70/30 cotton‑poly blend, this hoodie is soft and comfortable yet durable enough to withstand brush snags. Scent and warmth are also ensured via the fabric’s wicking treatment and Blocker’s S3 antimicrobial technology. Other thoughtful design features include rib-knit cuffs and waist, which help seal out drafts, and a three-piece adjustable hood that provides wind protection without blocking your vision.

Alps Outdoors Vanish Chair

For hunters who want comfort without sacrificing mobility, the ALPS OutdoorZ Vanish Chair is a great piece of turkey gear. This chair checks all the boxes for what hunters look for in a quality turkey hunting chair, including a lower platform, the ability to remain comfortable during extended sits, and one that stays quiet as you adjust your position. The low-profile frame of this chair helps you stay concealed in the brush or inside a ground blind while its steel design keeps you stable. The Vanish’s design makes it easy to pack in and out, with the padded carry strap providing an additional layer of comfort. With a compact footprint that works in tight spaces, the Vanish is a reliable option, bringing much-needed comfort to those mornings when toms take their sweet time coming within range.

Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Green Dot

A dedicated shotgun optic is considered a must-have by most turkey hunters today, and the Vortex Viper Shotgun Enclosed Micro Green Dot delivers exactly what you need. Its enclosed 6061‑aluminum housing shrugs off rain, mud, and brush while the oversized viewing window gives hunters a fast, unobstructed sight picture when a gobbler slips into range.

A universal mounting system fits most drilled‑and‑tapped shotgun receivers, and multiple reticle options let you tailor the sight to tight‑pattern loads or more open shooting scenarios. It’s a rugged, purpose‑built upgrade for hunters who want quicker target acquisition and more confidence when that longbeard finally breaks strut.

HS Strut Thunder Twister Gobble Call

The HS Strut Thunder Twister Gobble Call is a useful call to add to your collection, ideal for turkey hunters who want a loud, realistic gobble that’s easy to run with one hand. This option is particularly handy when trying to locate a tom. A good gobble call should provide volume and clarity in an uncomplicated manner, and the Thunder Twister delivers on all three of these requirements. The call is constructed with Infinity Latex, which boosts sound quality and projection. The twist-on silencer is a much-appreciated addition, letting you move quietly through the woods without making any noise. For hunters who want a compact, reliable locator call that can fire up birds across a ridge or coax a hung‑up tom into revealing his position, the Thunder Twister Gobble call should be on your shopping list this spring.

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Barb Melloni

Barb Melloni was born and raised in rural Indiana, where her passion for guns, hunting, and anything outdoors is rooted. If she is not afield with her coonhound Browning hunting small game or tucked away in a deer blind, you are likely to find Barb instructing a variety of courses as co-owner of Renaissance Firearms Instruction in New York with her husband Frank. While not working, you can find her with a nice cigar on a sporting clays course, relaxing with a backstrap in the smoker or enjoying a bit of long-range shooting alongside friends.