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The North American Wild Turkey And Why I Don't Have One
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ISBN13: 9798999165060
Publisher: Meraki Press
Published: Mar 6 2026
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Meraki Press
Published: Mar 6 2026
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
They say turkey hunting is easy if you're patient, quiet, and know what you're doing. Jacob Pistner is living proof that's a lie.After four years of trying (and failing) to outsmart the North American Wild Turkey, Jacob has learned one thing: these birds are geniuses in feathers. Though he's had plenty of hunting success over the years, turkeys remain his greatest nemesis. Yet the harder the hunt, the stronger the obsession. The North American Wild Turkey And Why I Don't Have One is his honest attempt to understand why he keeps crawling back through the mud for another try.
With over twenty years of hunting experience and a decade spent teaching public school, Jacob has plenty of patience, and stories to spare. From the ridges of the Allegheny Mountains in Pennsylvania to early mornings spent calling into the empty woods, this book mixes humor, humility, and hard-earned lessons from a hunter who just can't seem to close the deal. He may not have a bird to show for it yet, but he's got plenty of wisdom (and laughter) to share.
- Relatable stories from a hunter who's still learning the hard way
- Practical takeaways on what not to do when chasing gobblers
- A humorous look at the obsession behind the hunt
- Reflections on patience, perseverance, and humility in the wild
- A reminder that success isn't always measured in trophies
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