Mark Prudhomme breaks down step by step his secret to working gobblers close and tight with a trumpet call.

Using a diaphragm call for turkey hunting is the easiest way to keep your hands on your shotgun and also minimize movement. With a little practice, it also is the call that can produce the widest range of turkey sounds. Move beyond basic yelps and clucks, and take your calling game to the next level with our guide on advanced mouth call techniques.

Once you have bagged a spring gobbler, the true work sets in. It is now time to break down the bird to get incredible table fare and also possibly preserve parts of the bird as mementos from the hunt. Josh Dahlke of The Hunger guides you through the entire process.