The Spring Legion Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Ever have a gobbler prove your first instinct right while you sit in the wrong spot? That’s the thread running through this one: trust the high seat when the terrain says high, let the bird lay the first card, and don’t let a cutoff clock rush you into a bad setup. We start with the good stuff—our Greenleaf drop and Black Friday bundles—then get straight into fieldcraft that held up under pressure: roost strategy, reading hills, and taking the shot before the window slides shut.

We break down two hunts that tested our patience. A hen crossed a gravel road and pulled us low; the tom flew to the bottom, climbed to the crown, and marched toward the road—exactly where we would have been if we hadn’t second-guessed ourselves. Then a giant bird roosted shockingly low along a pasture ditch and drummed in the dark. By daylight he’d shifted to the top, again proving that discipline in what you already know beats improvising around a weird detail. The pattern is clear: stop trying to make turkeys do things; start listening when the woods tell you what the bird wants.

From there we talk shot selection and calling. On pressured ground, you’re lucky to get one clean look. Know your range, build lanes, and pull the trigger when his head hits the window. With calling, timing and direction do the work. A soft note thrown into the gap you want him to check can force the exact two steps you need. Drumming became our compass, letting us course silent birds over rolls and into view without blowing the setup. And yes, we’re upgrading how we capture it—barrel cams and smarter filming so you can see how those choices unfold.

Grab the new Greenleaf gear while the bundles last, follow along for more hunts dropping Mondays at 6 a.m., and tell us: when your gut says take the hill, do you climb or keep debating? If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a quick review so more turkey nuts can find us.

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We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

Year SIX of turkey hunting tips and stories has arrived with a warehouse full of spring 2026 gear and a head full of stories that matter more than numbers. We pulled the curtain back on how Spring Legion grew from spare bedrooms to stacked pallets, why we obsessed over simplifying designs, and what it took to bring Greenleaf across the lineup without investor money. Then we shifted to the real currency of our brand: hard-earned lessons from a season ruled by wind, hens, and terrain that punishes bad angles.

Georgia reminded us that timing beats talent. After days of punishing wind, the first quiet minutes lit a gobble from way off, triggering a mad dash from the porch to a setup that worked only because we were there when the woods finally breathed. In West Virginia, the mountains turned sound into a trickster. Gobbles sounded close while birds covered country fast, and a crow call at the perfect moment kept us from stepping into a gobbler’s vision cone. Hunting with a partner who reads the same map in your head matters—call when the lane turns in your favor, and let the bird make the last mistake.

Across states, hend-up flocks and better hatches changed the playbook. Low-volume mornings forced a patient, movement-first style on public ground where birds have seen every trick. Woodsmanship won the day more than loud calling: benches, cover, leaf rhythm, and a respect for how quickly a skyline burns you. We even talk about the tom that strut-carved a pine straw bowl by standing in one spot forever, a perfect snapshot of why observation can beat pressure.

The quiet theme is mindset. There’s a season where you chase numbers, and a season where you chase the right moments. We chose to walk away content, tags unpunched, because the woods had already given enough—daybreak gobbles, tough reads, and proof that purpose beats tally. We also share Black Friday bundle details, restocks, and plans to bring on help so we can tell more of these stories and the real, chaotic path of building this brand.

If you’re here for honest turkey talk, thoughtful tactics, and gear built to serve—not shout—we’ve got a full run ahead. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube, share this with a hunter who lives for first light, and drop a review to help more folks find their way to the spring woods.

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

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We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

Buckle up for an exhilarating ride through our latest podcast episode where turkey hunting tales take center stage! Join us as we share our personal stories of both success and lessons learned while navigating the thrilling, yet unpredictable realm of turkey season. With tales that range from triumphant encounters to comical misadventures, we reflect on the intricate dynamics of turkey behavior, the importance of preparation, and the gear that helps us bring home the prize.

Together, we'll explore the insights gained from past hunting experiences, touching on themes of patience, resilience, and the love for the sport that keeps us coming back for more.

 Anecdotes and tales draw attention to the beauty of being present in the woods, waiting for that fateful gobble while embracing the what-ifs that often accompany every hunt.

This engaging discussion is as much about the laughs as it is about the lessons, appealing to seasoned hunters and novices alike. We invite listeners to reflect on their own hunting stories and join us in the conversation. 

Ready to gear up for your own turkey season? Tune in and ignite your passion for the hunt while learning and laughing along the way. Don’t forget to join our community by sharing your turkey hunting adventure and contributing to the spirit of shared experiences!

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
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We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

The biggest announcement thus far for Spring Legion - We're launching an Outdoor Branding Service for up-and-coming outdoor brands! If you would like to start an outdoor brand of your own, then click the following link to take advantage of the opportunity. 

https://springlegion.com/pages/branding   

If you're in need of anything from creating a website, online storefront, and  professional logo, to becoming one of only five official sponsors for The Spring Legion Podcast, we're dedicated to working toward a better outdoor community by helping bring your idea to life and getting your message in front of like-minded people.  

Spring Legion went through growing pains just like every other business in the outdoor industry; the show's hosts, Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills, reflect on the early days, the lessons learned the hard way, and dive into some of the lasting friendships made along the way. Sills talks about our gator hunt this past weekend, and we rain-check a round-table discussion due to Hurricane Ida.  

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LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
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We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

Today, we have a very special guest for our listeners, Mrs. Becky Humphries, CEO of The National Wild Turkey Federation. We are honored to have had the opportunity to get the run-down on such a beneficial organization and a look into what the future may hold for their efforts. We think y'all will find a lot of value in the information Mrs. Humphries provides.  

 In this episode:  

• The history of the NWTF   
• The NWTF On-The-Ground Mission   
• Details on this year's NWTF Convention   
• How to become a member of the NWTF
• Why it is important that turkey hunters join organizations like the NWTF   

Come join us August 20-22 at the Georgia Outdoor News "Outdoor Blast" Hunting Show in Emerson, GA! 

Located in Booth #2205 at The LakePoint Champions Center 

Come shop Spring Legion apparel, meet host of The Spring Legion Podcast, Hunter Farrior, and talk some turkey hunting with us - We're really looking forward to it! 

Click the links to learn more: 
nwtf.org 
springlegion.com 
@hunter.farrior  

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
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@hunter.farrior
@chasefarrior

We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

In today's episode, Nick Charney, co-founder of Apex Ammunition and a pioneer in the TSS turkey shot era, joins host Hunter Farrior for an hours-worth of turkey hunting and shotgun shell conversation.

Be sure to check out our latest releases with the links below:

• Meleagris Gallopavo Collection Platinum Series Hats
• American Flag Leather Patch Richardson 112
• Loden/Black Richardson 112

In this episode:

• How to pattern your shotgun for turkey hunting  
• Which size shot and shell to choose  
• The scientific breakdown of TSS  
• A conversation on hunter responsibility: Apex's TSS shells were not created with long-distance shots in mind, but for a more humane harvest  

We hope you enjoyed this weeks show and if you'd like to learn more, click the following links!

apexammunition.com 
springlegion.com
@hunter.farrior
@apex_ammunition

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LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

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We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

Today, we discuss prescribed burning for wild turkey habitat with one of the most notable gurus in the entire country on the subject, Dr. Marcus Lashley AKA Dr. Disturbance.  

We hope to see local listeners at The Refuge in Flowood, MS, at the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza on Friday 7/29/21 thru Sunday 8/1/21. Come meet hosts Hunter Farrior and Austin Sills at booth #509. Spring Legion Apparel will be available for purchase, as well as a book signing for Ballad of a Turkey Hunter throughout the entire trade show! 

The new address to The MS Wildlife Extravaganza is 2200 Refuge Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232 
 
A few questions we asked Dr. Lashley:   
 

•  How do you get proper training and a permit for burning?  
•  How long until turkeys move back into a burned area?  
•  When and how often should you burn for better wild turkey habitat?  
•  How tall is undergrowth needing burned?   
•   Why is prescribed burning crucial for wildlife?  
• What factors into the permissible burn window?  
• Who should you reach out to when your land needs to be burned?  

We hope y'all enjoy learning up on one of the most beneficial discussions we have ever hosted on The Spring Legion Podcast, in terms of bettering wildlife habitat, especially for the Wild Turkey.

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LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

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We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

Is the wild turkey population in trouble? This week, host, Hunter Farrior, hops on a call with Turkeys For Tomorrow administration Jim Ronquest and Chase Grubbs to discuss the new up and coming organization which many have requested as a guest on The  Spring Legion Podcast. Turkeys For Tomorrow was created by turkey hunters for turkey hunters, and this episode proves exactly that. Packed with information, research, and insight, we believe that y'all will really find a lot of value throughout the entire call!

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Also In This Episode:  

• Is the Wild Turkey population really in trouble?  
• What you should know about the decline in turkey numbers.  
• What questions should turkey hunters be asking?  
• How can turkey hunters contribute to conservation?  
• How can we as a community help, even without donating dollars?  
• How can Turkeys For Tomorrow supplement and build upon the NWTF's efforts for a better future in turkey hunting?  

More info on the TFT organization is available here at: turkeysfortomorrow.org 

Help spread the word about TFT by following along on social media: 
TFT Instagram 
TFT Facebook 

Thank y'all for supporting and listening to The Spring Legion Podcast!

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@hunter.farrior
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LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

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@hunter.farrior
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We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

We're kicking off an off-season full of behind-the-scenes insight, conservation Q&A, and  up and coming organizations in the outdoors with an interesting look behind the design for a new line of gear which focuses primarily on waterfowling.

Whether you're a turkey hunter who survives the off-season by wading through the hardwoods, or an all-around outdoorsman who has been looking forward to duck season since hanging up the turkey vest this past spring, we think you'll enjoy hearing the processes behind creating a new product in the outdoor space, as host Hunter Farrior sits down to pick the mind of Chêne Gear's designer Jeff Jones. 

As mentioned in the opening comments, Spring Legion has just released four new designs of summer tee shirts, including up to eight color options for anybody needing an affordable, comfortable, casual tee to wear around this summer while planting food plots, running trail cameras, or just hanging out with friends. Click Here to Shop New Summer Tee Collection 

To learn more about the Chêne Gear line of products and waders that will be launching on July 14, 2021, check them out at chenegear.com 

Upcoming episodes will be centered around the realm of conservation and habitat management for the wild turkey, including a dive into the rising Turkeys For Tomorrow Organization, so click the subscribe button to follow along! 

As always, we appreciate you listening to The Spring Legion Podcast!

More info available at springlegion.com

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LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
@springlegion
@hunter.farrior
@chasefarrior

We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics

In the last story-telling episode of the 2021 spring turkey season, before moving onto more intentional topics surrounding specific guests and off-season learnings, co-hosts, Hunter and Chase Farrior, sit down to dive into their last hunt of the season, as well as Chase's first hunt of the season on a Mississippi Eastern, before the two brothers wrapped up a single season slam on a Kansas Rio, after a little door-knocking for one last hail-mary longbeard.  

In This Episode:  

• Chase cuts it close on a MS Eastern at 15 yards.  
• Hunter's first Public Land Merriam's.  
• The two brothers meet up for the most unconventional Kansas Rio hunt ever imagined.  
• The power of patience and a little good luck.  

Y'all be sure to send in some good topics and guest requests for this off-season and we appreciate y'all listening to The Spring Legion Podcast! 

Follow Along: 
@springlegion 
@hunter.farrior 
@chasefarrior 

More available at springlegion.com 

Watch the full uncut episode on our YouTube Channel: @springlegion  

LINK: Save 10% on your next North Mountain Gear Leafy Jacket with code LEGION26 at northmountaingear.com

LINK: SAVE 10% on the new 2026 Line of Turkey Hunting Gear at springlegion.com with code POD10

Follow us on Instagram:
@springlegion
@hunter.farrior
@chasefarrior

We'd like to thank the following sponsors for making this podcast possible:

• North Mountain Gear
• Mossy Oak
• Apex Ammunition
• Vortex Optics