A one-day turkey hunt. An 11-year-old hunter. And a gobbler on the ground just 15 minutes after shooting light.
In Episode 37 of the LandTrust Podcast, David and his son Drake share their unforgettable spring turkey hunt in southeast Kansas. After flooding wiped out their original plans, they booked a private land hunt through LandTrust, and everything came together exactly how every turkey hunter hopes it will.
From roost gobbles at fly-down to a textbook setup without decoys, this episode covers youth turkey hunting, private land access, and why controlled hunting environments can create safer, more meaningful experiences for kids.
If you’re preparing for turkey season or looking for a father-son hunting story that hits home, this one delivers.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
- How to plan a successful one-day turkey hunt
- Why private land access can improve youth hunting success
- Eastern turkey hunting tactics in Kansas
- When to call and when to let gobblers work
- The safety and experience advantages of day-lease hunting
- How LandTrust supports conservation through Turkeys for Tomorrow
🌎 Find Your Next Turkey Hunt
Explore private land turkey properties in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and beyond:👉 https://landtrust.com
🔔 Subscribe for weekly hunting stories, strategy, private land access tips, and conservation conversations.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Five Star Stories Intro
01:00 – Why they booked private land in Kansas
02:30 – Scouting the property with digital maps
05:15 – Morning setup & roost gobbles
06:00 – 15 minutes after shooting light
07:30 – The shot on a strutting Eastern gobbler
09:30 – Youth turkey hunting & subspecies goals
12:00 – Father-son hunting perspective
14:30 – Turkeys for Tomorrow partnership
🔗 Follow & Learn More
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Facebook: facebook.com/landtrusthunt
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/landtrustinc
Website: landtrust.com
