Before We Learned to Call Turkeys in Close, We Hunted with Rifles

Before We Learned to Call Turkeys in Close, We Hunted with Rifles

This story, “Turkeys of the Tall Peaks,” first ran in the May 1948 issue of Outdoor Life THE INSTANT we reached the crest of the rocky, knife-sharp ridge, we saw the turkeys. But they’d spotted us first and were darting through the Arizona brush, heads low, necks outstretched, long legs flashing — pulling a fast get-away.  “We won’t get a decent shot,” lamented Ralph. “Maybe we’d better shoot into ’em anyway. Make ’em scatter!”  Just then a heav…