--- title: "Turkey Hunting: Mastering the Set Up" description: Turkey hunting success hinges on the setup. Small details yield significant results when approached thoughtfully. 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The small things can create big outcomes when you think through it as a turkey hunter. The best turkey calling in the world won't matter if you are set up in a place the Tom doesn't want to go. The Master Series is a series of turkey hunting videos that cover a wide range of turkey hunting strategies. Today, Jason Cruise will cover Mastering The Set Up. You'll also see the Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey with Mossy Oak Green Leaf showcased as the reason why a short barrel turkey gun is a wise decision when hunting hardwood bottoms. 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