--- title: "Turkey Hunting New Hampshire: Big Woods Turkey Calling" description: Movement flares ducks faster than bad calling. Learn why total stillness in the blind is the key to finishing committed mallards consistently. image: https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/Turkey-Hunting-New-Hampshire.jpg --- [Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) [![Mossberg](https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mossberg-theme/images/logo.svg)](https://www.mossberg.com) [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) [Cart](https://www.mossberg.com/checkout/cart/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) - [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/) [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Home](https://www.mossberg.com) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) - Turkey Hunting New Hampshire: Big Woods Turkey Calling [Videos](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/videos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) # Turkey Hunting New Hampshire: Big Woods Turkey Calling 2 Min Read By [Just Hunt Club](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/just-hunt-club) ![Turkey Hunting New Hampshire: Big Woods Turkey Calling](https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/Turkey-Hunting-New-Hampshire.jpg) In the deep, contiguous forests of the Northeast, turkey hunting in New Hampshire is less about the "run and gun" and more about the "sit and wait." With over 80% of the state covered in timber, hunting Eastern wild turkeys in big-woods environments requires a specialized approach centered on extreme patience and woodsmanship.   The Strategy: Hunting the Big Woods Unlike the open fields of the Midwest, New Hampshire turkey hunting often happens in thick cover with limited visibility. To be successful, you must master the art of the roost site and the strut zone. Locating Birds: Start your morning by listening for spring gobblers from high ridges. In the big timber, sound travels differently; use the terrain to your advantage to pinpoint a bird before he flies down. The Setup: Look for "shelving" on hardwood ridges or old logging roads. These act as natural travel corridors. When hunting wooded environments, your setup is everything. Position yourself against a tree wider than your shoulders to break up your silhouette and provide a steady backrest for the long haul. Patience is Key: In pressured areas, birds may come in silent. If you’ve done your pre-season scouting and found fresh scratching in the oak flats, trust your spot. A passive calling strategy—soft yelps and clucks—often out-performs aggressive cutting when a tom is wary. Season Outlook The New Hampshire spring turkey season typically runs from May 1–31, with hunting hours ending at 12:00 PM noon. Remember, the Granite State allows a two-bird limit in specific Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), but your first bird must be registered before taking the second. Whether you’re a resident or traveling for a Northeast turkey hunt, success in the big woods isn't measured by how much ground you cover, but by how still you can remain when the woods go quiet. Browse Turkey Hunting Firearms: [Shop now](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/usage/hunting-sporting/turkey-shotguns.html). [![Share on Facebook](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SocialShare/share-facebook.png?width=24&name=share-facebook.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fturkey-hunting-new-hampshire-big-woods-turkey-calling%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SocialShare/share-linkedin.png?width=24&name=share-linkedin.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fturkey-hunting-new-hampshire-big-woods-turkey-calling%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SocialShare/share-twitter.png?width=24&name=share-twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fturkey-hunting-new-hampshire-big-woods-turkey-calling%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fturkey-hunting-new-hampshire-big-woods-turkey-calling%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Turkey%20Hunting%20New%20Hampshire%3A%20Big%20Woods%20Turkey%20Calling) [![Share on Email](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SocialShare/share-email.png?width=24&name=share-email.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fturkey-hunting-new-hampshire-big-woods-turkey-calling%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fresources.mossberg.com%2Fjournal%2Fturkey-hunting-new-hampshire-big-woods-turkey-calling%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ### About the Author ![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/channels4_profile.jpeg) ### Just Hunt Club Just Hunt Club is a team of highly motivated Northeastern hunters that chase game and fish in a diverse and often overlooked region of the country. They have learned to adapt and be successful on mostly public access lands in extremely challenging circumstances. Whether chasing ducks, bucks, turkeys, or fish, these outdoorsmen demonstrate how to use extremely effective tactics to be successful while also showing the rich outdoor tradition and culture of the North-Eastern states. [See all articles by this author](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/author/just-hunt-club) ## Related Posts [![Mobile Turkey Camp](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-04-02%20161814.png?width=352&name=Screenshot%202025-04-02%20161814.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mobile-turkey-camp) ### [MOBILE TURKEY CAMP](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/mobile-turkey-camp) Join us on the road for a comprehensive look at our mobile truck setup ideal for turkey hunting.... [![When to Stop Turkey Calling](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(10).png?width=352&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(10).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/when-to-stop-calling) ### [When to Stop Calling | Turkey Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/when-to-stop-calling) In this episode, we delve into the critical skill of knowing when to stop calling during a turkey... [![Shooting Tungsten Super Shot](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(2).png?width=352&name=Mossberg%20-%20960x480%20(2).png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/shooting-tss-for-turkey-hunting-is-it-worth-it) ### [Shooting TSS For Turkey Hunting - Is it Worth It?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/shooting-tss-for-turkey-hunting-is-it-worth-it) TSS stands for Tungsten Super Shot. Turkey hunters are forever trying to get an advantage and... [Sign Up for Mossberg News and Updates](https://resources.mossberg.com/join) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MossbergCorp) [Twitter](https://www.x.com/mossberghunting) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/mossbergofficialsite) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mossberghunting) #### [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Handguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/handguns.html) - [Shotguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/shotguns.html) - [Rifles](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/rifles.html) - [Other](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/others.html) #### [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Parts](https://www.mossberg.com/parts.html) - [Shop By Schematic](https://www.mossberg.com/schematics/) - [Apparel](https://www.mossberg.com/apparel.html) - [Accessories](https://www.mossberg.com/gear.html) #### [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help) - [FAQ](https://www.mossberg.com/support/faqs) - [Contact us](https://www.mossberg.com/contact-us) - [Firearms Service Request](https://www.mossberg.com/service/request/index) - [Warranty Registration](https://www.mossberg.com/support/warranty-registration) - [Vintage Models](https://www.mossberg.com/support/vintage-models.html) - [Owner's Manuals](https://www.mossberg.com/support/owners-manuals) - [Recalls](https://www.mossberg.com/support/recalls) - [Privacy Center](https://www.mossberg.com/privacy-center) #### [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Product](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/military-le.html) - [Agency T&E](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/firearm-testing-evaluation) - [Distributors](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/distributors/) - [Service & Support](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/le-service-support) - [Armorer Training](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/armorer-training) #### Corporate - [About](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/about) - [Careers](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/careers) - [Safety](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/safety) - [Press Releases](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/press-releases) - [Media Kit](https://mossberg.app.box.com/s/gnjcxzwo3tws3dovf7cii4xzu52tbu2i) - [International](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/international) O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. © Copyright 2026 [Privacy Policy](https://www.mossberg.com/privacy-policy) [Terms of Use](https://www.mossberg.com/terms-of-use) By entering this website, you verify that you accept the Mossberg Website [Terms of Use](https://www.mossberg.com/terms-of-use), including but not limited to the requirement that you are of legal age to purchase firearms in the state which you reside.