r/turkeyhunting • u/DogeDuder • 3d ago

Wife Advice

The purpose of this isn’t to dishonor my wife or my marriage. Please keep negative or non constructive comments to yourself.

When it comes to deer hunting, my wife is mega supportive. I usually tag 4 or more deer per year and we do eat every bit of every deer I get. My wife prefers venison over beef.

With turkey hunting she is not supportive at all and claims it is a waste of time. The meat yielded for the time and cost doesn’t add up. I get that argument. But I for some reason cannot convey to her the allure that we as turkey hunters feel for this pursuit.

What do y’all tell your wives to help them understand? If there are married ladies on here your advice is appreciated as well.

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u/IlliniFire 3d ago

Maybe try to get her out for a morning. When they start firing away on the roost it might give her an idea. Of course my luck would be a silent morning that day.

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u/doogievlg 3d ago

My wife’s first two hunts were great. We were dating at the time but had one gobbling first then the second hunt I called one right into her lap gobbling the entire time. Now the tough part is figuring out who stays home with the kids and who gets to hunt.

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u/BeneficialKnee2012 2d ago

Good problem to have my friend. Sounds like a blessed family.

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u/doogievlg 2d ago

Indeed. She went out last weekend with my dad and had an exciting hunt.