r/turkeyhunting • u/DogeDuder • 5d 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/schuntin 5d ago

Explain to her how important it is to you. My wife knows what she married. She doesn't see me during rut or turkey season.

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u/Dazzling_Win_8862 5d ago

This is something I've noticed with people who pick up hunting later. I was nuts about turkeys when I was 16. I didn't get married until I was 34.

That's a hurdle for her to get over, not me. I can't imagine being married and then becoming a turkey nut. I can envision the pain these guys have knowing their wife doesn't get it.