March 2026 • Nebraskaland 23
OPPOSITE: Ryan Sparks' nephew, Luke
Lovewell, had an exciting turkey hunt last
spring, shooting this Nebraska tom with a
.410 at 20 yards.
BELOW: Calling turkeys is a conversation.
Those who are good at it learn to speak
the same language as a wild turkey.
RIGHT: A turkey fan has a mesmerizing
iridescence. If you are fortunate enough
to shoot a spring turkey, take the time to
admire its beauty.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Tom Carpenter traveled
from Minnesota to hunt Nebraska turkeys
and was rewarded with a beautiful bird.
