BANKS BLOG
Innovations in Hunting Blinds: What’s New This Year
We’re about to jump into turkey season, so let’s take a look at what’s new in the world of hunting blinds for 2025. This year, Banks Outdoors has u...
The Role of Water Systems in Attracting Game During Spring
Water systems attract both deer and turkeys, which makes them ideal to have on your property during the spring months. You’ll be able to attract tu...
How to Stay Quiet While Hunting Early Spring Gobblers
Opening day for turkey season is just a few weeks away here in Minnesota and many are starting to brush up on their calling techniques and other ti...
What You Need to Know About Spring Turkey Regulations in 2025
The spring turkey hunting season starts in less than a month, on April 16, here in Minnesota. We’ve got some tips for everything you need to know a...
Best Shotgun Setups for Public Land Turkey Hunting
Turkey hunting season is almost here in Minnesota, the spring season opens on April 16. In the meantime, you can start planning what gear you’re go...
Early Spring Food Plot Prep: What to Plant in March
Spring is the ideal time to plant crops in your food plots. The weather is beginning to warm up, giving the seeds time to germinate and grow withou...
What Makes a Great Turkey Hunting Spot
Many avid hunters are probably already eagerly planning their spring turkey hunting trips. The season opens in Minnesota on April 16, which will be...
Turkey Hunting in Cold Weather: Challenges and Tips
Turkey season is coming up in Minnesota on April 16. Even though that’s smack in the middle of spring, up here in Minnesota you can still feel the ...
The Evolution of Turkey Call Techniques: What’s New for 2025
Turkey call patents date back to 1867 and Native American wingbone yelps date back to 6500 B.C., so, it’s safe to say that turkey calls have been a...
Key Turkey Behavior Changes to Expect Before Spring
Turkeys, like deer, conserve their energy and nutrition during cold winter months. Over the next couple of months until the spring turkey hunting s...