| In the last decade online gaming has seen a surge in | | | | he'll be in the field. |
| participants, many of which are virtual hunters. | | | | 2. Terrain. The hunter will often have his choice of |
| Hunters have found that playing their sport online can | | | | terrain when it comes to virtual turkey hunting. He'll |
| be a great way to have fun in between seasons, | | | | find where gobblers tend to hide and roost, and the |
| and keep skills high in their free time. Because so | | | | best angles and perspectives to shoot them from. |
| many of the games available online are free, many | | | | 3. Gear. Because the hunter will get his choice of gear |
| hunters question their quality. Despite what they may | | | | selection, it will allow him to see what does and |
| think though, many of these games have superb | | | | doesn't work, both in the virtual turkey hunt, and in |
| graphics to make a hunter feel right at home hunting | | | | the real one. |
| from his chair! The top five reasons to try your hand | | | | 4. Weapons. Having the right weapons for a turkey |
| at the virtual turkey hunt are: | | | | hunt is vital, and playing online can teach the hunter |
| 1. Tactics. Because so many of the games available | | | | what works and what doesn't. |
| are so real-to-life, they offer the hunter tips and | | | | 5. Fun. The best part of the online game is the fun |
| tricks that often can translate to the real hunt. A | | | | the hunter can have in the off-season. Comparing |
| hunter is often given the options of clothing choice, | | | | scores and talking to other hunters are all healthy |
| weaponry, and the use of a turkey call. If the game | | | | ways to partake in a hunter's favorite pastime. |
| is made to be as realistic as possible, a hunter's poor | | | | Playing online hunting games can be a great resource |
| choice in clothing for instance, will ruin his chances at | | | | for newcomers and veterans alike, without the |
| a virtual bird and also a bird in real life. A hunter will | | | | added hassle of getting up in the wee hours of the |
| also be able to get an ear for turkey calls in the | | | | morning! They also offer a great chance for the |
| game. Mastering the turkey call is an art form, so the | | | | family to partake in the action. |
| more familiar with it the hunter becomes, the better | | | | |