Today we are joined by our buddy Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public! 

Aaron is a rare blend of old-school woodsmanship and modern tactical thinking. He understands the fundamentals, but he also adapts to how turkeys behave under heavy pressure. That combination is what makes him one of the most effective public land hunters that we know. 

In this conversation, we cover:


  
How to find “the X” on unfamiliar public land



  
Why habitat + pressure dictate everything



  
How to break down new ground fast



  
Early vs late season turkey strategy



  
When to sit patiently — and when to move



  
How pressure changes gobbler behavior



  
Beating other hunters without racing them



  
Reading terrain for the 30–50 yard kill window



  
Locator calls on pressured birds



  
Why most hunters leave too early



  
The mindset required to hunt multiple states successfully




This is a masterclass in public land turkey hunting — from the mental approach to the in-the-woods execution.



If you want to consistently kill public land gobblers anywhere, this one is worth your time.

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Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm



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Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8



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The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers

770 - The Run & Gun Turkey Hunting Blueprint with Aaron Warbritton

MAR 2, 2026128 MIN
The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast

770 - The Run & Gun Turkey Hunting Blueprint with Aaron Warbritton

MAR 2, 2026128 MIN

Description

Today we are joined by our buddy Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public! Aaron is a rare blend of old-school woodsmanship and modern tactical thinking. He understands the fundamentals, but he also adapts to how turkeys behave under heavy pressure. That combination is what makes him one of the most effective public land hunters that we know. In this conversation, we cover: How to find “the X” on unfamiliar public land Why habitat + pressure dictate everything How to break down new ground fast Early vs late season turkey strategy When to sit patiently — and when to move How pressure changes gobbler behavior Beating other hunters without racing them Reading terrain for the 30–50 yard kill window Locator calls on pressured birds Why most hunters leave too early The mindset required to hunt multiple states successfully This is a masterclass in public land turkey hunting — from the mental approach to the in-the-woods execution. If you want to consistently kill public land gobblers anywhere, this one is worth your time. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Get a discount on your Poncho Outdoors shirts here - https://linkly.link/2bfPZ Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all Vortex apparel, including eyewear Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our Patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices