With springlike weather setting in through much of Missouri and Kansas this past week, I couldn't help but daydream about coaxing a big old tom into my decoys during the upcoming turkey season.

When it comes to using decoys to attract a wild turkey within shooting range, having a complete understanding of the big picture is essential. And it starts with the bird. Wild turkeys see in color.

Today, turkey decoys are almost as important as our turkey calls, shotguns, shotshells, and vests. And, like each of these pieces of essential hunting gear, decoys are practically without number and ...