Diameter, and surgical shot placement with big powerful magnums combined should be the standard for all dangerous game however when it comes to filling a high number of tags, subsistence, management/cull hunts, and deep backcountry hikes, my personal opinion is that in those situations a lighter...
There's differing philosophies as you pointed out. Just depends on the situation. Many use surgical well placed shots with small calibers while others swear by large frontal diameter. It all comes down to judgement at the end of the day for whatever your particular situation is that you are...
Correct on treating it like deer season this time of year. They just don't respond to calls at all beyond in the morning. I would think maybe calling in the morning would work just to let a gobbler know about your presence and when he gets lonely after his hens go to nest maybe he will silently...
Sealed the deal on this bird. First day of hunting. @JD338 @jimbires Thanks for the guidance! These birds were call shy and I called very little just enough to make the male curious. 15 - 20 Yard shot at max. He came up behind me to the left side.