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Turkey and duck shotguns for Alabama

Alabama is famous for its spring gobblers, and its rivers, reservoirs and the Delta hold ducks all winter. One good 12-gauge can do both.

One gun for gobblers and ducks

  • 3-inch chamber, minimum. 3½-inch helps for geese and heavy turkey loads.
  • Camo or synthetic stock that shrugs off rain and mud.
  • Interchangeable chokes: a tight turkey choke for spring, modified or improved-cylinder rated for steel for ducks.
  • Sling and optic rail if you plan to run a red dot on a turkey gun.

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Common questions

What gauge is best for turkeys?

A 12-gauge with a turkey choke is the standard, but modern tungsten (TSS) loads make a 20-gauge deadly out to 40 yards with far less recoil.

Do I need non-toxic shot for ducks?

Yes. Federal law requires non-toxic shot, such as steel, bismuth or tungsten, for all waterfowl, and a shotgun plugged to hold no more than three shells.

Pump or semi-auto?

Both work. A semi-auto softens recoil from heavy loads; a pump is cheaper and shrugs off mud, rain and neglect.

When is turkey season in Alabama?

Spring turkey season is set each year by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, with different dates in some counties. Check Outdoor Alabama for the current season.

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