10 Female Hunters Show Us the Turkeys They've Bagged This Season

These ladies have already tagged out on some outstanding birds. 

Ask any hunter which season they look forward to the most, and it'll be a toss up between turkey and deer. For us here at Wide Open Spaces, the arrival of spring with its awesome 'thunder chickens' is a thrill that simply can't be beat. (Don't get us wrong, we still LOVE deer!)

The following lady hunters have already tagged out on some awesome turkey early in the 2018 season. Whether taken with bow or gun, bagging a bird takes skill and determination, and these huntresses definitely possess both traits.

Be sure to give each of these ladies a follow on Instagram. Their accounts are always a delight to scroll through.

Jennifer Pudenz (@betheadventuress)

How cool is this scenery!!! We hunted western Nebraska with @reddogoutfitters - so great to be able to take part of another season before ours! However, we started off rough with some cold, foggy and misty weather. Our luck turned at 1 p.m. on day 2 as four jakes gobbling their heads off behind us finally busted in at 5 yards in strut! Amazing! Unfortunately, I didn't realize until after that they all had beautiful fans except for the one I took my shot on ha ha! Ah, well! Then like it was meant to be, when we went to take pics the weather cleared up for us! So neat! @bandedbrands ~~~ #turkeys #springturkey #turkeyhunting #turkeyseason #cantstoptheflop #nwtf #hunting #bowhunting #womenwhohunt #womenwhoshoot #outdoorwomen #outdoorsy #whatgetsyououtdoors #kryptek #kryptekladieslegion #banded #justgo

A post shared by ADVENTURESS magazine (@betheadventuress) on Mar 31, 2018 at 6:42am PDT

Nikki Boxler (@nikkiboxler)

Kicking off the season with my first Osceola! 📷: @brett_cannon

A post shared by Nikki Boxler (@nikkiboxler) on Mar 23, 2018 at 11:39am PDT

Courtney (@corkyO)

Yesterday was one for the books yet again. After having a tough season last year chasing Toms all weekend with no luck, I finally bagged my first gobbler...... Or should I say first and second..... With the same shot! I can't thank @m.holman enough for setting us up and calling them in. This experience wouldn't have been possible without you! #turkeyhunting #turkeyseason #riograndeturkey #rios #twowithoneshot #girlswhohunt #gobblegobble #thosebeardsthough #llano #hillcountry #goodcleanlivin #coupleswhohunttogetherstaytogether #bestboyfriend #nwtf

A post shared by Courtney (@corky0) on Apr 1, 2018 at 6:30am PDT

Chelsea DeLoach (@littlesaintbutterflies)

I don't even care how tired I am in this picture, this bird was worth the hike in the rain on the first day of turkey season. #tattooedgirls #girlswithtattoos #skulls #skull #hunting #turkeyhunting #turkey #turkeyseason #12gauge #mossberg #oddities #bonecollector #shotgun

A post shared by Chelsea DeLoach (@littlesaintbutterflies) on Apr 1, 2018 at 9:50am PDT

Lisa McDonald (@lmcdonald.acrossthepondranch)

Amazing morning! #easternturkey #tom #gobbler #turkey18 #jebschokes #benelli #allbymyself #thepewpewlife #gungirl #realwomenthathunt #wildlifephotography #girlswhohunt #turkey_shot #huntingphoto #sickforit #cantstoptheflop #finally #bestday #neededit #dirtnap #hegone #gotone #huntlife #turkeyhunting #womenwhohunt #huntress #whatgetsyououtdoors #turkey_reward #girlpower 💪🏼👊🏼🦃🇺🇸#cantstopmenow @jebschokes

A post shared by Lisa McDonald (@lmcdonald.acrossthepondranch) on Mar 27, 2018 at 9:37am PDT

Hannah Barron (@hannahbarron96)

2nd day of the season, and me and @jeffbarron70 both got a good bird this morning! Is turkey season in yet where y'all are? #CantStopTheFlop #RealtreeOutdoors 🦃

A post shared by Hannah Barron (@hannahbarron96) on Mar 16, 2018 at 2:32pm PDT

Kendall Jones (@_kendalljones_)

FIRST TURKEY OF THE SEASON!! 🦃 this gobbler came in hot with an attitude! Struttin' and Drummin' being a total show off! It was an AWESOME morning!! THANK YOU @sbraman @wildliferstv ? ? #Whatdoyudu #itsinmynature #itsalifestyle #outdoors #dowhatyoulove #girlswhohunt #womenwhohunt #instagood #whatgetsyououtdoors #turkey #turkeyhunting #cantstoptheflop #thunderchicken

A post shared by Kendall Jones (@_kendalljones_) on Mar 30, 2018 at 1:15pm PDT

The Mother Hunter (@the_mother_hunter)

Great hunt this morning capped off with this guy rolling in about 8:30. Crazy gobble. Gorgeous guy. One tag less in my turkey vest. @jcbirddog worked him perfectly. 20 pounds, 10 1/4 inch beard, 1 inch spurs. ❤️ #scturkeyhunting #scturkeyseason2018 #gobblegobble #wildturkey101 #wildturkey #americanhoney #toasttotheturkeygods #wtr18 #tfc #gotem #turkeyhunting #turkeyhunting2018

A post shared by The Mother Hunter (@the_mother_hunter) on Mar 24, 2018 at 7:27am PDT

Ashley Nicole Hall (@ashleyhalloutdoors)

Here he is! My first turkey with a bow & we got it all on video! I can't begin to describe how much this hunt tugged at my emotions. All I can say is nothing comes close in comparison for me than chasing these birds. It will forever be my favorite season. #turkeyseason

A post shared by Ashley Nicole Hall (@ashleyhalloutdoors) on Mar 23, 2018 at 5:13pm PDT

Double R Outdoors (@doubleroutdoors)

Could not be more excited, and thankful, for my very first turkey! None of this would have been possible without my amazing husband. I honestly never knew what I was missing out on before I met him. He changed my world. In more ways than one. Before David, hunting was never a possibility for me. He teaches me something new every day, and he has experienced all my "hunting firsts" with me. That is something very special that we will always share together. #turkeyhunting #myfirst #firstturkey #newbie #beginner #turkey #turkeyhunter #womenwhohuntandfish #womenwhohunt #huntress #perfectshot #droppedhim #riogrande #riograndeturkey #bigboy #huntingfamily #kidswhohuntandfish #kidswhohunt

A post shared by Double R Outdoors (@doubleroutdoors) on Mar 17, 2018 at 7:14pm PDT

Good luck to all hunters this turkey season. We hope these images have given you some inspiration for bagging your own bird in 2018.

Looking for more great Instagram accounts to follow? Check out the following lists that we've compiled:

• 14 INSTAGRAM HUNTRESSES AND THE BIG BUCKS THEY'VE HARVESTED THIS FALL
• 14 FEMALE ANGLERS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING ON INSTAGRAM
• 15 INSTAGRAM FLY GALS YOU NEED TO FOLLOW

Did you enjoy this post? CLICK HERE to view more articles by Justin Hoffman. You can also check out his Photography Site Justin Hoffman Outdoors, as well as follow him on Facebook Justin Hoffman Outdoors, Instagram hoffmanoutdoors, Twitter @HoffmanOutdoors, or subscribe to his YouTube channel Justin Hoffman.

NEXT: NIKI TILLEY FILLS US IN ON HER 2017 TURKEY GRAND SLAM