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An Unexpected World Turkey Slam

Often, great hunting quests are completed after meticulously detailed plans are laid out; other times, such memorable experiences happen in a relatively unexpected fashion

An Unexpected World Turkey Slam
J.J. Reich completed the NWTF World Slam on March 20, 2017, by harvesting this beautiful Ocellated wild turkey in Campeche, Mexico. (Photo courtesy of J.J. Reich)

Sometimes, the most memorable hunting experiences in life are the ones that happen somewhat unexpectedly.

Take for instance the recent World Slam of turkey hunting J.J. Reich, Communications Manager for Federal Premium Ammunition, completed on March 20, 2017, in Campeche, Mexico.

Originally, Reich's goal was to simply test and promote some new turkey hunting shotgun loads and experience some enjoyable hunting, not necessarily to complete a difficult-to-achieve World Slam.

But when trips to Florida and Mexico occurred in 2015 – to help introduce Federal's new 3rd Degree turkey load – the idea of a World Slam was birthed.

NWTF Turkey Slams

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