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“The Poet Laureate of the Turkey Woods”

— Jim Casada

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Behind the camo…

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Toward 100 Years


Tom Kelly (b. 1927): A legend in the turkey hunting community.
About Tom

Standing Out


Honors and words from the National Wild Turkey Federation, Mossy Oak, the media and others. Recognition

Documented


From a full-length documentary to short classics.
Film & Video

Voices from the Legion

“When I first read Tenth Legion I was expecting a how-to book about turkey hunting. Instead, I found beautiful literature.

After reading just three pages, I went out and purchased everything he had written to date. Still love the history and humanity of all his works.”

“When I read the Colonel’s prose, it puts me at the base of a tree, a slight breeze on my face and sounds of the woods in my ears.

It brings back hunting partners long gone. I can feel their presence and hear their words once again. Tom’s words are a symphony of memories from him awakening the same in
his readers.”

“I’m proud I own and have read every hard copy of Tom’s books. Each one a literary treasure.

Aside from his talent for bringing the Wild Turkey to life, I also learned much about forestry and appreciate how he created the synergy between forestry and the great bird!”