| Snake proof boots are essential for turkey hunters. | | | | not only protect you from snakebite, they will also |
| Whether shooting in the spring or fall, every turkey | | | | wear well and hold up over the course of many turkey |
| hunter knows that the trails to and from the blinds can | | | | hunts. |
| contain unwelcome reptiles. It is true that nine times out | | | | The upper part of the boot should be at least three |
| of ten, snakes will get away from you without ever | | | | inches above the ankle. Even the largest snakes will |
| being seen; but imagine if that one time out of ten, the | | | | not lunge higher than that. Keep in mind as well that a |
| snake is poisonous and you are wearing inadequate | | | | turkey's greatest defense is his eyesight, so you don't |
| boots. This will not only ruin your turkey hunt, it can | | | | want to wear brightly colored boots or boots with |
| very well kill you. | | | | reflective eyelets on the laces. Camouflage boots, |
| A good pair of snake proof turkey hunting boots does | | | | though pricier, are definitely your best bet. |
| not necessarily cost a fortune. In fact, a decent pair of | | | | Don't let something avoidable like snakebite ruin the |
| snake proof boots can be purchased from most any | | | | perfect turkey hunt. Turkey country is snake country, |
| store for fifty dollars or less. Naturally, you get what | | | | and no turkey hunter should venture to and from the |
| you pay for, and often the more expensive boots will | | | | blind without a solid pair of snake proof boots. |