SHARE
GREENSBORO, N.C. Since the age of 5, Dylan Bearden has made the rounds in turkey calling competitions across the country.
He’s won multiple state titles, as well as placing second and fourth at the Grand Nationals level.
Bearden said there’s a lot that goes into the contests, mainly consistency.
What You Need To Know
At one point, the wild turkey population almost disappeared from North Carolina
A restoration project began in the 1960s, and now the population is back in the thousands
Turkey calling competitions are another way for people to celebrate the outdoor opportunities the state has