Best for Run-n-Gun: Slumberjack Pursuit Vest One of those is turkey hunting. The four large pockets can hold most calls, even a box if you're okay with part of the lid sticking out of the zipper. And the main compartment on the back easily houses a 70-ounce reservoir.

SWAT wears a level II or IIIA full-coverage kit including throat, groin, bicep, and more with level III, III+, or IV rifle plates.

The Ol' Tom Time & Motion Easy Rider Turkey Vest is made for the hunter that wants the lightest most functional Turkey vest. Comfort features include the Ol'Tom T-Beam back Pad for comfort while leaning against a tree and the Magnattach Seat Cushion - the quietest, easiest, and fastest seat cushion on the market.

Usually FBI agents wear a soft armor, concealable vest. The most common standard is Type IIIA standard from several companies like Safariland/Second Chance, ABA, etc. These vests are rated to stop against all standard pistol rounds up to . 44 Magnum (incl common calibers such as 9mm, .

The Cobra SIS vest was designed with input by detectives from the LAPD SIS division, this vest is a quick donning accessory designed to get you ready for your take down and protect your vital organs, all while keeping your items easily accessible and at the ready.

Besides call pockets, many other pockets are included on a turkey vest. These pockets are for turkey hunting essentials such as gloves, facemasks, and extra shells. Turkeys have some of the best vision of any animal; wearing gloves and a facemask is vital to staying concealed from their eyes while traveling to a call.

This vest symbolizes what it truly means to be a gamekeeper. It is a symbol of giving back to the resource more than we take. It is a symbol of hope, that by following the example that Mr. Fox and people like him have set, wild turkeys will thrive for generations to come.

Speaking of plastic, turkeys usually come with a plastic or metal crimp, called a hock lock, holding the legs together at the back. You can leave it on or take it off; the legs may cook more evenly without it. Rinse the turkey thoroughly in cold water, inside and out.

The “Mr. Fox Vest” is named after Fox Haas, the father of Mossy Oak founder Toxey Haas. And though the vest was built carefully and thoughtfully with all the features a turkey hunter would want, its true value comes from what it represents, and that's Mr. Fox himself.

Or you can anticipate some of the questions that get asked and avoid the busy signal on Thanksgiving Day. Better yet, use this article as a reminder to avoid mistakes in the first place. The “plastic thing” on the turkey legs is the hock lock. It secures the hind legs, or hock, of a chicken or turkey.

“They're called “hock locks” and are made of nylon that can take oven heat. But removing them so the legs spread will help them cook faster and the breast not to overcook.””

This vest symbolizes what it truly means to be a gamekeeper. It is a symbol of giving back to the resource more than we take. It is a symbol of hope, that by following the example that Mr. Fox and people like him have set, wild turkeys will thrive for generations to come.

So perhaps it shouldn't be all that surprising that a very special turkey vest created by Mossy Oak (along with a package of custom calls and APEX ammo) auctioned for $31,000 during the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention this past weekend.