Happy,
You need to wear full camouflage even light gloves and a face mask of some sort. I usually wear a hood that is made of 3d mesh to cover my face. Wear nothing that is red, white, blue or black those are turkey colors and unsafe in the woods. The Spring woods are often wet and sometimes cold so be prepared for relatively cool or hot weather. The best boots for the job are knee-hi rubber. Lacrosse makes some good ones. Leather invariably gets wet and caked with mud. Cabelas has many models of camouflaged rubber boots and you will want wool socks with that. You can buy anything you need once you get here as there is a huge Cabelas and a Bass pro within minutes drive of the airport. You don't need to bring a gun unless you just want to shoot your own. I have a camo Benelli SBE set up that has taken about 30 or 40 turkeys. One guy calls the other shoots. You will want something in 3 or 3.5 inch 12 guage with a turkey choke tube. I use high density #6 shot turkey loads and already have plenty for the SBE. If you want to try calling you can't do better than one of Beekeeper's box calls. Cabelas also has about a hundred different models of turkey call. I live in the KC suburb of Olathe there are several nice places to stay. I would suggest fairfield inn or maybe Holiday inn. you can pick up a rental at the airport but you don't really need one if you are only hunting for 3 or 4 days. We can pick you up and drop you off with my truck. Happy please let me know asap when you would like to come out. The gun season opens April 14 that is a great time to be in the woods. Any time in May is also good but I need to arrange for time off from my work so let me know as soon as you can. Feel free to ask as many questions as you can think of. Also you can buy your tags (2 bearded birds) on-line at the Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks website.http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/. Use this link for that if you wish or we can get licenses at Walmart.

In addition to Del's post, a couple of things that will make turkey hunting a more enjoyable experience: A Thermacell mosquito repeller is a must, and deet to keep off the ticks, maybe even treat your clothes with permethrin. Get something comfortable to sit on like a turkey seat or a vest with a good cushion. I like something with a back so that you aren't limited to having to sit against a tree where the poison ivy always seems to grow thickest. A set of hand shears to cut intrusive bushes is handy and they come in a set with a folding saw that can turn a bad setup into a good one, letting you swing your gun freely---turkeys have a habit of coming up from the least advantageous direction. Good hunting to you. Del sounds like he knows his business with turkeys so he should turn you into a turkey junkie. (Oh, yes. If you can make the time, get a copy of Tom Kelly's "The Tenth Legion" for some fine background on the techniques and philosophy of turkey hunting. It's heavy on the philosophy and is extremely entertaining. It will earn a place of honor on your bookshelf.)

Do you need calls?Ive a Primos spring hen black box mod 207.A H.S.Strut blackwidow slate.And a Primos double box cutter.I could send your way.But if you can get one of Beekeepers box calls Id jump on that.Good Luck & Happy Hunting.

Lots of good advice so far.

I would like to second the cushion vest as mentioned above. Sitting for a long time can often be uncomfortable.

Whatever firearm you choose I would suggest having a sturdy sling to go with it.

I find the 3/4 face mask are the most comfortable and easy to wear.

I am not the type of person that likes gimmicks but the little foam gun holders that attaches to your leg is nice to rest the barrel on.

Far be it for me to suggest a gun for anyone but I like my Remington SP 12 ga with a 21 in barrel and full turkey choke.

I suspect Del will have the calls and decoys.

Good luck.

This sounds like a great hunt! Have fun guys! I think that all the gear is covered. You propbably already have a camo vest but turkey vests are handy as they have a big rear pocket for carrying decoys and lots of pockets for calls, shells, lunch, water and gear. You can find nice vests at Bass Pro upon arrival. Let us know how it goes.

Good luck on your first hunt! If you're going w/ someone who knows there stuff, and it sounds like you are, then prepare yourself for the oncoming addiction. I've been real pleased w/my Winchester Super X2, it's felled dozens of birds with the factory invector choke and Win. no. 4's and 5's. I'd recommend a 3D leaf suit, my 'close encounters' really started happening once I got one about a decade ago. If you are indeed hunting in Kansas, I'm right across the border in Missouri, and I'll recommend some warm layers. I've frozen my butt off countless times being 'underdressed' on chilly spring mornings. Get yourself a bunch of calls and start practicing w/them, even if you have someone taking you who will be calling, you might was well start now. Diaphragm's especailly take some time to master, and like I previously said, you will become addicted, and having someone else call for you will only satiate the addiction for so long. Have fun!

a lot of things involved in it, but for your current level of participation head-to-toe camofl. is the deal with of course "no movement" essential. Bear in mind a turkey is one animal that can identify you just by your outline.

this can be "why am I doing this?" until you hear that first gobble, then look out you will be hooked.