Key Takeaways
- Deepest vest discount this week: The Extremus BearHauler Turkey Vest is marked 61% off, the steepest cut on a turkey vest with a thick seat I’ve tracked in May.
- Premium pick still worth it: The ALPS OutdoorZ Grand Slam with the removable kickstand frame is back to 30% off, which is the price point that makes it a real buy instead of an aspirational one.
- Best ground seat: The BOG Low Profile Turkey Ground Blind Chair is sold by Amazon and currently ranks #4 in its category.
- Late-season call deal: The Western Rivers Mantis 25 Paul Butsky edition is at the #1 bestseller spot for a reason.
Spring gobbler season in West Virginia closes this weekend, May 17, which means most of us are either trying to fill that last tag in the morning fog or sitting on the porch second-guessing the bird we passed on opening week. Either way, this is the week when vests get hung up dirty, seat pads get noticed for being threadbare, and the gear you wished you had on April 22 finally goes on your list for next year. That’s also exactly why the May 15 deal pool is full of turkey vests with seats. Sellers know hunters are buying on regret, not need.
For this WV Finds outdoors column I went through 30 listings and pulled 11. Five are turkey hunting vests with seats, which is the category seeing the heaviest markdowns right now. The rest covers a low-profile turkey chair from BOG, four calls from Western Rivers, Primos and Flextone, and one TIDEWE see-through blind for anyone moving from run-and-gun to sitting tight next season. Prices verified May 15, 2026.
A note on what made the cut. I leaned toward vests that have a real seat (not a foam pancake stapled to the back), trusted call brands that have been around since I was learning to yelp, and one well-reviewed blind that punches above its weight. If you missed last week’s outdoors deals, a few of those are still live too.
What’s the best turkey hunting vest with seat this week?
The best turkey hunting vest with seat this week is the Extremus BearHauler if you’re price-shopping, and the ALPS OutdoorZ Grand Slam if you want the kickstand frame that lets you sit up against any tree without backache. Both are at their lowest prices I’ve seen this spring.
Extremus BearHauler Turkey Vest
This is the headline deal of the week. The BearHauler has a genuinely thick seat cushion (not a token piece of foam), a hide-away shotgun sling, dedicated call and shell pockets, and a hydration sleeve. It converts to a daypack, which makes it useful past turkey season for scouting walks. Quiet fabric is the spec I care about most on a vest, and Extremus delivers there based on owner feedback.
- Thick seat cushion
- Convertible daypack
- Hide-away shotgun sling
ALPS OutdoorZ Grand Slam
The Grand Slam is the vest you see on serious turkey hunters at the truck stop on Route 33. The removable kickstand frame is the feature that justifies the price, since it props you up off any uneven ground and saves your lower back during a two-hour sit. Mossy Oak Bottomland still hides as well as it did 20 years ago. Sold by Amazon, XL sizing, with a fold-away seat and a real game bag that fits a longbeard without folding the fan.
- Removable kickstand frame
- Fold-away seat
- Large game bag
BLISSWILL Turkey Vest with Seat
The BLISSWILL is the budget-friendly option in the vest stack and it has a backpack-style strap setup, which some hunters prefer over the traditional belt-and-suspender layout. The game pouch fits a full-size bird. Broadleaf Waver pattern works well in West Virginia hardwoods once the leaves are out. This was added to the deal feed 14 hours ago, so the price is fresh.
- Backpack-style straps
- Adjustable camo fit
- Game pouch
Kalkal Turkey Vest with Seat
Kalkal sits in the middle of this pack. Lightweight construction, multi-compartment storage, hydration pocket and the quiet fabric the brand makes a point of. Worth a look if you found the BearHauler sold out in your pattern and you want something similar at a similar price. The discount is smaller, but the base price is already lower than most.
- Lightweight build
- Multi-compartment storage
- Hydration pocket
TIDEWE MOLLE Turkey Vest
The TIDEWE MOLLE vest is the choice for hunters who like to swap pouches around season to season. Four modular add-ons come included, and the MOLLE webbing means you can add more later. Truetimber Strata is a strong all-season pattern for the Mountain State. Bestseller rank #7 in the category.
- MOLLE webbing system
- 4 modular add-ons included
- Truetimber Strata
Looking for just a turkey hunting seat?
If a full vest is overkill and you mostly want something dry and supportive to sit on, a dedicated ground seat is the move. There’s one worth looking at this week.
BOG Low Profile Turkey Chair
The BOG Low Profile chair has an aluminum frame, breathable textilene fabric, and the extended seat area that matters more than you’d think after the first 90 minutes. Quiet setup is the selling point. It packs into its own carry bag and is sold by Amazon. Currently bestseller rank #4 in its category.
- Aluminum frame
- Extended seat area
- Breathable textilene fabric
Which turkey calls are on sale right now?
The call deals this week run from a Paul Butsky-edition electronic to a $10 owl shaker for locating roosted birds at dawn. Four calls made the cut.
Western Rivers Mantis 25
WESTERN RIVERS Mantis 25 Compact Easy-to-Use Electronic Call for Hunting with Hand Lanyard, Turkey-Paul Butsky Edition
The Mantis 25 is compact, easy to run, and the Paul Butsky turkey edition has the sound library you want for spring birds. Bestseller rank #1 in its category. Worth knowing that some WV public lands restrict electronic calls during gobbler season, so check the regs for your area before relying on it.
- Paul Butsky turkey edition
- Hand lanyard
- Compact electronic call
Primos Gobbler Shaker Call
The Primos Gobbler shaker is the kind of call you keep in a vest pocket forever and forget you have until you need a locator. Shake it and it gobbles. Simple, loud, and sold by Amazon at a price that makes it stocking-stuffer territory for the hunter in your house.
- Shake-to-call operation
- Pocket-sized
- Loud gobble tone
Flextone Thunder Shaker
Flextone Hunting Loud True-to-Life Realistic Gobbles Sounds Easy-to-Use Thunder Shaker Gobble Hybrid Turkey Call
The Flextone Thunder Shaker is the other gobble shaker worth looking at. Louder and longer-throated than the Primos, in my experience. Some hunters carry both because the tones are different enough to draw a response when one falls flat. Bestseller rank #6 in turkey calls.
- True-to-life gobbles
- Hybrid shaker design
- Loud projection
Flextone Lightning Owl Call
An owl call is the first call most spring hunters use each morning to find a roosted gobbler that wants to answer. The Flextone Lightning has a soft flexible body and a realistic tone. At this price, there’s no reason not to have one in your vest pocket next April.
- Soft flexible body
- Long-range owl hoots
- Roost locator
Best pop-up turkey blind on sale?
One blind made the cut from a pile of marketplace pop-ups. TIDEWE is the brand to anchor on if you want something that lasts more than one season.
TIDEWE 270 See Through Blind
The TIDEWE 270 see-through blind fits 2-3 hunters, sets up in under a minute, and the see-through panels actually let you watch a bird strut without him picking you off. Bestseller rank #2 in hunting blinds. Good option for hunting with kids or anyone who can’t sit still against a tree for two hours.
- 2-3 person capacity
- 270-degree see-through panels
- Quick setup
Frequently asked questions
What features should I look for in a turkey hunting vest with seat?
The seat itself matters most. Look for thick foam or a kickstand-style frame, not a thin pad. After that, prioritize quiet fabric, a game bag big enough for a full bird, dedicated call and shell pockets, and a comfortable strap system. Hydration sleeves are a nice extra for warm spring mornings.
Is a kickstand turkey vest worth the extra money?
If you sit longer than an hour at a setup, yes. A kickstand frame holds you upright against any tree or hillside, which keeps your back from cramping and lets you stay still longer. The ALPS OutdoorZ Grand Slam is the standard here, and it stays comfortable on uneven Appalachian terrain where a flat seat slides around.
When does West Virginia spring gobbler season end?
In 2026 the spring gobbler season runs through May 17 in most of the state. That means this weekend is the last weekend to hunt. Vest deals tend to deepen the week after season closes since demand drops fast, but stock on popular patterns also disappears.
Can I use an electronic turkey call on public land in WV?
Electronic calls are restricted during spring gobbler season on most West Virginia public hunting lands. Always check the current WVDNR regulations and the rules for the specific WMA you’re hunting. The Western Rivers Mantis 25 is a great call for private land or for predator hunting outside turkey season.
Are these prices the lowest of the year?
For the Extremus BearHauler at 61% off, yes, it’s the lowest I’ve tracked this spring. The ALPS Grand Slam at 30% off matches its best price from earlier this year. The TIDEWE blind and BOG chair are mid-range discounts that show up a few times a year, not blowout pricing.
Discounts this week run from 13% on the Flextone gobble shaker up to 61% on the Extremus vest, with most vest deals clustering in the 20-40% range. That’s a healthier spread than I usually see on turkey gear in mid-May, when sellers often hold prices for Father’s Day instead of moving inventory now. The original prices on the BLISSWILL and Kalkal vests aren’t inflated either, which is something I always check on marketplace brands. Both look like genuine markdowns, not the fake-MSRP nonsense.
If I were buying for myself this week, I’d grab the ALPS OutdoorZ Grand Slam and the Primos Gobbler shaker, and I’d skip the AMHEH style hunting backpacks since the value is in vests right now. The Extremus BearHauler is the real value pick if you’ve never owned a turkey vest with a thick seat and you don’t want to spend ALPS money to find out if you like the format. The BOG chair is fine, but only buy it if you already have a vest and want to upgrade the sitting comfort separately.
Looking ahead, Memorial Day weekend usually brings a second wave of outdoor markdowns. I’d watch the trail camera and rangefinder categories next, since those tend to discount once spring hunting wraps and before early fall scouting picks up. If you’ve been waiting on a turkey vest, though, don’t sit on this round. Once the season closes Saturday, the best patterns on the Grand Slam and the BearHauler usually thin out within ten days.
