27 Harvested Turkey Photos so Good They're Artwork

Check out all these artistic photos so far for 2017 on Instagram, of turkeys people have harvested.

In the early years, when you harvested a game animal, you took often just one photo. You would hike up behind your trophy, hold the normal "I shot this" pose and snap the picture.

Today, however, people have filters, better cameras and digital storage allowing for a great deal of photos to be taken. With that, people have become artistic with their photos on Instagram this season as they harvest their turkeys.

We went through the recent turkeys already harvested in 2017 and found a handful of truly artful photos. These photos may have a unique angle, person, or background, or they might just capture a breathtaking moment. All-in-all, if it was worth sharing, we put it below for you to take a look.

1. Hangin' Up The Hat

#taggedout on #mountain #merriam #turkeyhunting . The new #bowtech just got it's second notch. #kryptek #wildernessathlete #bowlife #traintohunt #bowhunting #solohunter #huntharvesthealth #mountainlife

A post shared by Eric Bender (@naturesbend) on Apr 24, 2017 at 2:55pm PDT

2. Up Close

Napping season is around the corner. Photo: @nick.sherrod #wtr17

A post shared by Wild Turkey Report (@wildturkeyreport) on Feb 23, 2017 at 4:34pm PST

3. The Story Log

#icingonthecake - Incredible end to a holiday weekend of chasing purebred's with @jordangillphotography & @camillegdorf. After filling Jordan's first archery turkey on Friday, Camille and I had a couple hours this afternoon to fill a tag of my own. Lo and behold, we spotted this tom with 12 hens and were able to make a two hour stalk before he presented a 52 yard shot. A little further than I would've liked but thankfully my arrow found its mark and we experienced my first archery bird together - couldn't have been written any better! More to come! #sickforit #mathewsinc #builtforthewild #turkeyhunting #bowhunting #Merriams

A post shared by Matt McCormick (@mattmccormick05) on Apr 16, 2017 at 7:36pm PDT

4. Hang it up

Would much rather be chasing a #thunderchicken this mornin!! . . . . . #shotgun #hunting #outdoors #turkeyseason #nature #itsinmynature #sickforit #nwtf #turkeyhunting #wildturkey #realtree #iamsportsman #whatgetsyououtdoors #longbeard #gobbler #gobblegobble #uahunt #mossyoak #archery #getoutdoors #downsouth #getoutside #camo #bowhunting #deer #sportsman #hunt #bingeoutdoors

A post shared by Cole Sauls (@captaincole_sauls) on Apr 17, 2017 at 6:37am PDT

5. Fencelined

Hung up #cantstoptheflop #longbeards #turkeyhunting #gobblers #springtime #turkeytom #turkeyspurs

A post shared by Jared Altman (@outdoors_with_jared) on Apr 17, 2017 at 6:08am PDT

6. 'Merica

Time to shift gears and get ready for the #headhuntertour2017 #oltom #turkey #merriam #rio #thunderchicken #jellyhead #jebschokes #mossyoak #mossyoakgamekeepers #avianx #photooftheday #photography #photographer #hevimetal

A post shared by Chris Landers (@cmlander_c3) on Jan 31, 2017 at 4:48pm PST

7. Beautiful Browns

Winning #turkeyhunting #gobblegobble #photography #sonya7rii #wildlifephotography

A post shared by Andrew Strow (@isellfarms) on Apr 17, 2017 at 5:43am PDT

8. SPURfect

New arrivals at camp. Photo: @floutdoors #wtr17

A post shared by Wild Turkey Report (@wildturkeyreport) on Feb 1, 2017 at 6:14pm PST

9. Holy Macro

Who else loves turkey hunting Rios? #WhatGetsYouOutdoors #TurkeyHunting #Kansas #Hunting

A post shared by Dirt Road Outfitters (@deer_hunts) on Apr 16, 2017 at 7:18pm PDT

10. Sunrise

Thankful for sunrises, and the turkeys the make them even more beautiful. Photo: @ryannitz

A post shared by Wild Turkey Report (@wildturkeyreport) on Nov 22, 2016 at 11:47am PST

11. Worth a 1000 Words

Leaving Easter like..... @timberproductions #timberproductions @mossyoak @nomadoutdoor #nomad #MossyOak #itsanobsession #turkey #turkeyhunting #turkeyseason #springishere #springgobbler #cantstoptheflop #headshot #gobblegobbleboom #hunting #hunttolive #livetohunt #spring @official_nwtf #nwtf #Tennessee #eastern #tennessebird @wildturkeyreport #dontcallmeahuntress #likeagirl #girlswhohunt #singleseasonslam @oltomturkey @remingtonarmscompany #easter #eastersunday @cabelas #TurkeyRoost #FanoftheWeek #entry

A post shared by Timber Productions (@timberproductions) on Apr 16, 2017 at 6:30pm PDT

12. Scent Crusher's Very Own

HOOKS for days!! #ScentOffGameOVER

A post shared by SCENT CRUSHER (@scentcrusher) on Apr 17, 2017 at 5:41pm PDT

13. Dirt Nap

#DirtNap . . . . . #turkeyhunting #virginiahunting #hevimetal #wildturkey #thunderchicken #cantstoptheflop2017 #magnumblend #longbeard #remington #spring #tomturkey #tennessee #tennesseehunting

A post shared by Hunter Shearin (@shearin313) on Apr 17, 2017 at 5:42am PDT

14. Junior's Day

A post shared by Adam Listopad (@listopada) on Apr 22, 2017 at 12:34pm PDT

15. Cabela's Turkey Roost

The last round is here, folks! Time for Round #4 of Cabela's Turkey Roost #FanoftheWeek Photo Contest. This week is sponsored by @winchesterammunition How to Enter: 1. Post your favorite turkey photo 2. Hashtag #TurkeyRoost #FanoftheWeek #entry 3. You'll have a chance to win a prize pack from Winchester Congrats to round #3 winner (@calebdix4) and runner-up (@e.lee1)!

A post shared by Cabela's (@cabelas) on Apr 24, 2017 at 9:30am PDT

16. She's a Hunter

#turkeyroost #fanoftheweek #entry #higdonoutdoors #toddler #turkey #turkeyseason #instaturkey #instaphoto #cabelas #nwtf #hunt #hunting #hunthard #boom #thisiswhy #photo #photooftheday #baby #double #wildturkey #instaphoto #nature #outdoors #wildlife

A post shared by Ethan Lee (@e.lee1) on Apr 24, 2017 at 8:52am PDT

17. Red, White and Blue

The true colors of spring! Always amazed by the beauty in a spring gobbler. #TurkeyRoost #fanoftheweek #entry

A post shared by Kaleb Comstock (@kalebcomstock22) on Apr 23, 2017 at 7:07pm PDT

18. The Text Home

This morning I had the pleasure of taking out a mother and her son for the MN youth hunt. This was the first time that both the child and the parent had a tag to fill. Trying to get a double is a tall order for any hunter let alone two first timers. Sometimes it just pays to be lucky. #mossyoak #itsanobsession #turkeyroost #fanoftheweek #entry #wtr17 #NWTF #passonthetradition

A post shared by Levi Glines (@ljglines) on Apr 22, 2017 at 8:30pm PDT

19. Green Wheat and Blue Skies

Had a great week of turkey hunting #turkeys #turkeyhunt #turkeyhunting #spring #nebraska #gobblers #thunderchickens #outdoors #outdoorlife #turkeyroost #fanoftheweek #entry #itsinmynature #cabelas @badje_outdoors

A post shared by Brian (@badjeb33) on Apr 22, 2017 at 5:23pm PDT

20. Teach them young

Sitting and watching is well... it's wishing... "doing" is making the wishes a reality and not making excuses... start doing... quit wishing #hustlehard #turkey #hunting #outdoors #photography #outdoorphotography #turkeyseason #whatgetsyououtdoors #outdoorlife #liveloud #nwtf #doepicshit #dowork #noexcuses #turkeyroost #fanoftheweek #entry

A post shared by Adam Listopad (@listopada) on Apr 22, 2017 at 1:15am PDT

21. Swamp Chicken

Just a good ol Louisiana swamp chicken ... #fbf #flashbackfriday #thunderchicken #turkey #turkeyhunting #girlshunttoo #whatdoYUDU #cantstoptheflop #dirtnap #knightandhale #turkeyroost #fanoftheweek #entry #mtnops #mossyoak #iamsportsman #whatgetsyououtdoors #2017BOLO

A post shared by Courtney Riser (@courtneyriser) on Apr 21, 2017 at 8:36am PDT

22. Fooled Him

Demise of the decoys. ________________________________________________________ #Tennessee #feathers #nofilter #springthunder #turkey #turkeyhunting #outdoorsman #hunting #nature #outdoors #gobbler #spurs #strutter #easternwildturkey #benelli #spring2017 #turkeyseason #nwtf #longbeard #avianx #thunderchicken #whatgetsyououtdoors #conservehuntshare @cabelas #turkeyroost #fanoftheweek #entry

A post shared by Scott Bauer (@bauer.outdoors) on Apr 20, 2017 at 6:20pm PDT

23. Cloud Cover

#turkeyroost #fanoftheweek #entry

A post shared by Kyle Cauley (@kcauley19) on Apr 19, 2017 at 1:37pm PDT

24. The Drury Silhouette

What an adrenaline rush! Double tap if you're having a successful hunt . . . . . #itsanobsession #itsinmynature #familytradition #whyihunt #turkey #turkeyroost #turkeyhunting #turkeyseason #silhouette #winchester #longbeard #gobbler #druryoutdoors #success #adrenaline #hunt #hunting #huntingseason

A post shared by Drury Outdoors (@druryoutdoors) on Apr 19, 2017 at 7:15am PDT

25. Laid to rest

These guys are droppin' like flies _______________________________________ #higdonoutdoors #turkey #turkeyseason #turkeyhunting #turkeytuesday #tom #gobbler #gobblegobble #hunt #hunting #hunthard #spring #jellyhead #nwtf #outdoors #wildlife #nature #birds #wildturkey #wild #boom #photooftheday #instapic #instaphoto #instahunt #instaturkey #sickforit #turkeyroost #fanoftheweek #entry

A post shared by Ethan Lee (@e.lee1) on Apr 18, 2017 at 7:03pm PDT

26. Wish upon a star

Sweet Success. ? ? Who's found success this turkey season? @thebeardedbuck has filled a few tags and we're hopefully up next! ? ? #NWTF #Turkey #TurkeyRoost #WhyIHunt #ExodusTrailCameras #TurkeySeason #TurkeyHunting #Outdoors #Nature #Gobbler #Strutter #CantStopTheFlop #LifesAPassionPursueIt

A post shared by Exodus Trail Cameras (@exodustrailcameras) on Apr 18, 2017 at 5:36pm PDT

27. Historical Moments

@cabelas #TurkeyRoost #FanOfTheWeek #Entry

A post shared by Mark Jenkins (@strttrmj) on Apr 18, 2017 at 3:48pm PDT

Turkey hunting is a sport in which many memories are created. Spending time with friends and family, and having a few laughs, makes turkey hunting so great. These artistic photos of turkey trophies, are a great reminder of just how beautiful God's country is. It's also a reminder of just how beautiful the wild turkey is as well.

Like what you see here? You can read more articles by Dustin Prievo here. Follow him and his hunting team, Top Pin Outdoors, on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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