Turkey and Wisconsin

Turkey hens won't lay eggs in snow

Hunters across northern Wisconsin may be wondering just how turkey hens may deal with 18 to 26 inches of snow that carpets the Northwoods yet. Where are they going to lay eggs?

Gobbler-getting gear for 2013: Simply the best

One of these springs, the gobblers are just going to surrender. I can see it now: a trio of longbeards marching back to my truck, wings behind their heads, just giving up before I even put a tag on them

By Steve Piatt Contributing Writer

Wildlife needs a break from winter – now

First-period turkey hunters in northern Wisconsin are in for it.

Cybering Up a Turkey Tag

I missed the December spring turkey tag application deadline, so I was forced into purchasing a leftover permit "over-the-counter" at the last minute, or maybe, more aptly, the first minute

Buy some Wisconsin turkey permits

90,000 turkey tags awaiting hunters

Outlook for Wisconsin Turkeys Seems Good

Spring turkey permit numbers to rise in ’13?

Wisconsin turkey hunters can look forward to better turkey hunting next spring – all things considered – along with a few extra permits.

By Tim Eisele Contributing Writer

Why not take advantage of fall turkey hunting

Turkey committee adjusts fall permit numbers in zones 2, 7

The DNR Turkey Management Committee has recommended increasing permit numbers slightly for the fall hunt, and now must get approval from the DNR Wildlife Policy Team.

By Tim Eisele Contributing Writer

Wisconsin turkey kill numbers jump 6 percent from last year

The DNR says preliminary spring turkey harvest numbers show that the 2012 kill increased 6 percent from last year.

By Tim Eisele Contributing Writer