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April 8, 2025

Outdoor Observations: Win great prizes in our 2025 Michigan Outdoor News Best Turkey Photo Contest

On the heels of success with the Best Buck Photo Contest, Michigan Outdoor News is pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring our inaugural 2025 Best Turkey Photo Contest for all of you turkey hunters out there.
With the overwhelming support of our co-sponsor, the Michigan Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation – who rounded up all the fantastic prizes – we’re encouraging Michigan’s spring turkey hunters to take a minute or two after tagging your gobbler to set up a nice photo of you and your tom.

Outdoor Observations: Win great prizes in our 2025 Michigan Outdoor News Best Turkey Photo Contest Read More »

Turkey hunting from a blind is not all about blind luck; here’s how to up your odds

Like so many older turkey hunters, my days of wandering the woods trying to strike up a tom are mostly over. As a result, more time is spent patiently sitting in a blind waiting for Lady Luck to smile down on me. But getting a gobbler to come close enough for a killing shot requires more than luck.
There are three things that can help stack the odds in your favor.

Turkey hunting from a blind is not all about blind luck; here’s how to up your odds Read More »

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