Hunting
Good poult production in recent years expected to set up a good turkey season in Ohio
A bit more than 15,000 turkey hunters will likely be successful in Ohio this spring, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife.
The season kicks off in the South Zone, which encompasses most of
Illinois Mixed Bag: Fall turkey hunters break harvest record
Hunters in Illinois harvested a record 1,045 turkeys during the 2024-2025 fall archery turkey season. The total compares last year’s harvest of 803 and the five-year average of 763.
Long Island spring turkey hunters can register for New York DEC lands
The high demand for spring turkey hunting opportunities on New York DEC-managed lands in Suffolk County makes it necessary for Long Island turkey hunters to follow specific access procedures to ensure equal hunting opportunities for
Extend your turkey season by hitting the road this spring
There’s nothing quite so bittersweet as watching a gobbler strut into range within the first couple of hours of your turkey-hunting season here in Minnesota. While it’s always a rush to watch a big one
Illinois turkey biologist expects solid spring season
In a professional move, the state’s top turkey biologist sidestepped the act of making a prediction for the upcoming spring season.
Only forecasting Illinois’ weather provides a wider margin for error. But, following a
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Bonus turkey tags on sale starting March 17
The sale of remaining spring turkey harvest permits begins Monday, March 17, starting with Zone 1, and continuing, by zone, each day through Friday, March 21. Sales are on a first-come, first-served basis. Sales begin
Ohio father, son capture calling, call-making titles at NWTF Grand National Calling Championships
In the world of competition turkey calling and call-making, let’s just say it’s tough to keep up with the Joneses.
That was truer than ever this year as Dustin Jones of Beaver, Ohio, came
Outdoor Observations: Michigan’s wild turkey population has come a long way
Winter is slowly fading and it won’t be long before warm spring breezes replace the snow and cold. Along with the arrival of spring comes one of my favorite pastimes – spring turkey hunting.
Pennsylvania man’s box calls take top NWTF honors
Ed Terefencko didn’t make the trip this year to the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual Convention and Sport Show.
Fortunately, he sent his turkey calls to the event. Terefencko, of Pottsville, Pa., walked off
