
Double duty: Scouting for deer during turkey season
With the arrival of spring turkey season so many of us have gobbler fever, and I’m certainly afflicted. But if your turkey hunting areas are the same as your deer hunting spots, you can surely

With the arrival of spring turkey season so many of us have gobbler fever, and I’m certainly afflicted. But if your turkey hunting areas are the same as your deer hunting spots, you can surely

Perhaps those big insects will help boost poult recruitment in problem areas this spring.

And by “masters,” the author means listen to, then mimic, the calling of actual hens and toms.

Turkey hunting can be as simple or complex as you make it. Here are some things to get you started in the right direction for your spring hunt.

Previously known as leftover permits, bonus harvest authorizations are available for purchase online through GoWild.Wi.Gov and at all license agents.

Blogger has been patiently waiting for gobbler at his Sandusky County place.

Harvest totals as of this morning (April 16) stood at just over 4,900 – a solid start on the way toward the goal of 15,000 once the season wraps up in mid-May.
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