Illinois hunters harvest more turkeys
Preliminary statewide total of 15,189 wild turkeys is up from 13,494 the previous year.
Wild turkeys
There’s more than gobblers out there, so take in the spring
One of the writer’s favorites is the bobolink, which generally appears in early to mid-May in the Southern Tier. It’s been a strange spring gobbler season, full of the usual highs and lows, filled tags, close calls, and near misses. A mid-season gobbling lull could be blamed on some wet and cool weather, but there always seemed to be a…
Quest for gobbler still leaves lasting memories
The spring wild turkey season is the central focus of my elusive outdoor quest. Just when I think I can reach that attainable goal of tagging a big bird, it slips through my fingers at the last minute due to some unforeseen circumstance or situation we couldn’t have planned for. I should preface this all by saying that May is…
As expected, spring turkey kill drops off from last year
Ohio hunters checked a total of 19,088 wild turkeys during the 2019 spring wild turkey hunting season. In 2018, hunters checked a total of 22,635 wild turkeys.
Hens are still calling the shots for Pennsylvania toms
Not all was lost, however, as Big Pine Creek offered outstanding trout fishing all week.
Decoys are effective on gobblers, but let’s use them safely
When using a decoy setup in an area where another hunter might be encountered, it’s beyond wise to play it safe. If you see another hunter stalking your decoy setup, call out in a loud, clear voice to warn them, and never wave or make a turkey sound to get their attention.
More Wisconsin spring turkey ‘authorizations,’ please
The Wisconsin DNR still has plenty of leftover spring turkey available for counter or online purchase.
Twilight and the turkey hunter
Using these levels of twilight is not only fun, but if you happen to be a weather and/or astronomy buff, they can serve as guidelines for setting the alarm clock and getting you where you need to be at the right time to bag that gobbler.
Gobbler season 2019: Building tomorrow’s wild turkey hunting addicts
Glorious May spring weekend produces first gobbler for Minnesota lad – who’s already planning turkey hunts in 2020 and beyond.
Gobbler chaser rethinking his whole no-decoy rule
The fact that this hunter’s decoy is a mounted gobbler may have escalated this intense interaction.
Ohio sees drop in first-week south zone turkey harvest
Ohio hunters checked 8,867 wild turkeys during the first week of the wild turkey hunting season in the south zone, April 22-28. That’s down from 10,436 in 2018.
Mentors can learn from novice hunters
Dane County 12-year-old’s enthusiasm captures his mentor’s attention.
Opening-day turkey hunters kill nearly 3,000 birds
That’s down about 350 from last year.
Ready for more lessons in the spring turkey woods
Like hunting deer, turkey hunting is a lifelong experience, and the more time you spend in the woods the better hunter you’ll become.
Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
Turkey hunt at full bore as north zone hunters enter the fray
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.
Youth hunters kick off Ohio spring turkey season
Harvest down by more than 500 birds from last year.
TSS: A super option, but use it wisely
The latest in shotgun loads triggers the distance debate.
Use turkey scouting, season to forget about winter
Do some scouting and practice calling to prepare for this spring’s six turkey seasons.
Better turkey timing via trail cameras
Employing a simply trail-cam strategy can improve planning for your first spring gobbler hunt.
Chance encounter with gobblers serves as a reminder
With opening day for turkeys coming soon, it’s high time to start staking out hunting territory for the spring.
Tips on selecting a turkey hunting vest
Next to your gun and your turkey calls, a good turkey vest is perhaps the most useful item a turkey hunter can own. A little knowledge of what to look for will help you choose the right vest.
Turkeys now, turkeys later: Early-season longbeards on a predictable pattern
With turkey opener just a few weeks away, start studying the habits of gobblers in your hunting area right now.
Leftover turkey permits to go on sale Tuesday
A technical problem of some sorts paused the sale of “leftover” turkey permits, which had been scheduled for over-the-counter sales on March 12. The Illinois DNR has announced that those permits will go on sale beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday. “In fairness to all turkey hunters, I decided to delay the start of over-the-counter sales for an additional week,” DNR…
March madness: It’s about a lot more than basketball
A great time to scout ahead of spring gobbler season.
Turkey blinds: best features for the spring bowhunter
A smart hunting blind strategy can help you score a big tom or respectable jake this gobbler hunting season.
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