
WI Daily Update: Turkey kill down 5% from a year ago but still above five-year average
The Wisconsin DNR announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Here are the details.

The Wisconsin DNR announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Here are the details.

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The Wisconsin DNR on Monday announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953.
Last year’s turkey kill was
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