Turkey Population Declines Make Hunters Accept Change Lead

Turkey Population Declines Make Hunters Accept Change

Even as turkey populations nationwide have declined, turkey hunters have remained optimistic. That attitude stands in contrast to hunters overall, particularly deer hunters, who seem grumpier all the time. Game agencies weigh these attitudes as they seek ways to reduce turkey harvests without reducing hunter satisfaction.

Mossy Oak and LaCrosse Footwear Team Up for Conservation

LaCrosse Footwear and Mossy Oak are proud to announce their partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF).

Hunt Out of Your Comfort Zone for Eastern Turkeys

Eastern wild turkeys, found in 38 states, are our most widely distributed subspecies of wild turkeys—and also perhaps the most confounding bird to hunt. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Try these tactics to avoid frustration.

Mossy Oak Releases Inaugural Wild Turkey Stamp for Conservation

Mossy Oak is taking its conservation efforts to a new level with a brand new Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp project, that will donate 100-percent of all money raised (including expenses incurred) directly to wild-turkey conservation efforts.

NWTF Requests Proposals for Wild Turkey Research

The National Wild Turkey Federation is now accepting applications for its Wild Turkey Research Request for Proposals, a program that facilitates and makes large investments in support of high-priority wild turkey research projects.

Recipe: Golden Wild Turkey Nuggets

The light breading in this wild turkey recipe does not detract from the bird’s flavor, and it is quick and easy to prepare.

One Gobbler Limit Approved for Ohio’s 2022 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season

The Ohio Wildlife Council approved reducing the 2022 spring wild turkey season limit to one bird during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 6, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Firearm Industry Surpasses $14 Billion in Pittman-Robertson Excise Tax Contributions

Firearm and ammunition manufacturers have topped $14.1 billion in contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its 1937 inception.

Waiting on Sunshine

The author watched a gobbler on his back 40 for two years before committing to hunting the bird. Afterwards, when all was quiet, he had to admit the woods didn’t seem the same. But he also had to admit a hunter wouldn’t have it any other way.

How to Analyze Turkey Season for the Perfect Strategy

Turkey hunters must analyze the ever-changing circumstances of the spring breeding season lest they fail to recognize changing behavior among wild turkeys and strike out. Use these strategies to tackle four typical spring turkey behaviors to bag a turkey dinner.

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