"Freddy" was an urban wild turkey (an oxymoron?) of Easton, Massachusetts, with a conflicted reputation. On the one hand, locals revered the bird as a de facto icon of the area. On the other, Freddy hated motorcyclists. Guess which side … Read
Brian Lovett’s Turkey and Turkey Hunting Blog
Video Recipe: Grilled Cajun Bacon-Wrapped Wild Turkey
Wrapping game in bacon is nothing new, but this video shows how to do it with an interesting twist. The "Cajun" flavor comes from jalepenos, cream cheese and Cajun seasoning. Click here to check out more wild turkey recipes.
Taking a Wait-and-See Attitude on the Hatch
Every year in early to mid-June, I start to fret about the welfare of freshly hatched poults. And the past few years, heavy rain appears as if on cue, adding to my worries. Read
Ramblings from a Spring in the Woods
Have you noticed that turkey hunters are very superstitious? I am, at least. Every spring, I wear various camo hats until I kill a bird. That cap then becomes my lucky hat for the spring. Switching to another hat can be disastrous. Read
And Then It Was Summer
No regrets, of course. It was a weird spring but a great season. I got to hunt some tremendous places with friends old and new, taking several dandy longbeards along the way. Read
Me and U(rushiol)
My Spring 2011 case of poison ivy was world-class. It started on my left wrist, spread up my left arm, and then found its way to my right arm and both thighs. At one point, it looked like I had severe burns on my left arm. Read