Everyone knows that Dick Kirby was a phenomenal turkey hunter and caller. I was fortunate to witness that firsthand years ago. Read
Turkey Hunting Blogs
Feeling Somewhat Better About the 2010 Hatch
Heavy rains can decimate turkey broods during that critical two-week stretch when poults and their flock hens roost on the ground. In Wisconsin, that period starts about June 5 — which is when the rain started this year. Read
Wisconsin Chief Forester Fined for Illegal Turkey
According to the La Crosse (Wis.) Tribune, Wisconsin's top forester admitted a turkey hunting mistake and paid more than $250 for it. Read
A Swimming Turkey?
While fishing with a friend back in the spring on a local lake near Knoxville, Tenn., we saw something that was a little odd. We observed a turkey flying across the lake. We saw it fly from one island heading to another island across the main channel of the lake. Read
2010 Harvest Numbers from Two Heavyweights
Harvest figures from Spring 2010 turkey seasons in Wisconsin and Missouri, typically two of the top states, showed mixed results. Read
Hope in Small Packages
Hope arrived this morning. As I turned onto a town road on my way to work, a hen popped up in the ditch. Sure enough, at least 10 little fuzzballs — probably less than a week old — followed behind her. Read