Ken Perrotte: Hunting Wild Turkeys – An Almost Stereotypical Screw-up — Still, Cap’n Hooks Squires his Last Feathered Maiden

There I was – caught with my pants down. Well, not quite. Remember cartoons of hunters taking a “bathroom” break only to have that be the precise moment the deer or whatever appears? After three hours of comfortable “strutter” chair sitting at daybreak, the jumbo coffee I quaffed during my predawn drive desperately wanted out.… Read More Ken Perrotte: Hunting Wild Turkeys – An Almost Stereotypical Screw-up — Still, Cap’n Hooks Squires his Last Feathered Maiden

John N Felsher: Where Are All The Turkeys?

Alabama Sportsman might need to work a little harder to bag their turkeys this spring. Populations of the magnificent birds declined over the last decade. “Based on our 2023 annual Avid Turkey Hunter Survey and our statewide brood surveys, there isn’t much positive new about the turkey population, commented Steven Mitchell, an Alabama Wildlife and… Read More John N Felsher: Where Are All The Turkeys?

Brandon Butler: Youth Turkey Hunters Set the Pace for a Successful Season 

Across much of the Midwest, youth turkey hunters have kicked off the 2024 season. Reports are good. It seems the early indication of an uptick in turkey numbers is true. Many are seeing and hearing more birds, and youth hunting success is predicting a strong season. It’s dangerous driving country roads right now because so… Read More Brandon Butler: Youth Turkey Hunters Set the Pace for a Successful Season 

Brandon Butler: Traveling to Turkey Hunt Top Midwest Counties 

Turkey hunters take to the road each spring to chase the gobbles. When trying to select the best places to go, hunters need to consider turkey population numbers, harvest data, license availability, the amount of public land, distance from home and so much more.  One thing is for certain, when it comes to wrapping tags… Read More Brandon Butler: Traveling to Turkey Hunt Top Midwest Counties