Lessons learned from bowhunting wild turkey
Most hunters choose to hunt turkeys with a shotgun, some choose to up the challenge by hunting these amazing birds with archery gear.
Ten turkey hunting myths busted
Turkey hunting myths arise because we see wild turkeys do the same thing several times, and then assume they will always do it that way.
Assessing Ontario’s wild turkey population
How’s Ontario’s turkey population? That has to be one of the most common questions the MNRF is asked regarding wild turkeys.
April 2021 solunar calendar
The solunar calendar for April 2021 is now available! Get the dates and times when fish and wildlife will be most active this month.
DIY: preserve your trophy tom
It’s not commonly seen in Ontario, but a turkey cape beautifully exhibits the bronze and black feathering that adorn a turkey’s back. It’s a pretty simple process and can be accomplished by any do-it-yourselfer in about an hour.
More tips for turkey hunting
With expanding turkey-hunting opportunities, a growing population of birds, and the recent opening of new seasons and WMUs... Here's more tips for turkey...
Grandpa’s gun
Every season, I pay tribute to my grandfather by taking his Model 12 in 16 gauge hunting at least once during the season.
Wild turkey diseases in Ontario – what to look for when harvesting turkey
As the number of wild turkeys in Ontario continues to increase it brings with it a new question. Are there diseases that could spread and deplete their numbers? So far they proving to be a hardy species.
High ground gobblers
In the hilly part of the Canadian Shield where I hunt turkeys, one of the most common scenarios begins with a gobbler sounding off on a ridge top.