West Nile virus widespread in turkey range
West Nile virus (WNV) is widespread across Ontario and Quebec’s wild turkey range.
Pandemic fuels interest in hunting and fishing
More Americans have turned to hunting and fishing during the pandemic, but the jury is still out on that trend in Ontario.
Dealing with close range turkeys
Al Davy has some turkey hunting tactics for that sneaky longbeard who suddenly appears at close range.
Braised and fried turkey wings
Wild turkey wings can be quite tough, so it’s necessary to braise them low and slow to help make them more tender.
Tailoring a 20 gauge for turkey
A combination of heavier shot and fine-tuning can make a 20 gauge shotgun more optimal for hunting turkeys at 40 yards.
The seasons of hunting
Many people track the year by the vacations or holidays they take. As a hunter, I track each year by the passage of the seasons.
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.