Patrick Wightman is a turkey hunter who also happens to be the main researcher for NWTF. Here's his take on turkey declines, regs, and more.

This story, “Tax-Time Turkey,” appeared in the March 1973 issue of Outdoor Life. Getting kicked by a horse is sure a damned painful way to put a turkey hunt into gear, but it’s worth it, I thought as ...

Ashtabula County is full of turkeys. No, not the theatrical flops. Or the bowling feats. Or even foolish folks. The wild kind that go gobble gobble. For the fourth year in a row, Ohio hunters bagged ...

Not too long ago, wild turkeys were almost impossible to find in Connecticut. Experts believe that overhunting and deforestation in the 19th century drove the birds out of the area. It was not until ...

Trees are exploding with new leaves and the danger of frost should be over until fall. April is fast coming to an end, but turkey season remains open until May 8. There is still time to chase the wild ...

BRAINERD — The 2025 Minnesota wild turkey season begins a half-hour before sunrise on April 16. As with most outdoor ventures, preparation is key to success. Hunting wild turkeys demands as much or ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Division officials have one message for turkey hunters this season. Go early and go often. Turkey season begins this month. In Texas, hunters can expect to see an ...