© By Othmar Vohringer
It makes me cringe each time I learn of a hunting accident. Especially those that occur because of mistaken identity. Last week two “mistaken identity” accidents occurred on opening day of the spring turkey hunting season in Indiana.
In the first case 55-year old David Iron of Cicero mistook his brother, 35-year old Brian Iron of Noblesville, for a turkey. According to the investigating conservation officer, the shooter fired his shotgun at his brother. The pellets hit the victims face and chest. The accident occurred in Morgan Monroe State Forest north of Bloomington. Because of the remote area it took rescuers several hours to find the injured man and move him from the forest by hand and off-road vehicle to the waiting Life Line Helicopter that took him to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he been treated for life threatening injuries to his face.
Meanwhile, in Orange County, Jesse W. Boyle, age 26, was shot at by his father-in-law, 49-year-old Gerlad D.Walton. The men had been hunting near each other when the father-in-law was heading to meet his hunting partner. He saw movement from behind a tree and discharged his shotgun, injuring Boyle in the face, neck and on the shoulder. The victim has been transported to the University of Louisville Hospital where he is been treated.
These accidents could have been avoided if the hunters would have taken their due time to make absolutely sure that what they see is indeed a turkey and not a human. I understand that at times "buck fever" or in this case "tom fever" can rattle us, but there should never ever be any reason not knowing what you’re shooting at. If in doubt it is better to loose a gobbler then to loose a human life.
Be careful out there and before you bring your gun up make absolutely sure you identified the target correctly. As my father used to say, “You can reverse every decision you make in your life with one exception. When you decide to pull that trigger it cannot be reversed or changed. You just played God and will have to live, for good or worse, for the rest of your life with that decision.” Think about that when you’re out in the turkey woods.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Crazed Gobbler Terrorized Neighbourhood
© By Othmar Vohringer
I received news from “The Show Me State” about a crazed gobbler that terrorized a whole neighbourhood. In my many years of hunting wild turkeys I’ve seen and heard many things involving turkeys that must appear unbelievable to the average person. But I’ve never heard or seen a gobbler that attacked a person, let alone terrorizing an entire neighbourhood to the point where people were scared to leave their houses.
When a terrified citizen phoned up the police the tom immediately attacked the police patrol car upon arrival in the West Plains neighbourhood and then fled the scene. Conservation Agent Matt Franks from the Missouri Department of Conservation arrived a few minutes later and began to investigate the problem. It seems the turkey attacked just about anyone at one time in the neighbourhood, the toms favoured method of attack was to jump on peoples back and flog them with his wings.
It took a few days but eventually Matt Franks was able to eliminate the crazed gobbler. Nobody was injured and everybody in that subdivision is happy that the crazed tom is gone but the stories will live on for a long time to come.
You can read the full story here.
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I received news from “The Show Me State” about a crazed gobbler that terrorized a whole neighbourhood. In my many years of hunting wild turkeys I’ve seen and heard many things involving turkeys that must appear unbelievable to the average person. But I’ve never heard or seen a gobbler that attacked a person, let alone terrorizing an entire neighbourhood to the point where people were scared to leave their houses.When a terrified citizen phoned up the police the tom immediately attacked the police patrol car upon arrival in the West Plains neighbourhood and then fled the scene. Conservation Agent Matt Franks from the Missouri Department of Conservation arrived a few minutes later and began to investigate the problem. It seems the turkey attacked just about anyone at one time in the neighbourhood, the toms favoured method of attack was to jump on peoples back and flog them with his wings.
It took a few days but eventually Matt Franks was able to eliminate the crazed gobbler. Nobody was injured and everybody in that subdivision is happy that the crazed tom is gone but the stories will live on for a long time to come.
You can read the full story here.
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
A day at Grouse River Outfitters
© By Othmar Vohringer
Hunters from Kelowna, BC and surrounding area turned out in full force to visit Grouse River Outfitters in Kelowna, where Jim Walker and myself made a in-store turkey hunting clinic appearance. The event had been promoted for weeks in the store, local newspapers and on hunting forums in our province. The turnout was great as many hunters and fans came out to chat with us, or get product recommendations and turkey hunting tips from the pros. After the store closed at 6 pm we all headed up the road to the Kelowna Fish & Game Clubhouse for a four hour mammoth turkey hunting seminar.
Glenn Fallis, owner and president of Grouse River Outfitters (right), is happy about the turnout of customers and the success of the event. More and more outdoor goods storeowners begin to realize the potential and promotional value in-store clinics have for their business in promoting the business and getting people interested in the outdoors.
Groups of customers soon gathered around Jim Walker and me to get tips on turkey hunting tactics and calling. As a pro staff member of ASAT Camouflage I was able to convince many hunters why ASAT is without a doubt in my mind the best camouflage for turkey hunters.
Jim Walker (right), Primos Game Calls pro staff member and professional game caller, and myself pose for a picture before the four hour marathon turkey hunting seminar held in the evening at the Kelowna Fish & Game Clubhouse just up the street from the Grouse River Outfitters store. It's not often that two turkey hunting experts come together to share their knowledge with hunters. Jim started the evening off with talking about different turkey calls and the sounds they can produce followed by hands on demonstrations. Then it was my turn to talk about different tactics and strategies that can be employed to bring a tom within shooting range. At the end of the seminar Jim and myself were available to answer questions. One of the attending hunters said it best; "I learned today more about turkey hunting from Jim and you than I would have otherwise in a lifetime."
This was the last spring turkey hunting seminar and I am pumped to head out next week in my quest for a British Columbia gobbler.
To learn more about my promotional appearances and in-store-clinics visit here.
To learn more about my seminars visit here.
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Tags: Turkey Hunting, Grouse River Outfitters, Turkey Hunting Seminar, In-Store Hunting Clinic, Primos Game Calls, ASAT Camouflage
Hunters from Kelowna, BC and surrounding area turned out in full force to visit Grouse River Outfitters in Kelowna, where Jim Walker and myself made a in-store turkey hunting clinic appearance. The event had been promoted for weeks in the store, local newspapers and on hunting forums in our province. The turnout was great as many hunters and fans came out to chat with us, or get product recommendations and turkey hunting tips from the pros. After the store closed at 6 pm we all headed up the road to the Kelowna Fish & Game Clubhouse for a four hour mammoth turkey hunting seminar.
Glenn Fallis, owner and president of Grouse River Outfitters (right), is happy about the turnout of customers and the success of the event. More and more outdoor goods storeowners begin to realize the potential and promotional value in-store clinics have for their business in promoting the business and getting people interested in the outdoors.
Groups of customers soon gathered around Jim Walker and me to get tips on turkey hunting tactics and calling. As a pro staff member of ASAT Camouflage I was able to convince many hunters why ASAT is without a doubt in my mind the best camouflage for turkey hunters.
Jim Walker (right), Primos Game Calls pro staff member and professional game caller, and myself pose for a picture before the four hour marathon turkey hunting seminar held in the evening at the Kelowna Fish & Game Clubhouse just up the street from the Grouse River Outfitters store. It's not often that two turkey hunting experts come together to share their knowledge with hunters. Jim started the evening off with talking about different turkey calls and the sounds they can produce followed by hands on demonstrations. Then it was my turn to talk about different tactics and strategies that can be employed to bring a tom within shooting range. At the end of the seminar Jim and myself were available to answer questions. One of the attending hunters said it best; "I learned today more about turkey hunting from Jim and you than I would have otherwise in a lifetime."This was the last spring turkey hunting seminar and I am pumped to head out next week in my quest for a British Columbia gobbler.
To learn more about my promotional appearances and in-store-clinics visit here.
To learn more about my seminars visit here.
This blog post has been brought to you by Othmar Vohringer Outdoors
Read my bi-weekly newspaper column online.
Tags: Turkey Hunting, Grouse River Outfitters, Turkey Hunting Seminar, In-Store Hunting Clinic, Primos Game Calls, ASAT Camouflage
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
What’s your story?
© Othmar Vohringer
After juggling a few dates around I finally will be able to squeeze a few days of turkey hunting in before our season closes on May 15. For a while there I was worried I couldn’t make this year. On May 8th, that is three days after my birthday, a friend and I head out to the Christina Lake area for a few days of turkey hunting.
That late in the season it will though going, I have been told that the area has seen quite a bit of hunting pressure lately. I hope that I can come back here after the hunt and tell you all a great success story. To be honest with you all, turkey or no turkey, I am just glad to get out and do some hunting and spend time with friends in our great outdoors. That alone will be a story worth telling
In the meantime I would like to hear your spring turkey hunting stories. Submit the story and a picture, if you have one, to me and I will be happy to post them up here for all to read.
After juggling a few dates around I finally will be able to squeeze a few days of turkey hunting in before our season closes on May 15. For a while there I was worried I couldn’t make this year. On May 8th, that is three days after my birthday, a friend and I head out to the Christina Lake area for a few days of turkey hunting.
That late in the season it will though going, I have been told that the area has seen quite a bit of hunting pressure lately. I hope that I can come back here after the hunt and tell you all a great success story. To be honest with you all, turkey or no turkey, I am just glad to get out and do some hunting and spend time with friends in our great outdoors. That alone will be a story worth telling
In the meantime I would like to hear your spring turkey hunting stories. Submit the story and a picture, if you have one, to me and I will be happy to post them up here for all to read.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Legendary Turkey Call Maker Donates Rare Call to NWTF Museum
National Wild Turkey Federation Press Release
Allen Jenkins, CEO of Allen Jenkins Turkey Calls and one of the National Wild Turkey Federation's founding directors, donated an M.L. Lynch Big Chief turkey call to be permanently displayed in the NWTF's Winchester Museum in Edgefield, S.C., Oct. 23, 2008.
Jenkins presented the Big Chief slate call to George C. Thornton, NWTF CEO, during a luncheon with the NWTF's National Board of Directors. The call will be a part of the Federation's collection of 23 M.L. Lynch turkey calls.
Made around 1952 by Mike Lynch, founder of M.L. Lynch Turkey Calls, the Big Chief is one of the Lynch company's more unique calls. It features a sliding plate with circular wooden cutouts that was intended to help novice turkey callers find the "sweet spot" on the slate. However, the call's square design proved too bulky for many hunters and kept it from reaching commercial success.
"The Big Chief is a unique treasure that most people have never seen," Jenkins said. "It was made to be a fool-proof slate call that any hunter could pick up and use. Although it was never a top-seller, it's a neat piece of turkey call history, and it belongs in a place where other people can see and appreciate it."
Jenkins purchased the M. L. Lynch Company from Mike Lynch in 1970 and has produced more than 3 million handmade and hand-tuned turkey calls since then. He served as a founding director for the National Wild Turkey Federation from 1973-78 and received an Outstanding Service Award from the Federation for his dedicated service in 1979.
An NWTF Diamond Life Sponsor, Jenkins played a vital role in the Federation's growth in its formative years. He helped early membership numbers grow by providing a mailing list of 25,000 names of the most recent hunters who had purchased a Lynch turkey call and distributing approximately 300,000 leaflets about the newly formed organization. Since 1973, the NWTF has grown to nearly a half million members in 50 states, Canada, Mexico and 14 other countries.
The NWTF's Winchester Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the wild turkey. Each year, the free Winchester Museum entertains and educates more than 10,000 visitors and is filled with one-of-a-kind artifacts, world-class taxidermy, fun games and interactive multimedia exhibits.
Tags: National; Wild Turkey Federation, Rare Turkey Calls, M. L. Lynch Turkey Calls, Press Release
Allen Jenkins, CEO of Allen Jenkins Turkey Calls and one of the National Wild Turkey Federation's founding directors, donated an M.L. Lynch Big Chief turkey call to be permanently displayed in the NWTF's Winchester Museum in Edgefield, S.C., Oct. 23, 2008.Jenkins presented the Big Chief slate call to George C. Thornton, NWTF CEO, during a luncheon with the NWTF's National Board of Directors. The call will be a part of the Federation's collection of 23 M.L. Lynch turkey calls.
Made around 1952 by Mike Lynch, founder of M.L. Lynch Turkey Calls, the Big Chief is one of the Lynch company's more unique calls. It features a sliding plate with circular wooden cutouts that was intended to help novice turkey callers find the "sweet spot" on the slate. However, the call's square design proved too bulky for many hunters and kept it from reaching commercial success.
"The Big Chief is a unique treasure that most people have never seen," Jenkins said. "It was made to be a fool-proof slate call that any hunter could pick up and use. Although it was never a top-seller, it's a neat piece of turkey call history, and it belongs in a place where other people can see and appreciate it."
Jenkins purchased the M. L. Lynch Company from Mike Lynch in 1970 and has produced more than 3 million handmade and hand-tuned turkey calls since then. He served as a founding director for the National Wild Turkey Federation from 1973-78 and received an Outstanding Service Award from the Federation for his dedicated service in 1979.
An NWTF Diamond Life Sponsor, Jenkins played a vital role in the Federation's growth in its formative years. He helped early membership numbers grow by providing a mailing list of 25,000 names of the most recent hunters who had purchased a Lynch turkey call and distributing approximately 300,000 leaflets about the newly formed organization. Since 1973, the NWTF has grown to nearly a half million members in 50 states, Canada, Mexico and 14 other countries.
The NWTF's Winchester Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the wild turkey. Each year, the free Winchester Museum entertains and educates more than 10,000 visitors and is filled with one-of-a-kind artifacts, world-class taxidermy, fun games and interactive multimedia exhibits.
Tags: National; Wild Turkey Federation, Rare Turkey Calls, M. L. Lynch Turkey Calls, Press Release
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Hunters Helping Kids, Inc Youth Turkey Hunt.
© By Othmar Vohringer
As many of you know I am a proud supporter of Hunters Helping Kids, Inc and had the privilege to make an interview with Richard Worden, the New York Chapter President of Hunters Helping Kids. Today I received a long awaited update on the activities of this outstanding organization that does so much to pass the hunting heritage on to our young generation.
If you would like to donate to the Hunters Helping Kids, Inc. to continue their important work or would like to become a volunteer visit the Hunters Helping Kids, Inc. website.
As many of you know I am a proud supporter of Hunters Helping Kids, Inc and had the privilege to make an interview with Richard Worden, the New York Chapter President of Hunters Helping Kids. Today I received a long awaited update on the activities of this outstanding organization that does so much to pass the hunting heritage on to our young generation.
Youth Turkey Hunt Weekend Summary
The Northern New York chapter of Hunters Helping Kids, Inc. held their 3rd annual Youth Turkey Hunt weekend event on April 26 & 27th, 2008.
Fifty youngsters between the ages of twelve thru fifteen registered for the event with fourteen hunters harvesting a turkey.
On Saturday the 26th, after the turkeys were weighed in and pictures taken, hot dogs and hamburgers were served at the Sandy Pond Sportsmen Association’s Clubhouse to the youth hunters, their family and the callers. The Oswego County 4-H had their laser hunting game for the youth, which all enjoyed trying their luck. Also Katie Eastman gave a seminar, "The Life Cycle of a Turkey" which gave the young hunters some knowledge of the turkey.
On Sunday, back to the SPSA clubhouse again, there was weigh-in of the birds with pictures. Mr. Don Miller of Lakeside Taxidermy gave a demonstration of a full turkey mount, prior to a delicious roast beef dinner. Prizes were handed out to all the youth turkey hunters, even the younger kids were given something to take home. Dallas won the essay contest and won a Primo hunting blind. There were numerous door prizes given to the youth. Also the lucky successful hunter's name drawn was Ora and he won a full turkey mount from Lakeside Taxidermy in Fulton.
We were honored to have in attendance: NY State Senator Darrel Aubertine, Assemblyman Will Barclay, Oswego County Legislator of District I, Margret Kastler, NYS DEC officer Matt Harger, the new Pennsylvania HHK chapter, headed by Mr. & Mrs. Troy Miller and Mike Strickhouser with his daughter, Danielle, which was one of the successful youth turkey hunters plus Mr. Dale Dodson, National Director of Operations of Hunters Helping Kids who flew in from North Carolina to take part in the event.
A big THANK YOU goes out to the Sandy Pond Sportsmen’s Assn, the many sponsors and all the volunteers that made this a big success.
Richard Worden
Chapter President
If you would like to donate to the Hunters Helping Kids, Inc. to continue their important work or would like to become a volunteer visit the Hunters Helping Kids, Inc. website.
Here are a few pictures from the event.
These are just some of the prizes donated for the event.
The participants of the youth turkey hunt
Oran is the winner of the full turkey mount from Lakeside Taxidermy.
Dallas the essay winner admires his prize, a ground blind from Primos.
New York state Senator Darrel Aubertine posed proudly with a young turkey hunter.
Happy faces of some lucky young tukey hunters.
All images are courtesy of Richard Worden
These are just some of the prizes donated for the event.
The participants of the youth turkey hunt
Oran is the winner of the full turkey mount from Lakeside Taxidermy.
Dallas the essay winner admires his prize, a ground blind from Primos.
New York state Senator Darrel Aubertine posed proudly with a young turkey hunter.
Happy faces of some lucky young tukey hunters.
All images are courtesy of Richard Worden
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Multi Bearded Trophy Tom
© By Othmar Vohringer
It has been somewhat of an ambition of mien for several years now to shot a gobbler with two or more beards. While I still keep looking for such an unusual tom Jerrell Keehle of Mississippi has shot a tom with not one, not two, but seven beards.
Maybe I have been looking in all the wrong places in my quest for a multiple bearded tom because Keehle reports.
Congratulations Jerrell to the once in a lifetime trophy tom.
Read the full story here.
Tags: Trophy Tukey, Seven Bearded Turkey, Jerrel Keehle, Mississippi, Turkey Hunting
It has been somewhat of an ambition of mien for several years now to shot a gobbler with two or more beards. While I still keep looking for such an unusual tom Jerrell Keehle of Mississippi has shot a tom with not one, not two, but seven beards.Jerrell Keele knew his turkey had a pretty good beard on him when he shot him last month. He could see the black hairs hanging from the gobbler's neck when he shot him from 37 yards away.
But the 67-year-old Burnsville resident didn't realize that the 17.28-pound turkey actually had seven beards and scored enough points to make it a state record in the nontypical division.
There were so many beards that the registration form had to be altered.
"The form only has room to write in six beards for each turkey," said Keele, whose turkey scored 151.155 points. "Jerry Hazlewood (the Northeast Region wildlife biologist) wrote in the seventh beard on the side of the form."
Maybe I have been looking in all the wrong places in my quest for a multiple bearded tom because Keehle reports.
"No, I hadn't seen him before, but I knew there had been some up in there" in the hunting club property, he said. "I had seen one with three beards, and another one had four beards. Really, it's just something that's handed down from one generation to the next."
Congratulations Jerrell to the once in a lifetime trophy tom.
Read the full story here.
Tags: Trophy Tukey, Seven Bearded Turkey, Jerrel Keehle, Mississippi, Turkey Hunting
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Turkey Hunting in the News
© By Othmar Vohringer
Mankato Free Press
Turkey hunting perfect excuse to enjoy spring
As in Minnesota, spring remains a work in progress in northeast Nebraska.
Oh, by virtue of being 250 miles to the southwest of Mankato, there already is a bit more greenery on the steep hillsides that fall away to the Missouri River flatland.
But otherwise, the terrain remains mainly a study in browns as spring continues to arrive all too slowly.
Usually by the last half of April, a foray into the Nebraska turkey woods is accompanied by the heady fragrance of plum blossoms; alas, such pleasantries this year are still a week away.
But that meteorological spring is on the slow track matters very little to the turkeys.
Here and in Minnesota, the birds are engaged in their biological spring flings, and there is more to it than nice weather; it is the lengthening period of daylight that stirs the ardor of a gobbler.
Read full article here.
Heartland News
Some Public Lands are Closed to Turkey Hunting
Spring turkey hunting season begins Monday, but Missouri Department of Conservation land will be closed to hunting for most of this season, because of high water.
According to Conservation Department District Supervisor Trent Lane, this is the first time in his 18 years with the department he can remember such drastic action.
"We have a law that says you can't pursue or take wildlife around flooded waters," Lane said. "This is for the safety of the hunters and the animals."
Read full article here.
All Headline News
Dad's Hunting Mistake Kills 8-Year-Old Son
What was meant to be a father-son bonding experience turned into a disaster Saturday, as 8-year-old Hunter Klaseus was shot and killed by his father, who mistook him for a turkey.
Anthony Klaseus had told his son to stay put while he hunted a game bird. However, his son's curiosity overcame the request, and he snuck up on his father the wrong way. Mistaking him for the prey he hunted, and failing the properly identify his target, he shot his son in the chest with a 12-gauge shotgun.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene. It was the first turkey hunting fatality in the 30 years it has been considered a state season.
"That's just the important thing: Everybody needs to be able to identify what they're shooting at," Sibley County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Pat Nienaber told the Pioneer Press.He was one of the first to arrive at the shooting scene.
The difficulty with turkey hunting is that turkeys, unlike other game, can see colors - therefore the orange parkas that are common wardrobe for most hunters actually hinder the turkey hunting effort. Camouflage is preferred, which young Hunter was wearing when he was shot.
Read full article here.
Tags: Turkey Hunting, Turkey Hunting News
Mankato Free Press
Turkey hunting perfect excuse to enjoy spring
As in Minnesota, spring remains a work in progress in northeast Nebraska.
Oh, by virtue of being 250 miles to the southwest of Mankato, there already is a bit more greenery on the steep hillsides that fall away to the Missouri River flatland.
But otherwise, the terrain remains mainly a study in browns as spring continues to arrive all too slowly.
Usually by the last half of April, a foray into the Nebraska turkey woods is accompanied by the heady fragrance of plum blossoms; alas, such pleasantries this year are still a week away.
But that meteorological spring is on the slow track matters very little to the turkeys.
Here and in Minnesota, the birds are engaged in their biological spring flings, and there is more to it than nice weather; it is the lengthening period of daylight that stirs the ardor of a gobbler.
Read full article here.
Heartland News
Some Public Lands are Closed to Turkey Hunting
Spring turkey hunting season begins Monday, but Missouri Department of Conservation land will be closed to hunting for most of this season, because of high water.
According to Conservation Department District Supervisor Trent Lane, this is the first time in his 18 years with the department he can remember such drastic action.
"We have a law that says you can't pursue or take wildlife around flooded waters," Lane said. "This is for the safety of the hunters and the animals."
Read full article here.
All Headline News
Dad's Hunting Mistake Kills 8-Year-Old Son
What was meant to be a father-son bonding experience turned into a disaster Saturday, as 8-year-old Hunter Klaseus was shot and killed by his father, who mistook him for a turkey.
Anthony Klaseus had told his son to stay put while he hunted a game bird. However, his son's curiosity overcame the request, and he snuck up on his father the wrong way. Mistaking him for the prey he hunted, and failing the properly identify his target, he shot his son in the chest with a 12-gauge shotgun.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene. It was the first turkey hunting fatality in the 30 years it has been considered a state season.
"That's just the important thing: Everybody needs to be able to identify what they're shooting at," Sibley County Chief Sheriff's Deputy Pat Nienaber told the Pioneer Press.He was one of the first to arrive at the shooting scene.
The difficulty with turkey hunting is that turkeys, unlike other game, can see colors - therefore the orange parkas that are common wardrobe for most hunters actually hinder the turkey hunting effort. Camouflage is preferred, which young Hunter was wearing when he was shot.
Read full article here.
Tags: Turkey Hunting, Turkey Hunting News
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Kansas Posts 2008 Spring Turkey Atlas Online
From Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
To help hunters find places to hunt, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) posted its annual Kansas Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas online. Maps may be downloaded individually, or the entire atlas may be downloaded.
Printed copies of the atlas will be available in late March at most KDWP offices. Printed copies may also be requested by calling 620-672-5911. There is no charge for the atlas.
For turkey hunters, this much-anticipated publication of maps includes all publicly-accessible land: including Walk-In Hunting Access areas, state and federal wildlife areas, and federal wildlife refuges.
More than 176,000 acres have been enrolled in the Walk-In Hunting Access program for the 2008 spring turkey season. The program features WIHA areas in more than 60 counties. Properties shown on the atlas are enrolled for spring only. Signs are posted on enrolled properties.
To find the 2008 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas, go to the KDWP
website. Then go to Hunting/Where To Hunt, then click on 2008 Spring Turkey Atlas. For more information, phone 620-672-5911.
Tags: Spring Turkey Atlas, Kansas, Turkey Hunting News
To help hunters find places to hunt, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) posted its annual Kansas Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas online. Maps may be downloaded individually, or the entire atlas may be downloaded.
Printed copies of the atlas will be available in late March at most KDWP offices. Printed copies may also be requested by calling 620-672-5911. There is no charge for the atlas.
For turkey hunters, this much-anticipated publication of maps includes all publicly-accessible land: including Walk-In Hunting Access areas, state and federal wildlife areas, and federal wildlife refuges.
More than 176,000 acres have been enrolled in the Walk-In Hunting Access program for the 2008 spring turkey season. The program features WIHA areas in more than 60 counties. Properties shown on the atlas are enrolled for spring only. Signs are posted on enrolled properties.
To find the 2008 Spring Turkey Hunting Atlas, go to the KDWP
website. Then go to Hunting/Where To Hunt, then click on 2008 Spring Turkey Atlas. For more information, phone 620-672-5911.
Tags: Spring Turkey Atlas, Kansas, Turkey Hunting News
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Michigan Hunters It’s time to Apply For The 2008 Spring Turkey License
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds turkey hunters that this year's spring wild turkey application period ends Feb. 1. The 2008 spring wild turkey hunting season will run from April 21-May 31 and will last from 7 to 41 days, depending on the hunt unit.
A total of 113,890 licenses will be made available through a lottery during the hunter-limited hunt periods. This license total includes 48,890 general licenses and 65,000 private land licenses.
Tags: Michigan DNR, Spring Turkey Hunting Season
A total of 113,890 licenses will be made available through a lottery during the hunter-limited hunt periods. This license total includes 48,890 general licenses and 65,000 private land licenses.
Tags: Michigan DNR, Spring Turkey Hunting Season
Monday, January 14, 2008
New Turkey Hunting Opportunities in Iowa
Source: National Wild Turkey Federation Press Release
IOWA — The National Wild Turkey Federation's Iowa State Chapter continues to make public hunting access a priority, having donated a total of $150,000 toward the purchase of 2,296 acres of land in the Hawkeye State in 2007.
Most recently, NWTF volunteers donated $15,000 from the NWTF Hunting Heritage Super Fund to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to help purchase 76 acres of land, which will be used for public hunting as part of the existing McCoy Wildlife Management Area in central Iowa's Boone County.
"Public access to hunting is a major concern for many hunters, especially in Iowa where only about two percent of land is publicly owned," said Dave Whittlesey, NWTF regional biologist for Iowa. "Investing Super Fund dollars into hunting areas that are open to the public will benefit all wildlife and everyone who enjoys the public lands."
Since 1985, NWTF volunteers have spent more than $4.5 million on NWTF projects in Iowa. In addition to purchasing land for public hunting, NWTF state chapters have enhanced wild turkey habitat, conducted education seminars and held events to introduce women, youth and people with disabilities to hunting, conservation and the outdoors.
"Hunters were the first, and are still the best, conservationists," said Dr. James Earl Kennamer, NWTF senior vice president for conservation programs. "Hunters started wildlife management with their license dollars and the Pittman/Robertson Act, which raises money through excise taxes to continue to support wildlife management. The NWTF is proud to partner with our state wildlife agencies to ensure the future of conservation."
Administered jointly by the NWTF, its state and provincial chapters and wildlife agencies, the Super Fund supports conservation and education programs. Since 1985, NWTF chapters and cooperating partners have raised and spent more than $258 million upholding hunting traditions and conserving more than 13.1 million acres of wildlife habitat across North America.
The NWTF already has spent nearly $9 million and obtained more than 400,000 acres nationwide for hunting since 1987, and continues to increase access with its More Places to Hunt initiative, which is designed to help provide more hunting land on both public and private property nationwide.
National Wild Turkey Federation, Turkey Hunting, Iowa
IOWA — The National Wild Turkey Federation's Iowa State Chapter continues to make public hunting access a priority, having donated a total of $150,000 toward the purchase of 2,296 acres of land in the Hawkeye State in 2007.
Most recently, NWTF volunteers donated $15,000 from the NWTF Hunting Heritage Super Fund to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to help purchase 76 acres of land, which will be used for public hunting as part of the existing McCoy Wildlife Management Area in central Iowa's Boone County.
"Public access to hunting is a major concern for many hunters, especially in Iowa where only about two percent of land is publicly owned," said Dave Whittlesey, NWTF regional biologist for Iowa. "Investing Super Fund dollars into hunting areas that are open to the public will benefit all wildlife and everyone who enjoys the public lands."
Since 1985, NWTF volunteers have spent more than $4.5 million on NWTF projects in Iowa. In addition to purchasing land for public hunting, NWTF state chapters have enhanced wild turkey habitat, conducted education seminars and held events to introduce women, youth and people with disabilities to hunting, conservation and the outdoors.
"Hunters were the first, and are still the best, conservationists," said Dr. James Earl Kennamer, NWTF senior vice president for conservation programs. "Hunters started wildlife management with their license dollars and the Pittman/Robertson Act, which raises money through excise taxes to continue to support wildlife management. The NWTF is proud to partner with our state wildlife agencies to ensure the future of conservation."
Administered jointly by the NWTF, its state and provincial chapters and wildlife agencies, the Super Fund supports conservation and education programs. Since 1985, NWTF chapters and cooperating partners have raised and spent more than $258 million upholding hunting traditions and conserving more than 13.1 million acres of wildlife habitat across North America.
The NWTF already has spent nearly $9 million and obtained more than 400,000 acres nationwide for hunting since 1987, and continues to increase access with its More Places to Hunt initiative, which is designed to help provide more hunting land on both public and private property nationwide.
National Wild Turkey Federation, Turkey Hunting, Iowa
Friday, September 28, 2007
Turkey Hunting In The News
Foster’s Daily Democrat
N.H. and Maine fall turkey hunting
By Steve Hickoff
New Hampshire and Maine fall turkey hunting—the restoration of this bird only began in the mid 1970s in N.H. and shortly thereafter in Maine—has involved autumn archery-only options, coinciding with bowhunting for deer. Recent developments saw N.H. initiate a short gun turkey season last fall, extra permit required, in a limited zone. This year, that's still the case in the Granite State (Oct. 15-19), and even the Pine Tree State has added a six-day firearms turkey season, additional permit required (Oct. 13; Oct. 15-19). Why? More turkeys to hunt equals increased opportunities. Read full article>
The Buckeye Lake Beacon
Fall turkey season begins Oct. 13
COLUMBUS - Hunters are preparing for Ohio's upcoming fall wild turkey season, which runs Saturday, October 13 through Sunday, October 28, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
The 16-day season is followed by the fall archery-only wild turkey season, which opens Monday, October 29 and ends Sunday, November 25. Thirtyseven counties are open for fall turkey hunting.
"Good reproductive success this past summer should equate to better wild turkey abundance during the 2007 fall turkey hunting season, as compared to last year," said Mike Reynolds, Division of Wildlife turkey management leader. Reynolds estimates Ohio's statewide wild turkey flock now numbers more than 180,000 birds. Read full article
Maryville Daily
Turkey season is just around the bend
By Christine Campbell
It’s late September and one of Missouri's most popular hunting seasons is getting ready to start. Hundreds of Missouri residents as well as non-residents eagerly embrace this season with great enthusiasm. It takes skill, stealth, cunning and even a bit of luck to harvest this animal in the fall. Many folks like to harvest this bird as an old family tradition for the upcoming holidays. The season is the fall firearms turkey.
Unlike the spring firearms turkey season the fall season presents a greater challenge to hunters in order to harvest a bird. The turkeys are not calling to each other as they do in the spring season. During the spring mating season it is easy to locate a bird quickly by listening for the gobble of the male turkey. In the fall the birds are quiet, well camouflaged, and busy looking for food. Read full article
Tags: Wild Turkey, Fall Turkey Hunting Season, News
N.H. and Maine fall turkey hunting
By Steve Hickoff
New Hampshire and Maine fall turkey hunting—the restoration of this bird only began in the mid 1970s in N.H. and shortly thereafter in Maine—has involved autumn archery-only options, coinciding with bowhunting for deer. Recent developments saw N.H. initiate a short gun turkey season last fall, extra permit required, in a limited zone. This year, that's still the case in the Granite State (Oct. 15-19), and even the Pine Tree State has added a six-day firearms turkey season, additional permit required (Oct. 13; Oct. 15-19). Why? More turkeys to hunt equals increased opportunities. Read full article>
The Buckeye Lake Beacon
Fall turkey season begins Oct. 13
COLUMBUS - Hunters are preparing for Ohio's upcoming fall wild turkey season, which runs Saturday, October 13 through Sunday, October 28, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
The 16-day season is followed by the fall archery-only wild turkey season, which opens Monday, October 29 and ends Sunday, November 25. Thirtyseven counties are open for fall turkey hunting.
"Good reproductive success this past summer should equate to better wild turkey abundance during the 2007 fall turkey hunting season, as compared to last year," said Mike Reynolds, Division of Wildlife turkey management leader. Reynolds estimates Ohio's statewide wild turkey flock now numbers more than 180,000 birds. Read full article
Maryville Daily
Turkey season is just around the bend
By Christine Campbell
It’s late September and one of Missouri's most popular hunting seasons is getting ready to start. Hundreds of Missouri residents as well as non-residents eagerly embrace this season with great enthusiasm. It takes skill, stealth, cunning and even a bit of luck to harvest this animal in the fall. Many folks like to harvest this bird as an old family tradition for the upcoming holidays. The season is the fall firearms turkey.
Unlike the spring firearms turkey season the fall season presents a greater challenge to hunters in order to harvest a bird. The turkeys are not calling to each other as they do in the spring season. During the spring mating season it is easy to locate a bird quickly by listening for the gobble of the male turkey. In the fall the birds are quiet, well camouflaged, and busy looking for food. Read full article
Tags: Wild Turkey, Fall Turkey Hunting Season, News
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Quebec Holds First Turkey Season
Hunters in Quebec had their first opportunity to pursue wild turkeys in La Belle Province (The Beautiful Province) in 2005 due to turkey migration from New York State into southern Quebec.
"The NWTF is thrilled that Quebec has opened a spring turkey season," said Dr. James Earl Kennamer, National Wild Turkey Federation senior vice president of conservation programs. "Turkey hunting will provide new opportunities for both hunters and local economies."
Quebec's experimental spring gobbler season, held April 25-30, resulted in 98 hunters taking 34 wild turkeys.
Unexpected hunter success during the first season convinced the Quebec Ministry of Wildlife and Parks to cancel their planned second season. The QMWP planned for hunters to take 30 birds during the two seasons. No dates have been set for future seasons.
"We selected five municipalities and assigned hunters to these areas," said Andre' Dicaire, QMWP biologist. "We knew we were sending hunters to good areas, and they were very successful."
More than 160 hunters applied for the chance to take one bearded bird during Quebec's turkey hunting season. The QMWP issued 98 turkey tags as recommended by their 2003 and 2004 wild turkey surveys that estimated there were 1,225 wild turkey gobblers in the area south of Montreal near the New York State border.
Tags: Wild Turkey, Turkey Hunt, Quebec, Canada, National Wild Turkey Federation
"The NWTF is thrilled that Quebec has opened a spring turkey season," said Dr. James Earl Kennamer, National Wild Turkey Federation senior vice president of conservation programs. "Turkey hunting will provide new opportunities for both hunters and local economies."
Quebec's experimental spring gobbler season, held April 25-30, resulted in 98 hunters taking 34 wild turkeys.
Unexpected hunter success during the first season convinced the Quebec Ministry of Wildlife and Parks to cancel their planned second season. The QMWP planned for hunters to take 30 birds during the two seasons. No dates have been set for future seasons.
"We selected five municipalities and assigned hunters to these areas," said Andre' Dicaire, QMWP biologist. "We knew we were sending hunters to good areas, and they were very successful."
More than 160 hunters applied for the chance to take one bearded bird during Quebec's turkey hunting season. The QMWP issued 98 turkey tags as recommended by their 2003 and 2004 wild turkey surveys that estimated there were 1,225 wild turkey gobblers in the area south of Montreal near the New York State border.
Tags: Wild Turkey, Turkey Hunt, Quebec, Canada, National Wild Turkey Federation
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Hunters Set New Record
EDGEFIELD, S.C.--With more than 50 million hunters saying they've hunted in the past two years, it's not surprising that a new report released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows that U.S. hunters set a new record in hunting license, tag and stamp sales in 2005.
The total sales for licenses, tags and stamps in 2005 were more than $723 million.
"When you see numbers like these it's evident that conservation and hunting heritage efforts are making an impact," said Rob Keck, National Wild Turkey Federation CEO. "It also emphasizes that we must continue these efforts, to ensure the future of hunting and the wildlife and habitat that make our heritage so special to millions of Americans."
In a new survey commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and conducted by independent firm Responsive Management, 19 percent of Americans--more than 50 million people--said they've hunted in the past two years.
The new figures show 14.5 million Americans purchased a license in 2005 compared to 14.7 million the previous year.
Depending on local laws, non-licensed hunters may include:
1. Young hunters who aren't yet required to buy a license
2. Hunters at wingshooting and other game preserves
3. Landowners hunting on their own property
4. Lessees hunting on land where they reside
5. Active duty military on leave
6. Citizens who hunt only on free hunting days
7. Senior citizens no longer required to buy a license
"Every hunter is an important asset to the firearm and hunting industry, but the number of license buyers is also significant because that's who contributes the most to habitat restoration, wildlife management and other conservation programs. Special excise taxes on guns and ammunition generated more than $224 million in 2005, but license sales more than tripled that amount," said Doug Painter, president of NSSF.
Source: NWTF, Read the full article
The total sales for licenses, tags and stamps in 2005 were more than $723 million.
"When you see numbers like these it's evident that conservation and hunting heritage efforts are making an impact," said Rob Keck, National Wild Turkey Federation CEO. "It also emphasizes that we must continue these efforts, to ensure the future of hunting and the wildlife and habitat that make our heritage so special to millions of Americans."
In a new survey commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and conducted by independent firm Responsive Management, 19 percent of Americans--more than 50 million people--said they've hunted in the past two years.
The new figures show 14.5 million Americans purchased a license in 2005 compared to 14.7 million the previous year.
Depending on local laws, non-licensed hunters may include:
1. Young hunters who aren't yet required to buy a license
2. Hunters at wingshooting and other game preserves
3. Landowners hunting on their own property
4. Lessees hunting on land where they reside
5. Active duty military on leave
6. Citizens who hunt only on free hunting days
7. Senior citizens no longer required to buy a license
"Every hunter is an important asset to the firearm and hunting industry, but the number of license buyers is also significant because that's who contributes the most to habitat restoration, wildlife management and other conservation programs. Special excise taxes on guns and ammunition generated more than $224 million in 2005, but license sales more than tripled that amount," said Doug Painter, president of NSSF.
Source: NWTF, Read the full article
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Top Turkey Callers Flock to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Whether cutting, yelping, gobbling or hooting, Wild Turkey Bourbon/National Wild Turkey Federation Grand National Calling contestants feel the pressure during the "Super Bowl" of turkey calling.The championships will draw the best turkey callers from across North America to compete at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., February 22 to Feb. 25, during the NWTF's 31st annual National Convention and Sport Show.
The 31st annual Convention and Sport Show calling contest schedule of events:
Thursday, February 22, 2007
- Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Friction Calling Contest
- Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Senior Division Preliminaries
- NWTF Grand National Intermediate Calling Championships
- Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Spit, Drum and Gobbling Show
- NWTF Grand National Junior Calling Championships
- Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Gobbling Championships
- Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Owl Hooting Championships
- Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Senior Division Finals
- Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Team Challenge Championships
- Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Rare Breed Champion of Champions Competition
For more information about the NWTF's 31st annual Convention and Sport Show, or the Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Calling Championships call (800) THE-NWTF.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
New Blog
I am happy to announce that I have added a new and unique blog to the Othmar Vohringer Website and blog network.
The Outdoor News Daily, is a breaking news resource for the outdoor writers and informed outdoor person. You can find the latest news on all aspects of hunting, fishing and the great outdoors from around North America and the world all in one convenient place at the click of a button.
The Outdoor News Daily, is a breaking news resource for the outdoor writers and informed outdoor person. You can find the latest news on all aspects of hunting, fishing and the great outdoors from around North America and the world all in one convenient place at the click of a button.
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Turkey Hunters Demonstrate Spirit of Giving
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Through its Turkey Hunters Care program, the National Wild Turkey Federation is giving to those in need this holiday season with the gift of food.
So far this year, 172 NWTF chapters in 36 states have donated 8,475 turkeys, an equivalent to 50,850 meals.
Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, local NWTF chapter volunteers team up with church ministries, food pantries, children's organizations, homeless shelters, National Guard units and other civic service organizations to donate turkeys.
"Volunteers in our chapters embraced this program because that's the type of people they are," said Dick Rosenlieb, senior vice president of sales and marketing for the NWTF. "We are always trying to come up with ideas to give back to local communities, and this program was a natural fit."
Since the inception of Turkey Hunters Care in 2001, more than 45,000 turkeys have been given out to families in need.
"Providing meals to those who need them most was the goal of the program from the beginning," said NWTF Chief Operations Officer, Carl Brown. "We care about people in the local communities and Turkey Hunters Care is one way for us to give back."
For more information about Turkey Hunters Care, or to find out how you can help, call (800) THE-NWTF.
Source: National Wild Turkey Federation
Tags: NWTF, Turkey Hunting, Turkey Hunter
So far this year, 172 NWTF chapters in 36 states have donated 8,475 turkeys, an equivalent to 50,850 meals.
Through the Turkey Hunters Care program, local NWTF chapter volunteers team up with church ministries, food pantries, children's organizations, homeless shelters, National Guard units and other civic service organizations to donate turkeys.
"Volunteers in our chapters embraced this program because that's the type of people they are," said Dick Rosenlieb, senior vice president of sales and marketing for the NWTF. "We are always trying to come up with ideas to give back to local communities, and this program was a natural fit."
Since the inception of Turkey Hunters Care in 2001, more than 45,000 turkeys have been given out to families in need.
"Providing meals to those who need them most was the goal of the program from the beginning," said NWTF Chief Operations Officer, Carl Brown. "We care about people in the local communities and Turkey Hunters Care is one way for us to give back."
For more information about Turkey Hunters Care, or to find out how you can help, call (800) THE-NWTF.
Source: National Wild Turkey Federation
Tags: NWTF, Turkey Hunting, Turkey Hunter
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Turkey Dinosaur Fossil Found
SALT LAKE CITY - Fossils discovered in southern Utah are from a new species of birdlike dinosaur that resembled a 7-foot-tall brightly colored turkey and could run up to 25 mph, scientists said Tuesday.Fossils of the meat-eater’s hand-like claw and foot were found in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near the Arizona border, giving paleontologists reason to believe some dinosaurs known as raptors roamed from Canada to northern New Mexico about 75 million years ago.
Much smaller variations of the dinosaur had been found previously in Montana, South Dakota and the Canadian province of Alberta.
"This is the southernmost occurrence of this group, and it’s about two times the size of the ones up north," said Lindsay Zanno, a doctoral student at the University of Utah who named the dinosaur Hagryphus giganteus, or giant four-footed, birdlike god of the Western desert.
The dinosaur had a strong toothless beak, powerful arms and formidable claws that made it capable of eating animals and plants. Large feathers grew on its hind end, giving it a resemblance to a turkey, Zanno said.
Scientists are not sure what purpose the feathers served, but it was not for flying. "It’s quite different from modern birds," she said.
Mike Getty, collections manager at the university’s Museum of Natural History, found the fossils in 2001. Scientists needed several years to excavate the fossils and publish their findings, he said. "This is the last great, unexplored dinosaur bone yard in the lower 48 states," said Scott Sampson, the museum’s chief curator who wrote the journal article with Zanno.
Source: Seacoastonline.com
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