Tag: wild turkeys
Turkey reaping
Jim Abrams offers insight into the hunting practice of turkey reaping and his thoughts on potential safety concerns.
The return of Big Bird
In honor of Ohio’s 2025 spring turkey season, Jim Abrams recalls the incredible work that secured the big bird’s future in Ohio.
Ohio’s spring wild turkey hunting seasons open
Spring wild turkey hunting seasons are set to begin in Ohio, beginning with youth turkey hunting season April 12 and 13.
Turkey poult survival above average in Ohio: survey
This is the fourth year in a row that Ohio’s brood survey has been above average or slightly above average
Youth hunters check 1,785 wild turkeys during special season
Youth wild turkey hunters in Ohio checked 1,785 birds during the special youth-only hunting weekend on April 13-14.
Ohio’s wild turkey hunting season opens
Ohio’s spring turkey season opens April 20 for hunters in the south zone and April 27 for hunters in the northeast zone. The limit is one bearded turkey.
Turkey camo: A story of addiction
In preparation for the upcoming turkey season, Jim Abrams shares the tale that got him interested and chase year after year that keeps him hooked.
A wild turkey tale
Turkeys aren't just for Thanksgiving. Tami Gingrich shares the unique courting, mating and poult-rearing process that wild turkeys go through every year.
Wild turkey hatch up for third year in a row
The 2023 Ohio index was 2.8 poults per hen, above the 10-year average of 2.7 poults per hen.
Turkey hunters check 15,673 birds
Wild turkey hunters in Ohio checked 15,673 birds during the spring season which concluded May 28. Check out the county-by-county results.
