How Many Beards on Your Turkey?

A man from Sparta bagged a 5 bearded turkey on April 23rd - total length was 31 1/8 inches. But it's not a record. See this article from Wisconsin Outdoor News.

Sparta, Wis. — Ever shoot a gobbler with a beard measuring 311⁄8 inches?

Odds are way better than even that no Wisconsin turkey hunter has ever done that.

However, Ryan Tichenor, of Sparta, did shoot a gobbler with five beards that totaled 311⁄8 inches.

That happened April 23 during Wisconsin’s second turkey season in Monroe County and Zone 1. Tichenor was hunting alone that day when he shot the five-bearded bird at 2:30 p.m., but he had been in contact with that gobbler and three others all day long.

Full Story Wisconsin hunter bags five-bearded tom

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Last Chance for Spring Turkey Permits

The leftover Spring Turkey Hunting Permits will go on sale next week.  These will be sold on a first-come first served basis from 10AM-midnight or until permits are sold out. 

Here is the schedule: Zone 1 – Monday March 19th, Zone 2 – Tuesday March 20th, Zone 3 – Wednesday March 21st, Zone 4 – Thursday, March 22nd and Zones 5, 6 and 7 – Friday, March 23rd.

Any permits remaining will then be available starting March 24th until sold out or season ends.

You can purchse leftover permits through the DNR website, at any DNR Service Center, at all authorized license agents or by calling toll-free 1-877-WI LICENSE (1-877-945-4236).

The Spring Turkey Hunt is set for April 11th- May 22nd.

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Spring Turkey Hunt numbers down

The prelimary numbers for this year's Spring Turkey Hunt are the lowest since 2002 according to this article By Paul A. Smith of the Journal Sentinel.

Hunters registered a preliminary total of 40,100 turkeys in the 2011 Wisconsin spring hunting season, lowest since 2002.

Although the number may increase slightly as reports are finalized, the season will likely show a drop in harvest of about 15% from 2010, said Sharon Fandel, assistant upland wildlife ecologist with the Department of Natural Resources.

Hunters registered 47,722 turkeys in the 2010 spring season and 52,581 in 2009. The record Wisconsin harvest is 52,880, set in 2008.

The 2011 preliminary total represents the third consecutive drop in harvest and only the fourth year-over-year decrease since the state offered a spring turkey hunt in 1983.

The last five-day period of the 2011 Wisconsin season ended May 22. The DNR made 225,729 permits available for the spring turkey hunt, similar to recent seasons.

Full Story Spring turkey harvest down 15% from 2010, DNR says

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Youth Turkey Hunt Video

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Turkey Calls

Check out this video clip from the TV show Northland Adventures about Wisconsin Turkey calls and callers.

Turkey Calls - 3/4/11

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Spring Turkey Hunt Begins April 14th

It's almost Turkey Time in Wisconsin! Hunters all over the state are preparing for the Youth Hunt this weekend and the first regular season which starts next Wednesday.

Read about how a Champion Turkey caller from Wisconsin gets ready for the season, along with statistics from last years hunt.

Award-winning turkey caller prepares for spring hunt

Permits for the late season are still available from the WI DNR. Find information for obtaining a permit and Spring Turkey Hunting Season dates here Spring Turkey Permits

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Wisconsin's Youth Hunt Set For April 10-11

Get the kids ready to bag their turkey!

From greenbaypressgazette.com
Businesses that sell the latest in wild turkey hunting gear are seeing a steady stream of traffic as hunters prepare for the 2010 spring season, the 28th in Wisconsin's history.
Even though the first hunt periods outside of tribal lands don't begin until April 14, more than 100 beginners in area counties will get a jump start over spring break in Learn To Hunt programs.
The season for licensed tribal members on Oneida lands begins April 3 and Wisconsin's annual youth hunt weekend is set for April 10-11. Some Learn To Hunt events also will wrap up that weekend.
Full Story - It's time for hunters to talk turkey by Kevin Naze

Remaining Turkey Permits Available

If you are still looking to get in on the Spring Turkey Hunt, remaining permits will go on sale Monday March 22nd. These permits will be available by zone and can be purchased over the Internet through the Online Licensing Center; by calling toll-free 1-877-WI LICENSE ; at license sales locations; or a WI Department of Natural Resourses Service Center during the time they are open for counter service. The DNR asks that hunters check http://dnr.wi.gov/ for the list of Service Centers.

For all the details see this story at Madison.com Remaining turkey permits to go on sale or you can call the WI DNR at 1-888-WDNRINFo.

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Add Color to your Turkey Hunt

Make waiting for your tom more enjoyable, from Madison.com/Sports

Turkey hunters who want to add a little color and viewing pleasure to their spring hunts should install bluebird houses the next couple of weeks at sites where they often await strutting toms.
Bluebirds can add color to a turkey hunt

2009 Turkey Hunt

AP-State wildlife officials say turkey hunters killed fewer birds in Wisconsin this past fall than last year, despite an additional season.

Fewer Turkeys Killed in 2009 Despite Extra Hunting Season - WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News:

Wisconsin Turkey Season Extended

The fall turkey hunting season in Wisconsin will be extended in five management zones this fall. The extended season starts November 30th, the Monday following the November gun deer hunt, and runs through December 31st in zones 1 through 5 only. For all the details see Wisconsin DNR Fall Turkey Season Days.

And have you heard about Wisconsin's new Mentored Hunting program? It's for children 10 and up, and is all about learning to hunt safely in Wisconsin. See Wisconsin DNR Mentored Hunting Program.

And if you are looking for a great place to hunt - consider Jackson County, the "Whitetail Deer Capital of Wisconsin" and these properties:

#1209 Town of Manchester 120 acres surrounded by County Land $139,800
#1212 Town of Brockway 96+ acres on Dickey Creek borders County Lands $134,200
#1219 Town of Manchester 40 wooded acres near Millston bordered by County Land $64,300