Now through Aug. 31, the DNR is conducting its annual wild turkey brood survey during which officials are asking people to report sightings of wild turkeys and turkey broods (hens with their young).

Now through Aug. 31, the DNR is conducting its annual wild turkey brood survey during which officials are asking people to report sightings of wild turkeys and turkey broods (hens with their young).

Wild turkeys are found in all 68 counties of the Lower Peninsula and most counties in the Upper Peninsula, where the species has continued to expand its range. In 1977, only 400 turkeys were taken ...

Wild turkeys have excellent vision during the day but don't see as well at night. They are also very mobile. Turkeys can run at speeds up to 25 mph, and they can fly up to 55 mph.

“The Case of the Missing Turkeys” continues as I have found that I was not imagining things and a flock of wild turkeys had been living in Wheaton but had mysteriously disappeared.

There are wild turkeys in other places than Wheaton. South Elgin’s Jerry Gibson wrote, “First, I would like to mention that I seldom read your column as I am not an outdoorsy guy. That said, I ...