Wild Turkey Update in Ohio with Mark Wiley
About this episode
Mark Wiley from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources discusses turkey movement, survival, and the impact of cicadas on turkey populations.
On today’s episode, we’ve got returning guest Mark Wiley from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. We get into the multi-state turkey study, now in year four, and Mark shares some of the cool stuff they’re starting to learn about turkey movement and survival. We also talk about the recent cicada hatch and what that might mean for turkey populations. Mark gives his take on the outlook for the 2026 spring season—what hunters should expect—and breaks down some of the proposed changes for the fall turkey season. If you’re into turkey hunting or wildlife in general this podcast is for you.
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