About this episode
This episode discusses the recovery of wild turkeys and current conservation efforts to support turkey hunting.
Wild Turkeys have been a shining example of conservation efforts since their recovery from the brink of extinction in the late 1900s. In this episode, we not only talk to a gentlemen who has had the unique perspective to see the the recovery of the wild turkey and participate in some of the early conservation work, but we then spring forward to present day to talk about some the most current efforts being initiated to ensure turkeys and turkey hunting for the foreseeable future! Connect with Lake Pickle and MeatEater Lake Pickle on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: MeatEater
Guest: Lake Pickle
Topics covered
- wild turkeys
- conservation
- hunting
- wildlife recovery
- turkey stamps
Keywords
- wild turkeys
- conservation
- hunting
- Lake Pickle
- MeatEater
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MeatEater
Books & works: Bear Grease
Places: United States
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