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Public Support of Conservation Efforts at State Parks Improve Natural Habitats for Wildlife and Visitors 

NASP Alabama State Championship in Montgomery April 4-5

Field Turkeys Require Special Tactics, Patience

One of the most frustrating aspects of pursuing the Eastern wild turkey in Alabama is hunting the wily birds in wide open territory, open agricultural fields or clearcuts for example. With virtually no cover to hide, hunters may have to resort to somewhat extreme measures to bag a bird in the open. I remember trying to outwit what I call field turkeys with Preston Pittman, who has won so many turkey calling contests that I can’t list them all. Pittman finally said, “If I have to dig a hole in the middle of the field and get there at midnight, I’m going to figure out a way to kill this…