Wild Turkeys: Hunting and Watching
Come along on this journey into the woods to observe, track, hunt, and enjoy the wild turkey.\ The key to a successful wild turkey hunt is understanding the habits and habitat of this noble bird. An experienced veterinarian and hunter, John J. Mettler, Jr. has written a comprehensive guide for turkey hunters of all ages and skill levels.\ Wild Turkeys will take you step by step through every apect of this exciting sport, including:\ • Understanding wild turkey distribution, feeding patterns,...
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This book explains how to choose clothing, firearms, and equipment, all about turkey distribution, feeding patterns, and mating rituals, how to dress a turkey carcass, mount a prize bird, and photograph turkeys in the wild.Author Biography: John J. Mettler, Jr., D.V.M., is a retired large-animal veterinarian in upstate New York and has written several books on animals, including Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game and Horse Sense. An avid sportsman, his appreciation of the noble turkey was the inspiration for his most recent book, Wild Turkeys. John has written on a broad range of veterinary topics for various magazines and has written a veterinary column for American Agriculturist for over 20 years. He has professional memberships that include the New York State Veterinary Medical Society (past chairman), the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the Society for Theriogenology, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. John lives in Copake Falls, New York, with his wife, Elinor.
Preface Prologue Part I: The Noble Wild Turkey 1. History of the Wild Turkey 2. Appearance, Distribution, and Habitat 3. The Life of the Wild Turkey Part II: The Hunt 4. The Ethics of Hunting 5. Clothing, Weapons, and Other Equipment 6. Safety 7. Spring Hunt 8. Fall Hunt 9. After the Hunt: From Bleeding to Butchering 10. Preserving Your Trophy 11. Photography for the Hunter and Nonhunter Part III: The Feast 12. Recipes -- Collected and Compiled by Elinor Mettler Part IV: The Future 13. The Next Generation Appendixes State and Provincial Game Commissions Wild Turkey Hunting Seasons Glossary Sources Magazines Associations Suppliers IndeX
