Fast-growing turkeys may be less nutritious and lead to striped, pale, slimy meat. Heritage turkeys that grow slowly and can reproduce naturally may be a more sustainable option. Before the ...

Turkey breeding season runs from March through May. That means more of the birds can be seen out and about, with some exhibiting aggressive behavior. “You have males going through the courtship ...

It could have major impacts. Researchers issue warning after observing concerning change in turkeys: 'Could be an issue over ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- John Clark has been turkey hunting for 30 years. He says this spring turkey season is going to look and feel a little different. "It's not uncommon to have some snow on the ground ...

Earlier this week, we kicked off our 2025 Strut Reporters coverage by breaking down the five key phases of the turkey breeding season and asking our experts—15 of them from all around the country—to ...

Aggressive behavior from turkeys is more common from March through May due to breeding season. To avoid conflicts with turkeys, MassWildlife says to never feed wild turkeys. If you do encounter a bold ...

Before the mass-breeding programs of the early 20th century, turkeys took roughly 28 weeks to get to their full size, growing at an estimated rate of about 0.75 to 1 pound per week, according to one ...