The Big Turkey Comeback

Here's an interesting take on the recovery of the wild turkey population in America. They recovered from just 30,000 birds to the millions that inhabit forests today, and much of the credit, according to this article, goes to effective game and property management by the federal government, long before the Wild Turkey Federation existed. I can't vouch for the article's accuracy, as the West Virginia DNR gives credit to sportsmen's groups for funding the restocking in West Virginia, but it's a good reminder that it takes coordination by private individuals, interest groups, and state and local governments to manage wildlife successfully.

West Virginia now has over 140,000 wild turkeys. Click here to learn more about the reintroduction of wild turkeys into the Mountain State.