The Amazing Adventures of Archibald Esq.
The Season of the Turkey Dog
Have you ever heard of a turkey dog? Me neither. So I decided to do a little digging, as is my nature….
Seems that in Wisconsin, years ago, turkey dogs were like moonshine… In other words, they were a Big Secret. This was because most people didn’t want anyone else to know about turkey dogs, or compete for turkeys with them. You see — having a good hound in the good old days meant the difference between feast or famine…
We now live in a different world; turkeys are abundant, but there are less hunters, and less places to hunt. According to supporters of the American turkey dog, they say that all Wisconsin hunters need to stick together - whether they hunt big or small game, with gun or bow, with or without dogs.
The American Wild Turkey Hunting Dog Association represents those who already enjoy the sport, and provides an online resource for those working to allow it where they hunt. The Turkey Dog association is also a supporter of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Teaming with Wildlife Coalition (Wisconsin).
To sign up for the free Turkey Dog News and receive the occasional newsletter, write to: AWTHDA, 4381 N Pine Tree Rd, Oneida WI 54155.
Well. Wild turkeys are few and far between in the grassy lands in and about London… And truth be told I wouldn’t recognise a turkey dog if I ran snout to snout with one. Really, the only thing I hunt are kisses and more kisses…
But as fall approaches it seems to me that it’s likely that in Wisconsin and other North American places, there are at least a few turkey dogs about, who are getting ready to go out and rustle up some wild turkey.
So happy hunting, you wiley turkey hounds. And Happy Thanksgiving to my American brothers and sisters!
Awoof! Archie
Posted 23 Nov 06
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Keena @ 2:36 pm, 03 December 2006