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Turkey Hunting Info for Illinois

This links to the IDNR site where you can order your turkey permit online, check how many permits are left in the county of your choice or find out the specific rules and regualtions for turkey hunting.

 

History of Turkey Hunting

Through the beginnings when Native Americans hunted the wild turkey for food more than 4,000 years ago through the wild turkey's near extinction to present and an awesome comeback, find out the history of hunting the elusive wild turkey.

 

NWTF Desktop Wallpaper

Take a look at the NWTF's downloadable desktop wallpaper so you can show off your turkey pride on your computer at home or at work.

 

Scoring Your Wild Turkey

Find out how the NWTF scores its wild turkeys for their official records and see where yours stacks up. Even calculate your wild turkey's score.

 

Wild Turkey Records

The NWTF's official Wild Turkey Records for turkeys taken across North America in every subspecies and method.

 

Wild Turkey Facts

Think you know everything about wild turkeys? You may not know as much as you think. Find out here.

 

Know Your Wild Turkey

Ever wondered what distinguishes the wild turkey from other fowl? Find out what a snood, carnucles and tail coverts are here.

 

Sounds of the Wild Turkey

It's the next best thing to watching the sun rise on a spring morning in the woods. Check out these amazing sounds of the wild turkey and other wildlife.

 

Turkey Fan Mounting

Taxidermy is a great way to show off a trophy harvest, but it sometimes can get expensive. Check out our comprehesive tips on preparing a fan mount.

 

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