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Wild Turkeys are Once Again Thriving

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Once nearly vanished from the state, the wild turkey has made a remarkable comeback in Minnesota—now standing as one of the state’s greatest conservation success stories. Today, these large, striking birds are a common sight across southern, western, and central Minnesota. Often traveling in flocks, wild turkeys can be seen along wooded edges bordering farm fields and pastures, a testament to decades of careful wildlife management and h

Apr 141 min read

Kahlerts Achieve Grand Slam in Turkey Hunting

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Mike and Marilyn Kahlert, owners of Great Bear Taxidermy in Osakis, have earned a rare and celebrated honor in the world of turkey hunting: the United States Grand Slam. This accomplishment, achieved by harvesting all four major subspecies of wild turkey in the U.S.—Eastern, Rio Grande, Merriam’s and Osceola—has been a multi-year journey of persistence, adventure, and a deep respect for nature. Their turkey hunting journey began in 2014

Oct 14, 20251 min read