Ep. 326 Wild Turkey Natural History, Biology, Research, and Hunting Tactics with The Wild Turkey Doc Mike Chamberlain (TURKEY WEEK)

Dr. Mike Chamberlain is well known and respected expert in the field of wild turkey biology, and I had the unique privilege to spend 90 minutes with him getting my questions answered about our iconic American ground nester. This conversation was very interesting to me and I really can't imagine a better way to conclude turkey week. Enjoy!   Topics Covered: -What turkeys eat -The history of turkeys in America -Turkeys in the presence of american lions, cheetahs, and short faced bears -Citizen science opportunity of Wild Turkey DNA (click here to participate) -What turkey hunters do and don't do well -Habitat loss and degradation in the southeast -The future outlook for wild turkeys   Order Cat Trax Climbing Sticks   Follow Mike: @wildturkeydoc and @wildturkeydna Check out Wild Turkey Lab Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge Kuiu Tactical Hunting Apparel