EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 20 MIN
Madison’s Turkeys Are Living the Sweet Life
from City Cast Madison · host City Cast
Gobble gobble! Wild turkeys are thriving in and around the isthmus and for good reason: the food is abundant and no one is shooting turkeys in Madison. Host Bianca Martin chats with UW-Madison Wildlife Ecology Professor David Drake about why turkeys love Madison and why Madison seems to love them back. Plus, he gives us possible reasons why turkeys sometimes attack mail delivery people. This show originally aired on Nov. 21, 2023 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Instagram! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 25th episode: Henry Vilas Zoo Lake City Books Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
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Gobble gobble! Wild turkeys are thriving in and around the isthmus and for good reason: the food is abundant and no one is shooting turkeys in Madison. Host Bianca Martin chats with UW-Madison Wildlife Ecology Professor David Drake about why turkeys love Madison and why Madison seems to love them back. Plus, he gives us possible reasons why turkeys sometimes attack mail delivery people. This show originally aired on Nov. 21, 2023 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email [email protected]. We’re also on Instagram! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 25th episode: Henry Vilas Zoo Lake City Books Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
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