Soon these large flocks will be breaking up and the opportunities for Wisconsin Turkey hunters are better than ever.

According to a recent article in Wisconsin Outdoor News, Keith Warnke a DNR upland game ecologist said, "the winter has been mild, and when you look at what dictates good spring turkey hunting, several things are lining up in our favor. We had good productivity in 2002, and in 2001 we had reasonable productivity in most areas and very good productivity in a few locations. So, with mild winters, we should have plenty of turkeys out there."

If you haven't had your share of Spring Deer, Turkey and Fishing shows there is still time to catch the Grand-Daddy of them all, the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo in Madison April 4-6 at the Alliant Energy Center. This show promises to be larger than last year and features new seminar speakers, the DNR "Wall of Shame", and a special display: 5 of the biggest, oddest whitetail antlers you'll ever see.

So dust off your boots, practice your calls, clean your gun, and get out your decoys because 2003 could be your best chance ever. Good Luck and be safe.