Preparing for spring turkey season is vital part of having successful hunt

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | April 4, 2025
The spring turkey hunting season in the north zone, which includes West-Central Illinois, begins April 14. | Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

FOWLER, Ill. — Ben Dutton tried to swerve past the cracks and crevices that had formed in the tire ruts along the grassy lane leading to the back pasture where he was confident he’d hear turkey gobbling on this clear morning. About halfway to his ultimate destination, Dutton didn’t swerve in time and bounced hard…

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