Wisconsin Sportsman - Turkeys for Tomorrow with Jason Lupardus
Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting
Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network
4.8 • 615 Ratings
🗓️ 28 April 2026
⏱️ 98 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Jason Lupardus to dive into the world of turkey conservation! Jason is a wildlife biologist, a diehard turkey hunter, and the CEO of Turkeys for Tomorrow. In this conversation, Jason shares his background in wildlife biology, the leading cause of death among wildlife biologists, turkey population dynamics and its relation to good habitat, how hunters and landowners can assess their property, and some projects to implement to help wild turkeys, the importance of predator control, and even some hot turkey tactics to help you out during the rest of this turkey season. If you're a turkey hunter, a bird watcher, a conservationist, or just a lover of wild turkeys, this episode is for you!
Huge thanks to Jason for taking time to come on the show. If you'd like to get involved with Turkeys for Tomorrow, visit www.turkeysfortomorrow.org to become a member, check out their excellent educational resources, or grab some sweet merch!
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