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Bismarck to fight turkey invasion

TOM STROMME/Tribune Tina the wild turkey sits quietly on a nest filled with a dozen eggs outside the home of John and Jennifer Warford on Wednesday afternoon. Warford, who is Bismarck's mayor said he and his wife have taken a liking to the soon-to-be momma turkey. "It's a very, very nice bird and we don't look at the bird as being a nuisance," he said. Warford also placed a grain shovel next to turkey's nest to keep the turkey and eggs from being soaked by a lawn sprinkler. It's unknown when the eggs will hatch but the Warford's have been keeping an eye on the backyard nest. "So I think my turkey problem will be going from one turkey to 12 turkeys and maybe 13 if they all survive," he said. For a video of Tina the turkey on her nest go to bismarcktribune.com.

May 15, 2008 - 04:06:25 CDT

By GORDON WEIXEL
Bismarck Tribune

While mountain lions grab all the headlines, an influx of wild turkeys has Bismarck residents fuming and the police department looking for ways to deal with the wily fowl.

Police Chief Keith Witt brought the matter to the attention of the city commission at Tuesday's meeting, only to find that its members are already aware of the unexpected invasion.

Mayor John Warford said a hen is invoking squatter's rights in his backyard and is unwilling to be evicted as it jealousy guards a dozen eggs.

"I've seen two turkeys in my backyard, and one was a big one," Commissioner Sandi Tabor added.

Witt said the department began getting calls about wild turkeys in 2006, and the complaints have been increasing since that time. Damaging and disturbing bird feeders and leaving unsightly messes were the main problems being reported.

The matter will soon solve itself as the food supply increases, said Witt. But unless the city takes some action, the birds will likely return in greater numbers and cover a larger area when winter returns.

Witt went to North Dakota Game and Fish to see if a solution to the situation could be found. Witt said he worries that the turkeys will continue to thrive and Bismarck will see an increase in their numbers and the area they disturb.

The answer Witt and Game and Fish came up with was to provide 25 permits allowing licensed bow hunters to shoot the birds on specified city property, mainly in the area of the wastewater treatment plant. Only bow hunters with valid hunting licenses will be allowed to kill the turkeys during the fall season

District wildlife supervisor Jeb Williams said his department also has been receiving a number of complaints. Game and Fish is in full support of the shooting of the birds in the method provided by Witt.

Bismarck's wild turkey population is manageable at this point, and allowing bow hunters to help control the number of birds is a good solution before the flock gets out of hand, and it takes a concerted effort to reduce the number of turkeys, according to Williams.

Game and Fish has its hands full dealing with true bird depredation issues impacting the ag community, according to Williams. And this method of control is a good long term solution.

Witt said the permitting of turkey hunters is similar to Bismarck's allowing deer hunting on city properties by bow hunters to control that population of wild animals.

"The police department will regulate and control this the same as the annual deer hunt," Witt said.

(Reach reporter Gordon Weixel at 250-8255 or gordon.weixel@bismarcktribune.com.)

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Smaller birds are ignored wrote on May 22, 2008 10:51 PM:

" It is an interesting point. How big or how small must a bird be before it has an easement to be on your property.
Perhaps if we breed the Turkeys to be much smaller it would enhance their survival in the wild.
At one time being big and aggressive was the key to survival in the brush. Unfortunately being big and tasting good did not work out well for them. Let's breed a small variety so it can survive in greater numbers.
Naturally Buffalo and Mountain Lion should also be bred smaller. Then we can all get along. "

to joe citizen from again wrote on May 22, 2008 9:00 AM:

" And I suppose you never break a law. I laugh at that! and to say tax payer money isn't being spent get real. when they have there meetings about this, who pays for it? Along with the paper work etc.. it costs money! "

More Turkey Attacks wrote on May 22, 2008 12:21 AM:

" Turkey attacks on the increase in suburban Boston
05/07/00
http://www.boston.com/news/daily/07/turkey.htm
Wild turkeys were once indigenous to Massachusetts, but disappeared in 1850 after many of the state's forests were cleared for farmland. Since 1970, state wildlife officials have been reintroducing them to different parts of the state. The recent spate of attacks is a new phenomenon. "

Wild Turkey Attacks wrote on May 21, 2008 11:00 PM:

" The list of Wild Turkey Attacks is getting longer.
http://www.mindfully.org/Heritage/2005/Wild-Turkeys-Attack23nov05.htm
When you turn your back and walk away from a wild tom turkey you are showing it that you are lower on the pecking order, perhaps setting yourself up for an attack later. "

Joe Citizen wrote on May 21, 2008 7:32 PM:

" To Agree with Bil, How is tax payers money being spent? 25 hunters will get permits to hunt. So except for the paperwork involved I think that its a pretty good deal for the taxpayer. Now I'm a bit disappointed to see that you are ok with breaking the law and "just not telling anyone." Hope that this is the only law that you feel you can break and "just not tell anyone." "

Bil wrote on May 21, 2008 7:26 PM:

" Thanks for getting me al straight on that....
"Mayor John Warford said a hen is invoking squatter's rights in his backyard and is unwilling to be evicted as it jealousy guards a dozen eggs"
So I can see what you are talking about.. he obviously wants to keep the turkey.. thats what this story is all about... JOE CITIZEN you are a smart man.. we should all listen to you. maybe you should run for mayor.. My point is that there shouldnt be a penny spent of tax dollars on a Turkey hunt.... and I know that teachers salaries are not paid fromt he same fund... but in a way they are... They are called TAX dollars.. and they all come from the same fund.. "the people" I get upset when I see them spent in a foolish manner... when there are other more important things to take care of.... teachers salaries are high on my list.. a friend of mine just moved to minnesota and got an $11 dollar an hour raise...
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Agrre with Bil wrote on May 21, 2008 3:56 PM:

" I agree thats what I would do. take the Turkey out and don't tell a sole. why use tax payers money to deal with your personal problem. nothing a bow and arrow can't solve. isn't there a law stating if a wild game animal is being destructive on your proprerty you have the right to kill or remove the animal? "

Law wrote on May 21, 2008 1:22 PM:

" Bil, you gotta start reading the stories. Warford doesn't mind the turkey. He says so. "

Joe Citizen wrote on May 20, 2008 8:07 PM:

" Bill, actually the teachers salaries are approved by the school board which is a different government entity than the city commission which Mr. Warford is the mayor of. Of course I hope that the Mayor does not take your advice to kill the turkeys which is a violation of city ordiance. Which I am sure that if the Mayor did you would be all over him for not setting the example. I hope you do vote in the upcoming election (which the Mayor is not running in) so please do remember this two years from now. "

B in M wrote on May 20, 2008 1:32 PM:

" I use to see turkeys out my window all the time. Now I can only see houses and condos... "

Bil wrote on May 20, 2008 1:22 PM:

" Warford has his head in the clouds.. or maybe its acutally his wife making him make an issue out of this.. Rich people seem to forget what the "real" people of bismarck want... better streets and better pay for our teachers.. not a Turkey irradication program.. People have been complaining about Turkey Vultures for a few years but since there are none bothering the mayor or city officials nothing gets done about it. Get back on track with real problems Warford... I hope people remember this at election time. I really dont care if you want to kill a turkey in your back yard but do you have to get the city involved?? just kill them and dont tell anybody about it... the way a real man would. "

expositor wrote on May 20, 2008 10:11 AM:

" What's the problem with a special hunting season, as long as it's "fair chase"? "

Dangerous turkeys in Maine wrote on May 20, 2008 1:41 AM:

" http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2006/11/22/bold_birds_ruffle_feathers_on_mackworth_island/
Cindy Kaiser was driving onto the island last spring when she encountered a tom turkey blocking the road and guarding a dozen hens.

The turkey went after her and pecked at her station wagon from all sides as she threw the car into reverse and drove down a side street. She ducked under the dashboard, and it took her 20 minutes to dare to sneak a peek out the windshield.

"He was still standing right there," said Kaiser, who works on the island as a cook at the Gov. Baxter School for the Deaf. "It was very intimidating."

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another turkey wrote on May 19, 2008 6:59 PM:

" well we live on the mandan side...and have a turkey in the back yard too:) But we don't mind him as we have bunnies, deers, geese, birds and lots of other animals.
We enjoy the animals!

As far as news worthiness..what do people want? Did you ever read the top commented stories. Yes this is one, so it must have caught a few peoples eyes. Read other papers and you will find odd things also. I guess that is why they are blogs for people to have freedom of speech. "

Dave wrote on May 19, 2008 4:26 PM:

" just wait until someone gets attacked by one of these vicious turkeys, then we will have a problem on our hands. "

Curious wrote on May 19, 2008 10:42 AM:

" Where can I sign up for regular issues of the "Turkey Town Tribune" or the "Turkey Dog News"? I don't know when I've ever laughed so hard...maybe the Bismarck Tribune should contact the editors of those two papers about having a weekly column. With all the bad things we read in the news, that would be a day brightner! "

Haas wrote on May 18, 2008 9:12 PM:

" Leave the turkeys alone. Stop the human turkeys from taking their homes. The turkeys should be hunting the people not the other way around. Shouldn't have built their houses there! "

Bell wrote on May 18, 2008 3:52 PM:

" I agree with almost everybody's comments. Leave the birds alone!!!! I remember one being in my grandmas yard about 20 years ago and that was in town by the interstate. They have been around for awhile. "

the truth wrote on May 18, 2008 2:26 AM:

" I agree with Thanksgiving on the whole "Gobblefest" idea. What a great event that could be. It would bring people to our town, where they would spend money on hotels and eating out. This event would help to boost the economy and the promotional tie-ins local business owners could be a part of. There could be a gobble contest to see who could gobble like a turkey the best. A turkey eating contest. Arts and crafts booths, of course. And last, but not least, a turkey pageant where a select group of judges picks a Miss Turkey 2008. I'm excited for a Gobblefest now. C'mon Bismarck, let's make it happen! "

Some Birds get protection wrote on May 17, 2008 1:08 PM:

" http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2008/05/needs-edit-inve.html#more
Federal investigators are looking into claims that up to 3,000 eggs and hatchlings of a protected migratory bird were crushed under harvesting machines in one of the largest bird kills in recent California history. "

Relocate wrote on May 17, 2008 12:46 PM:

" So, New York has pigeons in their parks and people sit around and feed them bread crumbs and such. So Bismarck has turkeys?
In a California State Park they are going to relocate feral cats because they might endanger the birds and lizards.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/
Maybe California and New York are again showing us the way to more peaceful solutions.
Perhaps we could use volunteer inmate chain gangs with nets on long poles. They have a shortage of turkeys in the prison yard and turkey do-do is good fertilizer for a small garden. "

Mom wrote on May 17, 2008 11:40 AM:

" Great comments Thanksgiving, Bil, and the truth! Thanks for the laughs! Just think if Kevin Costner would come and do that movie.....it would make 'Fargo' seem actually intelligent. "

Thanksgiving wrote on May 17, 2008 9:45 AM:

" How about we wait until just before Thanksgiving and we can create a new celebration called "Gobblefest." We can put together a posse with torches and pitchforks and then have a public roasting with those caught. This could be a great community gathering opportunity. We could sing hymns and have an on-stage play about the plight of the Turkey. Then maybe Kevin Costner could make a movie out of the whole thing...Dances with Turkeys!

How about it? "

bil wrote on May 17, 2008 9:35 AM:

" are we talking about wild turkeys?? or Wild Turkey?? somebody has been drinking a little to much of one of them.. Warford has a few turkeys in his yard so now its a problem... Wild Turkeys have been around for along time.. (the game and fish will deny this) "

the truth wrote on May 17, 2008 1:53 AM:

" Oh my gosh the turkeys are invading. Lock the doors, board up the windows, and for God's sake pray that you have enough duct tape and bottled water on hand to last until the threat is contained. How arrogant have we become when we run out of real problems affecting our community, like high commodity prices and low paying wages, to focus on something as uninteresting as a turkey invasion. The only bird invasion that I have ever seen that was worth talking about is in an Alfred Hitchcock movie. "

Big Guy wrote on May 16, 2008 8:59 PM:

" I think trapping and removing or the dogs would be a good idea. Thats all we need is arrows flying around and hitting someone or something that they shouldn't. "

disgusted wrote on May 16, 2008 4:50 PM:

" Here we go again. I can't believe this made the front page, for a lack of anything really important. I too enjoy the serenity of the turkeys wondering around looking for food. They have a right to be here too. There is a drought going on if anyone hasn't noticed. They need to eat too. We keep taking away their hapitat, what do we expect. I think our city officials need to address more important issues such as neglected and abused children. What about all the sex offenders moving here. And take a look at all the trash around the city and city limits. It is terrible, they don't seem too concerned about that. Why can't we clean this city up. It used to be beautiful. I am sure there are lots of inmates and youth correctional kids that need a job rather than sitting arround expecting us taxpayers to pay for their living. Give them a job, it will make them feel better about themselves and give them a sense of satisfaction. "

Law wrote on May 16, 2008 2:47 PM:

" Lakewood, I would rather have some people eat a few to keep the population in check as opposed to spending money to trap them, take them someplace where they may not be wanted and have to do it all over again each time the population gets to high. It works with the deer lets do it with the turkeys. "

No Common Sense wrote on May 16, 2008 2:12 PM:

" Whoa! Slow news day in the ol' Bis-Man area.....
"

gf expert wrote on May 16, 2008 1:55 PM:

" Well, as a wanna-be game and fish expert (i love the color brown...it brings out my moles) I ca assure you logic, we will NOT acknowledge the mere existance of moutain lions....and remember, we ARE THE ONLY people equipped and intelligent enough to recognize a lion or turkey. This is probably just another cardboard Thanksgiving table topper. There have been a few of them planted in the area lately to throw us off. "

Lakewood wrote on May 16, 2008 1:30 PM:

" Mom - that is a good idea. The turkeys would be very easy to catch - they will come right up to a feeder - they could be relocated. Why not? It's not like there is an overabundance of wild turkeys in the rural areas. What about it GAME AND FISH? Rather than instantly going the "killing" route - let's relocate. "

Logic wrote on May 16, 2008 11:45 AM:

" I think the only answer is for the NDGF to release the proper number of mountain lions in the area to control the turkey population. "

Turkey Dog News wrote on May 16, 2008 10:32 AM:

" If you are in need of wild turkey abatement, and tired of wild turkeys damaging the crops, disturbing domestic livestock, attacking children and pets, scratching up the lawn and cars, fouling the yard, driveway, and golf course with their scat, call the Nuisance Wild Turkey Fighters (NWTF). We're a non-profit wildlife management organization specializing in nuisance fowl control. We maintain a list of qualified individuals to eliminate the foul fowl. Our members are an on-call, rapid response teamIf you are in need of wild turkey abatement, and tired of wild turkeys damaging the crops, disturbing domestic livestock, attacking children and pets, scratching up the lawn and cars, fouling the yard, driveway, and golf course with their scat, call the Nuisance Wild Turkey Fighters (NWTF). We're a non-profit wildlife management organization specializing in nuisance fowl control. We maintain a list of qualified individuals to eliminate the foul fowl. Our members are an on-call, rapid response team of turkey hunting experts available to local authorities when needed. We have sharpshooters and turkey dogs standing by. When animal control officers and wildlife agencies need fast service, our professionals are depended on to respond quickly and discreetly. Costs vary, depending on distance and the number of dogs required. We bring traps, guns, and most importantly dogs to alleviate the problem turkeys. If you're bothered by the over populated nuisance fowl, call the NWTF, we're standing by to help. If you've exhausted all other methods of population control, we have an alternative, environmentally friendly method of chasing them away with trained turkey dogs. They will most likely return, but we solve that by getting you a turkey dog of your own. http://trkyhntr.home.att.net/legislation.htmlof turkey hunting experts available t "

Jill wrote on May 16, 2008 9:21 AM:

" This is one of the most hilarious articles I've seen - enough so, that I emailed the link to some out of state friends & family members. Everyone is laughing and wondering if we have any more big problems we can share with them(?). "

Law wrote on May 16, 2008 9:10 AM:

" Turkeys like any wild animal population can get out of control because the natural predation doesn't occur in a city setting. A controlled hunting season will help curtail the population and keep it within healthy sustainable numbers. Plus for those of us that enjoy wild turkey hunting and eating it is bonus. To cercern: The wild turkey is expanding its range in ND ever since its reintroduction and sometimes they can overpopulate an area when they have no natural predator to thin them out. "

krten wrote on May 16, 2008 8:55 AM:

" Apparently the train whistles aren't a noise problem for the turkeys if they are moving into town...

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Mom wrote on May 15, 2008 8:46 PM:

" I suggest trapping these turkeys and taking them out to the country and let them have a new home. Except for the one's with nests/eggs, they should let them hatch first and then move them all out of town. "

Historys view wrote on May 15, 2008 6:40 PM:

" 12 eggs in backyard? In the history of Ohio it says that when a boy would find a turkey nest in the woods he would take the eggs home and put them under a trusty old hen. When they hatched they would help protect the chickens from opossums and hawks.
http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Coshocton/cofile2.htm
Perhaps turkeys should be part of the protected animals, like dogs and cats they are part of our history? "

Walking K wrote on May 15, 2008 4:54 PM:

" If Game and Fish can't be honest about Mountain Lions roaming around, how can we trust their accounting for the turkey numbers in Bismarck? Perhaps there are just a few immature ones moving through the area and will not be staying for a long period of time. Better yet, are these people really sure they are turkeys? Have they seen them act like a turkey, sound like a turkey and leave "scat" like a turkey? Perhaps they need to call on an out of state professional for an opinion over the phone before any hunting decisions are made...... "

Turkey Hunter wrote on May 15, 2008 4:38 PM:

" All I want to know is where I can get a permit to bow hunt the turkeys. grow up people, there needs to be control. If you dont like the concept, dont hunt, period! For all of you that are talking about invading their habitat, stop buying the houses and we wont have to worry. Call PETA most of you will fit right in. "

Kimberly wrote on May 15, 2008 3:52 PM:

" Here we go again. Such big problems we have. I bet people who live in large cities, who deal with gangs, would love to swap problems with us.

"and in Turkey News" - I'm still laughing.

I think the city should focus on problems with some of its people - plenty of those. "

db wrote on May 15, 2008 3:42 PM:

" thank you AHA member!!!! "

db wrote on May 15, 2008 3:41 PM:

" i live in south bismarck, i have turkeys walking up and down the block on a daily basis. they are not a bother, they are actually quite amusing. i also have deer and bunnies. yes, they get in the garden and eat some flowers but we have to learn to live with that - they are not the problem! let the wildlife be- mayor warford-you should do something about all the neglected dogs in bismarck instead. "

Lakewood wrote on May 15, 2008 3:01 PM:

" Turkeys? That's nothing. We had a goat in our back yard one day. And we live in town. hahaha. It was head butting the glass patio door (very, very hard) thought it was going to break it. It didn't like the goat on the other side (no - not me). Evidently got loose from Kist. Rumor is there was even a bull running down the beach one day a couple years back. Yikes! I'll take the turkeys any day.

Turkeys are not big problems. The people who live in their territory are. "

Amused wrote on May 15, 2008 2:59 PM:

" Careful what you shoot 'em with Shooter, you don't want lead poisoning!
You Hoo, Turkey Police, can you do something with the darned Black Birds. They're such a nuisance!
"

birds wrote on May 15, 2008 1:49 PM:

" I had some robins in my yard should I call the city commision? Also the rabbits are killing my grass had 5 of them in my yard last night.. The commision should hear about this. "

MamaMia wrote on May 15, 2008 1:16 PM:

" And the darn deer are eating my flowers in the yard of my home on the river. I'm calling the county commissioners! Something MUST be done! "

LL wrote on May 15, 2008 1:03 PM:

" Hey reminder, the no wake zone was a proposal put forth by the Far West River Boat people as many boats were getting a little to close to the river boat at high speeds. All boaters should be aware they are responsible for all damage caused by the wake of their boat. We do need a constant law enforcement presence on the river especially on a Saturday or Sunday, as it can get pretty crazy out there, particularly if alcohol is involved. Monday is the quietest day on the river. "

and in Turkey News... wrote on May 15, 2008 11:27 AM:

" ... from today's edition of the Turkey Town Tribune:
"Turkeys to Fight Bismarck Invasion"
Mayor John Wingford says, "I think my human problem will be going from one human to 12 humans and maybe 13 if they all survive." "I've seen two in my backyard, and one was a big one," Commissioner Sandi Turkey added. Officer Gobble says his department began getting calls about humans in 2006, and the complaints have been increasing since that time. "Humans have invaded our neighborhoods and homes, damaging and disturbing our feeders and leaving unsightly messes. Unless we take some action, the Bismarckers will likely return in greater numbers and cover a larger area."

Yes, indeed, this is a problem. "

shooter wrote on May 15, 2008 11:19 AM:

" I'd gladly have turkeys roosting in my yard, yum--fresh roasted bird, anytime you want, what more could you ask for? Mayor Warford, can I come visit you?

Of course there are wildlife around, but to call turkeys a nuisance? Hardly! "

reminder wrote on May 15, 2008 11:02 AM:

" reminds me of the people trying to make a no wake zone on the river from ft. lincoln to the refinery... if you don't like it MOVE "

LL wrote on May 15, 2008 10:56 AM:

" Hey Tom, Im one of those who live along the river. If it floods it might mean something catastrophic has happened and you might be underwater too. Dont worry I will not whine and ask for help as I have Federal Flood Insurance but most of my neighbors dont. If you live at the same level, in south Bismarck, that Kirkwood Plaza is at, well enough said because as a young boy I have seen that entire area under four to six feet of water. Even the Civic Center would have water on its floor. Most Bismarckers and Mandanites have no idea where the flood plain is. "

AHAmember wrote on May 15, 2008 10:55 AM:

" The "damage" by wild turkeys (other bird species and even deer, yes bambi!) in any suburban or urban environment is a pittance compared to the damage done to the environment by neighbors using chemicals to enhance their lawns, their cement to enhance their driveway, multiple garages, and boat dock access, their gas or electric leaf blowers and lawn mowers, their automated lawn sprinklers from city processed water. Just because people have paid premium prices to build and maintain in areas where natural habitat abound, does not give them the right to expect this infringement be without consequence. "

arlo pear wrote on May 15, 2008 10:15 AM:

" You turkey whiners are unreal. Who cares! What real damage can they do? We have a lot bigger and more dangerous problems the city should be spending time on.

If you don't like the turkeys don't live in their habitat, they were there first.

I say we live trap them and have these turkey whiners cage wrestle them for property rights. "

Bismarcker wrote on May 15, 2008 9:39 AM:

" Oh .... THOSE kinds of 'turkeys'. Never mind. "

justice for all wrote on May 15, 2008 9:27 AM:

" worthless barking dogs in this town are more annoying than any turkey, unless of course you are Tabot,Sprynznatyk, Jensen or Warford plenty of annoying to go around for everyone. "

T wrote on May 15, 2008 9:22 AM:

" I totally agree with all of you. I live just south of Bismarck and we have had at times 50 turkeys wondering around in our area. That was until Bismarck decided that we needed another mosquito breeding ground - oops sorry I mean man made lake (southport). With all the development and activity in that area, the deer and turkeys have spread out all over the place, now it seems more towards the river banks. We take away the places that they live and then wonder why they move on to other places. I have 4 deer that bed down in my yard every night and they are welcome to stay there. I too like LL don't mind them. I think Bismarck should worry more about the mosquitos and stench coming from the southport slew/lake. What a dumb thing Bismarck let be developed there. "

Tom wrote on May 15, 2008 9:22 AM:

" Lets keep moving into wildlife territory.......Thats just like building along the river if and when it floods they will be the first ones to ask for help........Keep the blank out of their territory.........Come on peopkle stop and think before yoyu build.....But then again som eone always has to try to be better than someone else....GROW UP "

LL wrote on May 15, 2008 8:13 AM:

" Oh no, its the invasion of the Wild Bunch, turkeys that is. Bismarck has a problem? I am sure the people of Myanmar or China would happily trade their problems with the insignificant problem of turkeys in their yard. Not to mention the towns and villages of our own country ripped apart by a recent covey of tornados. I live in a slightly rural area between Bismarck/Mandan. Once I discovered a flock of about six wild turkeys bedded down in my open- doored garage. My dog joyfully chased them away. Then there are the rabbits, squirrels, geese, ducks, occasional pheasant, occasional eagle and plant eating white tails. The white tails inhabit our area all winter. When they are desperately hungry they eat our junipers not to mention the sunflowers out of the bird feeders and leave voluminous amounts of deer poop. In the summer they have an appetite for my expensive hostas. Folks get use to it. We share this planet with all sorts of other creatures that, for the most part, dont litter, are quiet neighbors, and are always polite and thankful when you give them food. Shooting a wild turkey, that is making its home in your yard, with an arrow? Ugh, how vile. Whats next, a robin, a bunny, squirrel or a noisy woodpecker? "

LT wrote on May 15, 2008 7:58 AM:

" What do you think is going to happen when we cut down all of the trees and build houses where they used to live? "

cercern wrote on May 15, 2008 7:41 AM:

" people move into the turkeys natural habitat and now they get shot.whats wrong with picture. Isn't it time for Tabor to get out of office? "

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