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Back in the studio, Will Cooper and Josh Dahlke sit down with Paul Campbell from the American Wild Turkey Historical Foundation for a deep dive into the history, culture, and legacy of the wild turkey. From the restoration of wild turkey populations across North America to the stories, artifacts, and traditions that shaped modern turkey hunting, this episode covers it all. Paul shares insight into how conservation efforts, passionate hunters, and organizations like the American Wild Turkey Historical Foundation have played a critical role in preserving one of America’s most iconic game birds. If you’re a serious turkey hunter, conservation-minded outdoorsman, or someone who appreciates the heritage behind the hunt, this conversation delivers real value. You’ll hear how wild turkeys made one of the greatest comebacks in wildlife conservation and why protecting that success matters today. Learn more about the American Wild Turkey Historical Foundation here: https://www.awthf.org/ Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Learn more about HuntStand at www.huntstand.com #TurkeyHunting #WildTurkey #HuntingPodcast #Conservation #HuntStand #TurkeySeason #HuntingHeritage #PublicLandHunting FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial

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