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Turkeys
arrive safely on St. Joseph Island
after their trip from Southern Ontario. |
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Turkeys
are being released
at 3 locations on St. Joseph Island. |
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Members
of the 1st Echo Bay Scout troop assisted with the release.
Out of the box in a flurry. |
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Turkey
reintroduction program coordinator, Brian Figures releases one of over
50 turkeys that will find a new home on St. Joseph Island. |
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The
turkeys were anxious to leave their traveling accommodations. |
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Over the
next two years, the turkeys are expected to multiply and become a new
challenge for area hunters. |
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Turkey
takes flight
in their new environment. |
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Turkey in
flight. |
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Close up
shot. |
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Turkey
takes to the protection
of the tree line. |
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Free to
roam their new environment.
St. Joseph Island was approved as a release location after environmental
and habitat studies by the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers
Association, Fish and Wildlife Department (Sault College) and the
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. |
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