I do not support a fall…

I do not support a fall turkey hunt. You state turkey population fluctuates naturally but hunting season is is no way natural. That’s man once again imposing his management on wildlife. Natural means natural predators such as wolves, coyotes and bears. I have never heard of human-turkey conflict although from the turkeys’ perspective getting shot is certainly a conflict. Do turkeys retaliate in some way? Economic benefits are almost nil. Most importantly as a year round user of the forest (walking, biking, skiing) there is a huge conflict with having hunting in the forest: it is dangerous for the non invasive users. I also observe that turkeys are become wise to where hunting is allowed and move to safer areas where the hunters follow. During non hunting season on Kinglet trail I encountered a hunter with a loaded gun and bird dog. Self policing does not work.