What Maine Turkey Hunters Should Be Doing Right Now

Springtime is a welcoming time of year in New England.

Here in Maine, we recognize a fifth season called “mud season.” It’s when we experience snow and ice melting off, and seasonal rain that makes streams flow to capacity.

Maine’s turkey season begins Monday, but you still have time to prepare for a successful season.

Continue reading to learn more about preparing for turkey hunting, written by Dennis Corriveau.

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Dennis Corriveau

Denny Corriveau is award-winning, national Native American game chef, and the founder of the Free-Range Culinary Institute, the only national wild game cooking school in the country.

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May 7, 2026

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What Maine Turkey Hunters Should Be Doing Right Now

Springtime is a welcoming time of year in New England.

Here in Maine, we recognize a fifth season called “mud season.” It’s when we experience snow and ice melting off, and seasonal rain that makes streams flow to capacity.

Maine’s turkey season begins Monday, but you still have time to prepare for a successful season.

Continue reading to learn more about preparing for turkey hunting, written by Dennis Corriveau.

Outdoors Contributor

Dennis Corriveau

Denny Corriveau is award-winning, national Native American game chef, and the founder of the Free-Range Culinary Institute, the only national wild game cooking school in the country.

Outdoors Contributor

Dennis Corriveau

Denny Corriveau is award-winning, national Native American game chef, and the founder of the Free-Range Culinary Institute, the only national wild game cooking school in the country.

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What Maine Turkey Hunters Should Be Doing Right Now

Springtime is a welcoming time of year in New England.

Here in Maine, we recognize a fifth season called “mud season.” It’s when we experience snow and ice melting off, and seasonal rain that makes streams flow to capacity.

Maine’s turkey season begins Monday, but you still have time to prepare for a successful season.

Continue reading to learn more about preparing for turkey hunting, written by Dennis Corriveau.

Outdoors Contributor

Dennis Corriveau

Denny Corriveau is award-winning, national Native American game chef, and the founder of the Free-Range Culinary Institute, the only national wild game cooking school in the country.

Outdoors Contributor

Dennis Corriveau

Denny Corriveau is award-winning, national Native American game chef, and the founder of the Free-Range Culinary Institute, the only national wild game cooking school in the country.

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Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.