Bird club in Rockbridge County, Virginia, US
April 21, 2026 « Prev • Next »
Wildlife biologist Mike Dye will give a talk on a bird that has come back from near extinction: the Wild Turkey.
Mike is the Forest Gamebird Biologist for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, covering statewide management of wild turkey and ruffed grouse. Last fall, DWR released the Virginia Wild Turkey Management Plan 2025-2034, outlining goals and strategies for regulated hunting and habitat management. As the technical lead, Mike coordinated DWR efforts to update the previous 2013–2022 plan in collaboration with a committee of citizen stakeholders.
Mike’s presentation will cover basic turkey biology, history of the bird’s restoration, sustainable management practices, and what people can do to promote turkeys.
A Louisa County resident, Mike enjoys bow-hunting, upland bird hunting, and the challenge of keeping deer and squirrels out of his garden. He also teaches archery through the Centershot outreach program at his church.