Washington County, Pa, hunter bags turkey in 49 states to fulfill U.S. Super Slam
A Pennsylvania hunter has completed one of the most challenging goals in turkey hunting. Travis Thompson of Bulger, Washington County — and formerly of Davidsville, Somerset County — has harvested a mature gobbler in 49 states.
The accomplishment is what the National Wild Turkey Federation, aka NWTF, calls the U.S. Super Slam. Only 11 other sportsmen have been certified for this achievement. A slam is considered by the National Wild Turkey Federation as one of the biggest feats in turkey hunting.
Thompson, 33, is in the process of completing the registration process to be the next name on this small list of hunters.
The hunter has to harvest one wild turkey in every state except Alaska, which does not have a wild turkey hunting season. His 49th state bird to complete the slam was taken April 21 in Arkansas, one of three states where he had to make two trips to fulfill his quest.
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... and I live in the city limits of Pittsburgh. It wasn't as large or as beautiful as this bird in the photo, but it was the largest bird I've seen on my street. There are a lot of trees and empty city lots around here, so I can understand why a wild bird would want to set down here for a spell.
Two unfortunate things about my street: a lot of dogs live around me, and drivers are always exceeding the 25-mph speed limit. This bird was walking right on the road, quickly but he'd never be able outrun my dog. I had to hold the dog back on the leash with all my strength.
On second that, the bird I saw this morning might have been a pheasant rather than a wild turkey. His tail wasn't open so it's hard to know for sure. I don't hunt, but I could tell it was a large game bird.
