Understanding Wild Turkey Habits for Improved HuntingWritten by David Selman, Tracker-Outdoors.com
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A fleshy growth called a snood hangs from front of head. Brightly colored growths called caruncles and a pouchlike area called a wattle mark throat region. Turkeys feed on acorns, seeds, berries, and insects. The hen incubates 11 to 20 pale spotted eggs for about 28 days. The young are called poults. Turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. Turkey can reach flight speeds of 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds. Two species--the wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, of eastern and central United States and Mexico, and ocellated turkey, Agriocharis ocellata, of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and adjacent areas--make up family Meleagrididae, which is classified with pheasants in order Galliformes. The smaller ocellated turkey lacks tuft of breast feathers, is more brilliantly colored, and has bright eyespots on tail coverts.Article by Tracker Outdoors www.tracker-outdoors.com
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| | Motivate Me?Written by Matt Russ
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Motivation can be fleeting. You may find goal you are working toward is no longer conducive to reasons you train. This is why it is important to set reasonable and attainable goals that match our individual purpose to train and compete. Fatigue, stress, emotional issues, overtraining, time constraints, and injuries can all reduce our motivational levels. Often taking a day or two off to rest and refocus will help restore your training ambition. Training should add to quality of your life, not hinder it. It is important to balance all aspects of your lifestyle and adjust your training level accordingly. A positive mental outlook supports and enhances motivation. Avoid negative self talk; "I will never be a climber", and focus on positive; "I am becoming a more powerful cyclist each month." Surround yourself and train with positive-minded people who encourage and support you. Accept responsibility for, and learn from your failures as well as your successes. Blaming others will get you no where. Motivation can be complex, but if you remember why you train, look for your sources of inspiration, and keep a positive mental outlook rest should fall into line. Realize that motivation comes from within, and from accomplishment. It is also a building process. Each goal you attain builds self esteem and confidence, giving you more motivation to accomplish your next goal.
Matt Russ has coached and trained athletes around the country and internationally. He currently holds licenses by USAT, USATF, and is an Expert level USAC coach. Matt has coached athletes for CTS (Carmichael Training Systems), is an Ultrafit Associate. Visit www.thesportfactory.com for more information.
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