TURKEY HUNTER, “Creatively Arrayed in Pink Camo” 3 November 2021 Photo: Barry Kent MacKay TURKEY HUNTER, “Creatively Arrayed in Pink Camo” “There surely are few challenges greater for the advanced, experienced hunter of wild gamebirds than the Wild Turkey. Superbly camouflaged to fit into their wilderness surroundings, supernaturally alert to every nuance of their environment, crafty yet shy, they are a fit match to those few hunters whose woodsmanship, patience, understanding of biology, and hard-earned stalking skills through years of practice in combination with unerring marksmanship may, with luck, give them a chance, just a chance, at getting within range of the wary Wild Turkey. “In this photograph I show how the hunter, creatively arrayed in pink camo to blend with the fall foliage, has drawn upon years of practice to come within striking distance of this most wary of gamebirds. Warning…if you are not used to the ancient rituals of hunter-game interactions this image may be a little disturbing, but I believe we need to see for ourselves what challenges face those who go into the dark forests, alone, stoic, in command of an awesome array of acquired knowledge and expertise, in pursuit of that most mighty and elusive of gamebirds, the Wild Turkey.” – Artist Barry Kent MacKay, Nov. 2. Barry MacKay Art Yours truly, Karen Davis, wrote to Barry Kent MacKay at first glimpse of this parody. Here is the gist of our exchange: Karen: “Hi Barry, “At first, reading this, I was shocked until I realized you are kidding!” Barry: “I get so tired of the silly prose one reads from the hunting community so I thought I’d just send it up with a parody. I was photographing wildlife in an area where everything is protected, and at first I was focused on the birds, just trying to get good studies, and then I noticed this mother with her three kids. The little girl is putting seeds on a stump for the chickadees, and there was a younger kid and a third in the stroller, and the mom, who was sitting on a bench feeding the Wild Turkeys out of her hand. Jays, squirrels, chipmunks, Mourning Doves were all around and it all showed how animals act when they are not harassed or bothered. People are encouraged to feed the small birds but not the geese, ducks or Wild Turkeys or raccoons, but do so anyway, and no one is worried or frightened or complains…a place I visit often.” Want to learn more about turkeys both wild and domesticated? Check out our slideshow and feel free to share it with social media: Turkeys – Who Are They? PowerPoint Slideshow by UPC President Karen Davis Featured on our webpage at www.upc-online.org/turkeys. United Poultry Concerns is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl. Don't just switch from beef to chicken. Go Vegan. www.UPC-online.org View this article online United Poultry Concerns | PO Box 150, Machipongo, VA 23405 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!