In Wisconsin, is it illegal to raise turkeys(or any game bird for that matter) that are essentially wild but in a big enclosure

[bigbassboy1]

In Wisconsin, is it illegal to raise turkeys(or any game bird for that matter) that are essentially wild but in a big enclosure and then release them into the wild to increase the size of the resident flock?

[DSMbirddog]

No it isn;t illegal. I doubt it will help increase the overall population though. Caged birds are more susceptible to predation,

[JM]

-How big is the enclosure? Can they roost in trees? Will they find their own food/water or will they rely on you feeding them? Will they be seeing humans/pets daily?
-You would probably be better off raising turkeys to give you something to do/something to eat(because if you release them into the wild there is a good chance that they will die before they can mate).

[pineywoods]

Not a good idea. It's a great way to introduce diseases into the wild population.

As also stated, the wildcats will appreciate the tender poultry.

[huntfishtrap]

I wouldn't do it even if it was legal, for the reasons stated by piney, but that's just personal preference.
I can say that Iowa tried stocking pheasants a few times over the years, and pretty much totally failed every time.