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I would like to invite those interested to join a collaborative group to discuss and generate ideas for eastern wild turkey habitat management. Specifically, we would like your input regarding the use ...
Of the 5 different subspecies, the Eastern wild turkey has the largest geographical footprint, and it's the bird that most hunters east of the Mississippi River are after when they hit the ...
In a 2021 study, eight out of 30 states surveyed reported that turkey populations declined from 2014 to 2019, with some of the sharpest decreases in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
At one time, the Eastern wild turkey was a rare sight in Pennsylvania. Extensive logging and over-hunting had reduced turkey numbers to the point that only the most remote areas held birds. Much ...
David Moscicki, the AGFC wild turkey program coordinator, says that the sales of the stamps and contributions have benefited 17 projects on public lands, improving 7,470 acres of habitat.
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has conserved or enhanced over 22 million acres of critical wildlife habitat.
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Throughout the state, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has been surveying eastern wild turkey, and northern bobwhite hatch this summer.
Earlier this year, a total of 240 eastern wild turkeys from across the U.S. were reintroduced at three separate locations in East Texas as a part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s continued ...
Clint Johnson, Game and Fish quail program coordinator, said turkey stamp sales last year generated $165,950, while quail stamp sales accounted for $78,915. The National Wild Turkey Federation's ...
Possible factors include poor nesting success, disease, loss of habitat and an increase in predators. The wild turkey, like many other species, lives a tough life.
Clint Johnson, Game and Fish quail program coordinator, said turkey stamp sales last year generated $165,950, while quail stamp sales accounted for $78,915.