Turkey
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Species Description
Adult males are very large and dark with a bare, red and blue head, with red wattles on the throat and neck. They have long legs. The feathers are bronzy and iridescent. Males, and some females, have a tuft of hairlike feathers (a “beard”) in the middle of the breast. Females are smaller and less iridescent. Turkeys are most famous for their gobbling calls, but they make many other vocalizations as well.
What’s New for Fall 2024?
- You can no longer use an archer’s permit to take turkeys. You must use a fall turkey hunting permit to take turkeys.
- The fall turkey hunting permit allows for two turkeys during fall turkey season (archery and firearms portions combined). Some counties are closed to firearms hunting during the firearms portion.
Topic Category
Hunting / Fishing Guide
Regulations
Seasons
Biological Information