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Help biologists, report turkey sightings by Aug. 31

Help biologists, report turkey sightings by Aug. 31

By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

To help biologists learn more about Florida’s wild turkey populations, residents can report online all wild turkeys seen in rural and developed areas during normal daily activities now through Aug. 31.

Biologists are interested in sightings of hens with and without poults (young wild turkeys), and male birds (jakes and gobblers) from all regions of the state, both rural and developed areas. When reporting numbers of poults, be sure to look carefully because young birds may be difficult to see in tall grass or brush.

The Sunshine State is home to healthy wild turkey populations. They occur throughout Florida and prefer open forests and forest edges and openings. Biologists conduct this survey each year to learn more about annual nesting success, brood survival, and distribution and abundance of wild turkeys.

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