Report wild turkey sightings

Posted on June 11, 2021

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites people to take part in FWC biologists’ efforts to learn more about Florida’s wild turkey populations by reporting all wild turkeys they see during their normal daily activities through Aug. 31.

“We’re interested in sightings of hens with and without poults, and jakes and gobblers from all regions of the state, including rural and developed areas,” FWC officials said. “When reporting numbers of poults, be sure to look carefully because young birds may be difficult to see in tall grass or brush.

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