| The turkey is a large North American bird, which | | | | Turkey Hunting: stalking is both dangerous and |
| was a staple of the North American diet. The | | | | futile; don't wear turkey colors like white, red or |
| turkey was brought to America by the Pilgrims in | | | | blue; call only when you are standing in front of a |
| 1620, though the wild Turkey was introduced by | | | | large tree; don't wave or whistle or make any |
| the Wampanoag tribe. Today, turkey is used in | | | | turkey sounds; always be sure of the target |
| many delicacies and is especially related to | | | | before shooting; shoot only when the turkey is as |
| Thanksgiving. Some common breeds of turkey | | | | close as at least 30 yards; wear hunter orange |
| are: Narragansett, Bronze, White Holland, and | | | | while going in or out of the woods. Different kinds |
| Bourbon Red. | | | | of calls are used to attract turkeys: slate calls, |
| Turkey Hunting requires a game hunting license as | | | | mouth calls and box calls. |
| well as a Turkey permit. The different kinds of | | | | Turkey Hunting can be a lot of fun, especially |
| licenses are: small game, big game, conservation | | | | when you follow all the rules and conditions. |
| legacy, sportsman, super sportsman, junior | | | | However, it can also be dangerous, so instinct and |
| hunting, nonresident super sportsman and | | | | concentration are very important. |
| nonresident hunting. There are certain fees for | | | | The license should contain correct information. It is |
| Turkey Hunting: $13.25 for resident (limited), | | | | non-transferable. It does not give the right to hunt |
| $78.25 for nonresident (limited), $10.25 for | | | | on private property without the permission of the |
| resident (unlimited) and $75.25 for nonresident | | | | owner. Licenses should be produced on demand |
| (unlimited). Residency is defined by the state laws. | | | | to any law enforcement officer, or the owner, |
| One person is allowed only one Turkey Hunting | | | | lessee or person in control of the lands (or their |
| permit per year. The minimum age limit is 12 | | | | designees), while on their property. |
| years. For obtaining a license, there should be | | | | Turkey hunting is mainly carried out in spring and |
| proof of having obtained a hunting license before. | | | | fall. Turkey hunting is generally done in bottom |
| In case this is the first time, a mandatory hunter | | | | lands, wooded areas and other wild spots, away |
| education course should be taken up. This course | | | | from human development. The location is a very |
| lasts for 10 hours. Hunters who wish to bow-hunt | | | | important aspect. Stillness and silence are |
| should take an additional mandatory 8-hour course | | | | absolutely necessary in turkey hunting. A |
| on bow-hunting. | | | | camouflage is also required, as is netting for the |
| The license should contain correct information. It is | | | | face. The guns and other equipment can also be |
| non-transferable. It does not give the right to hunt | | | | camouflaged in order to prevent any reflection |
| on private property without the permission of the | | | | off them. You can use a bow or a shotgun |
| owner. Licenses should be produced on demand | | | | (between #8 and #2) for hunting. Rifles or |
| to any law enforcement officer, or the owner, | | | | handguns are not allowed, but muzzle loading |
| lessee or person in control of the lands (or their | | | | shotguns are allowed. Bait cannot be used. Dogs |
| designees), while on their property. | | | | can be used only in the fall season, with certain |
| Turkey Hunting is mainly carried out in spring and | | | | conditions. Electronic calling or amplifying devices |
| fall. Turkey Hunting is generally done in bottom | | | | cannot be used during the open season. |
| lands, wooded areas and other wild spots, away | | | | There are some safety tips to be followed while |
| from human development. The location is a very | | | | turkey hunting: stalking is both dangerous and |
| important aspect. Stillness and silence are | | | | futile; don't wear turkey colors like white, red or |
| absolutely necessary in Turkey Hunting. A | | | | blue; call only when you are standing in front of a |
| camouflage is also required, as is netting for the | | | | large tree; don't wave or whistle or make any |
| face. The guns and other equipment can also be | | | | turkey sounds; always be sure of the target |
| camouflaged in order to prevent any reflection | | | | before shooting; shoot only when the turkey is as |
| off them. You can use a bow or a shotgun | | | | close as at least 30 yards; wear hunter orange |
| (between #8 and #2) for hunting. Rifles or | | | | while going in or out of the woods. Different kinds |
| handguns are not allowed, but muzzle loading | | | | of calls are used to attract turkeys: slate calls, |
| shotguns are allowed. Bait cannot be used. Dogs | | | | mouth calls and box calls. |
| can be used only in the fall season, with certain | | | | Turkey hunting can be a lot of fun, especially |
| conditions. Electronic calling or amplifying devices | | | | when you follow all the rules and conditions. |
| cannot be used during the open season. | | | | However, it can also be dangerous, so instinct and |
| There are some safety tips to be followed while | | | | concentration are very important. |