![]() ![]() Tip: Ask your friends and family where they see turkeys while driving or walking. ![]() forestry operations that create openings in the woodsĬlick here to find more information about where you can hunt in Massachusetts.When looking for a place to hunt, focus your attention on areas with a combination of forested and open habitats like: Places with a mix of habitat types are the most productive for turkeys because they provide abundant food and cover throughout the year. They can be found in agricultural lands, in forests, but also in suburban and urban areas. Wild turkeys are habitat generalists and thrive in a variety of environments in Massachusetts. During the spring turkey season, only bearded birds (2 bird bag limit) may be harvested. It is important to be able to identify a turkey beard in the field. Bearded female turkeys are legal for harvest. Although rare, female turkeys can have beards. Their heads are typically dull brown or blueish-gray. When a Jake struts, there are several feathers in the center of the tail fan that extend longer than the rest creating a “step” in the top center of the fan.įemales (called "hens") are about 9–12 pounds, and are generally less conspicuous. Jakes have small beards ranging from barely visible to 6 inches long. They are black or blackish-bronze with white wing bars, blackish-brown tail feathers and a blueish-gray to red head. Juvenile male turkeys (called "jakes") weigh about 12–16 pounds. The tail feathers of an adult male are all the same length forming a smooth semi-circle. When a tom is strutting, its head turns bright red, pale white, or vibrant shades of blue. They typically sport a 6–10 inch hair-like “beard” which protrudes from the upper chest. Adult male eastern wild turkeys are black or blackish-bronze with white wing bars, blackish-brown tail feathers, and a blueish-gray to red head. ![]()
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