fisher16
06-30-2007, 11:54 PM
RECORD SPRING TURKEY SEASON TALLY
Final figures gathered by MassWildlife's five district offices total a record 2,480 birds taken by licensed hunters during the 2007 spring turkey season. 8 turkeys were taken in Barnstable County, 465 in Berkshire County, 79 in Bristol County, 1 in Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard), 88 in Essex County, 425 in Franklin County, 186 towns in Hampden County, 239 in Hampshire County, 157 in Middlesex County, 52 in Norfolk County, 140 in Plymouth County, and 640 in Worcester County. Last year's spring final total was 2,204. Turkey enthusiasts are reminded they can assist in estimating the fall population of turkeys by reporting turkey broods (families) in their area now through the month of August. A survey form is located in the Wild Turkey pages at: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/wildlife/facts/birds/turkey/pdf/turkey_brood_survey.pdf (http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/wildlife/facts/birds/turkey/pdf/turkey_brood_survey.pdf)
Final figures gathered by MassWildlife's five district offices total a record 2,480 birds taken by licensed hunters during the 2007 spring turkey season. 8 turkeys were taken in Barnstable County, 465 in Berkshire County, 79 in Bristol County, 1 in Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard), 88 in Essex County, 425 in Franklin County, 186 towns in Hampden County, 239 in Hampshire County, 157 in Middlesex County, 52 in Norfolk County, 140 in Plymouth County, and 640 in Worcester County. Last year's spring final total was 2,204. Turkey enthusiasts are reminded they can assist in estimating the fall population of turkeys by reporting turkey broods (families) in their area now through the month of August. A survey form is located in the Wild Turkey pages at: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/wildlife/facts/birds/turkey/pdf/turkey_brood_survey.pdf (http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/wildlife/facts/birds/turkey/pdf/turkey_brood_survey.pdf)