MassWildlife needs you to assist rely the turkeys

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife wants the general public’s assist with its annual wild turkey rely this summer time.

Experiences of untamed turkey sightings by the general public “assist our biologists decide productiveness, evaluate long-term reproductive success, and estimate fall harvest potential,” MassWildlife famous on its web site.

Between now and Aug. 31, the company encourages individuals to report sightings in all areas of the state, “from probably the most rural communities to extra densely-populated areas.”

All sightings – hens (feminine turkeys), poults (newly-hatched turkeys), jakes (juvenile males), and toms (grownup males) – are welcome.

Male turkeys have purple, blue, or white colours on their head and a snood, whereas feminine turkeys have a blue-gray head with no snood. Male turkeys are additionally usually darker in coloration and have lengthy bristles or filament-like beards, in addition to spurs.

Study extra about find out how to inform the distinction between female and male turkeys at mass.gov. Plus: Submit reviews of sightings on-line.

The turkey rely began June 1 and runs via the top of August.