Winter Wild Turkey Flock Survey
Along with weather conditions during the spring and early summer nesting season, winter conditions (e.g., days below freezing, snow depth, etc.) can significantly impact wild turkey populations, particularly young birds (jakes and jennies). The Winter Wild Turkey Flock Survey is conducted from January through March and is used to monitor trends in relative abundance of turkeys statewide and within major regions of the state. This survey helps us assess the general health of the wild turkey population prior to the breeding season in the spring.
Our goal is to collect observations from every county in the state. This is an opportunity for people interested in wildlife to partner with DEC to help monitor wild turkey populations.
The winter survey period runs from January 1 through March 31, 2012. You can print or download a 2012 Winter Turkey Survey form (PDF) (31 kB) to record the number of wild turkeys you observe this winter. More detailed instructions can be found at the top of the data sheet. You can also view, print, or download a map of Wildlife Management Units (PDF) (463 kB) to assist you in completing your survey.
Please return surveys to: Turkey Survey, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4754. Thanks for your help!
More about Winter Wild Turkey Flock Survey:
- 2011 Winter Flock Survey Results - A summary of results from the winter 2011 survey.
- 2010 Winter Flock Survey Results - A summary of results from the winter 2010 survey.
- 2009 Winter Flock Survey Results - A summary of results from the winter 2009 survey.
