|
This year marks 30 years since the first reintroduction of wild turkeys to Maine and what a success it has been. As wild turkeys continue to expand into new areas, the season continues to expand with them. In addition to areas open in 2006, wild turkey enthusiasts will also be able to hunt in WMD 7 in spring 2007. Accompanying the ever increasing turkey hunting opportunity also comes the task of keeping track of and properly managing the wild turkey population of Maine. When turkey hunters take to the field this spring they will also have the chance to help contribute to wild turkey management in Maine. Previously, only randomly selected turkey hunters that were mailed a survey could provide information used to help manage Maine's wild turkeys. However, in 2007, a new web based turkey hunter survey is available and is open to all wild turkey permit holders. Simply log on at: www.maine.gov/ifw/hunttrap/turkey_spring_survey_2007.htm and for more information on wild turkey hunting and wild turkeys go to: www.maine.gov/ifw/hunttrap/turkeyhunting.htm. In addition to helping Maine biologists better managed wild turkeys all participants in the web based turkey hunter survey will be entered to WIN a one-year National Wild Turkey Federation Membership and framed wildlife print. Maine IFW graciously thanks the National Wild Turkey Federation for their contributions to the web based turkey hunter survey. For more information about Maine NWTF go to: www.mainenwtf.org/ |
| Home | News Directory | Print Page |