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Despite its distinct appearance, the Wild Turkey is actually a very close relative of pheasants (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Maryland’s fall turkey season will open November 1 and continue through November 8, 2014. Fall turkey hunting is only permitted in Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties with a bag limit of one turkey of either sex per hunter.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ annual turkey survey shows reproduction in 2014 was below the long-term average in western Maryland, which may translate to smaller flocks this fall. Surveys also show that mast, mostly acorns, is abundant in some locations but nearly absent in others. Hunters should remember that these natural food sources can greatly affect turkey behavior and movement, and should scout and hunt accordingly.
Complete turkey hunting regulations, check-in procedures and information on public land hunting opportunities can be found in the 2014-2015 Maryland Guide to Hunting & Trapping issued with each hunting license, or dnr.maryland.gov/huntersguide.
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