| The turkey is a large North American bird, which was | | | | to bow-hunt should take an additional mandatory |
| a staple of the North American diet. The turkey was | | | | 8-hour course on bow-hunting.The license should |
| brought to America by the Pilgrims in 1620, though | | | | contain correct information. It is non-transferable. It |
| the wild Turkey was introduced by the Wampanoag | | | | does not give the right to hunt on private property |
| tribe. Today, turkey is used in many delicacies and is | | | | without the permission of the owner. Licenses should |
| especially related to Thanksgiving. Some common | | | | be produced on demand to any law enforcement |
| breeds of turkey are: Narragansett, Bronze, White | | | | officer, or the owner, lessee or person in control of |
| Holland, and Bourbon Red.Turkey Hunting requires a | | | | the lands (or their designees), while on their |
| game hunting license as well as a Turkey permit. The | | | | property.Turkey Hunting is mainly carried out in spring |
| different kinds of licenses are: small game, big game, | | | | and fall. Turkey Hunting is generally done in bottom |
| conservation legacy, sportsman, super sportsman, | | | | lands, wooded areas and other wild spots, away |
| junior hunting, nonresident super sportsman and | | | | from human development. The location is a very |
| nonresident hunting. There are certain fees for | | | | important aspect. Stillness and silence are absolutely |
| Turkey Hunting: $13.25 for resident (limited), $78.25 | | | | necessary in Turkey Hunting. A camouflage is also |
| for nonresident (limited), $10.25 for resident | | | | required, as is netting for the face. The guns and |
| (unlimited) and $75.25 for nonresident (unlimited). | | | | other equipment can also be camouflaged in order to |
| Residency is defined by the state laws. One person is | | | | prevent any reflection off them. You can use a bow |
| allowed only one Turkey Hunting permit per year. | | | | or a shotgun (between #8 and #2) for hunting. Rifles |
| The minimum age limit is 12 years. For obtaining a | | | | or handguns are not allowed, but muzzle loading |
| license, there should be proof of having obtained a | | | | shotguns are allowed. Bait cannot be used. Dogs can |
| hunting license before. In case this is the first time, a | | | | be used only in the fall season, with certain conditions. |
| mandatory hunter education course should be taken | | | | Electronic calling or amplifying devices cannot be used |
| up. This course lasts for 10 hours. Hunters who wish | | | | during the open season. |