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Wild Turkey Hunting
Rules and regulations for wild turkey hunting and picture galleries or photos of these birds can be found on the Internet.
Two major characteristics distinguish males from females: spurs and beards. Both sexes have long powerful legs covered with scales and a small button spur on the back of the leg. Soon after birth, a male's spur starts growing pointed and curved and can grow to about two inches. Most hen's spurs do not grow. Gobblers also have beards-tufts of filaments, or modified feathers, growing out from the chest-which can grow to an average of nine inches (though they can grow much longer.) It must also be noted that 10 to 20 percent of hens have beards.
Rules and regulations for wild turkey hunting and picture galleries or photos of these birds can be found on the Internet.
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The populations of these game birds can reach large numbers in small areas, if not controlled. Many birds inhabit suburbs and even parks of big cities. Overpopulation of these birds in cities may lead to vehicle collisions and other incidents. These omnivorous birds can inhabit any area where food is available. They forage on the ground and climb small trees and shrubs when foraging. Their favorite food is acorns, nuts and seeds. They also consume a wide variety of grasses. Occasionally, these birds catch insects, snakes, and frogs. Rules and regulations for wild turkey hunting and picture galleries or photos of these birds can be found on the Internet.
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