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Did you know that the Wild Turkey..........

are usually seen in flocks as a defense against predators.

feed on nuts, wheat, corn, twigs, grass, fruit and insects.

were very scarce in the 1930's & restored by wildlife managers.

are located now in everyone of the United States except Alaska.

have no sense of smell, but their eyesight is extraordinary.

have 6 subspecies:The Eastern, Rio Grande, Merriam's,
                    Osceola, Gould's & Ocellated.

GET TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A

HEN    &      GOBBLER/TOM
HEAD- BLUE-GRAY COLOR  RED,BLUE & WHITE COLORS
BODY-LIGHT, RUSTY BROWN  DARK, BROWN-BLACK
BEARD-USUALLY NO BEARD LONG BRISTLE-LIKE BEARD
SPURS- USUALLY NO SPURS USUALLY 1/2-INCH OR LONGER SPURS
CALLS-  YELP, CLUCK, CUT GOBBLE, DRUM
STRUT-    NO STRUT STRUT WITH TAIL FAN & WING DROOP
SIZE-1/2 TO 2/3 SIZE OF GOBBLER LARGER THAN HEN

BE WISE, LEARN TO HAVE A GREAT SAFE HUNT

Always be 100 percent sure of your target & the area beyond.

  Never release the safety on your gun until you are ready to shoot.

  Never wear turkey colors - red, white or blue.

  Never stalk - the call you hear may be another hunter.

  Always position yourself in the open with a large tree to your back; avoid brushy areas or blow downs.

  Use turkey calls properly, never to signal other hunters of your presence; instead speak loudly without moving.

  When entering an area where hunters are already present, move on to another area. Always respect other hunters.

  Always assume the call you hear is another hunter until you actually see the bird fully and clearly identify it.

  As the bird approaches, always wait for a clear head and neck shot. Don't shoot unless the bird is within range.

  After shooting, always put the safety back on your gun before going to the downed bird.

There's No End Game Calls wishes you Safe & Happy Hunting

Check out these wonderful links below for fun NATURE
              GAMES, PUZZLES, RIDDLES, ACTIVITIES & MORE!

National Wildlife Federation-EARTHSAVERS

National Wild Turkey Federation-JAKES

Ducks Unlimited-GREENWINGS

TURKEY WORD SCRAMBLE -
   Some important words used on the Kid’s Pages are spelled wrong.
   Next to each misspelled word is a clue. Unscramble the words & spell them correctly.

OLDSGU__________________ a subspecies of the wild turkey
    TUPLO ___________________ a young turkey 
    LESLM ____________________turkey lack this sense
    REBAD ___________________ long bristle like
    FYSTAE ___________________release only when ready to shoot
    CPRSEET __________________give other hunters
    EBGLBO __________________ call from a Tom

START A NATURE JOURNAL

If you enjoy the outdoors, start a nature journal for yourself.
                    You can sketch and describe the animal interactions you observe on nature hikes.
                                  You can add photos, maps, drawings - whatever you want. 
                       Jot down different leaf patterns, plants you come across even insects you see.
                              Draw any animal tracks you find or other signs of animal activity.
          It's a good way to appreciate and learn more about nature and wildlife, to experience the
                                                          wonders of the outdoors

THE OLD OAK TREE
HIDDEN BY THE LEAVES
A Place to Rest: Many birds use trees as resting spots. For example, the barred owl may rest in the branches
                                of a tree during the day or may perch there at night to look & listen for mice & other prey.
Nesting High: A fork in a tree may be a perfect place for a rose-breasted grosbeak to build its nest.
                            Many other birds and some other animals, such as squirrels, also build nests in the branches.
A Treetop Smorgasbord: Like many other creatures, the gray squirrel spends most of its time in the treetops,
                                             where it feeds on nuts, seeds and fruits
Blending In: The walking stick feeds on tree leaves. Looking a lot like a small stick helps this insect hide from
                         predators. Some other tree-dwelling insects resemble leaves, thorns or bark.
  BENEATH THE BARK
Growing Up Inside a Tree: Some animals spend most of their lives beneath the bark of trees. Bark beetles
                                                lay eggs in wood underneath the bark. After the eggs hatch, the larvae form
patterns in the wood as they eat it.
Nesting Within: Birds such as the hairy woodpecker chisel out their own nesting holes in trees. These cavities
                               may be used by other forest creatures after the woodpecker leave. Honeybees, flying squirrels
                               and some birds may build their homes in tree cavities.
Fruiting Fungi: Many types of fungi grow on trees. The threadlike mycelium of these fungi often grows
                              beneath the bark, hidden from view. But the fruiting bodies of fungi such as the shelf fungus
                              are easy to spot.
                                                                AROUND THE ROOTS
Feeding on the Roots: Many insects, mites, millipedes and pill bugs spend part of their lives in the ground.
                                         The cicada, for example, spends its underground life as a nymph around the base of a
                                         tree, feeding on sap from the tree's roots.
Burrowing, Furrowing: Earthworms, moles, short-tailed shrews and chipmunks dig tunnels in the soil
                                           beneath the trees. As they churn up the soil, they make it easier for a tree's roots to
                                           grow and absorb oxygen.
                    HOME IS WHERE THE HABITAT IS: Produced by the National Wildlife Federation

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