Also known as: Rio Grande turkey, Merriam's turkey
Wild TurkeyWild Turkeys are hard to miss. Their large size, puffed feathers, and fanned tail make them highly identifiable. Males are significantly larger than females, having a naked red-and-blue head along with varying feather colors and patterns. Females are dark brown overall with dark barring, and no fanned tail feathers.
Life History
Wild Turkeys forage in flocks, eating mostly nuts, fruits, and seeds from sedges and grasses. Occasionally will include salamanders, snails, and beetles in their diet. They mostly walk to get around, but will jump and fly short distances. Males create all-male flocks when not in breeding season, whereas females will rear chicks with a small group of other females. Turkeys are hunted by coyotes, mountain lions, eagles, bobcats, and people.
Status, Trends & Threats
Disease
Hunting Season
Spring season typically Apr-May. Fall season typically Oct-Nov. Specific dates vary by unit. Check current NDOW regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Wild Turkey in Nevada
Wild turkey hunting in Nevada offers both spring (gobbler) and fall (either-sex) seasons. Spring season typically runs Apr-May. Fall season typically Oct-Nov. Tags are available through the draw system. Nevada's turkey population supports hunting in suitable habitat across the state.
When is Wild Turkey hunting season in Nevada?
Spring season typically Apr-May. Fall season typically Oct-Nov. Specific dates vary by unit. Check current NDOW regulations.
What is the bag limit for Wild Turkey in Nevada?
1 bearded turkey per tag (spring). Either-sex in fall (varies by unit).
What's another name for Wild Turkey?
Wild Turkey is also known as Rio Grande turkey, Merriam's turkey in Nevada.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
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| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Spring season typically Apr-May. Fall season typically Oct-Nov. Specific dates vary by unit. Check current NDOW regulati | Link |
| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Wild turkey hunting in Nevada offers both spring (gobbler) and fall (either-sex) seasons. Spring season typically runs A | Link |
