Spring Turkey Season Preliminary Figures

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WESTBOROUGH, MA - Preliminary numbers gathered by MassWildlife's five district offices total 2,612 birds taken by licensed hunters during the 2008 spring turkey season, already breaking last year's record final total of 2,481 birds.

The breakdown by MassWildlife District is as follows: Northeast District, 221 birds; Southeast District, 337; Central District, 640; Connecticut Valley District, 688; Western District, 726.

Turkey enthusiasts are reminded they can assist in estimating the fall population of turkeys by reporting turkey broods (families) in their area now through the month of August.

Turkey Brood Survey information and form.

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