first major hunting season of 2007, the turkey season
March 27th, 2007 by Administrator
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he first major hunting season of 2007, the turkey season, will be here sooner than your can imagine. The winter has been very kind to our turkey population. The only mild hindrance was the recent snow storm that was ice-crusted, which in a normal winter would severely impact the turkey population. That minor interference will quickly pass.
What do Loudon, Webster, and Dunbarton have in common? Turkey flocks that exceed 30 turkeys. And these are not quiet turkeys. There is a whole lot of gobbling going on. This is the building of jousting between toms that precedes the mating season. It would be on us sooner if it weren’t for the dreaded but timely snow. Smaller flocks are also joining in the festivities of the oncoming spring. To the observer who just likes to watch nature at its best, this is great watching. It is important to carefully notice the group dynamics, as the toms seek to dominate and the hens act with an interesting coyness
Is there a serous problem that is going to confront the turkey hunter in May? You had better believe it. It is called the tic. Remember that mild winter we just experienced? Last fall was a difficult season for tics. I don’t think the limited cold days and nights we experienced were enough to seriously dent the New Hampshire tic population. As a result, if you are turkey hunting, trout fishing, hiking, golfing or just enjoying the outdoors, you must be aware of the tic potential and take care to avoid them by using a repellant.
New Hampshire Fish and Game is keenly aware of the coming excitement of coming turkey season. The spring gobbler season runs from May 3 through May 31. The state’s youth turkey hunting weekend will take place on April 28-29. Hunting licenses and turkey permits can be purchased online or at a retail outlet.
In keeping with the season, a clinic conducted by Fish and Game covering the basics of hunting wild turkeys is being offered onApril 14 from 9 a.m to noon at the Owl Brood Hunter education center on Perch Pond Road in Holderness. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. To sign up or for more information, call 536-1290.
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