Missouri turkey hunters asked to submit feathers for MDC research project

September 13, 2022

Christy Russell,

MDC is asking Missouri turkey hunters to save and share feathers from birds they harvest this fall for a research project to improve wild turkey management in Missouri. (Source: MDC)

MDC is asking Missouri turkey hunters to save and share feathers from birds they harvest this fall for a research project to improve wild turkey management in Missouri. (Source: MDC)

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Archery turkey season runs Sept. 15 through Nov. 11. Fall firearms turkey season begins Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 31. (Source: MDC)

Archery turkey season runs Sept. 15 through Nov. 11. Fall firearms turkey season begins Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 31. (Source: MDC)

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(KBSI) – The Missouri Department of Conservation asks Missouri turkey hunters to save and submit feathers from birds they harvest this fall for a research project.

The project aims to improve the ability to estimate turkey abundance across Missouri.

Hunters who successfully harvest a turkey during either the Archery Deer and Turkey Season or Fall Firearms Turkey Season can voluntarily submit feathers from their turkey at no cost.

Interested hunters are asked to retain a wing and 3-5 feathers from the breast after Telechecking their turkey. They will then be mailed a feather submission packet, including a postage-paid return envelope to submit feathers at no cost.

Tap here to receive a feather submission packet and to register.

Tap here for more information on turkey hunting in Missouri.

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