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Thanksgiving
The Pilgrams along with their allies, the Indians, hunted turkeys along with other animals and used vegetables that the Indians had in order make a meal that we know as thanksgiving diner. -
Disapearance
The turkeys disapeared in New Jersey due to habitat changes and hunting them for food. -
Decimation of The Population in North America
The turkey population was decreasing due to hunting them, lack of habitat, predators, and lack of restrictions for turkey hunting. -
Population Wipe Out
The turkey population was nearly wiped out in the early nineteen hundreds. -
The Population Rebounds
Wildlife agencies and conservation organizations intervened and turkey populations rebounded. -
Regulations
Wildlife agencies began setting rules and regulations for bagging limits for turkey hunting. -
The Hunting Season
Turkey season was during the Spring. This allowed hunters to hunt turkeys during their breeding season. -
Camille
Hurricane Camille destroyed much wildlife habitat especially the turkey habitat. This made them more vulnerable to predators. -
The Call Business
Two hunters by the name of Harold Knight and David Hale made a business out of making turkey calls. -
First One
Harold Knight became the first person to tag a gobbler in the Kentucky National Wild Refuge Forest. -
Hunters Education
In order to turkey hunt, you must pass the hunters education test. -
Formation of The NWTF
A group is formed that will change turkey hunting forever. -
The NWTF Helps out
They make efforts to trap, transfer, and restore turkey populations. -
Reintroduction
Turkeys were reintroduced in New Jersey with the release of 22 birds. -
Relocation
In 1979 biologists and technicians began to live-trap and re-locate birds to establish populations throughout the state of New Jersey. -
Hunting Season
By 1981 the New Jersey population was able to support a spring hunting season. -
Doggy Season
Only 11 states offered fall turkey dogging seasons. -
Fall Hunting Season
In December, 1997, a limited fall season was initiated in New Jersey. -
Hunter Population
More people began hunting. -
Hurricane Catrina
Hurricane Catrina destroyed lots of turkey habitat in the South. -
Falling Again
The turkey population is starting to decrease again. -
Historic High
The turkey population reached a historic high. -
Turkey Management
The USDA National Resources Conservation Service Riparian Forest Buffer Initiative has been ongoing for two years. This project focuses on protecting stream-side management zones for water quality, soil stability, and improved habitat. -
New York's Hunting Season
New York restricted its hunting season and introduced a one bird bag limit. -
Fires
Fires destroyed many turkey habitats.
