Aug 17, 2021 · Since 1973, the NWTF has conserved or enhanced more than 20 million acres of wildlife habitat. But what does wild turkey habitat look like? In the 1940s, Eastern and Osceola …

Habitat preferences of the Wild Turkey vary across the continent, including oak-hickory forests, pine-oak forests, cypress swamps, arid mesquite grasslands, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and …

Wild turkeys are remarkably versatile when it comes to habitat. They can be found in a wide range of environments, from open grasslands and agricultural fields to dense forests and swamps. …

Keep an eye out as you drive along forest edges, particularly forests with nut-bearing trees such as oak and hickory, and you may even see turkeys from your car. In spring and summer, listen …

Nov 14, 2022 · What is the habitat of a wild turkey? Wild turkeys are principally birds of forest and woodland habitats, although they occur in more open habitats in the semi-arid southwest.

Oct 22, 2025 · Across the landscape, wild turkey habitats are a clever patchwork: forests, field openings, riparian zones, and even savanna restoration sites all play a role. Turkey thrive …

Wild turkeys are found in North America, occurring in southern Canada, the United States, and Central Mexico. They prefer hardwood and mixed conifer-hardwood forests with scattered …

Jul 10, 2025 · Wild turkeys are adaptable birds that can thrive in various types of habitats. In the wild, they primarily inhabit forests, but they also venture into grasslands and wetlands in …

Turkeys roost in a variety of habitats in both upland and bottomland forests. Where available, they will roost over water in bald cypress or tupelo gum trees, and hardwood trees growing along …

Sep 15, 2025 · In general, wild turkeys need a range of forested and open habitat. They typically thrive in a mix of open forests, but require areas with diverse vegetation structure for different …