ONCE ON THE BRINK of extirpation, wild turkey in Texas have experienced a comeback thanks to the collaborative efforts of state agencies, non-profits and private landowners. -- Joseph Richards/Richards Outdoor Photography, LLC
THREE TOMS DISPLAY their tail feathers while a fourth forages. Two deer can be seen in the background looking on. -- Zach Pearson
More Texans may encounter the distinct vocalizations and dramatic strutting of male turkeys seeking a mate this spring thanks to ongoing education and research collaboration by Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Jacob Dykes, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist, Corpus Christi, said thanks to the state’s diverse ecoregions, Texas suppo…