Turkey hunters in North Idaho are reminded to report leg bands from harvested turkeys

With wild turkeys clucking, strutting and gobbling throughout the woods of North Idaho, Idaho Fish and Game is reminding wild turkey hunters to please report leg bands from turkeys harvested in the Panhandle.

Fish and Game staff in the Panhandle launched a wild turkey study last spring to better understand and manage wild turkeys in Idaho. By reporting leg bands to the Panhandle Regional office at 208-769-1414, you can help Fish and Game better understand adult turkey survival and ultimately continue to provide excellent hunting opportunities for them into the future.

Don’t worry, when you report a leg band you get to keep it, and as an added plus you’ll learn when and where your turkey was initially banded.

— IdahoDepartment of Fish and Game