| There is specific turkey hunting rules implemented on | | | | shotguns. The gun used should only have a certain |
| different hunting grounds through out the country. | | | | distance ranging from 500 to 700 meters. Long range |
| Hunters should comply with all the rules since failure to | | | | rifles are restricted since the bullet could travel to |
| follow could result to a temporary or permanent ban. | | | | unwanted places. |
| The rules for turkey hunting have been created to | | | | The hunting gear used should also be complete. The |
| protect hunters and maintain a good living condition for | | | | turkey hunting rules guide lists all the necessary items |
| turkeys. This is necessary since the lack of rules | | | | that should be carried by hunters in the hunting |
| resulted in accidents and deaths. A steady decline in | | | | grounds. This would include bullet proof vest, eye |
| the number of turkeys can be seen in many states. | | | | goggles, gloves and other protective gear. This is very |
| This is because of the lack of restrictions by animal | | | | important since hunting involves the use of guns. |
| watch groups. Hunters were constantly depleting the | | | | Different things could go wrong which is why people |
| number of turkeys in different areas. That is why the | | | | should be prepared. |
| hunting season has been shortened. This is to allow | | | | The hunting season has also been modified. Most |
| the turkeys to mate and produce offspring. | | | | states would only allow hunters to shoot turkeys during |
| The turkey hunting rules teaches hunters how to | | | | November and October. This would allow the birds to |
| handle themselves in the outdoors. Hunters are | | | | mate and breed properly. In some months, male birds |
| instructed to shoot turkeys only when they have | | | | are only allowed to be hunted. The animal watch group |
| visually confirmed its location. They are not allowed to | | | | has attached red tags in the head of the female birds |
| shoot at dense trees even if they hear footsteps. It | | | | for identification. This is done since male birds are more |
| could be another person mistaken for the bird. The | | | | dominant in terms of numbers. The turkey species |
| hunters are only allowed to use certain rifles and | | | | should be maintained. |