The DEP is starting their turkey survey today, running until August 31st. Below is the repost of the original message w/ contact information for sightings (thank you saraH). Happy turkey-ing! :> -----Original Message----- From: ctbirds-bounces at lists.ctbirding.org [mailto:ctbirds-bounces at lists.ctbirding.org]On Behalf Of Peregrine Information Consultants Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:41 AM To: ctbirds at lists.ctbirding.org Subject: [CT Birds] Wild Turkeys in CT An article in today's Hartford Courant discusses the decline in the wild turkey population, in part because of unfavorable weather conditions. The DEP is seeking info. Excerpt: "To get a better handle on the number of turkeys in the wild - one estimate put it at 40,000 about four years ago - the DEP last year began a survey that seeks input from the agency's staff and the public. The agency wants reports of wild turkey sightings, especially hens with poults, as the young are known, between June 1 and Aug. 31. ... Sightings of wild turkeys between June 1 and Aug. 31 can be reported by calling 860-642-7239 or e-mailing michael.gregonis at po.state.ct.us" The entire article may be found at http://tinyurl.com/222mjl or go to www.courant.com and search on keyword "turkeys" Sarah Johnston Farmington