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There are 6.5 million
wild turkeys in North America!
There are an estimated
2.6 million turkey hunters!
Decoys were legalized
in Alabama beginning with the spring 2005 season.
50% of turkey nests
are lost due to natural factors
An average mature wild
turkey gobbler weighs 18 pounds
An average mature hen
weighs 8 to 10 pounds
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Spring Turkey Hunt
Wilcox Academy's successful hunts began
in the early 1970s with the Spring Turkey Hunt. Normally held at
the end of March each year, the hunt coincides with the peak
of gobbling activity in south Alabama.
Our guides have spent most of their lives
hunting turkeys on the same private properties that you will
enjoy. This is your opportunity to hunt lands not available to the
general public.
INCLUDES:
Does not include lodging. Lodging
is available at two local motels, the Southern Inn and the Days Inn.
SCHEDULE:
Friday night - Meet your guide and talk
turkey with the local hunters at the Old Southern Fish Fry.
Saturday morning - Depart the Southern
Inn Restaurant at least 30 minutes prior to daybreak in route to hunting
location.
Saturday afternoon - Depart the Southern
Inn Restaurant at mid afternoon in route to hunting location.
Sunday morning - Depart the Southern Inn
Restaurant at least 30 minutes prior to daybreak in route to hunting
location.
DATE:
Next hunt: March ,
2010.
BOOKING:
A limited number of slots are available
for this hunt. Please see our BOOKINGS page for information on how
to book your hunt for the coming season.
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Support the
National Wild Turkey Federation!
In the early 90's
Wilcox County opted to close the fall season and add 5 additional days to
the Spring Season.
Alabama's harvest
limit is one gobbler per day/5 per season.
Gobblers have an
annual range of 3 to 11 miles!
The incubation period
for a turkey egg is 28 days!
Common predators of
turkey nests include raccoons, possums, skunks, crows, snakes, and even
wild hogs!
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