Make every trip count by participating in the Spring Gobbler Hunting Survey, a program of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. We need more eyes in the field, and who better than hunters to be those eyes. We record information on how many and what kind of turkeys are seen, gobbling activity and harvests. The information gathered helps the wildlife agency make management decisions to better serve the resource. Participating hunters are asked to record information about each hunt, and then provide that data to the survey after the season.
Hunters participate voluntarily.
Those who participated in 2000 are automatically notified and sent the survey information for 2001. It costs nothing to participate and all hunters are encouraged to join in the survey. Materials, including a data card for every hunt, will be mailed to assist in compiling and recording data. For their assistance, participants will receive a free copy of the Mississippi Wild Turkey Management Program survey report, based on the 2001 surveys, prior to the 2002 season. Participating clubs and landowners will receive a specialized report summarizing data on their property to help tailor management decisions.