The person assisting by calling shall not possess a firearm or bow and arrow. Residents must have a N.H. hunting or archery license. Nonresidents must have a big game hunting or archery license. Permits are available from Fish and Game's Concord office and license agents. It is against the law to kill hen turkeys during the spring gobbler season.
Hunters are, therefore, legally obligated to know the difference between hens and gobblers.
This skill can be acquired through reading, field observation, watching videos, and attending a turkey hunting seminar. The beard may be broken or obscured from view. These hens represent a valuable segment of the turkey nesting population. Physical characteristics can be used to differentiate hens and gobblers. Gobblers have pronounced red, white and blue head coloration during the spring season.