Calling expertise and complete camouflage are very important and being able to be stock still for long periods is required. Any mistakes will cost you the kill. Once you hear your first gobble in the blind you will be on the hook. THE DOVE Page Home Wild Turkey Food Sources Turkeys prefer insects and fresh green plant sprouts and buds. There are up to 60 different foods in their diet.
Toms eat very little during mating season.
They survive mainly on their fat reserves at this time. Breeding A turkeys hormones are triggered by daylight times. Most generally in March but range from Feb to May depend on range and elevation. The dominant male will push out younger toms and take over the harem of females. Gobbling establishes territory.