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Wild Turkey in New Hampshire

Wild Turkey in New Hampshire

Meleagris gallopavo

Wild Turkey in New Hampshire — Quick Overview

There are 43,045 recorded sightings of Wild Turkey in New Hampshire, with 801 observations documented in the past 12 months. Local sightings are most frequently reported in April through July.

When to See Wild Turkey in New Hampshire

Most often reported in April through July.

Monthly sightings distribution for Wild Turkey in New Hampshire
MonthRecorded SightingsPeak Month
January2,250No
February2,728No
March3,119No
April6,529Yes
May7,644Yes
June3,877Yes
July3,233Yes
August3,150No
September3,434No
October2,975No
November0No
December0No

Compared With Other Regions

Explore how Wild Turkey sightings in New Hampshire compare to other North American hubs:

Huge and dark, with iridescent bronze plumage, a bare red and blue head, and a red wattle. Males also carry a hanging beard on the chest and fan out their tails when displaying. It lives in forests and woodland edges of North America, and forages on the ground for acorns, seeds and insects. Flocks roost in trees at night. Look for it at dawn on field edges, and listen for gobbling in spring.

Other Wildlife to Look for in New Hampshire

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to see a Wild Turkey in New Hampshire?

Wild Turkey is most often reported in New Hampshire in April through July, based on GBIF records. Reports partly reflect when more people are outdoors, so sightings in other months are possible.

Where can I see a Wild Turkey in New Hampshire?

There are 43,045 documented Wild Turkey records in New Hampshire. Parks, refuges and protected areas with suitable habitat are the best places to start; the charts above show when it's reported most.

How can I find Wild Turkey sightings near me in New Hampshire?

Use the WildMap app on iOS to see recent reports within 100 km from the past 7 days for free (WildMap Pro: 200 km and 30 days), and turn on alerts for sightings near you in New Hampshire.