Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

If Wild Turkeys could smell, they’d be nearly impossible to hunt.
The eyes and ears of a turkey make it one of the toughest of all Texas game animals. Their vision is the keenest among all Texas game animals. They are especially astute at pinpointing movement and can hone in on noises from a mile away.

Wild Turkey Revival!
A hundred years ago, turkeys almost disappeared from Texas due to unregulated hunting and loss of habitat. Now, thanks to hunter and landowner support, bag limits and a restocking program, they are making a steady comeback.

Where the Wild Turkeys are.
Turkeys now inhabit 223 of the 254 counties in Texas. You can see them roam at many Texas State Parks. One of the most substantial and oldest winter turkey roosts is at South Llano River State Park near Junction. Want to bag your own turkey? You can hunt for them on many of our Wildlife Management Areas and other public hunting lands.

This is turkey hunting season in Texas. For specific dates, license and tagging requirements, go to https://tpwd.texas.gov/. There is also a wealth of information on managing your land for healthy, productive turkey habitat.