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Turkey Brood Survey
Help MassWildlife count adult and young turkeys for our population
estimates. Outdoor enthusiasts and other cooperators are invited to
join in MassWildlife's turkey brood survey, conducted annually from
June through August. The survey aids in estimating poult production
and survival. Reports from knowledgeable cooperators are important in
obtaining a large sample for this survey. People interested in helping
with this survey may download the Wild
Turkey Brood Survey and Instructions 
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Results of the survey for the past two seasons are as follows:
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Brood Index
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Hens
with Poults |
Hens
without Poults |
Total
Poults |
Hens
with Broods |
All
Hens |
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| Month |
2007
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2008
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2007
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2008
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2007
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2008
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2007
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2007
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2008
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2008
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| June |
68
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96
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20
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121
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426
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514
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1:6.3
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1:4.8
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1:5.4
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1:2.4
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| July |
265
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116
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18
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114
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1,193
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877
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1:4.5
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1:4.2
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1:7.6
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1:3.8
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| August |
223
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270
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24
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45
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988
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1,070
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1:4.4
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1:4.0
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1:4.0
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1:3.4
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| Totals |
556
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482
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62
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280
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2,607
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2,461
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1:4.7
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1:4.2
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1:5.1
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1:3.2
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