The public is invited to participate in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s annual summer turkey brood survey July 1-Aug. 31.
The survey provides useful estimates about annual production by wild turkey hens and how many poults, or young turkeys, survive the summer brood-rearing period. These records and observations inform management decisions regarding wild turkeys, their population size and habitat needs.
During July and August, survey participants are asked to record all turkeys they see. Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov and search for “turkey brood survey” for instructions and the survey link. The link can be bookmarked on a phone for easy use in the field.
the brood survey is purely incidental and not meant to take any extra time from normal activities in which one might see wild turkeys, such as farming or driving.
View the 2024 spring survey results at OutdoorNebraska.gov; search for “wildlife surveys.”