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1 Wild Turkey Annual Report September 2017 Wild turkeys are an important game bird in Maryland, providing recreation and enjoyment for many hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and citizens. Turkey hunting alone results in an economic benefit to Maryland of nearly $5 million annually. Following a period of population stabilization in the 2000 s, the statewide wild turkey population has grown significantly over the last 10 years and likely numbers over 40,000. Much of the increase can be attributed to recent increases in the central region s turkey population. Data suggest that turkey numbers and range in areas of previously low populations have increased at a rapid rate. However populations in the western region and portions of the eastern shore have stabilized at levels below their previous high densities. Densities also vary considerably across the state and within regions due to differences in habitat quality and recent reproduction success. Over 11,000 hunters annually pursue turkeys in the spring, fall or winter hunting seasons in Maryland. Only deer and waterfowl attract more hunting participation. The 2016 fall turkey harvest of 119 was similar to the 2015 harvest and reflects a long-term decline in participation during the fall season. A total of 109 turkeys were reported harvested during the three day winter turkey season. Spring hunters set a new harvest record for the third consecutive year with 4,175 reported birds. Increasing turkey populations in some regions, good weather during the season and additional Sunday hunting opportunities likely contributed to the increase. Reproductive success in the summer of 2017 was estimated to be below average in all regions except the central region. Nesting success, as well as poult survival, appeared to be low to moderate in most areas, possibly a result of persistent wet weather during nesting season. Production was even lower in the summer of As a result, turkey populations, sightings and harvest are expected to remain stable or possibly decrease slightly in many parts of the state. Continued population growth is expected in the central region. A long-term decline in reproductive success and turkey populations has been documented in many states. Ongoing research is inconclusive but habitat changes and predator populations have been suggested as contributing factors in the declines. More detailed information about the wild turkey population status, hunting statistics and surveys can be found in the following report.

2 Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 2 POPULATION STATUS Maryland s wild turkey population has increased over the past 10 years in all regions except the western region (Figure 1). The central region s population has grown significantly in recent years at an estimated 11% per year. Density indices ( average spring turkey kill per forested mi 2 ) are categorized as high in 10 counties (>1 kill/mi 2 ), moderate in nine counties ( kill/mi 2 ) and low in the remaining four counties (<0.5 kill/mi 2, Table 1). The highest densities of turkeys are found in the western mountains, the eastern region and portions of the southern region (Figure 2). Densities are lowest in the central portion of the state where suburbia and development limit available habitat. However harvest may under-represent true population levels in areas where hunting opportunities are limited. Complaints involving wild turkeys in suburban areas have increased slightly in recent years, but are still somewhat rare. Table 1. Maryland s reported spring gobbler season harvest, County % Change year Average Average kill/ sq. mi Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's St. Mary's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester State

3 Figure 1. Maryland wild turkey 10-year population trends based on spring turkey harvest, Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 3

4 Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 4 Figure 2. Maryland wild turkey density indices based on average spring turkey harvest per square mile of forest,

5 Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 5 FALL SEASON Turkey hunters reported taking 119 wild turkeys during the one week 2016 fall season that ended on Nov. 5 (Table 2, Figure 3). The harvest was similar to the 2015 harvest of 116. Fall hunting is only permitted in the three westernmost counties. Electronic checking data indicated that 48% of the harvest was comprised of juvenile turkeys, which is near the long-term average of 49%. Table 2. Maryland s fall turkey season harvest, County %Change year average Allegany Garrett Washington Total WINTER SEASON Hunters reported taking 109 wild turkeys during Maryland s third statewide winter turkey season that was open January 19-21, 2017 (Table 3). The harvest was significantly higher than the 61 birds taken in the 2016 winter season which was hampered by severe weather and similar to the harvest reported in the first winter season. Turkeys were harvested in 22 of the 23 counties, with Dorchester, Washington and Charles reporting the highest numbers. Adult males comprised about 49 Table 3. Maryland s winter turkey season reported harvest, County Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's Somerset St. Mary's Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester Total percent of the harvest with the remainder females and juvenile birds. Ninety percent were taken with a shotgun, but some hunters harvested their winter turkey with a crossbow or vertical bow. The winter turkey season was established in 2015 to provide hunters additional turkey hunting opportunities while minimizing conflicts with other hunting seasons.

6 Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 6 SPRING SEASON Hunters reported harvesting a total of 4,175 wild turkeys during the 2017 regular spring and junior hunt turkey seasons (Table 1, Figure 3). The harvest is eight percent higher than 2016 (3,874) and marked the third consecutive record harvest. It is also well above the 10 year average of 3,303.The high harvest can be attributed to a combination of factors, including growing turkey populations, good weather during much of the season and expanded Sunday hunting opportunities. Juvenile gobblers only comprised 13% of the harvest, well below the average of 26%. Figure 3. Reported Maryland wild turkey harvest in spring and fall seasons,

7 Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 7 HUNTER PARTICIPATION The annual hunter mail survey estimates that the number of turkey hunters in Maryland has generally declined over the last 20 years (Figure 4). Fall turkey hunting participation has declined by over 80% since the 1980s. In the season, about 1,800 fall turkey hunters spent 4,200 days afield. Success rate in the fall season is typically about 10%. Spring turkey hunting participation peaked in the mid-1990s when the season was opened statewide and has gradually declined since. However, estimated hunter numbers have increased in the last three years. The most recent hunter mail survey estimated that about 10,300 spring turkey hunters hunted 52,100 days. About 30% of spring hunters are typically successful in taking at least one turkey. An estimated 1,000 hunters spent 1,500 days pursuing turkeys during the winter season statewide. Figure 4. Number of Maryland wild turkey hunters, Data from annual hunter mail survey.

8 Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 8 SUMMER WILD TURKEY OBSERVATION SURVEY A statewide turkey observation survey has been conducted in Maryland since Survey forms are distributed to interested staff, hunters, landowners and citizens. The survey is conducted during the months of July and August when broods are most easily observed and age can be readily determined. A total of 3,415 turkeys were recorded by the 84 individuals or groups that returned survey forms in 2017, lower than the 3,888 turkeys observed by 91 participants in Statewide, an average of 2.3 poults was observed per hen, slightly higher than the record low index of 2.0 poults per hen in 2016 but below the 15-year average of 3.0 poults per hen. All regions except the central region had below average production indices despite observing slight increases from Statewide, 60% of hens were observed with young. In a typical year, approximately 70% of hens are seen with young. This suggests that nesting success was low this year, especially for 1 st nesting attempts. Only 50% of hens were seen with a brood in July. Later nests appeared to fair slightly better and many observers noted small poults seen late in the summer. The average number of poults observed per brood was low (3.8), indicating more renesting and/or lower poult survival than in a typical year. Above average spring and summer rainfall in most of the state may have impacted reproduction this year. More information can be found in Table 3 and Figures 5 and 6. The full report can be found online here. Table 3. Wild Turkey Observation Survey data, 2017 No. of Observations No. of Turkeys Observed Hens Poults Gobblers Unknown Total Percent of Hens Observed w/ Brood Average No. Poults per Hen Average No. Poults per Brood Western Central Southern Upper ES Lower ES Statewide Regions defined as: Western Garrett, Allegany, Washington; Central Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Anne Arundel Southern Prince George s, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary s Upper Eastern Shore Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne s, Talbot, Caroline Lower Eastern Shore Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset

9 Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 9 6 Average Number of Poults Observed per Hen Number of Poults per Hen Dashed line indicates average Error bars indicate a 95% confidence interval Average Number of Poults Observed per Brood Number of Poults per Brood Dashed line indicates average Error bars indicate a 95% confidence interval Figures 5 and 6. Average number of poults observed per hen and per brood on summer turkey survey, Dashed line indicates average. Error bars indicate a 95% confidence interval.

10 Wild Turkey Annual Report, Page 10 SPRING TURKEY HUNTER SURVEY A survey was conducted in summer 2017 to investigate preferences, opinions and behaviors of Maryland spring season turkey hunters. Response rate was 60%. Overall, responses were similar to the survey conducted in Hunters were generally satisfied with current seasons and bag limits, though a slight majority favored increasing the daily bag limit from one turkey to two turkeys and expanding all-day hunting to the entire spring season. Responses regarding negative hunter interference and safety concerns were fewer than 10 years ago, indicating that hunt quality has improved on average. The full results summary is posted on the website here. ARCHERY HUNTER SURVEY An annual survey of Maryland archery hunters has been used since 2002 to gather trend data on a variety of species. Archers observed an average of 20.1 wild turkeys per 100 hours in the season. This is slightly higher the observation rate (19.1 turkeys per 100 hours) and above the long-term average (16.1 turkeys per 100 hours). The results suggest that wild turkey populations have increased or remained stable in all regions of the state since the survey began. Annual fluctuations in the observation rates may be due to differences in reproductive success or fall mast production. In years of poor hard mast production, wild turkeys tend to frequent open fields more often and may be more visible to hunters. Regional observations were generally aligned with other data showing highest densities in the western and eastern parts of the state. The full report can be found online here Turkey Sightings/100 Hrs Figure 7. Maryland statewide wild turkey observation rates by archery hunters (sightings/100 hours) Insufficient data precluded analysis of the bowhunter survey. Prepared by: Bob Long, Wild Turkey and Upland Game Bird Project Manager Maryland DNR, Wildlife & Heritage Service , Ext. 106 bob.long@maryland.gov Photos courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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