Spring in the Black Belt Region of Alabama brings dreams of bagging an Eastern Turkey to the avid bird hunters.  2012 season brings an even better opportunity of fulfilling those dreams.  This year Alabama, home of Great Southern Outdoors, is ranked number one in the nation for turkey population with an estimated population of 9.51 birds per square mile.

Our Eastern Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) (Viellot, 1817) was the turkey species first encountered in the wild by the founders of Jamestown. Its natural range covers the entire eastern half of the United States from Maine in the north to northern Florida and extends as far west as Michigan. In Canada its range extends into Southeastern Manitoba, all of Ontario, all of Quebec, and the Maritime Provinces. They number up to 5.3 million birds. They were first named ‘forest turkey’ in 1817, and can grow up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall. Males can reach 30 pounds (14 kg) in weight.

 The Eastern Wild Turkey is the most hunted wild turkey subspecies. Hunters claim they are also one the smartest of all turkey species, making bagging an Eastern trophy a real honor.

Great Southern Outdoors and our experienced guides are here to help you fulfill your dreams. Come join our many guests who have had the honor of bagging an Eastern trophy at Great Southern Outdoors. Call today: 334-738-5066

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