Statewide Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking for your help in counting wild turkeys.
Wildlife biologist, Jim Coffey coordinates the turkey tracking.
Coffey says the wild turkey population changes dramatically after nesting.
He says the young birds must survive the weather and predators. Coffey says wild turkeys can be spotted across the state.
If you do see wild turkeys, you are encouraged to visit the DNR website and report the sighting.
Coffey says wild turkey populations have seen a recent rebound.
Hunters annually take more than 14-thousand wild turkeys each year.
