PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Ozark National Forest near Fayetteville, AR, has abundant Wild Turkeys in mixed oak-hickory forest, USA
Ozark National Forest near Fayetteville, AR, has abundant Wild Turkeys in mixed oak-hickory forest, USA is a top spot to see Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round. Breeding season April to May brings strutting males (toms) to forest clearings; Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains are reliable.
SIGHTING TIP
April and May for breeding displays; year-round in Great Smoky Mountains NP and Shenandoah NP where habituated birds are regularly seen.
Coordinates
35.8000°N, 93.8000°W
HABITAT
Mixed forest and forest-edge habitat; woodlands with mast-producing trees (oaks, beeches) for food; open areas for display
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km