Whats a Jake turkey look like?

Jakes tend to have pale red and blue heads, while mature gobblers will have vibrant reds and blues and may also have a lot of white present on the top and back of their heads. The white color can really be a telltale sign while turkey hunting that it is a mature bird.

What gender is a jake turkey?

If you’re a beginner in turkey hunting, one of the very first things you’ll learn about is how to tell the difference between a male and female turkey, or what is referred to as a hen (mature female), gobbler/tom (mature male), or a jake (young male).

What does a wild male turkey look like?

Male turkeys can be identified by their fan-shaped tails, fleshy red wattles and snoods on their beaks, and dark, mottled plumage with a bronze-green sheen. Their small, bare-skinned heads may be bright blue or red. By contrast, females look drab and are about half as large.

Can you kill a jake turkey?

That’s right! In some states, it’s simply not legal to shoot a jake. However, hunters 16 years of age and older are required to shoot an adult gobbler with a 6″ beard or longer. (Be sure to check your state regulations before pulling the trigger on any turkey.)

What kind of Turkey is a ” Jake “?

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Can a Jake Turkey have a double beard?

On the other hand, sometimes toms lose their beards or wear them down over time, or jakes will sport long or double beards. A certain number of hens will also sport a beard at some point, which is why many regulations allow a “bearded turkey” during the turkey hunting season.

How big are the Spurs on a Jake Turkey?

A jake, or yearling male, has spurs less than a half-inch long. A 2-year-old male has spurs one-half to 1-inch long. Toms older than age 3 have spurs at least an inch long. Toms kick at each other with their spurs when fighting.

Where can I find pictures of wild turkeys?

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