New Hampshire field viewing guide
Wild turkey in New Hampshire — where & when to see them by RV
Meleagris gallopavo
Wild turkey poults follow their mother through the forest floor at dawn.
3peak months
2prime spots
Natural history
About the Wild turkey
Wild turkeys forage on the ground for seeds, insects, and berries. Poults are precocial and follow the hen shortly after hatching, learning to feed themselves.
Where to look
Conservation status
See the Wild turkey up close
When to watch
The best months to see the wild turkey
Wildlife runs on a calendar. Here is the window when sightings peak in New Hampshire — plan your trip around the lit months, then check the local refuge or park report before you go.
Best months
Apr · May · Jun
Best viewing for poults is late May to early June; check the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department website for local brood reports.
Plan the trip
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Good to know
Common questions
What do poults eat?
Poults eat insects and seeds, gradually shifting to a diet similar to adult turkeys.
Are wild turkeys native to New Hampshire?
Yes, they are native and have been successfully reintroduced after being extirpated in the 1800s.
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