I looked up all I could find and this Gobbler has the characteristics of an "Osceola" turkey, as far as I can tell. I'm no expert so I'm asking what yall think. Thanks
I certainly cannot tell, but I am guessing whoever might be able to, will want to know where you shot it (general location, not exact spot).
Forgot about that, thanks. Nassau county FL, on private land, about 10 miles north of the Duval county line where the Eastern/Osceola boundary line is.
I believe it's an Osceola due to the dark black wing tips. My $.02
I have shot some turkeys in Vernon parish Louisiana that have dark wings like that. I know back in the 80s Louisiana transplanted turkeys from Florida in a deer for turkey swap ,
That would be cool to have a population in that area. I am moving to Yulee which I believe is in Nassau County... Although I am not moving until next year.
The white bars on the wings look pretty solid to me. I'd say Eastern, or probably a cross. Regardless, very nice bird.
Looks like an Osceloa to me, a lot of black in those wings...
White bars on wings are solid and not broken up much. I would say more Eastern. Congrats on the bird
Quote from: fallhnt on March 29, 2016, 07:50:58 PM
White bars on wings are solid and not broken up much. I would say more Eastern. Congrats on the bird
I agree. Congrats!!
Just saw the second pic, the first pic looks a lot more black than the second pic. If I were going off the second pic it would be harder to tell for me, looks more like an Eastern in that pic...
Either way congrats on the bird!
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t456/oldgobbler3/Mobile%20Uploads/2013-03/2013-03-09_13-05-55_130.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/oldgobbler3/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2013-03/2013-03-09_13-05-55_130.jpg.html)this is what they look like....
^^^Now that's broken up
Thanks, for the replies! I see what you mean "Old Gobbler" about the wings being broken up. Either way it was fun hunting him no matter what subspecies he is!
Thanks! I didnt have a scale to weigh him his beard was 10 1/2", spurs 1". Biggest Gobbler Ive ever shot.
Way to go and great looking bird!!
I hunted a lease in the Big Bend area years ago and most of the birds looked just like this one. Heavy Osceola influence on the birds there. That is what you have, I believe. The Osceola's I have killed were so long ago, the only pictures I still have are of a skinny guy with long hair that resembles me and are taken with a Polaroid!! can't tell much about the wings on those old photos.
Never noticed the difference before. Except maybe Osceola have longer legs
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Great looking gobbler, congrats!