Spring vs winter Osceola Turkey colors

[Swampfoxforeman]

Is there a difference in the color of the Osceola in the spring time and winter time? I have a friend that lives down in Florida that wants me to come down and do some hunting, but due to timing we are planning a hunt in January of 2018.

[ouachitamtnman]

According to Tom Kelly in 10th legion, there is an iridescence that exist when they are ready to mate that is not present otherwise

[bbcoach]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Florida's turkey season doesn't open until the first weekend in March in the southern region every year, about a week later in the central region and a week later in the northern region.  Check the Florida Regs for actual dates.

[JHoyle]

There is a fall season in January depending on what zone he is in.


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[bbcoach]

There is a fall season in January depending on what zone he is in.


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Wow, didn't know their fall season was that late.  Good to know.

[JHoyle]

Yea and depending on the weather they will gobble all the way to the gun barrel.


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[fallhnt]

This is a fall gobbler. Go get em.

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[Swampfoxforeman]

That fall turkey has good colors. I would rather do a Spring hunt but with the military, wife, and kids spring time seems but be filled up.

[Swampfoxforeman]

You have any other pics?

[fallhnt]

October bow kill

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[fallhnt]

I took the other picture just because of the iridescent I was seeing. It's part of all gobbler plumage.

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