Jun 8, 2023 · The Florida wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo Osceola) became commonly known as the Osceola wild turkey around the 1980s when hunters’ quest for the Grand Slam picked up.

Oct 30, 2024 · The Florida wild turkey, also known as the Osceola turkey, is a fascinating part of our state’s diverse wildlife with striking plumage and impressive adaptability.

Oct 8, 2020 · Known for their difficulty to hunt and long spurs, the Osceola wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo osceola), also known as the Florida turkey, is one of five subspecies of wild turkey. …

Mar 27, 2023 · Florida's unique mixing of wild turkey subspecies can keep you guessing. Here's a breakdown of the two turkey species in Florida, eastern and Osceola, and how you can …

Mar 18, 2025 · This Turkey Tuesday is about wild turkeys in Florida, which most refer to as the Osceola subspecies. The late Lovett Williams, who studied wild turkeys in Florida for much of …

Nov 20, 2018 · Florida is home to two of the five wild turkey subspecies in the United States, with the Osceola turkey (also known as the Florida wild species) found in peninsular Florida being …

Mar 12, 2024 · The Osceola turkey is often considered the hardest subspecies of wild turkeys to hunt. Here's what to look for, where to go, and how to hunt.

The Osceola wild turkey lives only in peninsular Florida. Each spring, hunters from every corner of the country join locals to chase those dark‑winged, iridescent birds—fueling rural economies …

There are approximately 80,000 Osceola turkeys roaming the southern portions of Florida today. The Osceola turkey is the smallest and one of the most challenging subspecies of turkey to hunt.

The Osceola turkey (Meleagris gallopavo osceola) is one of five subspecies of the wild turkeys that exist in the U.S. The bird was given its name by W.E.D. Scott in 1890.