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Sept. 21, 2022Jefferson City, Mo. |  By: Kaylin Byland

MDC hopes hunters hang on to turkey feathers

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Conservation is wanting hunters to save turkey feathers for a research project to improve the estimation of turkey abundance in the state.

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M-D-C News Services Coordinator Jill Pritchard says after telechecking the turkey, hunters will be mailed a feather submission packet, including a postage-paid return envelope to submit feathers at no cost.

To receive a packet and to register, visit mdc.mo.gov/turkeyfeathers.