Why are there so many turkeys in Eugene?

If you live in Eugene, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered your share of turkeys. And you may wonder, “Why are there so many turkeys in Oregon’s second largest city?”

Christopher Yee, Wildlife Biologist for Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife, explained there are three main factors that make Eugene an ideal location for turkeys.

In a city, turkeys don’t have to worry about predators, including human hunters who can only hunt in rural areas…

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