Celebrates the successful restoration of wild turkeys in Vermont after their elimination in the late 19th century.

The bill celebrates the restoration of the wild turkey population in Vermont, which had been eliminated by the late 19th century due to deforestation and unregulated hunting. The restoration was funded by federal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition, state hunting license revenues, and supported by farmers and landowners. Wildlife biologist Bill Drake released 17 wild turkeys in 1969, leading to the species' successful reintroduction. Today, wild turkeys thrive across Vermont, contributing to the state's ecological balance and offering recreational opportunities.

Celebrates the successful restoration of wild turkeys in Vermont after their elimination in the late 19th century.

The bill celebrates the restoration of the wild turkey population in Vermont, which had been eliminated by the late 19th century due to deforestation and unregulated hunting. The restoration was funded by federal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition, state hunting license revenues, and supported by farmers and landowners. Wildlife biologist Bill Drake released 17 wild turkeys in 1969, leading to the species' successful reintroduction. Today, wild turkeys thrive across Vermont, contributing to the state's ecological balance and offering recreational opportunities.