While many publications seem to be crediting an increase in the number of turkey in Texas from 40+ years ago, a significant number of counties still don't even have populations of either species of turkey. I would think that many of the counties in the middle of the ranges would be suitable for turkey. What is keeping them from making a comeback in these areas?
![](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/images/turkeyfallzone.png)
![](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/images/turkeyfallzone.png)
![](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/images/turkeyspringzone.png)