Since 1996, the DEC has conducted the Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey to track wild turkey productivity (the proportion of young of the year to adult hens) statewide. Photo by J-Photos on Unsplash. Wildlife. DEC seeks citizen scientists to report their wild turkey observations While you are out exploring New York State this summer, be sure to keep an eye out for wild turkeys and report your observations... Local News 14 Aug 2023 | 01:20