Do I need this PERMIT in KY do own EASTERN strain turkeys
 

ON some of these hatcheries where they sell Eastern strain wild turkeys It says you may need a permit Please do so before purchasig. Do I need a permit in Kentucky to own one?

Thanks
Colby

P.S
I posted this in the turkeyhunting forum 2

RE: Do I need this PERMIT in KY do own EASTERN strain turkeys
 

Nope. You can't own them at all. The following is from the KYDFWR Turkey regs book, page 10.

"Because of potential disease problems and genetic pollution, it is illegal to possess live wild turkeys. For the same reasons, domestic or pen-raised turkeys should not be released into the wild. Due to the potential for the spread of disease, it is recommended that turkeys not be artificially fed. Providing standing corn, wheat or clover patches is a much better alternative."