A field of chufa plants is shown in the early stages of growth, part of a wildlife management strategy to attract and support wild turkeys before turkey season. The image highlights the importance of protecting chufa patches—whose underground tubers are a favorite food source for turkeys—by using fencing or other methods to prevent over-foraging before the season opens. This scene illustrates the careful planning and stewardship involved in managing habitat for healthy turkey populations, a key theme in John P. Faris, Jr.’s outdoor stories and field notes.