H.Res. 215 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day" to honor the Osceola wild turkey subspecies found only in Florida. The resolution celebrates wild turkey hunting's cultural and economic significance, noting that turkey hunters spend approximately $77 million annually and generate significant conservation funding through permit sales. Florida's Wild Turkey Cost Share Program, the nation's largest public-private partnership for turkey habitat management, has funded over 1 million acres of habitat since 1994, with money from turkey hunters supporting these efforts. The resolution highlights that Osceola turkeys are considered the most challenging to hunt due to their small geographic range and swampy habitat, and that Florida must be included in hunting trips for anyone pursuing the "Grand Slam" of all four U.S. turkey subspecies. This resolution carries no funding or enforcement provisions—it simply encourages Americans to recognize and celebrate the designated day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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