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Turkeys in the Midwest | Wild Turkey Science #355
You asked and we listened. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Garver, Wild Turkey Project Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the current state of the wild turkey in Illinois. We dive into long-term population trends, environmental factors impacting reproduction, predator-prey dynamics, habitat challenges posed by invasive species, on-going research initiatives, and more.
Resources:
IL DNR Wild Turkey Survey
IDNR Turkey Survey App
huntillinois.org/turkey
Parker, C., et al. (2021). Pyrodiversity matters: wild turkey habitat selection in a fire managed…
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