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Trap the pigs, folks | Wild Turkey Science #576
Feral pigs are bad news for wild turkeys – but how bad, and what should you actually do about it? In this episode, we break down the latest research on pig population impacts, what pigs are eating, and why it matters for turkeys.
Resources:
How pig removal affects turkeys | Ep 97
McDonough, M. T., et al. (2024). Population response of eastern wild turkey to removal of wild pigs. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 88(8), e22662.
Stoakley, T. E., et al. (2025). Wild pigs impact reproductive season movements and space use of wild turkeys. Movement Ecology, 13(1), 59.
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