Wild Turkey Science - Findings from AL and upcoming research | #208

Natural Resources University · Dec 4, 2023 · 1h 17m

Will provides us with updates on his ongoing, hunter-led AL project quantifying fertility indexes in wild turkeys and how it relates to behavior and disease. Then, an update from Marcus on the FL genetic study assessing habitat connectivity and gene flow made possible by hunter-donated feathers. And finally, a look into Will's next project inspired by our listeners.

Resources:

AL Update: Is there a dominant gobbler?

Status of turkeys in FL (Part 1/2)

Status of turkeys in FL (Part 2/2)

FL Wildlife Corridor

NY Times: Wild Turkey Decline

Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile)

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