Status of Wild Turkeys in Ohio | Wild Turkey Science #629

Natural Resources University · Oct 26, 2026 · 1h 1m

Mark Wiley, Forest Gamebird Biologist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, joins us to share insights on wild turkey populations, management strategies, and recent policy changes in the state.

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Smith, C. R., et al. (2026). Annual survival and resource selection of juvenile male wild turkeys in central Tennessee. The Journal of Wildlife Management, e70255.

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