Wild Turkey Science - Wild turkey populations in PA (Part 1/2) | #150

Natural Resources University · May 1, 2023 · 1h 13m

PA Game Commission wild turkey biologist Mary Jo Caselena joins us to disclose details on their state's mark recapture study, population trends, and private landowner incentive programs. Then, a look into the largest conducted, multi-state mid-Atlantic hen population study. This is Part 1 of 2 for this episode.

Resources from the episode:

PA Landowner Programs

Casalena, M. J., et al. "Understanding the new normal: wild turkeys in a changing northeastern landscape." Proceedings of the National Wild Turkey Symposium. Vol. 11. 2015.

5 Environmental Factors that Affect Turkey Populations

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