Wild Turkey Science - MO research update (Part 2/2) | #181

Natural Resources University · Aug 28, 2023 · 45m

Dr. Mike Byrne joins Marcus and Will to discuss the ongoing comprehensive private-land wild turkey research project in northern Missouri studying the effects of nest survival. They also cover important topics related to raccoon movements related to hen nesting and density dependence in turkey populations. Listen to Part 1 of this episode (here).

Resources:

Byrne, Michael E. Influences of landscape characteristics on the nesting ecology of female wild turkeys and behavior of raccoons. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 2011.

Byrne, Michael E., et al. "Nest site…