Wild Turkey Science - Habitat vs. predator control | #227
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English - January 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB - ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsEducation Science Natural Sciences biology ecology education habitat management naturalresources nature research resources science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Will and Marcus discuss why they and other biologists are more likely to endorse habitat management, versus predator control, to increase turkey populations. They also cover a study showing trapping can effectively reduce raccoon populations by up to 90% and discuss why that may or may not translate into more turkeys on the landscape.
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How effective is trapping to reduce raccoon abundance? (IG Post)
What does wild turkey nesting cover look like? (Video)
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