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Behavioral ecology of wild turkeys
Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopovo) hens are solitary and cryptic during the reproductive season, sensitive to observer presence near the nest site, and as a result our understanding of their incubation behavior is limited to a handful of studies. Lacking this important behavioral information, it …
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A Comparison of Eastern Wild Turkeys and Rio Grande Wild Turkeys in Northeastern South Dakota
… the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, National Wild Turkey Federation, and area landowners is to restore the most suitable subspecies of wild turkey in the remaining suitable habitats of South Dakota. Rio Grande wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo intermedia) were successfully introduced into …
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Parasite communities of wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) in Colorado
Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) are large galliform birds, are commonly hunted birds, and they are non-migratory. Wild turkeys were originally found over most of the United States. In the early 1900s they experienced widespread population declines which are thought to have been caused by …
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Overwinter survival of wild turkeys on central Virginia's industrial forests
Overwinter survival of wild turkeys on industrial forests managed for short-rotation pines (treatment) and typical Piedmont forests and farmland (control), was investigated in Virginia's central Piedmont during 1986-1988. Ninety-six percent of the turkeys (N =106) were captured in early fall with …
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Factors influencing the space use of a nonhunted population of eastern wild turkeys
Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) have been an economically and culturally important game species in North America for many decades. Recent declines in abundance and productivity in several populations of wild turkeys, have caused widespread concern among researchers and managers. After near …
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Management Planning and Habitat Modeling for Wild Turkeys (Meleagris Gallopavo Silvestris) in Virginia
… study, knew little about stakeholder desires for wild turkeys, and had no modern means to assess turkey habitat. My objectives were to (1) identify stakeholders in management of wild turkeys in Virginia, assess their attitudes and opinions regarding turkey management, and incorporate that …
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Survival of Male Merriam's Wild Turkeys in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota
Due to increasing populations of Merriam’s wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo merriami) and unlimited spring season license availability, the Black Hills of western South Dakota has become a popular destination for spring turkey hunters. Recent trend data indicates increasing spring hunting pressure …
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Seasonal Habitat Use, Home Range, and Dispersal of Wild Turkeys in Southcentral South Dakota
… movements, home range, and habitat use of wild turkeys in south-central South Dakota were investigated using radio telemetry from summer 1984 to winter 1986. Spring dispersal from wintering sites ranged from 0.2 to 5.8 km (x = 2.8 km). Non-nesting females moved significantly (P ~ 0.05) …
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Ecology of Eastern Wild Turkeys Introduced to Minimally Forested Agricultural Landscapes in Northeastern South Dakota
… of a recently introduced population of eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) was studied during 1999 and 2000 to determine the adaptability of this subspecies to a minimally forested (<10%) region in northeastern South Dakota. A total of 74 females (53 in 1999 and 21 in 2000) …
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Effects of Hunting Opportunity Change on Survival of Male Merriam's Wild Turkeys in the Black Hills of Wyoming
Merriam’s wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo merriami) have become naturalized in the Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota. With hunting activity increasing, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department wanted to investigate the potential for increasing spring hunting opportunity while still maintaining …
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Hepatic Mineral, Heavy Metal, and Vitamin E Concentrations in Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) from Pennsylvania, USA
Eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) have been a long-standing iconic species in the United States, yet many aspects of their health remain poorly understood. Currently, there are no established reference ranges for mineral values in free-ranging wild turkeys, making interpretation …
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Characteristics and Use of Wild Turkey Roost Sites in Southcentral South Dakota
Ten radio-tagged wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)were monitored to document roost site use and bird movements in the Missouri River breaks complex of southcentral South Dakota during the summer of 1984. Distances between roost sites used by wild turkeys ranged from 0.55 km to 3.09 km. Primary and …
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Relationship of Forest Characteristics and Landscape Patterns To Wild Turkey Populations in Eastern and Central South Dakota
… occupied by stable or expanding and marginal wild turkey (Meleagris gallapavo) populations in the prairie woodland regions of central and eastern South Dakota were identified and compared to 3 areas along the Big Sioux and James rivers that may have potential to support wild turkey …
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Effects of black flies on wild turkey reproductive success
… is an important driver of population dynamics in wild avian populations. Establishing what factors influence reproductive success is necessary for informing management strategies that ultimately aid in sustaining populations. For game species (i.e., those that are hunted) understanding what …
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Wild turkey-road interactions on a Virginia national forest
I studied wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) movements and range use in response to roads and vehicular road use on the George Washington National Forest, Virginia. Radio-equipped wild turkeys used areas within 150 m of state roads less than expected and areas > 450m from ail roads greater than …
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Survival of Male Merriam's Turkeys in the Wyoming Black Hills
Due to increasing population trends of Merriam’s turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo merriami), the Black Hills of Wyoming has become a popular spring wild turkey hunting destination. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department currently limits spring wild turkey hunters to 1 license (good for the harvest of 1 …
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Annual variations in the early winter foods of the wild turkey and their management implications, principally on the Virginia state forests
… in the principal early winter foods taken by the wild turkeys on the Virginia State Forests, the management implications of these annual variations, and the value of artificial plantings as natural food supplements. All introduced foods appearing in the crop and stomach material will be considered …
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Wild turkey responses to intensive pine management in Virginia's central piedmont
Wild turkey mortality rates, habitat use patterns, and recruitment were investigated on intensively managed pine forest of the Central Piedmont. Thirty-two adults and poults were captured with adult dosages of alpha-chloralose. Poults were easily sedated and usually recovered 1 day sooner than …
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Anting Behavior in Birds: Ant Selection and Effect of ant Chemistry on Feather Ectoparasites
… globosum</em>. Dust bathing site location in Wild Turkeys was not related to the presence of preferred ant species, indicating no association between anting behavior and dust bathing activity. These experiments represented the first controlled quantitative study to identify biotic and abiotic …
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Survival and Home Range Characteristics of Merriam's Turkey Gobblers in the Southern Black Hills, South Dakota
… for turkey hunters seeking the Merriam’s wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo merriami). Recent trend data indicates increasing spring turkey hunting pressure and there is concern of possible over-harvest of adult male Merriam’s turkeys in the Black Hills. To address these concerns I have …
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