Eastern Wild Turkey in Texas: Biology and Management

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This publication provides information on Eastern Wild Turkey biology and management in Texas. It explains the history of wild turkey and their known ecoregions. Physical characteristics, nesting, brooding behavior, and effects of predators on Eastern Wild Turkey are also addressed. This publication offers habitat management techniques to improve nesting and brood-rearing success, such as brush management and timber thinning, prescribed burning, grazing, and predator control. (20 pages)

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