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What does nesting cover look like? | Wild Turkey Science #397

Season 1 Episode 397 Published 1 year, 4 months ago

Description

Strap in for another research review as we dive into scientific studies assessing characteristics of effective nesting sites. We discuss the critical aspects of nesting cover for wild turkeys, the dilemma of habitat preference versus availability, and the implications of these factors on turkey population success.

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What does wild turkey nesting cover look like? (video)

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