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Wild Turkey Ecology and Management for Mississippi and the Southeastern U.S.

For many, the gobble of the wild turkey tom on a crisp spring morning is one of the great wonders of the Southern outdoors. Across the region, many hunters, nature lovers, and landowners are enchanted by this fascinating bird and dedicate countless resources to its conservation and management. This publication explores issues important to the wild turkey and takes a close look at 1) the history of the bird’s near demise and triumphant resurgence, 2) details of its biology and ecology, and 3) management practices that benefit and sustain populations.

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Publication 3406 (POD-01-25)
By Bill Hamrick, Senior Extension Associate, and Bronson Strickland, PhD, Extension Professor, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture; Adam Butler, Wild Turkey Program Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks; and Dave Godwin, Landowner Coordinator, Mississippi Forestry Association.