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How pig removal affects turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #331
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How pig removal affects turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #331

Natural Resources University · Natural Resources University

September 23, 202443m 52s

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Show Notes

Matt McDonough, PhD student at Auburn University, walks us through his master's project assessing how wild pig densities impact turkeys and their poults. Join as he breaks down his study's experimental design and results, and learn of Matt's key takeaways for landowners curious about the efficacy of pig removal on turkey populations across their property.

Resources:

McDonough, M. T. (2023). Population response of eastern wild turkeys and white-tailed deer to removal of wild pigs (Master's thesis, Auburn University).

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