The Importance of Private Land and the Cost Share Program

FWC Wild Turkey Management Program Coordinator Buddy Welch discloses details on the previous and on-going research conducted on wild turkeys. Then, discussion of Florida landowner resources, cost-share programs, and habitat characteristics unique to the state that are vital for turkey population. This is Part 2 of this episode.

Resources from the episode:

• FWC Wild Turkey Summer Survey (opens June 1)

• Florida Wildlife Corridor

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 2022 Annual Wild Turkey Hunting Status Report

• Wild Turkey Cost Share Program

Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile)

Dr. Will Gulsby (dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile)

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