The science on trapping | #07

Marcus and Will delve deeper into the research on wild turkey predator trapping. Join as they break down key findings, interpret study designs, discuss strengths and limitations, and continue the conversation of controversy surrounding wild turkey predator trapping.

Resources from the episode:

• Speake, Daniel W. "Predation on wild turkeys in Alabama." 4th National Wild Turkey Symposium. Little Rock, Arkansas (USA). 2-5 Mar 1980.. 1980.

• Williams Jr, L. E., D. H. Austin, and T. E. Peoples. "Turkey nesting success on a Florida study area." 4th National Wild Turkey Symposium. Little Rock, Arkansas (USA). 2-5 Mar 1980.. 1980.

• Gulsby, William D., et al. "White‐tailed deer fawn recruitment before and after experimental coyote removals in central Georgia." Wildlife Society Bulletin 39.2 (2015): 248-255.

• Smith, Rebecca K., et al. "Effectiveness of predator removal for enhancing bird populations." Conservation Biology 24.3 (2010): 820-829.

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