MOVEMENTS AND PRODUCTIVITY OF TRANSPLANTED EASTERN WILD TURKEYS IN WEST‐CENTRAL INDIANA FARMLAND

Abstract: In spring 1981, 33 total eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) were released on 2 agricultural areas that were less than 42% forested. Six birds were equipped with radio‐transmitters at each release site. Transplanted birds experienced a 50% mortality rate following release...

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Main Authors: Brian K. Miller, P. Decker Major, Steven E. Backs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1985-01-01
Series:Wildlife Society Bulletin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2328-5540.1985.tb00162.x
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