SIZE AND PERCENT OVERLAP OF GOBBLER HOME RANGES AND CORE‐USE AREAS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI

Abstract: We monitored 53 radio‐equipped gobblers from 1 June 1988 to 30 September 1990 to determine size, internal structure, and percent overlap of home ranges. Gobbler range size averaged 1,130, 653, and 1,134 ha for spring, summer, and fall‐winter, respectively. Annual home ranges varied from 79...

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Main Authors: K. David Godwin, George A. Hurst, Bruce D. Leopold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1995-01-01
Series:Wildlife Society Bulletin
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2328-5540.1995.tb00211.x
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description Abstract: We monitored 53 radio‐equipped gobblers from 1 June 1988 to 30 September 1990 to determine size, internal structure, and percent overlap of home ranges. Gobbler range size averaged 1,130, 653, and 1,134 ha for spring, summer, and fall‐winter, respectively. Annual home ranges varied from 798 to 3,131 ha and averaged 1,941 ha. Statistical core‐use areas were detected in 99% of all seasonal ranges. Percent home range overlap varied (P < 0.05) among spring (5.5%), summer (9.9%), and fall‐winter (16.9%). No significant relationship was detected between estimated gobbler density and range size. Wildlife managers should consider seasonal variance in gobbler movements and behavior when developing management strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-8c1a473e3a434bdd9df949bd5d57a39c2025-08-20T02:05:27ZengWileyWildlife Society Bulletin2328-55401995-01-011995S1455210.1002/j.2328-5540.1995.tb00211.xSIZE AND PERCENT OVERLAP OF GOBBLER HOME RANGES AND CORE‐USE AREAS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPIK. David Godwin0George A. Hurst1Bruce D. Leopold2Mississippi Department of Wildlife2247 South Montgomery StreetStarkvilleMS39759‐9653Department of Wildlife and FisheriesMississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS39742Department of Wildlife and FisheriesMississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS39762Abstract: We monitored 53 radio‐equipped gobblers from 1 June 1988 to 30 September 1990 to determine size, internal structure, and percent overlap of home ranges. Gobbler range size averaged 1,130, 653, and 1,134 ha for spring, summer, and fall‐winter, respectively. Annual home ranges varied from 798 to 3,131 ha and averaged 1,941 ha. Statistical core‐use areas were detected in 99% of all seasonal ranges. Percent home range overlap varied (P < 0.05) among spring (5.5%), summer (9.9%), and fall‐winter (16.9%). No significant relationship was detected between estimated gobbler density and range size. Wildlife managers should consider seasonal variance in gobbler movements and behavior when developing management strategies.https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2328-5540.1995.tb00211.xcore‐use areasgobblerMississippipercent overlaprange sizewild turkey
spellingShingle K. David Godwin
George A. Hurst
Bruce D. Leopold
SIZE AND PERCENT OVERLAP OF GOBBLER HOME RANGES AND CORE‐USE AREAS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
Wildlife Society Bulletin
core‐use areas
gobbler
Mississippi
percent overlap
range size
wild turkey
title SIZE AND PERCENT OVERLAP OF GOBBLER HOME RANGES AND CORE‐USE AREAS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
title_full SIZE AND PERCENT OVERLAP OF GOBBLER HOME RANGES AND CORE‐USE AREAS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
title_fullStr SIZE AND PERCENT OVERLAP OF GOBBLER HOME RANGES AND CORE‐USE AREAS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
title_full_unstemmed SIZE AND PERCENT OVERLAP OF GOBBLER HOME RANGES AND CORE‐USE AREAS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
title_short SIZE AND PERCENT OVERLAP OF GOBBLER HOME RANGES AND CORE‐USE AREAS IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI
title_sort size and percent overlap of gobbler home ranges and core use areas in central mississippi
topic core‐use areas
gobbler
Mississippi
percent overlap
range size
wild turkey
url https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2328-5540.1995.tb00211.x
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