Wild turkey poult survival in southcentral Iowa
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There were no within-year or across-year differences detected between survival estimates of eastern wild turkey poults during 1994-97 obtained from the traditional flush-count technique and poult survival estimates obtained using radiotelemetry. It was found that over 72% of documented poult mortality happened more or less 14 days posthatch, with mammalian predation accounting for 92.9% of such mortality. It is recommended that four-week flush counts be conducted to obtain poult survival estimates for population models and formulation of harvest plans.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1999
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Evaluation of transmitter attachment techniques on growth of wild turkey poults
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The growth effects of backpack-mounted and surgically implanted radio transmitters used as marking techniques in studies of wild turkey poult survival were compared using Bayesian analysis and repeated-measures analysis of variance. No differences were found in wing-growth rates among the two groups. Latex backpack harnesses caused physical developmental problems that may negatively affect survival rates. Surgically implanted transmitters affected wing growth less than the backpack harnesses.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1998
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Wild turkey poult survival in southcentral Iowa
Article Abstract:
Research undertaken in Lucas and Clark counties in southcentral Iowa into wild turkey poult survival produced no evidence to suggest that flush-count estimates are less reliable than those obtained from radiotelemetry. More than 72% of documented poult mortality took place in the first 14 days post-hatch, with mammals accounting for 92.9% of known predation. It was found that some predators are adept at preying on turkey poults, with some being able to relocate broods after initial discovery.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1999
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