In this episode, we boil down the key areas of focus for improving turkey habitat and connectivity on your property. Which grasses to target, when, and with which herbicides; how to ensure connectivity across your property for brooding and nesting cover using road systems with daylighting; how much sunlight is needed; how frequent of a fire return interval to use; maximizing food plots for both deer and turkey, and more!

 

Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund

 

Resources:

• Brooding and nesting cover (Part 1/2) | #29

• Brooding and nesting cover (Part 2/2) | #30

• Conventional vs. Regenerative Ag | #79

• Food plotting in nature’s image | #84

• I lease land…what about me? | #12

 

Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund 

 

Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications

Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications

Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow 

UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab, YouTube

 

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