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A century ago, wild turkeys were a rare sight in many parts of the United States. Populations were estimated to be 200,000 or less across the country. Through science-based conservation and management, education, and sound policy, the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) helped grow turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) populations to over 6 million.
In this episode, Katie Perkins and Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society join Mark Hatfield, former national director of science and planning, Jen Davis, hunting and shooting R3 coordinator for Michigan and Teresa Carroll, education and outreach program coordinator of the NWTF at turkey camp to share how their work has contributed to this remarkable recovery.
Through a mentored hunt, we learn what it took to bring wild turkey populations back from the brink and the role hunting can play in wildlife conservation.
Learn more:
The National Wild Turkey Federation: https://www.nwtf.org/
Mark Hatfield: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hatfield-mark/
Jen Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-davis-29a30817b/
Teresa Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-carroll-06912725/
NWTF Programs - https://www.nwtf.org/who-we-are/programs-outreach
Share your thoughts on the Our Wild Lives Podcast by sending us a text here!
Become a member of The Wildlife Society: https://wildlife.org/join/
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A century ago, wild turkeys were a rare sight in many parts of the United States. Populations were estimated to be 200,000 or less across the country. Through science-based conservation and management, education, and sound policy, the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) helped grow turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) populations to over 6 million.
In this episode, Katie Perkins and Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society join Mark Hatfield, former national director of science and planning, Jen Davis, hunting and shooting R3 coordinator for Michigan and Teresa Carroll, education and outreach program coordinator of the NWTF at turkey camp to share how their work has contributed to this remarkable recovery.
Through a mentored hunt, we learn what it took to bring wild turkey populations back from the brink and the role hunting can play in wildlife conservation.
Learn more:
The National Wild Turkey Federation: https://www.nwtf.org/
Mark Hatfield: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hatfield-mark/
Jen Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-davis-29a30817b/
Teresa Carroll: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-carroll-06912725/
NWTF Programs - https://www.nwtf.org/who-we-are/programs-outreach
Share your thoughts on the Our Wild Lives Podcast by sending us a text here!
Become a member of The Wildlife Society: https://wildlife.org/join/
Support Wildlife, Invest in Wildlife Professionals: https://wildlife.org/donate/
Follow us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildlifesociety/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewildlifesociety
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-wildlife-society/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Wildlife_Society

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