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Perceived and Real Crop Damage by Wild Turkeys in Northeastern Iowa

Landowner attitudes toward wild turkeys and crop damage were determined by using a mail survey, and the extent of turkey damage to corn was determined by sampling agricultural fields in a mixed forest-agriculture ecosystem. Turkeys reportedly damaged corn most often in the fall, followed by oats and...

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Published in:Wildlife Society bulletin 1993-04, Vol.21 (1), p.39-45
Main Authors: Gabrey, Steven W., Vohs, Paul A., Jackson, Dewaine H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Landowner attitudes toward wild turkeys and crop damage were determined by using a mail survey, and the extent of turkey damage to corn was determined by sampling agricultural fields in a mixed forest-agriculture ecosystem. Turkeys reportedly damaged corn most often in the fall, followed by oats and hay in the summer. Farmers preferred an increase in turkey harvest as a means of reducing turkey damage.
ISSN:0091-7648
1938-5463