We studied a Rio Grande turkey population in Texas where the state agency was considering liberalizing the spring bag limit from 1 bird to 2. We found that nest success and hen success were <5% in the population, and daily nest survival was 90%, meaning there was a 10% chance each day that a nest would be lost. Our findings suggest that the proposed regulations change may not be appropriate given the extremely low reproductive rates.
Brood Flocks With Mutiple Hens and Their Poults
This Turkey Tuesday is about broods – in this case, brood flocks
