The GameKeepers of Mossy Oak | The Effects of Predators on Wild Turkey Populations
Premiering Tuesday 8/10/2021 at 9 P.M. ET on the Outdoor Channel
On this episode of the GameKeepers of Mossy Oak we sit down with Dr. Michael Chamberlain (@wildturkeydoc) and talk predators. Dr. Chamberlain explains how predator control is such a big component in managing for wild turkeys and what can be done to improve turkey habitat and reduce predation.
- The Effects of Predators on Wild Turkeys Populations
Dr. Chamberlain explains how predators effect the survival rate of the wild turkey and what can be done to help.- Understanding the statistics of next failure and brood survival
- What percentage of next failure is contributed to predation
- Where do turkeys nest
- What to do to make nesting areas less proficient for predators
- What is causing the increase in predators
- Making a meaningful impact on managing predators and enhancing nesting habitat
- Applying What We’ve Learned
Austin Delano explains different techniques to trap predators to depending on your location and target animal.
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- Using a box trap
- Using a raccoon Cuff
- Using Leg hold traps
- Locations to set traps
- Success in The Field
Don’t miss this exciting Texas turkey hunt with Mossy Oak’s Ben Maki and Chris Paradise as they call in 5 beautiful wild turkeys.
- What Did We Learn
- Understanding you landscape from the turkey perspective
- Creating diversity with plantings and managing forest stands
- Managing native plant communities
- Understanding edge
Dive even deeper into managing turkeys with Dr. Chamberlain on episode 24 of the GameKeeper Podcast.
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