Area of Focus: Gallinaceous birds

Using remote cameras, researchers found “concerning trends”

Are hunting regulations keeping up with the South’s declining turkey numbers?

As their numbers fall in several states, biologists are looking for answers

Climate change may create more difficulties for struggling populations

But fragmentation has reduced genetic variation in some areas

The decision came due to declines over the past 15 years

Earlier springs raise concerns for wild turkeys in the South

A new Wildlife Monograph questions this management approach

The National Wild Turkey Federation is funding research projects on critical topics