Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
St. Lawrence County residents are being encouraged to participate in a state Department of Environmental Conservation survey of turkeys. During August, survey participants will record the sex and age …
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St. Lawrence County residents are being encouraged to participate in a state Department of Environmental Conservation survey of turkeys.
During August, survey participants will record the sex and age composition of all flocks of wild turkeys observed during normal travel.
Since 1996, DEC has conducted the Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey to estimate the number of wild turkey poults (young of the year) per hen statewide.
Weather, predation, and habitat conditions during the breeding and brood-rearing seasons can all significantly impact nest success, hen survival, and poult survival.
This index helps DEC to gauge reproductive success and predict fall harvest potential.
Individuals interested in participating can download a Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey form from the DEC website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48732.html.
Detailed instructions can be found with the data sheet.
