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You asked and we listened. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Garver, Wild Turkey Project Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the current state of the wild turkey in Illinois. We dive into long-term population trends, environmental factors impacting reproduction, predator-prey dynamics, habitat challenges posed by invasive species, on-going research initiatives, and more. Resources: IL DNR Wild Turkey Survey) IDNR Turkey Survey App) huntillinois.org/turkey) Parker, C., et al. (2021). Pyrodiversity matters: wild turkey habitat selection in a fire managed landscape. Forest Ecology and Management, 493, 119227.) Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund) , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund) Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? Leave us a review) or send us an email at [email protected])! Luke Garver Illinois.gov/wildlifestaff) Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance), Publications) Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby), Publications) Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow) UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab), YouTube) Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey) - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube) Watch these podcasts on YouTube) Leave a podcast rating) for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at Grounded Brand) by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org). Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak