The Department of Environmental Conservation wants St. Lawrence County residents to participate in a survey for wild turkeys throughout the month of August. Citizen science efforts provide wildlife …
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The Department of Environmental Conservation wants St. Lawrence County residents to participate in a survey for wild turkeys throughout the month of August.
Citizen science efforts provide wildlife managers with invaluable data and give the public the opportunity to partner with DEC to help monitor New York’s wildlife resources.
Participants can record observations of turkeys while exploring the forests and fields around their home or driving through the state’s beautiful landscapes this summer.
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 allows us to gauge reproductive success and predict fall harvest potential.
During August, survey participants record the sex and age composition of all flocks of wild turkeys observed during normal travel. Those that would like to participate can download a Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey form from the DEC website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48732.html.
Detailed instructions can be found with the data sheet. Survey cards can also be obtained by contacting your regional DEC office, by calling (518) 402-8886, or by e-mailing wildlife@dec.ny.gov (type “Turkey Survey” in the subject line). Observations can also be submitted online at http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48732.html.
Additional information can be found on DEC’s website at the below direct links:
Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48732.html
Citizen Science Initiatives: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/1155.html
DEC Regional Office Contact Information: http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/50230.html