ILLINOISDEPARTMENTOF NATURAL RESOURCES

J.B. Pritzker,
Governor|illinois.gov

Wild Turkey—Improving Habitat for the Wild Turkey and Current Research Activities

by Kathy Andrews Wright |  May 3, 2021 |  Land, Wildlife
Three dark brown and black wild turkeys forage in a grassy area along the edge of a forest.

Film date:

February 10, 2021

Speaker:

Luke Garver from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Produced by:

Laura Kammin

Kathy Andrews Wright

Edited by:

Sarah Marjanovic

Questions received in advance of the conversation are listed below, with the time noted should you desire to fast-forward to a topic of interest.

00:25 Luke Garver introduction.

02:01 Habitat requirement for the wild turkey and how landowners can enhance their property.

08:31 Current research activities in Illinois on the wild turkey.

14:26 Give turkey hunting a shot and sources of information:

Hunt Illinois

Illinois Recreational Access Program

Illinois Learn to Hunt

National Wild Turkey Federation

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Kathy Andrews Wright retired from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources where she was editor of OutdoorIllinois magazine. She is currently the editor of OutdoorIllinois Journal.

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