Summer turkey sighting surveys were conducted through August and the results will be compared to our findings regarding radio-tagged hens. We also will be able to validate our nesting results with our fall trapping efforts by comparing the ratio of juveniles to adults captured by rocket netting. Fall live trapping of turkeys began in August will continue through late-September. The goal for fall trapping is to attach radio transmitters to an additional sample of hens to increase the sample size of radioed turkeys. These birds will be monitored through the fall hunting season of 2001 to determine mortality and its causes, nesting success, home range and habitat use.
All male turkeys trapped are leg-banded.
The fall 2000 turkey hunting season in TMA 7B is Oct. Hunters may keep the leg bands after reporting their kill to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, but transmitters must be returned so they can be re-used. We will continue to work closely with these groups to facilitate the best results possible from all of the hard work and dedication being put into the research. Also, please provide the name of the organization you represent so we can determine which mailing list to place you in.