Wild Turkey, The: Biology & Management [Hardcover]

James G. Dickson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1992

A National Wild Turkey Federation and U.S. Forest Service book

Standard reference for all subspecies

Extensive, new information on all aspects of wild turkey ecology and management

The standard reference for all subspecies--Eastern, Gould's, Merriam's, Florida and Rio Grande--The Wild Turkey summarizes the new technologies and studies leading to better understanding and management.

Synthesizing the work of all current experts, The Wild Turkey presents extensive, new data on restoration techniques; population influences and management; physical characteristics and behavior; habitat use by season, sex, and age; historic and seasonal ranges and habitat types; and nesting ecology.

The book is designed to further the already incredible comeback of America's wild turkey.

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About the Author

James Dickson is a Stackpole Books author.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (September 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081171859X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811718592
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book on the wild tukey, April 5, 1998

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This review is from: Wild Turkey, The: Biology & Management (Hardcover)

This book reveals valuable information about wild turkey biology and behavior. Naturalists, wildlife biologists, and hunters would find this book useful. Scientific research is presented so that everyone can understand the data.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Turkey Compendium, March 28, 2009

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Erika Mitchell (E. Calais, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wild Turkey, The: Biology & Management (Hardcover)

This book is a treasure store of information regarding the wild turkeys of North America. Wild turkey experts from US and state game departments, universities, and private game and conservation organizations across the country have contributed articles covering numerous aspects of turkey natural history and biology, including behavior, nutrition, physiology, and predators. The book also includes a section on turkey habitat and management, with separate chapters for various ecological regions and forest types, from Florida to northern hardwoods to New Mexico. Basic hunting practices and turkey photography are also covered briefly. The book is illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. There is also a section of color plates. End matter includes lists of scientific names of plants and animals mentioned in the articles, an extensive list of references cited, biographical sketches of the authors of the articles, and an index.

This is fascinating compendium of information regarding the wild turkey. Though written by recognized experts, the text is still quite accessible for general readers. Hunters and game managers will find this book a great start for answering their questions about the hows and whys of the wily wild turkey. Domestic turkey raisers will also find much useful information about turkey biology, disease, and behavior in this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A focal point of all turkey research, May 20, 2004

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Michael Pate (jerome, Idaho United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wild Turkey, The: Biology & Management (Hardcover)

I purchased this book in anticipation of answering some self generated questions about wild turkeys. Not only were ALL of my questions answered, but it provided information beyond my needs. I would highly recommend it to any biologist or hunter.