Does Burning Create more Turkeys?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of prescribed fire on wild turkey habitat and the proper techniques for habitat improvement.

Does Burning Create More Turkeys? It is widely known the value that prescribed fire can play in habitat management for wild turkeys. However, we commonly see folks burning during improper timing, frequencies, and/or in areas that are not ready for fire, meaning unthinned timber. Fire in closed canopies may actually in some cases make turkey habitat worse. During this podcast, we discuss the proper steps and directions for those looking to improve the habitat with fire for turkeys. Brooding cover, nesting cover, and overall better foraging opportunities for adult birds are all topics of discussion. We hope this podcast encourages you to take the next steps in your knowledge and application of your knowledge so that you can make a larger positive impact for the wild turkey!

People in this episode

Host: Land & Legacy

Topics covered

• habitat management
• prescribed fire
• wild turkeys
• foraging opportunities
• nesting cover
• brooding cover

Keywords

• prescribed fire
• turkey habitat
• habitat improvement
• foraging
• nesting cover
• brooding cover

Mentioned in this episode

Places: wild turkeys

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