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DEC Seeks Participants for Summer Wild Turkey Survey
07/24/17 04:00pm
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    NYS DEC Press Release:

    DEC Seeks Participants for Summer Wild Turkey Survey
    Citizen Scientists Help DEC Gauge Turkey Population

    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
    Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in a
    survey for wild turkeys and help state biologists better understand this iconic
    bird.

    "Citizen science efforts like the Summer Turkey Sighting Survey provide our
    wildlife managers with invaluable data and give people the opportunity to help
    DEC monitor New York's wildlife resources," Commissioner Seggos said. "I
    encourage everyone to take the time to record their observations of turkeys
    while exploring the forests and fields in their communities or while driving
    through our 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 turkey born this 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 helps DEC to gauge reproductive success and
    predict fall harvest potential.

    During the month of August, survey participants record the sex and age
    composition of all flocks of wild turkeys observed during normal travel.

    Those interested in participating can download a Summer Wild Turkey Sighting
    Survey form along with instructions and the data sheet directly on DEC's
    website. Survey cards can also be obtained by contacting a regional DEC
    office, calling (518) 402-8883, or by e-mailing wildlife@dec.ny.gov (type
    "Turkey Survey" in the subject line). Participants can also submit observations
    on-line. Visit the link above and click "Summer Wild Turkey Sighting On-line
    Report."

    Additional information available on the DEC website:

    Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey

    Citizen Science Initiatives

    DEC Regional Office Contact Information