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Table 3. Response for question 3: Should the DNR should conduct research on the following topics? Wild turkey research needs survey, 2007, Minnesota. Response (%) Research topics n Yes No No opinion Turkey mortality factors 34 59 18 24 Hunter density/hunt quality 33 55 18 27 Winter sources of food 33 48 24 27 Turkey depredation 33 48 24 27 Forest habitat management techniques 30 47 20 33 Turkey habitat requirements 34 41 29 29 Population model sensitivity 32 41 16 44 Turkey winter survival 32 38 34 28 Turkey productivity 32 34 31 34 Urban turkey problems 32 34 28 38 Other -Competition with other species 1 Other - Genetics 1 Other - Population in prairie/ag habitat 1 Other - Spring dispersal from wintering flocks 1 Table 4. Response for question 4: Do you need more information on any of the following habitat management techniques for wild turkeys? Wild turkey research needs survey, 2007, Minnesota. Response (%) Management technique n Yes No No opinion Invasive species control 31 48 39 13 Prescribed fire 31 45 45 10 Mowing (effects, height, timing) 31 45 32 23 Oak regeneration and management 32 44 44 13 Grassland Management 32 44 34 22 Timber stand improvement 33 36 48 15 Other- grass mixes to plant 1 Other - value of food plots 1 56
Table 5. Responses for question 5: Which management practices should be evaluated for inefficiencies, and how might these practices/techniques be improved? Wild turkey research needs survey, 2007, Minnesota. n Management practice 4 Evaluate trap and transplant program 2 Benefit of native species compared to non-native need more information 2 Best management practice for forest openings, need more information 2 Turkey habitat management in prairie/ag area, need more information 1 Use of food plots by turkeys 1 Monitoring and evaluation of habitat projects on private lands 1 Spring permit allocation model 1 Harvest mortality (compensatory or additive) 1 Urban and nuisance turkey management 1 Need more information on forest stand improvement 1 Grassland management in relation to bio-harvest, impacts on turkeys 1 Turkeys being vectors for invasive species dispersal (buckthorn), need more information 17 Total respondents Table 6. Responses for question 6: Are there any wild turkey management activities that you feel should not be continued? Wild turkey research needs survey, 2007, Minnesota. n Management activity 19 End Trap and Transplant 1 Move hunting hours back to 5 p.m. closure 1 Planting and maintaining non-native vegetation on public land 1 Do not develop a fall permit allocation model 21 Total respondents 57
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September 2008 State of Minnesota,
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The value of farm programs for prov
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Understanding variations in autumn
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MANAGING BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS IN WHI
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SPECIES SCIENTIFIC NAME REFERENCE L
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SPECIES SCIENTIFIC NAME REFERENCE L
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NONTOXIC AND LEAD SHOT LITERATURE R
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European Commission Enterprise Dire
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Johansen, P., G. Asmund, and F. Rig
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Lance, V.A., T.R. Horn, R.M. Elsey
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Mateo, R., M. Rodríguez-de la Cruz
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SUPPORT FOR, ATTITUDES TOWARD, AND
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Protecting wildlife from lead poiso
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Executive Summary The purpose of th
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Conclusions 182 These survey result
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Acknowledgements This study was a c
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Introduction Study Purpose and Obje
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Table 1-1: Proportion of respondent
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Table 1-7: How often do you hunt wi
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Section 3: Beliefs, Attitudes, and
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Media Resources Table 4-4: Trust in
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References Cited Dillman, D. (2000)
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Acknowledgements 270 This study was
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Conclusions 280 Our results suggest
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References Cited Areni, C. S. (2003
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aerial survey. Manuscripts discussi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 413 EXECUTIVE SUM
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1. INTRODUCTION The most comprehens
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• melting sea ice reduces the Ear
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• With precipitation concentrated
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oomers begin to pass their 85 th bi
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contributions to shallow lake eutro
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Busby, W. H., and W. R. Brecheisen.
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III to the Fourth Assessment Report
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MOVEMENTS, SURVIVAL, AND REFUGE USE
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prior to hunting season were simila
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THRESHOLDS AND STABILITY OF ALTERNA
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VARIANCE OF STRATIFIED SURVEY ESTIM
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EXPLORING MIGRATION DATA USING INTE
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Forest Research Group Publications
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Roy Nielsen, C., and C. K. Nielsen.
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