Title: The Wild Turkey And Its Management

Edited by: Oliver H. Hewitt

Categories: Books Nonfiction Science Zoology Birds Turkey

Publication Information: The Wildlife Society 1967 (1967 by The Wildlife Society, Washington, D.C.)

Additional Information: 589 pages. Illustrated with 3 color plates, many drawing and charts and a fold-out map.

Summary: This book brings together scientific information on the various races of the wild turkey, with figures on its range and populations at the time of this printing. Experts from all parts of the USA present their experiences and opinions concerning turkey management, and offer advice to the turkey hunter. This book serves both the wildlife managers and the eager sportsmen by documenting the progress in restoration of the wild turkey. Contents include: The Wildlife Society; Acknowledgments; Foreword; The Authors; Figure Credits, Appendix, Literature Cited, and Index.
1. Historical Background
2. Taxonomy, Distribution and Present Status
3. Physical Characteristic and Physiology
4. Events in the Turkey Year
5. Behavior
6. Population Dynamics
7. Feeding Habits and Food
8. Limiting Factors
9. Highlights of Management
10. Management of the Eastern Turkey in the Northern Hardwoods
11. Management of the Eastern Turkey in Oak-Pine and Pine Forests of Virginia and the Southeast
12. Management of the eastern Turkey in the Southern Appalachian and Cumberland Plateau Region
13. Management of the Eastern Turkey in the Ozarks and Bottomland Hardwoods
14. Management of the Florida Turkey and the Eastern Turkey in Georgia and Alabama
15. Management of the Rio Grande Turkey
16. Management of the Merriam’s Turkey
17. Turkey Hunting
18. A Look to the Future

Condition: Hardcover, Book shows slight wear but overall a very good sound clean copy. The dust wrapper has some tears and light soiling.

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