Turkeys are an adaptable and resilient species. These traits have enabled them to recover from a time of overexploitation and habitat loss to the point that not only are most populations healthy, but turkeys have moved into many urban areas and are considered to be overabundant and a nuisance. Professor David Drake will share the ecology, life history, and management of one of America’s most recognizable and fascinating birds.

David Drake is a Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research and extension programs primarily focus on wildlife and wildlife damage management in human-dominated landscapes. David received his Ph.D in Forestry from North Carolina State University, a M.S. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University, and a B.A degree in Biology from Macalester College.

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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z3fUfcM5S5CgaunQ9w5fzQ

Image: Urban Wild turkeys visit a yard in Minneapolis. Credit: Marian Weidner

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