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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•1 min saved

"Kansas Halts Fall Turkey Hunting Season Amidst Concerns"

Kansas has suspended its fall turkey hunting season due to declining turkey populations at state and regional levels. The decision was made by the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission after considering recommendations from staff and public meetings. The fall season, although less popular than the spring season, was still considered an important component of overall turkey harvest. Over the years, measures such as reducing bag limits and season dates have been implemented to mitigate the impact on turkey populations.

via KAKE|

#declining-populations #fall-turkey-hunting #kansas

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Kansas Halts Turkey Hunting for the Season

Kansas Wildlife and Parks has suspended turkey hunting season due to declining turkey populations at state and regional levels. The decision was made after recommendations from staff and public meetings, as consistent declines in turkey populations have been observed over the past 15 years. The fall season, although having fewer participants, is still an important component of the overall harvest. Previous measures have been taken to reduce the impact of the fall season, such as reducing bag limits and shortening season dates. Turkey hunters in Kansas support the decision, hoping that no fall hunting season will lead to increased survival and reproduction rates in the spring. The Kansas Turkey Research Project, funded by a restoration act, aims to better understand turkey habitats and related issues.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|

#declining-populations #environment #kansas