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April 14, 2025 61 mins

In this episode, we dive into the controversies and complexities of decoy use while turkey hunting. Join as we discuss the biological implications of using decoys, trends in decoy adoption among hunters, the relationship between decoy usage and hunter success, preliminary results from Will’s study, and more.

Resources:

Butler, A. B., & Wang, G. (2022). Connecting hunt outcomes to the demographics, behaviors, and experiences of wild turkey hunters in Mississippi. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 46(2), e1268.

Deer & Turkey Hunting Survey (Dr. Zachary Steele)

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South Carolina Department of Natural Resources [SCDNR]. (2018). 2018 avid South Carolina turkey hunter survey. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Columbia, SC. 27pp.

Survey Plot: Percentage of respondents using decoys 

 

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Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications

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