Wild turkey genetics, nesting success, and brood survival are among the research topics in a 4.5-year, $2 million study launched by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit 

Lawton, OK – According to the statement, project investigators attended the annual conference of The Wildlife Society in Louisville, Ky., where graduate student researcher Nicolle De Filippo presented on vital rates in southeastern Oklahoma.

At the conference, Anna Moeller, Ph.D., also presented on a joint turkey modeling project with several project investigators.

Researchers have been evaluating genomic data. An initial analysis is being run to assess data quality and determine if further processing is needed.

This analysis involves examination of genetic structure to identify genomic clusters and collect preliminary information.

Further, graduate student researcher Michael Barrett submitted an abstract to present research at the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s 2024 meeting.