Partners Begin Compiling Research Manuscripts for Symposium, Publication
EDGEFIELD, SC — The NWTF, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation are compiling research and synthesis manuscripts on the ecology and management of wild turkeys for the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium. Manuscripts will be presented at the Symposium and published in the 13th Wild Turkey Symposium Proceedings as part of a special section in an issue of the Wildlife Society Bulletin.
“There is more wild turkey research happening at a single time than ever in the history of studying the bird,” said Mark Hatfield, NWTF national director of science and planning. “We are excited to see the findings and results of the wide breadth of research happening across the country and to provide a platform where this important discourse can take place.”
Contributed manuscripts will be peer-reviewed and submitted through the ScholarOne portal for the Wildlife Society Bulletin (https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/wsb).
Submitted manuscripts can include, but are not limited to, presenting original results, case studies and review articles on pertinent wild turkey research topics. The Bulletin is an open-access journal. Authors are required to submit their manuscripts by November 1, 2024.
Authors of accepted manuscripts are expected to present their work at the 13th Wild Turkey Symposium. Printed 13th Wild Turkey Symposium proceedings will be available by, or soon after, the 13th Symposium.
Please direct manuscript questions to the 13th Symposium Editor, David Haukos, and general symposium questions to Mark Hatfield.
- David Haukos, Leader, Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Kansas State University (806) 939-9404 dhaukos@ksu.edu.
- Mark Hatfield, national director of science and planning, NWTF, (803) 334-5031 mhatfield@nwtf.net.
Held about every five years, the symposium brings together wild turkey experts from all arenas, including state, federal and private wild turkey researchers; land managers; and wild turkey enthusiasts, to exchange ideas that ensure the sustainability of wild turkeys and their habitats.
The 13th Symposium was fast-tracked as part of NWTF’s heightened effort to address population declines experienced throughout the country.
Since the 12th National Wild Turkey Symposium in 2022, the NWTF has allocated more than $1.2 million toward critical wild turkey research projects, resulting in nearly $12 million with matching funds from partners.
Since the NWTF’s inception, wild turkey research has been a foundational element in the organization’s conservation delivery, and it continues to be a driving force in addressing new questions raised by wildlife managers, academia and turkey hunters.
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 23 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $9 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats. and Healthy Harvests. for future generations.