Biologists at Kansas State University are trying to find out what’s behind a 15-year decline in the state’s wild turkey population. K-State has launched a $1.8 million study to find out why wild turkey numbers have been falling for so long. Researchers will examine bird habitat, nesting conditions, reproduction habits and other aspects to learn more.
Kansas Wildlife officials called off the fall turkey hunting season due to the shrinking bird population. The Kansas Reflector reports that officials have enacted a new limit on out-of-state hunting permits and have reduced the bag limit on turkeys during the spring hunting season.
