Welcome to Wild Turkey Science, a podcast made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.

I'm Dr. Marcus Lashley, Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Florida.

And I'm Dr. Will Gulsby, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management at Auburn University.

We're both lifelong hunters and devoted scientists who are passionate about hunting,

managing, and researching wild turkeys.

In this podcast, we'll explore turkey research, speak to the experts in the field,

and address the difficult questions related to wild turkey ecology and management.

Our goal is to serve as your connection to wild turkey science.

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well i appreciate that i need something cold because man it's hot outside i just feel like

you always hit the hit the record button when I'm not expecting it.

So I wanted to make it at an inconvenient time for you.

I feel very powerful.

My 4th of July weekend has been made.

There you go.

Well, the joke's on you because I was not in a bad situation right there.

I was ready to rock and roll.

Always.

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Well, to be perfectly honest, you know, this is a holiday week. We knew we wanted to record

something to have out for you guys on Monday in spite of that

and so we just kind of had a last minute conversation a little while ago and you know kind of

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