So Mark Twain wrote, any government could have told her that the best way to increase wolves in America, rabbits in Australia, and snakes in India is to pay a bounty on their scalps.

Then every patriot goes to raising them.

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.

It does kind of look like you're up to something nefarious.

I'm on the edge of my seat about this one.

I hope you brought a ladle.

A ladle?

Yeah.

Because we're going to stir the pot.

Well, I was thinking, or lap it up.

I'm about to laugh it up.

Let me ask you a question.

I think you are going to lap up some of this info.

I mean, it's cool stuff.

Oh, I'm going to like it, I know.

But why do I feel like it's going to be a hot take?

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