(Posted by Mike North <michael.no...@state.mn.us> via moumn.org) Starting this year, the Minnesota DNR is asking that individuals who observe wild turkey and wild pheasants during the summer to report their observations. This community science effort is intended to help the DNR monitor wild populations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys throughout Minnesota. In particular, we are hoping to better inform our annual productivity estimates. This information, along with other monitoring programs, helps biologists better track trends in the distribution and abundance of pheasants and turkeys across the state.
This survey asks you to report observations of wild turkeys and wild ring-necked pheasants. In doing so, we ask for: ⢠The date and location of the observation. ⢠The number of birds seen of each species for different age and sex classifications (young, adult, male, female, etc.) ⢠If you choose to, you can submit a picture of the birds in your observation. This is entirely optional and not necessary to complete the survey. ⢠If you choose to, you can submit your name and an email address, and you will receive follow-up communication about survey results and reminders about participation in future years. ONLY INDIVIDUALS 18 OR OLDER should submit their name and email address. It is not necessary to provide this information. If you are under 18 or do not wish to share this information, you do not have to in order to complete the survey. For 2024, you must be connected to the internet to complete this survey., though you can complete it using a PC or a mobile device. ⢠You must have internet access to complete the survey. You can access the survey by following the link on the MN DNR Wildlife Sightings Web Page (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wildlife/sightings/index.html) or by scanning the QR code using the camera on your mobile device. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks, Nate Huck, CWB® Resident Game Bird Specialist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1601 Minnesota Dr Brainerd, Minnesota 56401 Phone: 218-203-4311 Email: nathaniel.h...@state.mn.us mndnr.gov ---- General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
