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Turkey Call All Access Ep. 78 — The 200-Year Hatch and Turkeys

On this episode of the Turkey Call All Access Podcast, we're talking the 200-year cicada hatch!

May 16, 20241 min read

This convergence of two periodical cicada broods only happens about every 200 years, and we are lucky enough to witness it in our lifetimes. Colton Zirkle of the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation and NWTF District Biologist John Burk talk the life cycles of cicadas, their impact on turkey recruitment and more.

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  • Healthy Habitats
  • Wild Turkey Science