Appendix 3
Social & Cultural: Reference Document 3-3
Minimal hunter participation or citizen science. We leverage private land-owner access to deploy acoustic detectors and camera traps. We inform these citizens across almost 20 sites, about the presence of these species.
Adaptive Decision for 2023
Management or Methodological Changes: Expand acoustic survey to include the habitat types that are missing. Work to reduce amount of data produced by acoustic surveys- so the recordings sample more efficiently. Analyze camera-trap data for occupancy- and determine if it might be sufficient sample to use for harvest recommendations. We are starting to work with the Wild Turkey Federation to promote youth hunting and help fund land management projects. Social & Cultural Changes: Without hunter participation, we will not have full knowledge of population health. Staff capacity is also too low to attend check stations. Perhaps we can ask for code modification for electronic submissions. Include hunter education and youth hunting opportunities in our openings. Explore interest from the community. Partners: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), Wild Turkey Federation
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