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Animals
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last spring may hgve been slightly poorer in counties east of the Blue Ridge Mountains than in the westmu part of the state.
This could possibly explain the larger decline in harvest in the east.
During the 2006-2007 fall turkey season, acorn, or mast, crops were generally similar to last season.
In both years acorn crops were generally above average.
Good mast crops tend to reduce 'harvest totals as birds are less vulnerable to hunting with good mast conditions, when they can more readily find food in forested areas and dense brush instead of venturing out in the open.
Furthermore, similar mast crops between years generally result in similar fall harvests from year to year.
Despite the similarity in mast crops between years, harvest levels still declined, suggesting poor reproduction may be the more important factor limiting turkey populations and consequently hunter harvest of birds. ' For more information about bear, deer and turkey hunting in the Commonwealth, including harvest histories, the top 10 counties and harvest data by county, visit the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Web site at www.dgif.virginia.gov.
It is the mission of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to maintain optimum populations of all species to serve the needs of the Commonwealth; to provide opportunity for all to eryoy wildlife, inland fish, boating, and related outdoor recreation; and to promote safety for persons and property in connection with these outdoor activities.
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