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Did you know that prairie strips can make all the difference for Ring-necked pheasants during tough winters? From 2018-2020, Dr. Jordan Giese @birdnbiologist, tracked pheasants across three Iowa farms with prairie strips using GPS transmitters, recording over 3,245 unique locations, to better understand pheasant behavior and movement patterns. His research revealed some fascinating insights:
🌾76% of roosting time spent in prairie cover
🌳18% of roosting time spent in woody cover
🌿6% of roosting time spent in brush piles & other cover
In agriculture-dominated areas, habitat loss threatens game bird populations. Prairie strips not only boost diversity, but they also support hunting traditions by ensuring healthy wildlife populations.
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