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A more important reason not to shoot roosting birds is that it has a much greater impact on their breeding cycles.
After a days foraging for food, the turkeys need time to breed and to roost. Breeding can often occur during normal roosting periods. Disturbing birds during roosting can have adverse effects on turkey populations.
On a slightly different issue, we also have set times for shooting birds and game animals. The set times ensure that animals are not doubly stressed from predation in the night as well as the day.
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