Deer University

Dr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel

Deer Management

Chronic Wasting Disease

Habitat Management

Rut

White-Tailed Deer

Food Plots

Mississippi State University

Breeding Season

Deer Movement

Whitetail Deer

Antler Growth

Nutrition

Photo Period

Antler Expectations

Urban Deer Management

New World Screw Worm

Wildlife Management

Weather Effects

Wild Pigs

Wildlife Biology

The Deer University podcast focuses on deer biology and management, featuring Drs. Jacob Dykes and Eric Michel, co-directors of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab. As hunters, deer biologists, and wildlife professors, they're passionate about bridging the gap between research and management. In each episode, they discuss the latest deer research from around the country, breaking it down to ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	109	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	NatureEducationScience

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The Largest Whitetail Culling Study Ever Conducted

Jacob and Eric discuss the largest whitetail culling study ever conducted with Dr. Randy DeYoung. They talk about the monster project and the unexpected findings.

Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Res... more

7 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 15 min

Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing

In this episode, Dr. Gino D'Angelo and Lisa Jorge from the UGA Deer Lab join Jacob and Eric to discuss innovative research on deer fencing and urban deer management. They share insights into how fences affect deer behavior and how science is informin... more

24 Sep 2026 • 58 min • Most popular

Episode 105 – Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri

Jacob and Eric sit down with Jason Sumners, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, to discuss deer management, landowner collaboration, and adaptive strategies to address CWD.

Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here)... more

8 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 11 min

Episode 104 – Cool-Season Food Plots

Jacob and Eric catch up with Luke Resop, PhD student in the MSU Deer Lab, to discuss food plots. They cover the basics of cool-season food plots and what you can do to increase your chances of success.

Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar s... more

26 Aug 2026 • 1 hr 12 min

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Recent Guests

Randy DeYoung

Colleague and mentor, CKWRI, Texas A&M University Kingsville

Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI), Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Episode: The Largest Whitetail Culling Study Ever Conducted

Gino D'Angelo

Associate Professor of Deer Ecology and Management, University of Georgia; co-director of the UGA Deer Lab

University of Georgia

Episode: Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing

Lisa Jorge

Master's student in the UGA Deer Lab working on the fence modification and human-dimension components

University of Georgia

Episode: Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing

Jason Sumners

Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation

Missouri Department of Conservation

Episode: Episode 105 – Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri

Luke Resop

Guest expert on food plots and habitat management

Episode: Episode 104 – Cool-Season Food Plots

Sam Overfors

Master's student, University of Minnesota; former MSU DNR collaborator

University of Minnesota / Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Episode: Episode 102 – How Fawns Avoid Predators

Andy Little

Faculty member focusing on conservation and working lands

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Episode: Episode 101 – The Impact of Hunters on Deer Movement

Bronson Strickland

Affiliate with Wildlife Investments, long-time Deer Lab collaborator

Wildlife Investments

Episode: Episode 100 – 100 Episodes: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Steve Demaris

Long-time Deer Lab collaborator and co-architect of outreach efforts

Wildlife Investments

Episode: Episode 100 – 100 Episodes: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Hosts

Dr. Jacob Dykes

Co-director of the MSU Deer Lab; Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management; MSU Extension Service

Dr. Eric Michel

Co-director of the MSU Deer Lab; Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management; MSU Deer Lab

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 655 ratings

Fantastic scientists Thanks!
Thanks so much for outstanding information and helpful property management hints. Thank you for discussing food plots and forest stand improvement as well as how to optimize habitat for deer and turkeys.
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TomB333@
United States5 months ago
Excellent
Keep them coming!!
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RedHunter1970
United States6 months ago
Fantasia scientists Thanks!
Thanks so much for outstanding information and helpful property management hints. Thank you for discussing food plots and forest stand improvement as well as how to optimize habitat for deer and turkeys.
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TomB333@
United States10 months ago
Excellent podcast.
Good job fellas. I’m so glad that y’all picked up the torch and continue to educate the public.
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RedHunter1970
United Statesa year ago
Excellent podcast.
Good job young guns. I’m very interested to see what new projects and research that y’all will be working on.
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Accessible science that translates to real-world habitat work.

Great mix of fieldwork and theory with practical takeaways.

Insightful, research-backed content for land managers and hunters.

Consistently high-quality guests and actionable management tips.

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Apple Podcasts	#29	United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#207	United States/Science
Apple Podcasts	#106	Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#53	New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts	#247	New Zealand/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing

Q: Can you walk us through the start-to-finish of the trial process?

Researchers first identify fence problems from datasets, select three fence types to study, train deer to run through a controlled runway, record takeoff angles and distances with high-speed cameras, and then iterate fence modifications while monitoring welfare and pursuit of measurable outcomes.

Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing

Q: What are we talking about today?

The discussion centers on deer-tested fences, including how deer interact with common residential fences, the kinematics of jumping, and the practical modifications being tested to improve safety and adoption by homeowners.

Episode 104 – Cool-Season Food Plots

Q: What's the role of soil pH in successful food plots, and how should a grower approach liming?

Soil pH dictates nutrient availability; start by testing and addressing pH before adding nutrients or lime; using lime with insufficient carbonate or applying liquid lime can be ineffective or wasteful compared to traditional ag-lime.

Episode 104 – Cool-Season Food Plots

Q: When is the best time to plant fall food plots in the Southeast, and why isn't there a single fixed date?

Plant dates should be chosen to balance drought risk and germination; aim for roughly late September to early October to give seedlings enough time to establish before the first frost, while avoiding early September drought risk.

Episode 102 – How Fawns Avoid Predators

Q: What was surprising about the relationship between forested cover and migration?

Contrary to expectations, increased forested area available led to higher migration rates, suggesting forested habitat may influence deer to disperse more, possibly due to resource or cover dynamics in those landscapes.

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