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Natural Resources University

Collaboration of land-grant universities
Wild Turkey
Wildlife Management
Habitat Management
Wildlife Ecology
Wild Turkeys
Wild Turkey Management
Prescribed Fire
Deer Management
Wild Turkey Ecology
Conservation
Water Quality
Pond Management
Kansas
Brooding Cover
Wildlife Conservation
Hunting
Mississippi State University
Deer
Climate Change
Chronic Wasting Disease

Natural Resources University is a podcast network focused on delivering science-based natural resource management. The series housed within this network aim to deliver expert-based knowledge for their corresponding genre of natural resource management.

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Raccoons are smart, adaptable omnivores that can be challenging to manage, because they are very resourceful. Drew and Joe share some insights into solving common problems with raccoons. Drew also shares some valuable insight into the kinds of traps ... more

Will walks us through a recent study assessing the effects of predator removal on a ground nesting bird - the Pigeon Gullimot - and how this translates to managing predators for wild turkey.

Resources:

• Cherry, M. J., et al. (2015). Effects o... more

Grizzly bears are making a comeback – and their return is one of North America's greatest conservation success stories. But as bears expand into places they haven't occupied in generations, new questions emerge. Where do bears belong in the modern We... more

Jacob and Eric sit down with Sam Overfors, a recent Deer Lab graduate, to discuss his work evaluating antipredator behavior in fawns. Sam used thermal drones and GPS collars to investigate how fawns move across the landscape. Check out the MSU Deer L... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Overfors
Master's student, University of Minnesota, previously a technician on the Fonds Survival and Movement Study
University of Minnesota / Minnesota DNR project
Episode: How Fawns Avoid Predators | Deer University #596
Andy Little
Faculty member focusing on conservation and working lands
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Episode: The Impact of Hunters on Deer Movement | Deer University #593
Colton Rathman
Autonomous Test Department Manager at PTx Ag
PTx Ag (Autonomy Division under AGCO)
Episode: The Future of Farming | Wild Ag #590
Josh Murman
Autonomy Division Manager / Applications Lead at PTx Ag
PTx Ag (Autonomy Division under AGCO)
Episode: The Future of Farming | Wild Ag #590
Steve DeMarris
Co-director, MSU Deer Lab; researcher/extension professional
Mississippi State University Deer Lab
Episode: A Trip Down Memory Lane | Deer University #587
Bronson Strickland
Co-director, MSU Deer Lab; land manager/extension affiliate
Mississippi State University Deer Lab
Episode: A Trip Down Memory Lane | Deer University #587
Laura Bates
Daughter of Tom Kelly; shares personal anecdotes and context about Kelly's life and writings
Episode: The Life and Legacy of Tom Kelly | Wild Turkey Science #583
Chris Moorman
Researcher from North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Episode: Burning During Nesting: What the research says | Wild Turkey Science #579
Rainer Nichols
Contract fire manager and researcher; Five Cents Fire and Land Management
Five Cents Fire and Land Management
Episode: Prescribed Fire for Landowners | Deer University #577

Hosts

Marcus Lashley
Host and researcher, Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Florida
Will Gulsby
Co-host, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management at Auburn University
John Weir
Host, OSU Extension Fire Ecologist
Dr. Joe Gerken
Co-host of the show, K-State Extension specialist

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 160 ratings
  • Love turkey and deer university!

    I especially liked episode 321 “food plotting for turkey and deer”. The part on phosphorus preference by deer was fascinating and I will be putting out more on my plots to get my total soil level up as my phosphorus is only at a low to medium rate per acre on my plots. Knowing my cereal grain and clover plots are helpful is good to hear. Y’all are entertaining and exceptionally knowledgeable. I learn something to apply to my family’s land every episode.

    I’d like of know how to turn 4 acres of ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RustyShackleford1986
    United States2 years ago
  • Knowledge and motivation

    I love Wild Wild Turkey Science. I have learned many specific strategies I can do on my land to improve turkey nesting, brooding and overall habitat communities for wild turkeys. The show has turned my love for turkey hunting into a love for doing everything I can to make my land better for turkeys 365.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ray Mountain outfitters
    United States2 years ago
  • Regenerative food plots

    Great info on all yalls podcasts. I’m a regenerative food plot consultant. I’ve been doing this practice for 10 years. What benefits do turkeys get? It’s the insects stupid. As far as poults navigating the thatch, from my observations they make do. Once you crimp and plant the thatch lays fairly flat. The plant density problem is solved by the type of plant structures you get with the species in your mix.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Native south
    United States2 years ago
  • Turkey talk

    Really have enjoyed listening to the turkey talk this spring. Y’all are doing some amazing work, keep it coming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryankeithmoore
    United States2 years ago
  • Valuable

    I really enjoy wild turkey science, I found it in the fall of 2023, slowly trying to catch up on the earlier episodes. This has been useful for me to take more steps to managing my properties in Missouri for turkeys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MIZZOU COWBOY
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise science-based insights and practical habitat guidance.
Shows are described as educational, engaging, and actionable for landowners and professionals.
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How Fawns Avoid Predators | Deer University #596
Q: How did landscape features influence fawn habitat use and dispersal?
Preliminary findings suggested complex relationships where available forest cover and landscape fragmentation could either promote or inhibit movement depending on local context, highlighting that habitat quality, rather than just amount of forest, drives dispersal decisions.
How Fawns Avoid Predators | Deer University #596
Q: What did the data reveal about fawn migration patterns in southern Minnesota?
Migration rates were relatively modest overall but varied with annual winter conditions and landscape features; some fawns dispersed several miles, while a few moved hundreds of miles, and a minority returned to different ranges, indicating notable individual variation.
How Fawns Avoid Predators | Deer University #596
Q: What was the main advantage of using GPS collars and drone surveys over traditional methods?
The combination allowed for efficient, systematic searches across large areas, accelerated data collection on fawn locations, reduced disturbance, and enabled precise mortality monitoring and cause assessment, which were previously much harder with traditional methods.
The Impact of Hunters on Deer Movement | Deer University #593
Q: How did you set up the hunter density treatments and ensure adherence across the study period?
They established two density treatments (low density 100 per 250 acres and high density 100 per 75 acres) with a control area, used GIS to delineate compartments, provided maps and boundaries to hunters, trained them on what constitutes a 125-inch buck, and enforced weekend-only heavy-hunting blocks to maintain consistent pressure.
The Impact of Hunters on Deer Movement | Deer University #593
Q: What proportion of the bucks were eligible for harvest, and how did you handle staffing to minimize bias in the sample?
They estimated about 30-40 percent of collared bucks would have been harvestable, and they mitigated bias by not allowing harvesting of collared bucks and by focusing on untagged deer; researchers logged details from observers to verify data and kept strict compartment boundaries to maintain experimental integrity.

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What is Natural Resources University about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on science-based natural resource management, frequently blending academic research with practical land and wildlife stewardship. Episodes commonly cover habitat management, wildlife population dynamics, disease ecology, and policy or funding implications for conservation programs. A notable strength is translating university research into actionable guidance for landowners, managers, and policy makers, often featuring field-tested case studies and real-world challenges. The format tends to mix technical detail with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to professionals who want science-backed strategies they can apply on working lands and in conservation programs. A recurring theme is collaboration among universiti... more

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2. Andy Little
3. Colton Rathman
4. Josh Murman
5. Steve DeMarris
6. Bronson Strickland
7. Laura Bates
8. Chris Moorman

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