Rephonic
Artwork for Natural Resources University

Natural Resources University

Collaboration of land-grant universities
Wild Turkey
Wildlife Management
Habitat Management
Wildlife Ecology
Wild Turkeys
Wild Turkey Management
Wild Turkey Ecology
Prescribed Fire
Deer Management
Conservation
Water Quality
Pond Management
Biodiversity
Wildlife Conservation
Brooding Cover
Fire Ecology
Kansas
Climate Change
Agriculture
Hunting

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.

PublishesDailyEpisodes589Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ScienceNatural Sciences

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Natural Resources University

Latest Episodes

Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Tom Kelly through his daughter Laura Bates.

Tom Kelly, Inc. (Website) (Facebook Page) (Instagram)

Resources:

• No Place to Hide

• Tenth Legion: Bootleg Revival

• The Colonel and the Fox

... more

The term Extension is often used when discussing the mission of Land Grant Institutions, but we rarely take time to explain what Extension means. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss what it means to be a Land Grant Institution, their approach to reachi... more

We're bringing back our episode where we dig into what the scientific literature actually says about what eats turkeys at every life stage.

Resources from the episode:

• Chitwood, M. C., et al. (2020). Raccoon vigilance and activity patterns wh... more

In this Q&A episode, Brady and Shaun answer listener and landowner questions on three practical forestry topics: whether diesel or dish soap should be used as surfactants in herbicide applications, what landowners should consider before converting in... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Deer University
Deer UniversityDr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel
Wild Turkey Science
Wild Turkey ScienceDr. Marcus Lashley & Dr. Will Gulsby
Habitat Podcast
Habitat PodcastJared Van Hees

Recent Guests

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
Grace Schuster
Researcher focusing on bioenergy crops and grassland birds
University of Nebraska
Episode: Birds and Bioenergy | Wild Ag #575
Marcus Blum
Assistant professor and extension wildlife specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Episode: Deer Management from MS to TX | Deer University #574
Michael Crosby
Professor, Forestry Program
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: Forestry Tech Talk with Dr. Michael Crosby | Timber University #572
Dr. Jeffrey Cannon
Landscape ecologist
Jones Center at Ichauway, Georgia (Ichauway)
Episode: Hurricanes and Forest Ecology with Dr. Jeffrey Cannon | Timber University #570
Trampas Tripp
Director, Land Management Division, Oklahoma Conservation Commission
Oklahoma Conservation Commission
Episode: Eastern Redcedar: Why Oklahoma Is Acting | BGWT #568
John Gruchy
Private Lands Program Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Episode: Checking Boxes on Warm-Season Food Plots | Deer University #565
Grace Lansdell
Graduate student finishing up time at K State in Joe Gerken's lab
Kansas State University
Episode: Graduate School Insights with Guest Grace Lansdell | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #564

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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise science-based insights and practical habitat guidance.
Shows are described as educational, engaging, and actionable for landowners and professionals.
Audience responds well to guest variety and field-focused stories.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Prescribed Fire for Landowners | Deer University #577
Q: What are the broader benefits of prescribed burning beyond nutrition?
Burning helps with mid-story hardwood control, hazardous fuel reduction, disease management, water quality, wildlife habitat, and can diversify plant and animal responses when timed properly; it's a multifaceted tool that must be planned with weather, fuel, and landowner objectives in mind.
Question and Answer Episode | Timber University #580
Q: What about dish soap as a surfactant?
Dish soap is generally not recommended because it is ionic and can denature herbicides, cause foaming that disrupts even distribution, and undermine uptake and efficacy, especially on waxy leaves; adherence to approved surfactants is advised.
Question and Answer Episode | Timber University #580
Q: The first one I want to touch on is why can't I just use diesel as a surfactant with herbicides?
Diesel can sometimes be listed on labels for specific basal bark applications, but outside of those tight label scenarios, using diesel is off-label, often illegal, and can lead to EPA enforcement, soil contamination, equipment damage, and unpredictable herbicide performance.
Burning During Nesting: What the research says | Wild Turkey Science #579
Q: What did the Fort Bragg study reveal about nest mortality during nesting season burns?
In a two-year study across 42 nests (30 included in nest survival monitoring), only one nest burned, indicating about a 3 percent risk, which suggests nesting nests can be resilient under well-managed, landscape-scale burning.
Burning During Nesting: What the research says | Wild Turkey Science #579
Q: What is the primary reason prescribed burning is used in turkey habitat management?
Prescribed burning is essential to maintain the ground-layer vegetation, prevent woody encroachment, and sustain the herbaceous understory that turkeys rely on for nesting, brood cover, and food resources.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Resources University

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

Where can I find podcast stats for Natural Resources University?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Natural Resources University. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Natural Resources University and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Natural Resources University get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Natural Resources University, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Natural Resources University?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Natural Resources University, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Natural Resources University have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Natural Resources University has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Natural Resources University?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Natural Resources University:

1. Deer University
2. Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting
3. Wild Turkey Science
4. Gamekeeper Podcast
5. Habitat Podcast

How many episodes of Natural Resources University are there?

Natural Resources University launched 6 years ago and published 589 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Natural Resources University?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Natural Resources University?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Natural Resources University from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Natural Resources University?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Natural Resources University. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Natural Resources University?

Recent guests on Natural Resources University include:

1. Chris Moorman
2. Rainer Nichols
3. Grace Schuster
4. Marcus Blum
5. Michael Crosby
6. Dr. Jeffrey Cannon
7. Trampas Tripp
8. John Gruchy

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days