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Natural Resources University

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

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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Bats play a vital role in our ecosystems, providing natural insect control and contributing to healthy environments. However, when bats enter homes, buildings, or other occupied structures, they can present unique challenges for wildlife managers, pe... more

In this episode, we dive into the literature to explore the complex relationship between body condition, reproductive success, and population dynamics in wild turkeys.

Resources:

• Badyaev, A. V., et al. (1996). Habitat sampling and habitat se... more

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 Reso... more

Dr. Alex Potash joins us to explore the ecological role of squirrels, focusing on their impact on oak regeneration and how animal behavior influences forest management strategies.

Resources:

• Chester, M., Beck, J., & Potash, A. D. (2025). Obse... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Potash
Wildlife ecologist whose research examines squirrels, predators, acorn caching and oak regeneration.
Episode: The squirrely way oak ecosystems are shaped | Wild Turkey Science #625
Colin Bonser
Entomologist with Forest Health Protection at the USDA Forest Service.
USDA Forest Service
Episode: Emerald Ash Borer with Dr. Colin Bonser | Timber University #624
Gino D'Angelo
Associate professor of deer ecology and management at the University of Georgia.
University of Georgia
Episode: Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing | Deer University #623
Lisa Jorge
Master's student at the UGA Deer Lab with a background in zoo keeping and wildlife management.
University of Georgia
Episode: Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing | Deer University #623
Jason Sumners
Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation and a white-tailed deer biologist.
Missouri Department of Conservation
Episode: Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri | Deer University #621
Luke Resop
Expert guest on food plots and habitat management
Deer Lab / MSU Deer Lab
Episode: Cool Season Food Plots | Deer University #619
Mitch Paine
Urban planner; Washington Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Ecology
Episode: At the River's Edge: Agriculture, Flood Risk and Conservation | Wild Ag #617
Ed Olson
Landowner actively implementing conservation practices
Private farm in Nebraska (Washington/ Burke/Dodge counties)
Episode: Partners on the Land: An Inside Conversation | Wild Ag #609
Rob Peterson
Farm bill biologist for Pheasants Forever in Nebraska
Pheasants Forever
Episode: Partners on the Land: An Inside Conversation | Wild Ag #609

Hosts

Brady Self
Host of Timber University segment on Natural Resources University; forestry specialist
Marcus Lashley
Host; wildlife ecologist introducing the podcast and framing topics
Will Gulsby
Co-host; wildlife ecologist contributing practical field insights
Eric Mitchell
Co-host of Deer University; MSU Deer Lab

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 164 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 States3 years ago

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Audience appreciates the breadth of topics from timber to wildlife habitat and tech-enabled farming.
The show is commended for accessible, data-driven discussions that stay relevant to private lands and policy contexts.
Guests are often university-affiliated experts, translating research into field-ready advice.
Listeners praise science-backed, practical guidance for landowners and managers.

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Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri | Deer University #621
Q: How would you summarize that in just a few statements? Like what do those changes look like? What could people expect that kind of thing?
Missouri has stopped post-season targeted removals, removed its CWD management zone boundary, and is introducing rotating county-level mandatory sampling so the entire state can be sampled every four years. It also removed extra firearms-season days, raised the acreage threshold for CWD management permits, and is working with landowners in pilot areas.
Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri | Deer University #621
Q: What are y'all doing as far as reaching out? Like what does it look like as far as the outreach and working with those landowners?
The department is holding community conversations with landowners and hunters, listening to concerns, and planning follow-up discussions. It is also exploring surveys to estimate deer populations and pilot approaches to make harvested deer easier to use.
Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing | Deer University #623
Q: Does this or is this going to eventually be applicable on how to deter deer from food plots or other things like that?
D'Angelo says the research can help direct deer toward or away from habitats, including encouraging them to use fawning areas or keeping them out of food plots and areas being renovated.
Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing | Deer University #623
Q: Can you walk us through, start to finish, how this entire process has started?
Jorge describes setting up the runway and modified breakaway fences, coordinating with undergraduates to release and guide each deer, recording jumps with high-speed cameras, and noting behavior and joint angles before the animals return to their stalls and paddocks.
The squirrely way oak ecosystems are shaped | Wild Turkey Science #625
Q: If fox squirrels were excluded from a frequently burned landscape with scattered oaks, would there be more oaks or fewer?
Potash's initial expectation is fewer. Without squirrels moving acorns away from parent trees, more acorns would remain concentrated near their source and be eaten or otherwise fail to establish.

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This program emphasizes science-based natural resource management with a strong hands-on, landowner-oriented focus. Episodes frequently explore field methods and practical applications—from timber inventory and cruising techniques to habitat management for wild turkeys and deer—grounding discussions in university research and extension expertise. A notable strength is translating complex ecology and forestry science into actionable guidance for landowners, managers, and policymakers, often featuring interdisciplinary guests and long-running collaborations that connect academic findings with real-world stewardship.

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Recent guests on Natural Resources University include:

1. Alex Potash
2. Colin Bonser
3. Gino D'Angelo
4. Lisa Jorge
5. Jason Sumners
6. Luke Resop
7. Mitch Paine
8. Ed Olson

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