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Natural Resources University
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.
Episodes
Natural Resources UniversityHow Oklahoma Funded the Cedar Fight | BGWT #635
This episode is made possible by support from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association Great Plains Fire Science Exchange…
Natural Resources UniversityCactus Bucks and Antlered Does | Deer University #634
Jim Heffelfinger, aka Cervidnut, joins Jacob and Eric on the podcast to talk about cactus bucks and antlered does. They chat about some of the weirdest things…
Natural Resources UniversityFish, Frogs, and Bugs: How Stocking Fish Changes Pond Ecology | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #633
This week's show discusses a question from a listener that reached out asking how adding fish to a pond can change the pond ecosystem. Join Joe and Drew as…
Natural Resources UniversityStrategic Acres: Where Pheasant Habitat Matters Most | Wild Ag #632
Habitat loss is a major hurdle for many upland game birds, including the Ring-necked pheasant. In response to pheasant declines throughout Nebraska, many…
Natural Resources UniversityStatus of Wild Turkeys in NY | Wild Turkey Science #631
Dr. Mike Muthersbaugh, Upland Gamebird Biologist for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, joins us to disclose the status of turkey…
Natural Resources UniversityWhitetail Food: Why Summer Forbs Matter | BGWT #630
White-tailed deer management is not just a fall conversation. In this episode, John Weir, Laura Goodman Ph.D., and Mark Turner Ph.D. explain why summer is one…
Natural Resources UniversityStatus of Wild Turkeys in Ohio | Wild Turkey Science #629
Mark Wiley, Forest Gamebird Biologist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, joins us to share insights on wild turkey populations, management…
Natural Resources UniversityBat Exposure and Exclusion: From Risk Assessment to Resolution | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #628
Bats play a vital role in our ecosystems, providing natural insect control and contributing to healthy environments. However, when bats enter homes, buildings…
Natural Resources UniversityThe Skinny Hen Hypothesis | Wild Turkey Science #627
In this episode, we dive into the literature to explore the complex relationship between body condition, reproductive success, and population dynamics in wild…
Natural Resources UniversityThe Largest Whitetail Culling Study Ever Conducted | Deer University #626
Jacob and Eric discuss the largest whitetail culling study ever conducted with Dr. Randy DeYoung. They talk about the monster project and the unexpected…
Natural Resources UniversityThe squirrely way oak ecosystems are shaped | Wild Turkey Science #625
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…
Natural Resources UniversityEmerald Ash Borer with Dr. Colin Bonser | Timber University #624
Emerald ash borer continues to spread across the South, threatening ash trees in forests, urban areas, and important bottomland hardwood ecosystems. In this…
Natural Resources UniversityDeer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing | Deer University #623
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…
Natural Resources UniversityFrom Quail Cover to Duck Water: Preseason Habitat Management | Gamebird University #622
In this episode of Gamebird University, James Callicutt and Mark McConnell catch up on fall habitat management for waterfowl and upland game birds. They…
Natural Resources UniversityAdaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri | Deer University #621
Jacob and Eric sit down with Jason Sumners, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, to discuss deer management, landowner collaboration, and…
Natural Resources UniversityHow to Tell if Your Pond is Too Old | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #620
Much like terrestrial landscapes, ponds and aquatic environments change over time. Management plans can help support and drive how many of the processes in the…
Natural Resources UniversityCool Season Food Plots | Deer University #619
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…
Natural Resources UniversityOffspring sex ratio in birds | Wild Turkey Science #618
We deep dive into the complex mechanisms of sex determination in birds, focusing on how environmental and physiological factors influence sex ratios…
Natural Resources UniversityAt the River's Edge: Agriculture, Flood Risk and Conservation | Wild Ag #617
What happens when floods, fish and farms all connect? Flooding is a natural process, but it can cause major problems for farms and residential areas alike…
Natural Resources UniversitySummer Recap | Deer University #616
Jacob and Eric chat about what summer looked like for the Deer Lab and some of the less discussed aspects of academia. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online…
Natural Resources UniversityWhich Oaks Should You Cut? | Wild Turkey Science #615
To kick off Oaktober, we break down the genetics behind why some oak trees are reliable acorn producers and others aren't, and how you as a landowner can use…
Natural Resources UniversityHow to Pay for Wildlife Habitat Improvements on Private Land | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #614
Implementing a wildlife management plan is not cheap and the associated costs may be a barrier for many landowners to start improving their land for wildlife…
Natural Resources UniversityWhere is the line between anecdote and research? | Wild Turkey Science #613
In this episode, we discuss the difference between anecdote and research in wildlife science, limitations with unreplicated site-specific studies, how…
Natural Resources UniversityHow to transform fields into brooding cover | Wild Turkey Science #612
We break down native early successional (old field) management for turkeys — how to identify the plants that really matter, when and why to use fire versus…
Natural Resources UniversityFish Kills: My Fish are Dead – Now What?!? | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #611
Fish kills can result in detrimental losses in ponds but dead fish are just part of the bigger story. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss how to identify a fish…
Natural Resources UniversityWhat we've learned in four years of turkey science | Wild Turkey Science #610
We step back to synthesize what's changed in wild turkey science since the show began and where the biggest open questions still remain. Resources: Huang, M…
Natural Resources UniversityPartners on the Land: An Inside Conversation | Wild Ag #609
Implementing conservation practices like prairie strips or cover crops on your farm might feel like an overwhelming or confusing process. But private lands…
Natural Resources UniversityChemical Thinning and Mixed-Species Forestry in the US South | Timber University #608
Forest management decisions are made under biological, financial, and market conditions that can change considerably during the life of a stand. In this…
Natural Resources UniversityWhat Affects Jake Survival? | Wild Turkey Science #607
Dr. Craig Harper of the University of Tennessee rejoins us to share results from recent research assessing annual survival and resource selection of juvenile…
Natural Resources UniversityMourning Doves | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #606
Mourning doves are a popular migratory game bird to hunt in Kansas and many other states in the U.S. Kansas alone accounts for about 630,000 harvested mourning…
Natural Resources UniversityWe're talking about sperm, folks | Wild Turkey Science #605
In this episode, we dive into turkey reproductive physiology, focusing on how photostimulation and photorefractoriness influence turkey breeding cycles…
Natural Resources University100 Years of Pheasants: The Making of a Game Bird | Wild Ag #604
Join us in celebrating the 100th year of pheasant hunting in Nebraska! In this episode of the WildAg Podcast, we welcome Lonnie Shafer, hunter and author of…
Natural Resources UniversityAre we losing the hardwoods that turkeys depend on? | Wild Turkey Science #603
We're bringing back the episode where we dig into decades-old crop-content studies to quantify exactly how much of a turkey's diet is acorns, and what the…
Natural Resources UniversityPond Misinformation | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #602
With information more accessible than ever, it can be hard to know what's actually good advice for your pond. In this episode, Joe and Drew talk through common…
Natural Resources UniversityHow much turkey predation is actually avian? | Wild Turkey Science #601
Will leads us through a deep dive of the scientific literature on the relative contribution of avian predators to wild turkey predation. Resources: Hughes, T…
Natural Resources UniversityTimber Cruising and Forest Inventory with Dr. Joshua Granger | Timber University #600
Forest inventory and timber cruising provide the information landowners and foresters need to understand what is growing on a property, how much timber is…
Natural Resources UniversityImpacts of vegetation structure on hen survival and nest success | Wild Turkey Science #599
Dr. Mark Turner joins us to discuss his newly accepted, peer-reviewed study examining how vegetation around wild turkey nests impacts both nest success and hen…
Natural Resources UniversityRaccoons | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #598
Raccoons are smart, adaptable omnivores that can be challenging to manage, because they are very resourceful. Drew and Joe share some insights into solving…
Natural Resources UniversityWhen predator control works | Wild Turkey Science #597
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…
Natural Resources UniversityTrailer: Working Wild University's New Season on Grizzly Bears in the Modern West
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…
Natural Resources UniversityHow Fawns Avoid Predators | Deer University #596
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…
Natural Resources UniversityWhich herbicides and when? | Wild Turkey Science #595
In this episode, we discuss our go-to herbicides for various land management scenarios. Resources: Herbicides | Ep 102 Get your tickets to our 2nd Annual UF…
Natural Resources UniversityCatfish | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #594
Catfish are among the most popular fish to catch in the Great Plains. Kansas is home to 12 species of catfish including small madtoms and record setting…
Natural Resources UniversityThe Impact of Hunters on Deer Movement | Deer University #593
Dr. Andy Little, Associate Professor of Landscape Ecology and Habitat Management and Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, stops by to…
Natural Resources UniversityTes shares her experience with brood imprinting | Wild Turkey Science #592
Marcus sits down with Tes Randle Jolly - award-winning professional wildlife and turkey photographer extraordinaire - who shares insights from her time spent…
Natural Resources UniversityResidual Soil Fertility Tax Deduction - Can Timber Landowners Use This? | Timber University #591
Can forest landowners deduct residual soil fertility as some farmers do? In this episode, Shaun and Brady examine the growing interest in the residual…
Natural Resources UniversityThe Future of Farming | Wild Ag #590
In this episode, we chat with Josh Murman and Colton Rathman to explore how PTx Ag is bringing autonomous technology to the farm by transforming compatible…
Natural Resources UniversityDon't feed the coons, folks | Wild Turkey Science #589
In this episode, we dig into raccoon population densities across the literature, uncovering how food subsidization can push numbers from under 10 to over 300…
Natural Resources UniversityRight-Sized Herds, Stronger Rangeland | BGWT #588
Stocking rate sounds simple, but this episode shows why it is one of the most misunderstood and important decisions in grazing management. John Weir, Laura…
Natural Resources UniversityA Trip Down Memory Lane | Deer University #587
Bronson and Steve take time out of their busy schedules to jump back on the podcast. They chat with Jacob and Eric about everything from how they created the…
Natural Resources UniversityHantavirus | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #586
Many diseases can be transmitted from wildlife to humans, and one in particular has been making headlines recently. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss what…
Natural Resources UniversityExploring new funding models | Wild Turkey Science #585
In this episode, Marcus sits down with the UF Game Lab communications team – Charlotte and Dot – to share insights into the communication and fundraising…
Natural Resources UniversityBring Back Turkeys With Better Habitat | BGWT #584
This episode is made possible by support from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Wild turkey numbers rise and fall for a lot of reasons, but better brood…
Natural Resources UniversityThe Life and Legacy of Tom Kelly | Wild Turkey Science #583
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…
Natural Resources UniversityWhat Is Extension? | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #582
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…
Natural Resources UniversityWhat's eating your turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #581
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…
Natural Resources UniversityQuestion and Answer Episode | Timber University #580
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…
Natural Resources UniversityBurning During Nesting: What the research says | Wild Turkey Science #579
We're bringing back our episode with Dr. Chris Moorman on the use of prescribed fire during the nesting season. Resources: Kilburg, Eric L., et al. "Wild…
Natural Resources UniversityAquatic Invasive Species | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #578
Invasive species are an issue for many stakeholders across the Great Plains but there are simple steps everyone can take to help limit their spread. Join Joe…
Natural Resources UniversityPrescribed Fire for Landowners | Deer University #577
Mr. Rainer Nichols, National Training Academy Instructor and Founder of Five Cents Fire and Land Management, joins Jacob and Eric to discuss working with…