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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 UniversityDoes rain impact nest predation risk? | Wild Turkey Science #516
Does water on a hen make it more susceptible to predation? In this episode, we comb through the literature on olfactory camouflage, dissecting studies…
Natural Resources UniversityReturn of the River Otter | Wild Ag #515
This month we are joined by Sam Wilson, Furbearer Biologist at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and Frank Andelt, retired Furbearer Biologist and Sam's…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Symposium Takeaways | Wild Turkey Science #514
In this episode, we review papers that stood out to each of us from the 2025 Wild Turkey Symposium. Resources: Collier, B. A., & Chamberlain, M. J. (2025). The…
Natural Resources UniversityEnergy and Antlers | Deer University #513
Jacob and Eric sit down with Dr. Levi Heffelfinger of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute to discuss their work evaluating how dietary energy…
Natural Resources UniversityTurkeys in Wisconsin : A success story | Wild Turkey Science #512
Wisconsin gamebird ecologist Taylor Finger joins us to breakdown the status of wild turkeys in the state. Join as he shares details on how Wisconsin has…
Natural Resources UniversityGrazing, Burning, and the Science Between | BGWT #511
Dr. Esben Kjaer joins the Blazin' Grazin' hosts to talk fire, forage, and the fine art of managing rangelands for both cattle and wildlife. His work from…
Natural Resources UniversityDeer Damage | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #510
Deer have many benefits to ecosystems and society, but they can also be a cause of human-wildlife conflict. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the impact deer…
Natural Resources UniversityThe Trophy Factory | Fish University #509
Sometimes you just need to follow your dreams. Eric Mayo is a Mississippi pond owner with a small 1.5-acre pond. After complete renovation, Eric wanted…
Natural Resources UniversityForest Health Happenings in the US South | Timber University #508
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kristy McAndrew from Mississippi State University. Dr. McAndrew will walk us through the ins and outs of Brown spot…
Natural Resources UniversityTurkeys and Grouse | Wild Turkey Science #507
Dr. Ben Jones, CEO of RGS & AWS, joins us to explore how active forest stewardship - from prescribed fire to targeted timber harvests and new wood markets -…
Natural Resources UniversityDeer-Pig Interactions | Deer University #506
Jacob and Eric sit down with MSU Assistant Research Professor Dr. Melanie Boudrou to discuss the results of a recent project that used GPS collars to study…
Natural Resources UniversityQ and A episode| Timber University #505
In this episode, we return to the mailbag to answer listener questions. Brady covers the current status of brownspot needle blight and thinning pines with…
Natural Resources UniversityWhy to Science | Wild Turkey Science #504
Strap in for a philosophical episode as we sit with Dr. Dwayne Elmore and explore the complex nature of critically evaluating information in an age of…
Natural Resources UniversityAI Generated Wildlife Videos | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #503
AI generated wildlife videos are common on the internet and it can be hard to distinguish what is real and what isn't. For this episode, Drew and Joe are…
Natural Resources UniversityNEW Online Wild Turkey Training | Wild Turkey Science #502
We've launched our SECOND online training course focused on wild turkey biology, history, and heritage! Enroll now: https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManagerBio…
Natural Resources UniversityPrairie Strips-Practical Conservation for Modern Farms and Wildlife | Wild Ag #501
This month we are joined by Dr. Jordan Giese, Research Assistant Professor at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University -…
Natural Resources UniversityFire as Stewardship: Rural Leaders in Action | BGWT #500
In this episode of Blazin' Grazin' and Other Wild Things, Noble County rancher Grady Parmley joins the team to share how prescribed burn associations empower…
Natural Resources UniversityThe Rut | Deer University #499
Jacob and Eric catch up to discuss the rut. They cover everything from what triggers the rut to phases of the rut, changes in buck behavior, and hunting…
Natural Resources UniversityAL results on LPDV in wild turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #498
We dive into Will's recent research assessing the effects and prevalence of Lymphoproliferative Disease Virus (LPDV) in wild turkeys in Alabama. Resources…
Natural Resources UniversityButterflies, Burn Units, and a Broader Vision for NREM with Dr. Jason Harmon | BGWT #497
What do grasshoppers, prescribed fire, and peer pressure have in common? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Harmon, the new head of Oklahoma State…
Natural Resources UniversityEmergency Trout Restrictions | Fish University #496
he State of Arkansas is well known for its quality fishing opportunities, particularly its tailrace trout fisheries. Although Fish University has spent several…
Natural Resources UniversityWaterfowl Migration | Fins, Fur, & Feathers | #495
Waterfowl and other birds often migrate long distances to optimize habitats for feeding and meeting. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss what triggers migration…
Natural Resources UniversityLandscape level habitat corridor sustains turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #494
In this episode, we discuss our recent paper quantifying turkey abundance, highlighting the Florida Wildlife Corridor and exploring how this project preserves…
Natural Resources UniversityBurn, Spray, Repeat: Taming Sericea Lespedeza | BGWT #493
In this episode of Blazin' Grazin' and Other Wild Things, we hear from Kayla Moss, Extension Assistant at Oklahoma State University, about her groundbreaking…
Natural Resources UniversityRestoring the functionally extinct American Chestnut | Wild Turkey Science #492
We're bringing back our episode exploring the American chestnut's history, ecological importance, challenges faced due to habitat change and disease, on-going…
Natural Resources UniversityAfter the Harvest | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #491
While a hunt may end with the release of an arrow or pulling the trigger, what a hunter does next has important legal, food safety, and food quality…
Natural Resources UniversityScale of management for wild turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #490
In this episode, we discuss how management scale and arrangement influence turkey behavior and productivity. Resources: Chitwood, M. C., et al. (2015). Do…
Natural Resources UniversityProductive Plains - The Secret is in the Soil | Wild Ag #489
What makes the Great Plains such a productive agricultural hotspot? And why are some fields just more productive than others no matter what? It turns out the…
Natural Resources UniversityManaging old fields for turkey | Wild Turkey Science #488
In this episode, we walk you through the steps on managing your fallow fields for turkey and deer. We cover the plants we're after and those we want to manage…
Natural Resources UniversityArkansas Chronic Wasting Disease Deer Study | Deer University #487
Jacob and Eric sit down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Research Division Chief, Cory Gray and Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Dr. Marcelo…
Natural Resources UniversityFrogs, Salamanders, and Water Quality | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #486
Amphibians such as frogs and salamanders are common critters often seen in the Midwest near ponds, creeks, and rivers. These animals are often indicators of…
Natural Resources UniversityManaging turkeys on steep terrain | Wild Turkey Science #485
Dr. Craig Harper returns to share insights on how sloped topography affects plant communities, wild turkey use, and management strategies for both turkey and…
Natural Resources UniversityCool-Season Food Plots (Part 2) | Deer University #484
We're back with Part 2 of discussing cool-season food plots. Hosts Jacob and Eric catch up with MSU Deer Lab graduate student Luke Resop to talk about seed…
Natural Resources UniversityThe Slab Lab Has a Setback | Fish University #483
A good trilogy establishes the characters and the main conflict in installment one, then installment two deepens the conflict, and finally installment three…
Natural Resources UniversityCool-Season Food Plots (Part 1) | Deer University #482
In this episode, hosts Jacob and Eric discuss cool-season food plots with MSU Deer Lab graduate student Luke Resop. They cover key topics such as food plot…
Natural Resources UniversityDecreases in hen survival may explain declines | Wild Turkey Science #481
In this episode, we reveal results from our latest research analyzing the role of hen survival in turkey population dynamics. Our lab is primarily funded by…
Natural Resources UniversityLate Summer Stressors | Deer University #480
In this episode, hosts Jacob and Eric dive into the challenges of the late summer stress period for deer. They explore key topics, including the declining…
Natural Resources UniversityFood Plots or Hunting Plots? | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #479
Food plots can be a beneficial tool for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, but do they serve the same purpose throughout the geographic range of white-tailed…
Natural Resources UniversityWhy predator bounties don't work | Wild Turkey Science #478
In this conversation, Will leads us through the available research on the effectiveness of predator bounty programs. Our lab is primarily funded by donations…
Natural Resources UniversityNitrates & Human Health with Dr. Jesse Bell | Wild Ag #477
This month we are joined by Dr. Jesse Bell, Claire M. Hubbard Professor of Water, Climate, and Health in the Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and…
Natural Resources UniversityTaking the Reins and New World Screwworm | Deer University #476
In this episode, the new co-directors of the MSU Deer Lab, Drs. Jacob Dykes and Eric Michel, share their plans for the deer lab and their vision for research…
Natural Resources UniversityWe asked AI why turkeys are declining | Wild Turkey Science #475
Join as we explore and critique ChatGPT's answers to why wild turkeys are declining. Submit your prompt to wildturkeyscience@gmail.com! Our lab is primarily…
Natural Resources UniversityThe New MSU Deer Lab | Deer University #474
In this episode, Bronson and Steve introduce the new Co-Directors of the MSU Deer Lab. Dr. Eric Michel succeeds Steve and now serves as Assistant Professor and…
Natural Resources UniversityAeration in Ponds | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #473
Pond owners and managers often add aeration to their ponds to increase the ecological health of the pond, but do they actually work and should you add them to…
Natural Resources UniversityManaging deer for turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #472
In this episode, we discuss the overlaps and tradeoffs between managing your property for both deer and turkey. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If…
Natural Resources UniversityPlanting trees for turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #471
We've brought back our episode with Dudley Phelps, Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries plant expert and co-host of the Gamekeeper Podcast, to learn about his go-to…
Natural Resources UniversityReturn to the Little Red River | Fish University #470
The Little Red River is a unique fishery hidden in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas that boasts a world class trout fishery and some unique angling…
Natural Resources UniversityVoles | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #469
Voles are common herbivorous rodents that can become very abundant when their food and cover are plentiful. They typically go unnoticed , but sometimes cause…
Natural Resources UniversityTurning sunlight into gobblers | Wild Turkey Science #468
Forester and wildlife biologist Jordan Nanney continues the conversation on hardwood timber sale evaluation. He breaks down the first steps landowners should…
Natural Resources UniversityEvaluating hardwood timber sales | Wild Turkey Science #467
We are joined by forester and wildlife biologist Jordan Nanney for an overview of hardwood timber markets and a breakdown of how landowners can sell their…
Natural Resources UniversityNitrogen Stewardship & Profitability: A Conversation with Sentinel Ag | Wild Ag #466
This month we are joined by Jackson Stansell, Founder and CEO of Sentinel Ag. Following our previous episode on nitrate issues in drinking water with Crystal…
Natural Resources UniversityAquatic Vegetation Management | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #465
Aquatic plants play a vital role in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems but they can also cause problems when they become overabundant. Join Joe and Drew as…
Natural Resources UniversityDesigning your turkey property | Wild Turkey Science #464
We're bringing back a popular episode where we boiled down the key areas of focus for improving turkey habitat and connectivity on your property. Our lab is…
Natural Resources UniversityFrom Panama To The Plains: Screwworm Is On The Move | BGWT #463
In this episode, our hosts sit down with Dr. Jonathan Cammack, Extension Livestock Entomologist at Oklahoma State University, to discuss the troubling…
Natural Resources UniversityHow to start: Step by step to managing pine timber | Wild Turkey Science #462
In this episode, we are joined by forest manager Michael Heatherly who walks us through the steps landowners should take when managing pine timber on their…
Natural Resources UniversityHack, Spray, & Blaze: Enhancing Oklahoma's Wildlife Habitats | BGWT #461
In this episode, John Weir, Dr. Laura Goodman, and Dr. Mark Turner sit down for a laid-back, boots-on-the-ground talk about Forest Stand Improvement (FSI) and…
Natural Resources UniversityManaging Woodlands for Wildlife | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #460
Forests and woodlands are terms commonly used interchangeably, but did you know they are different ecosystems? Join Joe and Drew as they discuss the…
Natural Resources UniversityYou should be doing this for turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #459
In this episode, we discuss what you should be thinking about and implementing on your property for turkeys right now. WATCH this episode here! Resources…
Natural Resources UniversityShaping the Heartland - The Evolution of Working Landscapes | WildAg #458
This month we are joined by Dr. Larkin Powell, Director of the School of Natural Resources at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. With years of research experience…
Natural Resources UniversityIsland Fish | Fish University #457
How do fish colonize newly formed island streams? How do fish get above a 200-foot waterfall? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of Fish…