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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 UniversitySD Research Update: Major constraints and BMPs | Wild Turkey Science #280
Today we are joined by Dr. Chad Lehman, senior biologist for the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks, and Dr. Chris Rota, associate professor of…
Natural Resources UniversityManaging pine rotations for turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #279
Ted DeVos, co-founder of Bach and DeVos Forestry and Wildlife Services, walks us from ground zero through the various ways in which to manage pine plantations…
Natural Resources UniversityYour Summer To-Do List | Deer University #278
In this conversation, Bronson and Steve discuss various topics related to deer management during the summertime. They start by addressing recent concerns about…
Natural Resources UniversityNative Grass Plantings for Wildlife | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #277
Native warm season plant communities provide valuable food and cover for many wildlife species, and are often missing from properties that are managed for…
Natural Resources UniversityConventional vs. Regenerative Ag | Wild Turkey Science #276
Dr. Bronson Strickland, co-director of the MSU Deer Lab and founder of the Deer University podcast, joins us to explain regenerative agriculture and break down…
Natural Resources UniversityLake Deanna – Pushing the Envelope | Fish University #275
In Western Missouri there is a lake that doesn't follow the standard private pond formula. Lake Deanna is a larger private lake with unique habitat, unusual…
Natural Resources UniversityFire ecology and history in the South | Timber University #274
This episode we are joined by Dr. Morgan Varner from the Tall Timbers Land Trust and Research Center. Dr. Varner discusses the benefits of fire on the…
Natural Resources UniversityFire-fueling fungi | Fire University #273
Dr. Ben Sikes, Associate Professor of Microbial Ecology at the University of Kansas, joins us to shed light on the fascinating relationships between fungi and…
Natural Resources UniversityIf not the season, what's the reason? | Wild Turkey Science #272
After much feedback from our latest episode, we sit down to review through recent episodes and lay out the available data known to us. Covering season timing…
Natural Resources UniversityFrom Litter to Glitter: Restoring oak woodlands and savannas with fire and thinning (Part 2/2) | Habitat University #271
What distinguishes a forest, woodland, and savanna? How does wildlife and plant diversity differ between them? How do we restore woodlands and savannas? Join…
Natural Resources UniversityBig Bass: Pond Management for Bigger Fish | Fins, Fur, Feathers #270
Getting big fish in your pond requires a strong pond management plan. Join us as we discuss steps to consider when managing the fish community in your pond…
Natural Resources UniversitySeason timing doesn't affect reproduction | Wild Turkey Science #269
Dr. Craig Harper and Dr. Dave Buehler from the University of Tennessee join us to discuss results from their seven-year, robust before-after control-impact…
Natural Resources UniversityPrescribed Fire with Brian Teeter | WildAg #268
Brian Teeter, Prescribed Fire Coordinator at Nebraska Pheasants Forever, joins us to discuss prescribed fire on agriculturally dominated landscapes. Resources…
Natural Resources UniversityPredator Management with Dr. John Carroll | WildAg #267
Dr. John Carroll, professor of wildlife ecology and management at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joins us to discuss predators and predator management in…
Natural Resources UniversityIntroduction | WildAg #266
Welcome to the WildAg Podcast! WildAg is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and serves as a connection point for natural resource…
Natural Resources UniversityFrom Litter to Glitter: Restoring oak woodlands and savannas with fire and thinning (Part 1/2) | Habitat University #265
What distinguishes a forest, woodland, and savanna? How does wildlife and plant diversity differ between them? How do we restore woodlands and savannas? Join…
Natural Resources UniversityHarvest rates and season dates | Wild Turkey Science #264
Adam Butler, Wild Turkey Program Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, joins us to discuss the turkey trends seen across…
Natural Resources UniversityStatus of Needle Blight in the South | Timber University #263
Over the past few years, brownspot needle blight and an assemblage of other problematic pathogenic species have garnered increasing concern in pine systems…
Natural Resources UniversityEastern Fire Science with Kevin Robertson and Morgan Varner of Tall Timbers, Part 2 | Small Game University #262
Bobwhite Translocation to Pennsylvania: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Hunting/Documents/Letterkenny%20Army%20Depot%20Bobwhite%20Quail%20Focus%20Area%20Managem…
Natural Resources UniversityChronic Wasting Disease | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #261
A recently published note in the journal Neurobiology describing potential human transmission of chronic wasting disease is getting quite a bit of attention…
Natural Resources UniversityDo dominant gobblers dominate breeding? | Wild Turkey Science #260
Dr. Alan Krakauer joins us to dive into his research on turkey kin selection and breakdown the many strategies gobblers use to pass on genes. Donate to wild…
Natural Resources UniversityTrees are for Fish | Fish University #259
Anglers know that many fish species depend on the structure that trees provide. Habitat, such as standing timber, blow downs, snags, and cypress trees are…
Natural Resources UniversityBuck Food Plot Use During the Hunting Season | Deer University #258
In this episode we visit with Dr. Natasha Ellison to review her findings relative to buck use of food plots during the hunting season. How often are bucks…
Natural Resources UniversityDo turkeys lek and does it matter? | Wild Turkey Science #257
Dr. Dwayne Elmore, Director of the Game Bird Program at Tall Timbers Research Station, joins us to breakdown the reproductive ecology and behavior of wild…
Natural Resources UniversityPulling the Covers Off Buck Beds | Deer University #256
In this episode we visit with Luke Resop to discuss buck beds and bedding areas. How often are they bedding? What's their affinity to certain bedding areas?…
Natural Resources UniversityUnderstanding Buck Movement (Part 2) | Deer University #255
The latest Extension publication from the MSU Deer Lab is "Understanding Buck Movement: How, When, and Why Bucks Navigate the Landscape" is now available for…
Natural Resources UniversityEastern Fire Science with Kevin Robertson and Morgan Varner of Tall Timbers, Part 1 | Small Game University #254
New EPA Standards https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-stronger-standards-harmful-soot-pollution-significantly-increasing#:~:text=By%20strengthening%2…
Natural Resources UniversityOgallala Aquifer: Status, concerns, and implications for wildlife | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #253
The Ogallala Aquifer is found underground in parts of 8 states. This vital resource provides groundwater for agricultural producers, wildlife, and citizens in…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - We got bug problems | #252
Marcus and Will sit down under one roof to review the available literature on declining insect populations. They pull from studies across the globe to discuss…
Natural Resources UniversityHabitat University - Forest management for birds: an introduction to the series | #251
Ahead of a forthcoming mini-series on forest management for birds, Adam and Jarred discuss a paper reviewing the state of the science examining bird responses…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Fire timing in upland hardwoods | #250
Mark Turner, PhD candidate in Dr. Craig Harper's lab at the University of Tennessee, joins us to disclose results from their recent study assessing the effects…
Natural Resources UniversitySmall Game University - Western Fire Science with Dr. Morgan Treadwell | #249
For more information on Dr. Treadwell's work: https://sanangelo.tamu.edu/people/dr-morgan-russell-assistant-professor-extension-range-specialist/ Texas…
Natural Resources UniversitySmall Game University - Introductions and science in small game management | #248
Working Lands for Wildlife Bobwhite Conservation Pilot: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/crp-conservation-reserve-program/news/usda-launches-new-b…
Natural Resources UniversityFins, Fur, & Feathers - Introduction to wildlife habitat management in the Great Plains | #247
In this episode, we discuss habitat management, and how common habitat management practices for a species in some regions may not be appropriate everywhere a…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Life for a gobbler | #246
Dr. Mike Chamberlain, Terrell Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management at the University of Georgia, re-joins the podcast to walk us through the various…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Turkey disease ecology | #245
Dr. Rick Gerhold, Associate Professor of Parasitology/Wildlife Diseases at the University of Tennessee, joins us to breakdown common diseases among turkeys and…
Natural Resources UniversityFins, Fur, & Feathers - Stocking fish in your pond | #244
In this episode, we discuss how to stock fish in your pond, what type of fish are usually recommended, and the best time to add fish to your pond. Discussion…
Natural Resources UniversityTimber University - Pine beetles and forest management concerns | #243
Pine beetle outbreaks are usually not the result of one stress factor, but the cumulative result of several possible variables that lower pine vigor. Join us…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Up close and personal with wild turkeys | #242
Tes Randle Jolly, award-winning professional wildlife and turkey photographer extraordinaire, joins Marcus and Will to share her deep insight and perspective…
Natural Resources UniversityFish University - Managing fishponds for ducks | #241
This episode quacks me up. Fisheries management to produce quality fishing often requires actions that are counterproductive to attracting migratory ducks and…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Longer the snood, bigger the brood | #240
Dr. Richard Buccholz, Director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Research at the University of Mississippi, joins Will and Marcus to shed light…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - Can we bring black-footed ferrets back from the brink? | #239
Today on Working Wild U, we're spotlighting, quite literally, one special species that calls the Great Plains home. A small predator that was thought to be…
Natural Resources UniversityHabitat University - Conserving Wildlife in Ag. Landscapes: Creating win-win solutions for wildlife and farmers | #238
In this episode we talk with Dr. Mark McConnell, Assistant Professor of Upland Birds at Mississippi State, about wildlife conservation in agricultural…
Natural Resources UniversityFins, Fur, & Feathers - Vultures in the Great Plains | #237
In this episode, we discuss how turkey vultures and black vultures provide both positive and negative values to residents of the Great Plains, and how to deal…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Gobbler survival across the south | #236
Dr. Patrick Wightman, Research Scientist at UGA, joins Marcus and Will to reveal results from a recent region-wide collaborative project - across 4 states, 8…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Habitat management = predator management | #235
New data brings to light more pieces of our habitat-predator puzzle. Join as Marcus and Will pull from recent studies to discuss the multifaceted effects of…
Natural Resources UniversityTimber University - Listener questions | #234
This month is the first Q&A episode. Brady and Shaun get to listener questions they have received since the first episode. They discuss taxes, some hardwood…
Natural Resources UniversityFins, Fur, & Feathers - Winter pond management | #233
In this episode we discuss what happens to ponds in the winter. Where do fish go? Do you need aeration? What pond management can you do in the winter to…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Snoods, feathers, and the Turkey Brotherhood | #232
Dr. Geoff Hill, professor of Biological Sciences at Auburn University, joins Marcus and Will to break down the unique evolutionary biology of our favorite…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - Where are the grizzlies headed? | #231
Grizzly bears are expanding their range. But where are they headed? To find out, we get out on the land with ranchers Erik Kalsta and Jami Murdoch, who are…
Natural Resources UniversityFish University - All female bass lakes | #230
Have you ever noticed that when someone catches a big largemouth or Florida bass, like a double-digit bass, they refer to it as "she", "her", or "big girl"?…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - The habitat vs. predator stalemate | #229
Marcus and Will explain why our current data on turkeys supports both sides of this ongoing debate and what is needed to determine whether habitat or predation…
Natural Resources UniversityFins, Fur, & Feathers - Coyote control and deer production | #228
In this episode, we discuss coyote biology and management related to deer production in the Great Plains, and whether or not it makes sense to control coyotes…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Habitat vs. predator control | #227
Will and Marcus discuss why they and other biologists are more likely to endorse habitat management, versus predator control, to increase turkey populations…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - Can ranchers save arctic grayling? | #226
When a section of the Big Hole River in southwest Montana ran dry in 1988, all eyes were on the future of one of the last remaining populations of arctic…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Habitat for the hatch | #225
Mark Hatfield, National Director of Science and Planning for NWTF, joins Marcus and Will to discuss how their organization has helped wild turkeys through…
Natural Resources UniversityHabitat University - Private lands wrapped! | #224
In the final episode of our second season, Jarred and Adam review the conversations we've had on the theme of private lands habitat conservation, discuss some…
Natural Resources UniversityFins, Fur, & Feathers - Eagles | #223
In this episode, we discuss eagles, their natural history, decline, subsequent recovery, and important special protections that are afforded to eagles. Contact…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Science-based solutions for long-term sustainability | #222
Jason Lupardus, Director of Business Operations and Partnerships for Turkeys for Tomorrow, joins Marcus and Will to reveal TFT's vision, solution, and…
Natural Resources UniversityTimber University - Natural regeneration of pines | #221
Episode 17 – Natural Regeneration of Pines Prior to active silvicultural management, natural regeneration propagated pine species across the South for…