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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 UniversityWild Turkey Science - What is TFT about? | #161
Turkeys for Tomorrow Legal Council and board member Carter Weeks joins us to discuss how TFT got started, the vision of the organization, and how you can get…
Natural Resources UniversityDeer University - Burn baby burn! | #160
There's no doubt that prescribed fire is good for wildlife habitat, but what's the best time of year to burn? What are the pros and cons of burning during the…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - Brooding and nesting cover (Part 2/2) | #159
Dr. Craig Harper joins to disclose step-by-step instructions on how to implement better brooding and nesting cover on your property. This is an episode you…
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Wild Turkey Science - Brooding and nesting cover (Part 1/2) | #158
Dr. Craig Harper joins to disclose step-by-step instructions on how to implement better brooding and nesting cover on your property. This is an episode you…
Natural Resources UniversityHabitat University - Getting kids engaged in habitat management through WHEP | #157
In this episode, Jarred and Adam explain the Wildlife Habitat Education Program, which engages kids from throughout the country in wildlife habitat management…
Natural Resources UniversityTimber University - Financial considerations for forestland investment | #156
Forestland and its subsequent management are still sound investments! Join us in this episode of Timber University as we discuss some of the things you should…
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Wild Turkey Science - Status of turkeys in FL (Part 2/2) | #155
FWC Wild Turkey Management Program Coordinator Buddy Welch discloses details on the previous and on-going research conducted on wild turkeys. Then, discussion…
Natural Resources UniversityFish University - How to kill fish | #154
You know what to do when your pet cat or dog is sick, but have you ever thought about who to call when your pet fish are under the weather? In this episode…
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Wild Turkey Science - Status of turkeys in FL (Part 1/2) | #153
FWC Wild Turkey Management Program Coordinator Buddy Welch joins us to disclose details on the state's season frameworks, restocking history, and harvest…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - Colorado wolf reintroduction and the great divide | #152
We've covered a lot this season: wolves, working lands, and some of the ideas and management practices that divide and unite the people of the American West…
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Wild Turkey Science - Wild turkey populations in PA (Part 2/2) | #151
PA Game Commission wild turkey biologist Mary Jo Caselena joins us to disclose details on their state's mark recapture study, population trends, and private…
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Wild Turkey Science - Wild turkey populations in PA (Part 1/2) | #150
PA Game Commission wild turkey biologist Mary Jo Caselena joins us to disclose details on their state's mark recapture study, population trends, and private…
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Wild Turkey Science - What's changed in MS? (Part 2/2) | #149
Wildlife Biologist John Gruchy gives us his fastball pitch on adjusting old fields, even food plots, into poult-rearing cover. This is Part 2 of Monday's…
Natural Resources UniversityTimber University - Forest taxes for the forest landowner | #148
Forest tax is a very specialized area in the tax codes. Many forest landowners, CPAs, and lawyers are often not well versed with this type of taxation. This…
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Wild Turkey Science - What's changed in MS? (Part 1/2) | #147
Wildlife Biologist John Gruchy joins the show to discuss the timeline of landscape changes across Mississippi, consequences of earlier management decisions…
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Wild Turkey Science - Bonus episode | #146
Marcus and WIll jump back on to correct literature data on exotic grasses from Monday's episode, clarify a few points on CRP and burning during nesting, and…
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Wild Turkey Science - Has turkey habitat changed? | #145
In this episode, we discuss the large-scale habitat changes that may have contributed to wild turkey decline, key management strategies that shifted the…
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Wild Turkey Science - OK update (Part 2/2): Reproductive ecology of Rios and Easterns | #144
Dr. Colter Chitwood re-joins the podcast to give us an update of the on-going turkey research in the state of Oklahoma. Learn details of the hunter-led work…
Natural Resources UniversityHabitat University - Farm bill biologists & beyond: Pheasants & Quail Forever's approach to private land conservation | #143
When it comes to getting boots on the ground for private lands conservation, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever is a leader. This episode we are joined by Quail…
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Wild Turkey Science - Burning during nesting | #142
Dr. Chris Moorman rejoins the podcast to discuss the use of prescribed fire during nesting season. Plus, gain inside details on the studies Dr. Moorman has led…
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Wild Turkey Science - OK update (Part 1/2): Reproductive ecology of Rios and Easterns | #141
Dr. Colter Chitwood re-joins the podcast to give us an update of the on-going turkey research in the state of Oklahoma. Learn details of the hunter-led work…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - Co-producing technology to reduce conflict | #140
Today, Alex and Jared explore how livestock producers and researchers are working together to adapt old world tools into new world technologies to help reduce…
Natural Resources UniversityFish University - Gator gar! | #139
Did you know that fish much larger than you with a mouth full of sharp teeth might be swimming just below the surface of your favorite swimming hole? Don't…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - Old World tools to new world technology | #138
In this episode, Alex and Jared dive into techniques that can help ranchers reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock. They'll explore how a new spin on an…
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Wild Turkey Science - What we learned from density dependence | #137
We review our recent episodes on the density dependence hypothesis, what we learned from conversations with experts, and implications this may have on…
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Wild Turkey Science - AL update, is there a dominant gobbler? | #136
In this episode, we give you an update on the ongoing projects in Alabama including preliminary results on which gobblers can breed, the most common predators…
Natural Resources UniversityTimber University - Casualty Loss and the Forest Landowner | #135
In this episode, we take on the difficult subject of casualty loss. This is a subject no landowner looks forward to, but planning for the worst is sound…
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Wild Turkey Science - A different perspective on density dependence | #134
Is density dependence operating on wild turkeys? Dr. Bret Collier walks us through his point of view on density dependence and whether it is responsible for…
Natural Resources UniversityDeer University - Just how bad is dog hunting on deer? | #133
Seems like you either love dog hunting, or hate it. There's no in between. But what does the research say about the effects of dog hunting on deer herds? In…
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Wild Turkey Science - Density-dependence in upland game birds | #132
What is density-dependence and could it be driving the patterns we're seeing in declining populations? Dr. Mark McConnell joins Marcus and Will to pull…
Natural Resources UniversityHabitat University - 50 Solutions to the private lands challenge: Idaho | #131
In this episode, we wrap our mini-segment on approaches to private lands habitat management with a visit to a state with only about 30% private land: Idaho!…
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Wild Turkey Science - Which vital rates are most important to turkey populations? | #130
What does the available wild turkey research tell us and what gaps need to be filled moving forward? Dr. Chitwood walks us through 50+ years of published…
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Wild Turkey Science - I lease land...what about me? | #129
It's obvious that we need to do something about poult-rearing cover. What are the opportunities for you to help on land you don't own? Join Marcus and Will as…
Natural Resources UniversityTimber University - Site preparation for forestland establishment | #128
Join us in this episode of Timber University as we discuss the pros and cons of site preparation in forestry. Many forest managers are familiar with the…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - Wolf management in the Pacific Northwest | #127
So far this season, we've been spending a lot of time in the Northern Rockies, in the states where grey wolves first returned to the West – whether by…
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Wild Turkey Science - Which turkey predators? | #126
While at the Southeast Deer Study Group, Marcus and Will sit down to reflect on the recent predation episodes. They discuss key takeaways, lessons learned, and…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - Wolves dispersing in the modern West | #125
When wolves disperse, they are increasingly moving through human-dominated landscapes where they often get into trouble. In today's episode, Alex and Jared…
Natural Resources UniversityWild Turkey Science - NC research update: Largest private land turkey study | #124
200 private landowners, 25,000+ acres of private land, years of data… on hundreds of birds!?! If you live or hunt in North Carolina this episode is a…
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Fish University - Developments in bass fishing | #123
The world of fishing, and especially bass fishing, has changed considerably in the past 50 years. In this episode, Wes sits down with retired fisheries expert…
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Wild Turkey Science - So, you think you know nest predators? | #122
Dr. Bret Collier joins Marcus and Will to challenge the status quo of how we view wild turkey nest predation. Bringing a new perspective to how we define…
Natural Resources UniversityWorking Wild U - The Yellowstone Wolf | #121
Many people, when they think about wolves, think of Yellowstone National Park. And for good reason; it has some of the best wolf watching in the world. But…
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Wild Turkey Science - Effectiveness of trapping across game bird species | #120
With limited research on wild turkey predator trapping, Marcus and Will turn to Dr. Dwayne Elmore for his professional and personal experience with predator…
Natural Resources UniversityFire University - Fire coordination and education | #119
Marcus is joined by Jenn Fawcett, Extension Associate & SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group Coordinator for NC State University. Join as they discuss the…
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Wild Turkey Science - The science on trapping | #118
Marcus and Will delve deeper into the research on wild turkey predator trapping. Join as they break down key findings, interpret study designs, discuss…
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Wild Turkey Science - Turkey predators | #116
What eats turkeys? Has the predator context changed? We give you a look from the literature, historical writings, discuss underrepresented predators, and…
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#115 | Fish University - Nutrients and sediments
In this episode, Wes talks with Dr. Beth Baker of Mississippi State University. Beth and Wes discuss sediment and nutrients in our water and how they affect…
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#114 | Wild Turkey Science - You've got questions, here are our answers…
Thank you for the overwhelmingly positive feedback. We felt compelled to address major themes in the questions y'all gave us from the first topic series. Here…
Natural Resources University#113 | Working Wild U - State management in the Northern Rockies
In 2021, the Montana and Idaho legislatures each passed a suite of bills liberalizing wolf hunting. These changes ignited national debate around fair chase…
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#112 | Wild Turkey Science - What did we learn about the role of season frameworks?
Is the science settled? Will and Marcus have a deep discussion about what we learned from the first few episodes, what data we have, what is missing, and where…
Natural Resources University#111 | Working Wild U - Hunting and the North American model of wildlife conservation
It's easy to see wolf management in two buckets: full protection under the Endangered Species Act or unregulated wolf hunting. But successful management of…
Natural Resources University#110 | Fire University - Outreach programs in fire science, ft. Laurel Kays
Marcus is joined by Laurel Kays, Fire Learning Network Manager of The Nature Conservancy. Learn of the programs and networking support in which fire…
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#109 | Wild Turkey Science - How could season frameworks affect wild turkey populations? ft. Dr. Mike Chamberlain
In this episode, Dr. Mike Chamberlain discusses various aspects of wild turkey biology and ecology, signs of problems across many states, how hunter harvest…
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#108 | Wild Turkey Science - Wild turkey population dynamics and what the manipulative study of season dates in Mississippi tells us about the role of hunting, ft. Adam Butler
In this episode, Adam Butler gives us an historical context for wild turkey population dynamics and reveals results from the ongoing season date manipulation…
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#107 | Wild Turkey Science - What does the ongoing wild turkey research in Tennessee tell us about the impacts of season timing? ft. Dr. Craig Harper
In this episode, Dr. Craig Harper fills us in on their experimental manipulation of season dates across several counties in Tennessee and how it affected wild…
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#106| Wild Turkey Science - What is Wild Turkey Science about?
In their inaugural episode, Marcus and Will discuss what they are trying to accomplish with this podcast and how it was made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow…
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Trailer | Wild Turkey Science
Here is a sneak peak of the upcoming episodes of Wild Turkey Science (here), the newest series in the Natural Resources University podcast network. Subscribe…
Natural Resources University#105 | Deer University - Is habitat management for deer and turkey the same?
Do all the habitat recommendations that deer biologists make also benefit turkey? In this episode, Bronson and Steve visit with Marcus Lashley and Will Gulsby…
Natural Resources University#104 | Timber University - Best Management Practices for Mississippi Forests
Dr. John Auel is the Certification Programs Director for the Mississippi Forestry Association. Join us in this episode of Timber University as we discuss best…
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#103 | Fish University - Building the Perfect Lake
If you are interested in building the best fishing lake, you need to talk to the most experienced lake designer! In this episode, Wes chats with The Pond Boss…
Natural Resources University#102 | Working Wild U - Wolves in town
Do wolves pose a threat to people? What is "normal" wolf behavior? What happens when wolves set up shop in your neighborhood? Join hosts Alex and Jared as they…