Fins, Fur, and Feathers
by Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts
Latest episode
Fish, Frogs, and Bugs: How Stocking Fish Changes Pond Ecology
Fish, Frogs, and Bugs: How Stocking Fish Changes Pond Ecology
About this podcast
Fins, Fur, and Feathers provides science-based solutions to real-world problems faced by producers, land managers, recreational landowners, and others who are dealing with wildlife or water-related problems or for those wanting to produce more fish and wildlife from their land.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 79 episodes
- Fish, Frogs, and Bugs: How Stocking Fish Changes Pond Ecology · 30 min · Episode 80This 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 they discuss the…
- Episode 79 - Bat Exposure and Exclusion: From Risk Assessment to Resolution · 36 minBats 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…
- Aging Ponds – What happens as Ponds Get Older and How to Tell if Your Pond is Too Old · 40 min · Episode 78Much like terrestrial landscapes, ponds and aquatic environments change over time. Management plans can help support and drive how many of the processes in the pond play out over…
- How to pay for wildlife habitat improvements on private land · 37 min · Episode 77Implementing 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. Fortunately, there…
- Fish Kills: My Fish are Dead – Now What?!? · 30 min · Episode 76Fish 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 kill, common fish…
- Mourning Doves · 36 min · Episode 75Mourning 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 doves per year…
- Pond Misinformation · 29 min · Episode 74With 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 sources of…
- Raccoons · 38 min · Episode 73Raccoons are smart, adaptable omnivores that can be challenging to manage, because they are very resourceful. Drew and Joe share some insights into solving common problems with…
- Catfish · 38 min · Episode 72Catfish 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 Flathead Catfish. Join…
- Hantavirus · 28 min · Episode 71Many 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 Hantavirus is, how it…
- What Is Extension? · 30 min · Episode 70The 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 Drew as they…
- Aquatic Invasive Species · 25 min · Episode 69Invasive 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 and Drew as they…
- Trapping Furbearers · 34 min · Episode 68Trapping wildlife is a practice that dates back to ancient history, and remains a particularly important tool for harvesting furbearing mammals. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss…
- Graduate School Insights with Guest Grace Lansdell · 30 min · Episode 67Research is an important source of scientific information and graduate students are often tasked with collecting data to help answer these questions. On this week's episode…
- Crappie In Ponds · 27 min · Episode 66Crappie fishing is one of the first signs that spring has arrived for many pond owners. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss different types of crappie, why we fish for them earlier…
- Feral Swine · 27 min · Episode 65Feral swine cause billions of dollars in damage to agriculture annually in the United States, and their population numbers can grow extremely quickly. Join Drew and Joe as they…
- Ponds and Fire · 32 min · Episode 64Many stakeholders use fire to manage their rangeland, but it can also be part of a complete management plan for ponds and waterways. On this episode, Joe and Drew share some…
- Brush Piles · 37 min · Episode 63Fire is an important tool for rangeland and wildlife habitat management, but how does burning large brush piles impact native wildlife? Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the…
- Livestock Ponds · 33 min · Episode 62Kansas is estimated to have 100,000 – 200,000 ponds, and many of these play an important role in supporting livestock operations. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss common risks…
- Social Media and Wildlife · 45 min · Episode 61Episode 61 - Social Media False information on social media isn't new, but the use of AI generated images can cause it to be more convincing. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss…
