Natural Resources University
by Collaboration of land-grant universities
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Loess Canyons: Fire Restores Grazing Ground | BGWT #637
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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.
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- Loess Canyons: Fire Restores Grazing Ground | BGWT #637 · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 637In Nebraska's rugged Loess Canyons, eastern redcedar has changed the economics and ecology of ranching. As trees spread into grassland, they replace forage, close formerly…
- Plant these oaks for turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #636 · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 636If you're wondering which oaks to plant for turkeys, you'll want to tune into this recycled episode with Dudley Phelps, Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries plant expert and co-host of the…
- How Oklahoma Funded the Cedar Fight | BGWT #635 · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 635Eastern redcedar has spread across Oklahoma for decades, transforming grasslands and rangelands while creating consequences that extend well beyond the fence line. In this…
- Cactus Bucks and Antlered Does | Deer University #634 · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 634Jim 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 seen in the…
- Fish, Frogs, and Bugs: How Stocking Fish Changes Pond Ecology | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #633 · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 633This 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…
- Strategic Acres: Where Pheasant Habitat Matters Most | Wild Ag #632 · 1 h 20 min · Season 1 Episode 632Habitat loss is a major hurdle for many upland game birds, including the Ring-necked pheasant. In response to pheasant declines throughout Nebraska, many conservation efforts…
- Status of Wild Turkeys in NY | Wild Turkey Science #631 · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 631Dr. Mike Muthersbaugh, Upland Gamebird Biologist for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, joins us to disclose the status of turkey populations in the…
- Whitetail Food: Why Summer Forbs Matter | BGWT #630 · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 630White-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 of the most…
- Status of Wild Turkeys in Ohio | Wild Turkey Science #629 · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 629Mark Wiley, Forest Gamebird Biologist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, joins us to share insights on wild turkey populations, management strategies, and recent…
- Bat Exposure and Exclusion: From Risk Assessment to Resolution | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #628 · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 628Bats 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…
- The Skinny Hen Hypothesis | Wild Turkey Science #627 · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 627In this episode, we dive into the literature to explore the complex relationship between body condition, reproductive success, and population dynamics in wild turkeys…
- The Largest Whitetail Culling Study Ever Conducted | Deer University #626 · 1 h 15 min · Season 1 Episode 626Jacob and Eric discuss the largest whitetail culling study ever conducted with Dr. Randy DeYoung. They talk about the monster project and the unexpected findings. Check out the…
- The squirrely way oak ecosystems are shaped | Wild Turkey Science #625 · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 625Dr. Alex Potash joins us to explore the ecological role of squirrels, focusing on their impact on oak regeneration and how animal behavior influences forest management…
- Emerald Ash Borer with Dr. Colin Bonser | Timber University #624 · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 624Emerald ash borer continues to spread across the South, threatening ash trees in forests, urban areas, and important bottomland hardwood ecosystems. In this episode of Timber…
- Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing | Deer University #623 · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 623In 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 management. They share…
- From Quail Cover to Duck Water: Preseason Habitat Management | Gamebird University #622 · 1 h 19 min · Season 1 Episode 622In this episode of Gamebird University, James Callicutt and Mark McConnell catch up on fall habitat management for waterfowl and upland game birds. They discuss how timing…
- Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri | Deer University #621 · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 621Jacob and Eric sit down with Jason Sumners, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, to discuss deer management, landowner collaboration, and adaptive strategies to…
- How to Tell if Your Pond is Too Old | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #620 · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 620Much 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…
- Cool Season Food Plots | Deer University #619 · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 619Jacob 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 can do to increase…
- Offspring sex ratio in birds | Wild Turkey Science #618 · 1 h 14 min · Season 1 Episode 618We deep dive into the complex mechanisms of sex determination in birds, focusing on how environmental and physiological factors influence sex ratios. Resources: • Aslam, M. A…
- At the River's Edge: Agriculture, Flood Risk and Conservation | Wild Ag #617 · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 617What 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. Joining us this week…
- Summer Recap | Deer University #616 · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 616Jacob 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 seminar series (here)…
- Which Oaks Should You Cut? | Wild Turkey Science #615 · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 615To 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 that variation to…
- How to Pay for Wildlife Habitat Improvements on Private Land | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #614 · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 614Implementing 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…
- Where is the line between anecdote and research? | Wild Turkey Science #613 · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 613In this episode, we discuss the difference between anecdote and research in wildlife science, limitations with unreplicated site-specific studies, how meta-analyses narrow the…
- How to transform fields into brooding cover | Wild Turkey Science #612 · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 612We 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 spot-spraying, and how…
- Fish Kills: My Fish are Dead – Now What?!? | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #611 · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 611Fish 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…
- What we've learned in four years of turkey science | Wild Turkey Science #610 · 1 h 27 min · Season 1 Episode 610We 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. H., Demarais…
- Partners on the Land: An Inside Conversation | Wild Ag #609 · 1 h 27 min · Season 1 Episode 609Implementing conservation practices like prairie strips or cover crops on your farm might feel like an overwhelming or confusing process. But private lands biologists and other…
- Chemical Thinning and Mixed-Species Forestry in the US South | Timber University #608 · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 608Forest management decisions are made under biological, financial, and market conditions that can change considerably during the life of a stand. In this episode of Timber…
- What Affects Jake Survival? | Wild Turkey Science #607 · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 607Dr. Craig Harper of the University of Tennessee rejoins us to share results from recent research assessing annual survival and resource selection of juvenile males in Tennessee…
- Mourning Doves | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #606 · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 606Mourning 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…
- We're talking about sperm, folks | Wild Turkey Science #605 · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 605In this episode, we dive into turkey reproductive physiology, focusing on how photostimulation and photorefractoriness influence turkey breeding cycles. Resources: • Dawson…
- 100 Years of Pheasants: The Making of a Game Bird | Wild Ag #604 · 1 h 20 min · Season 1 Episode 604Join 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 Shafer's Nebraska…
- Are we losing the hardwoods that turkeys depend on? | Wild Turkey Science #603 · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 603We'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 trends in declining oak…
- Pond Misinformation | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #602 · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 602With 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…
- How much turkey predation is actually avian? | Wild Turkey Science #601 · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 601Will leads us through a deep dive of the scientific literature on the relative contribution of avian predators to wild turkey predation. Resources: • Hughes, T. W., et al…
- Timber Cruising and Forest Inventory with Dr. Joshua Granger | Timber University #600 · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 600Forest inventory and timber cruising provide the information landowners and foresters need to understand what is growing on a property, how much timber is present, and how that…
- Impacts of vegetation structure on hen survival and nest success | Wild Turkey Science #599 · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 599Dr. 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 survival during…
- Raccoons | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #598 · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 598Raccoons 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…
- When predator control works | Wild Turkey Science #597 · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 597Will 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 managing predators for…
- Trailer: Working Wild University's New Season on Grizzly Bears in the Modern West · 3 minGrizzly 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 haven't occupied in…
- How Fawns Avoid Predators | Deer University #596 · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 596Jacob 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 and GPS collars to…
- Which herbicides and when? | Wild Turkey Science #595 · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 595In 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 Game Lab Banquet…
- Catfish | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #594 · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 594Catfish 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…
- The Impact of Hunters on Deer Movement | Deer University #593 · 1 h 24 min · Season 1 Episode 593Dr. Andy Little, Associate Professor of Landscape Ecology and Habitat Management and Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, stops by to discuss how deer…
- Tes shares her experience with brood imprinting | Wild Turkey Science #592 · 1 h 7 min · Season 1 Episode 192Marcus sits down with Tes Randle Jolly - award-winning professional wildlife and turkey photographer extraordinaire - who shares insights from her time spent as a poult mama with…
- Residual Soil Fertility Tax Deduction - Can Timber Landowners Use This? | Timber University #591 · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 591Can forest landowners deduct residual soil fertility as some farmers do? In this episode, Shaun and Brady examine the growing interest in the residual fertility tax deduction…
- The Future of Farming | Wild Ag #590 · 1 h 16 min · Season 1 Episode 590In 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 tractors into…
- Don't feed the coons, folks | Wild Turkey Science #589 · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 191In this episode, we dig into raccoon population densities across the literature, uncovering how food subsidization can push numbers from under 10 to over 300 per square…
