Wild Turkey Science
de Dr. Marcus Lashley & Dr. Will Gulsby
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Status of Wild Turkeys in NY | #208
Status of Wild Turkeys in NY | #208
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Wild Turkey Science is a science-based podcast bringing you the latest research on wild turkey ecology and management. This podcast is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.
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- Status of Wild Turkeys in NY | #208 · 52 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 208Dr. 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…
- Status of Wild Turkeys in Ohio | #207 · 1 h 0 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 207Mark Wiley, Forest Gamebird Biologist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, joins us to share insights on wild turkey populations, management strategies, and recent…
- The Skinny Hen Hypothesis | #206 · 1 h 24 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 206In this episode, we dive into the literature to explore the complex relationship between body condition, reproductive success, and population dynamics in wild turkeys…
- The squirrely way oak ecosystems are shaped | #205 · 1 h 2 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 205Dr. 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…
- Offspring sex ratio in birds | #204 · 1 h 13 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 204We 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…
- Which Oaks Should You Cut? | #203 · 54 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 203To 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…
- Where is the line between anecdote and research? | #202 · 26 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 202In 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 | #201 · 1 h 9 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 201We 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…
- What we've learned in four years of turkey science | #200 · 1 h 27 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 200We 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…
- What Affects Jake Survival? | #199 · 1 h 3 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 199Dr. 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…
- We're talking about sperm, folks | #198 · 54 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 198In this episode, we dive into turkey reproductive physiology, focusing on how photostimulation and photorefractoriness influence turkey breeding cycles. Resources: • Dawson…
- Are we losing the hardwoods that turkeys depend on? | #197 · 1 h 10 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 197We'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…
- How much turkey predation is actually avian? | #196 · 1 h 3 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 196Will 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…
- Impacts of vegetation structure on hen survival and nest success | #195 · 1 h 4 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 195Dr. 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…
- When predator control works | #194 · 1 h 6 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 194Will 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…
- Which herbicides and when? | #193 · 49 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 193In 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…
- Tes shares her experience with brood imprinting | #192 · 1 h 7 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 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…
- Don't feed the coons, folks | #191 · 43 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 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…
- Exploring new funding models | #190 · 51 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 190In this episode, Marcus sits down with the UF Game Lab communications team – Charlotte and Dot – to share insights into the communication and fundraising efforts for a research…
- The Life and Legacy of Tom Kelly | #189 · 1 h 4 min · Temporada 1 Episodio 189Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Tom Kelly through his daughter Laura Bates. Tom Kelly, Inc. (Website) (Facebook Page) (Instagram) Resources: • No Place to Hide •…
