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Natural Resources University

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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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Wild Turkey Science - Turkey disease ecology | #245

March 18, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Dr. Rick Gerhold, Associate Professor of Parasitology/Wildlife Diseases at the University of Tennessee, joins us to breakdown common diseases among turkeys and their symptoms, pathways of transmission, and infected biological effects. He also discusses histomonas and how you can get involved in cutting-edge egg research.    Dr. Rick Gerhold ([email protected]) (Academic Profile)   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Dr. Marcus...

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Stocking fish in your pond | #244

March 14, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

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 includes how to know if you should stock your pond, common issues with newly stocked fish, and some thoughts on adding minnows to your pond that may save you some money! Resources for this episode: Kansas Aquaculture Association: https://www.wildlife.k-state.edu/kaa/  Kansas Pond Stocking Guide: https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing...

Timber University - Pine beetles and forest management concerns | #243

March 13, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

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, along with Dr. John Riggins, Mississippi State University, as we discuss pine beetle biology and environmental conditions leading up to problems with pine beetles.   For questions or comments, email us at [email protected] Subscribe directly to Timber University and follow NRU on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.

Wild Turkey Science - Up close and personal with wild turkeys | #242

March 11, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Tes Randle Jolly, award-winning professional wildlife and turkey photographer extraordinaire, joins Marcus and Will to share her deep insight and perspective into wild turkey behavior from over 25 years of photographing our favorite bird.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Tes Jolly (@jovtes) Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (...

Fish University - Managing fishponds for ducks | #241

March 06, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

This episode quacks me up. Fisheries management to produce quality fishing often requires actions that are counterproductive to attracting migratory ducks and vice versa. But in this episode, we’ll talk about some ways that you might be able to have the best of both worlds. Wes sits down with two leading experts in the duck realm, and they brainstorm on what can be done to bring more ducks to a small pond without necessarily hurting fishing opportunities. Any you’ll receive wonderful egg-spl...

Wild Turkey Science - Longer the snood, bigger the brood | #240

March 04, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Dr. Richard Buccholz, Director of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Research at the University of Mississippi, joins Will and Marcus to shed light on the fascinating world of wild turkey behavior. Learn of the interplay between displayed traits and biological fitness, which traits influence sexual selection, and how this information can help us strategize research for better management moving forward.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey ...

Working Wild U - Can we bring black-footed ferrets back from the brink? | #239

February 29, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

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 extinct.... twice! Meet the black-footed ferret, the most endangered mammal in North America.   Thanks to community-driven efforts spanning the Great Plains, from dedicated ranchers in eastern Colorado to the Fort Belknap Indian Community in northern Montana, this elusive predator is staging a remarkable comeback.  As always, find our...

Habitat University - Conserving Wildlife in Ag. Landscapes: Creating win-win solutions for wildlife and farmers | #238

February 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

In this episode we talk with Dr. Mark McConnell, Assistant Professor of Upland Birds at Mississippi State, about wildlife conservation in agricultural landscapes and his research into creating win-win solutions for wildlife and agricultural producers. We cover a variety of topics in this episode from reacting to Adam’s new mustache, Mark’s use of memes to help wildlife student engage with farmers, and using precision conservation to delivery economically targeted conservation.  Themes in...

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Vultures in the Great Plains | #237

February 27, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

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 with problems associated with these 2 species.  Resources for this episode: Black Vulture Damage Control University of Kentucky Extension: http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/FOR/FOR129/FOR129.pdf Black Vulture Effigy Plans: https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/files/forfs18-03.pdf Paint an effigy to look like a turkey vulture: Dr. Joe...

Wild Turkey Science - Gobbler survival across the south | #236

February 26, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

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 study sites, and with over 900 banded birds - assessing the effects of hunting pressure on male survival.    Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Resources: Wightman, P. H., et al. (2024). Survival and cause‐specific mortality of male wild turkeys across the southeastern Un...

Wild Turkey Science - Habitat management = predator management | #235

February 20, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

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 fire on wild turkey survival and how a new approach could knock off two objectives with one flame.  Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  Resources: Boone, W. W., et al. (2024). Frequent prescribed burns reduce mammalian species richness and occurrence in longleaf pine sandhills. F...

Timber University - Listener questions | #234

February 14, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB

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 silviculture, and the northern long-eared bat.  For questions or comments, email us at [email protected] Be sure to subscribe directly to Timber University and follow NRU on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.  

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Winter pond management | #233

February 13, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

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 benefit your pond during the warmer months? Join us as we discuss these questions and more! Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts are extension specialists and faculty members in the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program at Kansas State University. Find out more about the program at https://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergradu...

Wild Turkey Science - Snoods, feathers, and the Turkey Brotherhood | #232

February 12, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Dr. Geoff Hill, professor of Biological Sciences at Auburn University, joins Marcus and Will to break down the unique evolutionary biology of our favorite bird. Learn which characteristics hens select for, what make decoys effective, if gene selection is impacted by hunter harvest, the intricacies of the turkey brotherhood, and much more.  Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank ...

Working Wild U - Where are the grizzlies headed? | #231

February 09, 2024 15:46 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

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 working with partners to monitor wildlife – including grizzlies – on their operation in southwest Montana.  Together with Erik, Jami and Blackfeet rancher Kristen Kipp, plus a band of other experts, we explore what it really means for grizzly bears to recover under the protection of the Endangered Species Act, and the real challenges be...

Fish University - All female bass lakes | #230

February 07, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MB

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”? That is because female bass get larger than male bass, and you’ll never catch a male that big. In a normal population, half the population is male, so only the female half will have trophy potential. But we can change this dynamic if we only stock the lady bass. In this episode, Wes and Senior Fisheries Biologist Tim Bonvechio discuss t...

Wild Turkey Science - The habitat vs. predator stalemate | #229

February 05, 2024 12:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

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 is to blame. They also discover another interesting link between supplemental feeding and predation, and discuss four studies that would answer most of our questions related to the current decline in wild turkey populations. Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  Please help us by ...

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Coyote control and deer production | #228

February 02, 2024 12:12 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MB

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 as a deer management practice in Kansas. Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts are extension specialists and faculty members in the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program at Kansas State University. Find out more about the program at https://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html...

Wild Turkey Science - Habitat vs. predator control | #227

January 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Will and Marcus discuss why they and other biologists are more likely to endorse habitat management, versus predator control, to increase turkey populations. They also cover a study showing trapping can effectively reduce raccoon populations by up to 90% and discuss why that may or may not translate into more turkeys on the landscape.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank y...

Working Wild U - Can ranchers save arctic grayling? | #226

January 24, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

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 grayling in the lower 48. Out of the struggle, a collaboration emerged that change the future of the Big Hole - a future where human communities, wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on can thrive. And it might even serve as a model for how we can conserve species that are headed for the brink. Complete show notes are available at wo...

Wild Turkey Science - Habitat for the hatch | #225

January 22, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Mark Hatfield, National Director of Science and Planning for NWTF, joins Marcus and Will to discuss how their organization has helped wild turkeys through research involvement, areas of focus throughout the decades, and ongoing programs and events.    Resources: Habitat for the Hatch Women in the Outdoors Wheelin’ Sportsman JAKES Program Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. Cocktails and Conversation (FB Live) 2024 NWTF Convention www.nwtf.org   Mark Hatfield X @TheBeardedBio IG...

Habitat University - Private lands wrapped! | #224

January 17, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

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 things “left on the bone,” and share with the listeners where Habitat University is heading in the new year! Be sure to check out the previous episodes in the podcast, including those from Season 2 discussed in this episode, and Season 1 if you haven’t already! And as always please help us improve the podcast by taking this Habitat Uni...

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Eagles | #223

January 16, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode, we discuss eagles, their natural history, decline, subsequent recovery, and important special protections that are afforded to eagles. Contact us:  https://www.wildlife.k-state.edu/contact.html

Wild Turkey Science - Science-based solutions for long-term sustainability  | #222

January 15, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MB

Jason Lupardus, Director of Business Operations and Partnerships for Turkeys for Tomorrow, joins Marcus and Will to reveal TFT’s vision, solution, and strategies for addressing some of the biggest challenges facing the wild turkey. Learn how you can get involved with Turkeys for Tomorrow's citizen-science land management today.   TFT: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you! https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VR10xcKOMTvZH...

Timber University - Natural regeneration of pines | #221

January 10, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

Episode 17 – Natural Regeneration of Pines   Prior to active silvicultural management, natural regeneration propagated pine species across the South for millennia. Join the Timber University team and their guest, Dr. Michael Blazier with the University of Arkansas at Monticello, as they discuss this and what options still exist for the land manager wanting to utilize developed silvicultural techniques available for naturally regenerating pines.    For questions or comments, email us ...

Wild Turkey Science - Prioritizing management efforts | #220

January 08, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

Marcus calls Will from the road to reflect upon and breakdown their recent site visit to a landowner managing for deer and turkey, the primary factors weighed when juggling multiple objectives, and when to use which strategies.   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you! https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VR10xcKOMTvZH0   Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (...

Fish University - Snakeheads! | #219

January 04, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Hide your dog, hide your kids, stay indoors! Monster fish are taking over! Well, not quite. In this episode, Wes talks with the biologist who was at ground zero of the Northern Snakehead (Channa argus) invasion in Virginia. John Odenkirk tells the story of the first detection, subsequent expansion, and the system-level impacts that snakehead fish have had in the two decades since they were first detected. Join us and learn about the real and perceived issues with this fish, and about how the...

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Coyote control and livestock production | #218

January 02, 2024 17:56 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

In this episode, we discuss coyote biology and management and how hunting, trapping and other forms of harvest can be used as lethal control measures to manage livestock losses.   Resources: How to trap a coyote extension publication:  https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/c660.pdf Coyote trapping video series:  https://www.youtube.com/@KSREWildlife/playlists

Wild Turkey Science - What we’ve learned and where we’re going | #217

January 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Marcus and Will wrap up our first year of production by reflecting upon the most memorable moments from recording, favorite segments from the season, unexpected feedback from listeners, and our plans for the show moving forward.   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey below. Thank you in advance! https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VR10xcKOMTvZH0   Resources: I lease land…what about me? | #12 Has turkey habitat changed? | #21 Brooding and nesting cover (Part...

Deer University - Understanding buck movement (Part 1) | #216

December 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

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 viewing and download.  You can find the publication here: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/results.php?q=deer%20movement In Part 1, Steve and Bronson discuss some of the findings presented in the publication and explain how you can interpret the data and use the information for management and hunting. Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s onl...

Wild Turkey Science - Managing bottomland hardwoods for turkeys (Part 2/2) | #215

December 25, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

Duck Locascio, Forestry Program Manager for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, joins Marcus and Will to demystify and provide actionable steps to managers interested in improving turkey habitat in bottomland hardwood forests.   Resources: Desired Forest Conditions document Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture   Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (@turkeysfortomorrow)...

Fire University - Fire in the herblands | #214

December 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

Carolina and Marcus sit down with Ciera Rhodes of Quail Forever to discuss the importance of using fire when managing for gamebirds, programs and agencies available to assist landowners with management practices and funding, and best fire practices for maximizing quail on your property.   Resources: NRCS EQIP Quail Forever   Dr. Carolina Baruzzi (wildlandmgmt) (Academic Profile) Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile)   Have suggestions for future episodes? Sen...

Wild Turkey Science - Managing bottomland hardwoods for turkeys (Part 1/2) | #213

December 18, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

Duck Locascio, Forestry Program Manager for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, joins Marcus and Will to demystify and provide actionable steps to managers interested in improving turkey habitat in bottomland hardwood forests.   Resources: Desired Forest Conditions document Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture   Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (@turkeysfortomorrow)...

Working Wild U - Season 2 Trailer: Imperiled

December 14, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 4.67 MB

We're excited to announce the second season of Working Wild U: Imperiled. This season we're exploring community and landowner-led wildlife conservation on working and tribal lands across the West. From grizzly bears to lesser-known species, join us as we discover the challenges and successes of how communities are working together for common-ground solutions. We'll dive into the action, meeting individuals on the ground stewarding habitats and supporting thriving rural communities. As the ...

Timber University - Artificial pine regeneration | #212

December 13, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MB

Pine regeneration efforts often deviate from work in hardwoods due to genetic advances we have made in available planting stock choices. For this reason, artificial regeneration is typically chosen by land managers wishing to regenerate pines. Join Shaun and Brady, along with their guest speaker, Dr. Michael Blazier, Dean of College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Arkansas at Monticello, as they discuss history, current methodology, and what research tells us rega...

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Pond habitat | #211

December 12, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode, we discuss the dos and don’ts of providing habitat for fish and their prey in ponds, and why the title of this episode may or may not fit the correct definition of habitat…

Wild Turkey Science - NE Update: Year 1 results | #210

December 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

Dr. Andy Little joins Marcus and Will to break down the study design and year 1 results from his research assessing wild turkey habitat needs across the state of Nebraska. Then, how landscape changes may be impacting population trends and which potential factors are bottlenecking brood survival.   Turkey Newsletter 2023   Dr. Andy Little (Publications) (IG) (X) AWESM Lab (Website) (IG) (Facebook) (X)   Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@d...

Fish University - Aquatic plant management | #209

December 06, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB

Every water body has them. Plants. Sometimes they’re good, like phytoplankton that for the base of the food chain or a patch of American Pondweed that holds a 10-pound bass. Sometimes they are bad, like Naiad that blocks your boat ramp. And sometimes they are just plain ugly, like Giant Salvinia that suffocates waterways with mats that might be 3 feet thick. In this episode, Wes and his guest, Dr. Gray Turnage, discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of aquatic plants. Don’t miss this discus...

Wild Turkey Science - Findings from AL and upcoming research  | #208

December 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Will provides us with updates on his ongoing, hunter-led AL project quantifying fertility indexes in wild turkeys and how it relates to behavior and disease. Then, an update from Marcus on the FL genetic study assessing habitat connectivity and gene flow made possible by hunter-donated feathers. And finally, a look into Will’s next project inspired by our listeners.   Resources: AL Update: Is there a dominant gobbler? Status of turkeys in FL (Part 1/2) Status of turkeys in FL (Part...

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - To Move or Not To Move: Wildlife translocation in human-wildlife conflict management | #207

November 28, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode, we discuss the consequences of moving problem critters around on the landscape, and reasons why wildlife biologists do not recommend translocation of wildlife as a humane option when removal is needed.

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Ponds & Drought: Opportunities, pond construction, and wildlife disease | #206

November 27, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this episode we discuss the effects of drought on ponds in the Great Plains. We cover some of the concerns related to drought and best practices for pond construction to help mitigate these concerns. We also talk about wildlife disease and some of the reasons that disease might increase during drought conditions.

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Prairie dog management | #205

November 26, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

We discuss the biology, benefits, and concerns of Black-Tailed Prairie Dog populations. We cover how overlap between wildlife and producers in the Working Landscape that exists in a private land state. Discussions include pesticide methods and things to consider when considering whether to use various pesticides.

Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Introducing Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts | #204

November 22, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MB

Fins, Fur, and Feathers is the fish and wildlife management podcast of K-State Research and Extension. It is hosted by Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts, two lifelong hunters and anglers, and current K-State Research and Extension Specialists. Join them as they cover topics to help citizens with their fish, wildlife, and pond managemet needs. If you have ever had a wildlife or pond managment challenge, or just want to learn more about critters, science, and the outdoors, then this is the ...

Wild Turkey Science - Thanksgiving Special | #203

November 20, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

Marcus and Will kick off the holiday season by reviewing a newly published predator-prey diet selection study, discussing fall diets for turkeys during poor oak masting years, and touching upon the American tradition of fall turkey hunting.    Resources Youngmann, et al. (2023). Assessing springtime vertebrate prey of sympatric mesopredators in the southeastern United States using metabarcoding analysis. Plos one, 18(10), e0293270. DrDisturbance IG Reel   Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDis...

Deer University - Fall food plots, how late is too late? | #202

November 15, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MB

The Deep South and other parts of the whitetail’s range are experiencing severe drought and many cool-season food plots are struggling or failing.  In this episode we visit with Dr. Erick Larson, an Agronomist and Extension Specialist at Mississippi State University, that works with many of the forages hunters and managers plant for deer.  Erick will discuss when is too late and what steps we can take to make the best of a bad situation. Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (...

Wild Turkey Science - Managing hardwoods for turkeys (Part 2/2) | #201

November 13, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

Marcus and Will pull from the literature to discuss the science-based management strategies across fire, silviculture, herbicide, and more, that can help turn your hardwoods into turkeys. Listen to Part 1 of this episode here: https://naturalresourcesuniversity.libsyn.com/wild-turkey-science-managing-hardwoods-for-turkeys-part-12-199   Resources: Bogdziewicz, M., Crone, E. E., Steele, M. A., & Zwolak, R. (2017). Effects of nitrogen deposition on reproduction in a masting tree: benefit...

Timber University - Timber trespass and theft | #200

November 08, 2023 13:29 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Timber trespass, is the unauthorized removal of trees, and can occur unintentionally where property boundaries are unmarked, unmaintained, or remote. Join us as we discuss this far reaching topic with Dr. Eric McConnell, an associate professor of forest business at Mississippi State University to talk with us about how to mitigate trespass and theft and actions a landowner may take after the fact.    For questions or comments, email us at [email protected] Be sure to subscribe...

Wild Turkey Science - Managing hardwoods for turkeys (Part 1/2) | #199

November 06, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

Marcus and Will pull from the literature to assess various management strategies across fire, silviculture, herbicide, and more, that can help turn your hardwoods into turkeys. Part 2 of this episode releases next Monday.   Resources: Bogdziewicz, M., Crone, E. E., Steele, M. A., & Zwolak, R. (2017). Effects of nitrogen deposition on reproduction in a masting tree: benefits of higher seed production are trumped by negative biotic interactions. Journal of Ecology, 105(2), 310-320. Dey...

Fish University - How fish work | #198

November 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

Living in a water world comes with challenges that are markedly different than those we air breathers face, and fish have developed unique and creative ways to face these challenges. Understanding fish biology and physiology is not only interesting, but also useful to us fish-loving air breathers.  It doesn’t matter if you are an aquarist, and angler, a pond manager, or a researcher, a greater understanding of why fish are the way they are will make you better at your fish-loving pursuits. I...

Wild Turkey Science - How important are hardwoods to turkeys? | #197

October 30, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Will and Marcus comb through the available literature to analyze the relationships between hardwood forests and wild turkeys.    Resources: Alexander et al. (2021). Mesophication of oak landscapes: Evidence, knowledge gaps, and future research. BioScience, 71(5), 531-542. Burk et al. (1990). Wild turkey use of streamside management zones in loblolly pine plantations. In Proceedings of the National Wild Turkey Symposium (Vol. 6, pp. 84-89). Byrne, M. E. (2013). Nesting ecology of wil...

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