Latest Habitat Podcast Episodes

Ducks Unlimited Podcast artwork

Ep. 575 – Bringing Respect Back to Snow Geese

Ducks Unlimited Podcast - May 02, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 543 ratings
“Sky carp” and “Saving the Tundra” are phrases that have become commonplace in the vernacular of light goose hunters across North America. Although born from well-intentioned conversations around once-hyperabundant light geese and the Light Goose Conservation Order, waterfowl managers c...

Habitat University artwork

From Litter to Glitter: Restoring oak woodlands and savannas with fire and thinning (Part 1/2) | #27

Habitat University - May 01, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
What distinguishes a forest, woodland, and savanna? How does wildlife and plant diversity differ between them? How do we restore woodlands and savannas? Join Jarred as he talks with Dr. Andy Vander Yacht about his research into restoring oak woodlands and savannas and the wildlife that thrive wi...

How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire artwork

Success And The Search For A Slam with Paul Campbell

How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire - May 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
The prodigal son returns this week as I am joined by none other than Paul Campbell, former host of this podcast. We have a fantastic conversation about what he's been up to lately, our recent success in the turkey woods and his search for a slam! Topics include: How one gobble can change your li...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast artwork

Ep. 574 – Texas Ends their Use of the Light Goose Conservation Order

Ducks Unlimited Podcast - April 30, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 543 ratings
Beginning in spring 2025, for the first time in over 25 years, light geese wintering in Texas will find it a quieter and more welcoming place. That is because in April 2024, Texas became the first state to officially end their use of the Federally allowed Light Goose Conservation Order....

Natural Resources University artwork

Harvest rates and season dates | Wild Turkey Science #264

Natural Resources University - April 29, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Adam Butler, Wild Turkey Program Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, joins us to discuss the turkey trends seen across Mississippi and the Southeast, what may or may not be influencing these cyclical patterns of productivity, and a general rule of thumb fo...

Natural Habitat Podcast artwork

#728 - The Zucaritas Guys

Natural Habitat Podcast - April 27, 2024 00:51 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
After all the years… blood, sweat and tears… the boys finally got a million views on one single video! You probably saw the Zucaritas / Mandela Effect video that went viral last week, and you may have recognized the voice as your very own Mikey Boohyah. And you probably also caught Awesome Ty’s t...

Habitat Podcast artwork

#274 - A Complete Breakdown of North Facing Slopes: Hill Country Habitat Management with John Teeter

Habitat Podcast - April 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 504 ratings
Habitat Podcast #274 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with John Teater. John is a habitat manager from New York who has numerous years of experience managing habitat in hill country. We discuss: The best trees for north slopes Designing habitat for ...

Habitat Podcast artwork

#274 - A Complete Breakdown of North Facing Slopes: Hill Country Habitat Management with Jon Teater

Habitat Podcast - April 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 504 ratings
Habitat Podcast #274 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Jon Teater. Jon is a habitat manager from New York who has numerous years of experience managing habitat in hill country. We discuss: The best trees for north slopes Designing habitat for de...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast artwork

Ep. 573 – Help! A Mallard is Nesting in My Flowers!! What Should I Do?

Ducks Unlimited Podcast - April 25, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 543 ratings
Spring is a time for waterfowl nesting, and it’s also a time when our feathered friends venture into our neighborhoods and back yards looking for a safe place to lay eggs and raise their brood. On this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and guest host Dr. Jerad Henson are joined by Tim Jasinski ...

Natural Resources University artwork

Status of Needle Blight in the South | Timber University #263

Natural Resources University - April 24, 2024 11:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Over the past few years, brownspot needle blight and an assemblage of other problematic pathogenic species have garnered increasing concern in pine systems across the South. Join us as we discuss these along with current research efforts centered on this problem with Dr. John Riggins, Mississipp...

Natural Resources University artwork

Eastern Fire Science with Kevin Robertson and Morgan Varner of Tall Timbers, Part 2 | Small Game University #262

Natural Resources University - April 24, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Bobwhite Translocation to Pennsylvania:   https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Hunting/Documents/Letterkenny%20Army%20Depot%20Bobwhite%20Quail%20Focus%20Area%20Management%20Plan.pdf https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/02/28/where-do-northern-bobwhite-quail-live-in-pennsylvania-gam...

How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire artwork

How To Level Up with Madison Cole

How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire - April 24, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
On this episode I have an enlightening conversation with Madison Cole about taking your turkey hunting to the next level. We talk about what to do when you lose hunting ground and a whole variety of other turkey strategies. Topics include: Leveling up as a turkey hunter, how public land is still...

Natural Resources University artwork

Chronic Wasting Disease | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #261

Natural Resources University - April 23, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
A recently published note in the journal Neurobiology describing potential human transmission of chronic wasting disease is getting quite a bit of attention. Join us as we discuss the recent publication, chronic wasting disease, and steps you can take to try to limit the spread of this important...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast artwork

Ep. 572 – How to Become a Better Duck Caller

Ducks Unlimited Podcast - April 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 543 ratings
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Kelley Powers and Brook Richard with Higdon Outdoors, MOMarsh, and Power Calls to break the ice on how to become a better duck caller. This step-by-step instruction is designed to help you improve your calling techniques this off season. Richard and Powe...

Natural Resources University artwork

Do dominant gobblers dominate breeding? | Wild Turkey Science #260

Natural Resources University - April 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Dr. Alan Krakauer joins us to dive into his research on turkey kin selection and breakdown the many strategies gobblers use to pass on genes.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Resources: Krakauer, A. H. (2005). Kin selection an...

Habitat Podcast artwork

#273 - "A Week In The Field" Part 3: Food Plot Planning with Corey Sullivan

Habitat Podcast - April 19, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 504 ratings
Habitat Podcast #273 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will discuss what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The third installment of this series ...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast artwork

Ep. 571 – Derek Wolfe: The Intersection of Sports and Hunting

Ducks Unlimited Podcast - April 18, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 543 ratings
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, Derek Wolf, shares his background growing up in Northeast Ohio and his introduction to the outdoors through hunting. Despite the challenges, Derek's stepdad introduced him to hunting and football,...

Natural Habitat Podcast artwork

#727 - Made Man Ceremony

Natural Habitat Podcast - April 18, 2024 02:42 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Mikey and Ty have been at the forefront of many creative endeavors. They started a church with scriptures and tax exemption status, created a cult with a leader and core tenants, and now they’re on to the next big thing. Churches and cults are cool and all but they don’t hold the type of power th...

Natural Resources University artwork

Trees are for Fish | Fish University #259

Natural Resources University - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Anglers know that many fish species depend on the structure that trees provide. Habitat, such as standing timber, blow downs, snags, and cypress trees are popular places to fish in lakes and streams. But what about when the river leaves the riverbed and enters the bottomland forest? It turns out...

How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire artwork

Three Turkeys In Three Hunts with Damien Nissley

How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
On this episode I have a great conversation about an incredible run of three turkeys in three hunts on one piece of property, but there is a fun twist. This is not your typical super managed farm nor is it in a dynamite area, it's just a humble premission piece. We dive deep into why you need to...

How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire artwork

Three Turkeys In Three Hunts with Damien Nissley

How To Hunt Turkey - Sportsmen's Empire - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
On this episode I have a great conversation about an incredible run of three turkeys in three hunts on one piece of property, but there is a fun twist. This is not your typical super managed farm nor is it in a dynamite area, it's just a humble premission piece. We dive deep into why you need to...

Natural Resources University artwork

Buck Food Plot Use During the Hunting Season | Deer University #258

Natural Resources University - April 16, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
In this episode we visit with Dr. Natasha Ellison to review her findings relative to buck use of food plots during the hunting season.  How often are bucks visiting food plots pre-rut, peak-rut, and post-rut?  When are bucks spending more time on food plots?  How does hunting pressure affect the...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast artwork

Ep. 570 – What is a Duck Hunting Property Manager Doing this Time of Year? Find Out

Ducks Unlimited Podcast - April 16, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 543 ratings
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Rusty Creasey, manager of the Coca Cola Woods in Arkansas, for a discussion about the off season. First, the two discuss the highs and lows of the 2023-2024 season and Creasey provides information on a few oddities he saw throughout the duck season. With...

Natural Resources University artwork

Do turkeys lek and does it matter? | Wild Turkey Science #257

Natural Resources University - April 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Dr. Dwayne Elmore, Director of the Game Bird Program at Tall Timbers Research Station, joins us to breakdown the reproductive ecology and behavior of wild turkeys, how and why they lek, and if this impacts spring hunting. Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turke...

Natural Habitat Podcast artwork

#726 - William Waffles Returns

Natural Habitat Podcast - April 13, 2024 15:05 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Mikey and Bil join you live from California for a once in a lifetime event… episode 726 of this particular podcast! They discuss the stupidity of Americans, rumors about Marilyn Manson, the Channel 5 copyright strike, reveal a new theme song and much much more!

Natural Resources University artwork

Pulling the Covers Off Buck Beds | Deer University #256

Natural Resources University - April 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
In this episode we visit with Luke Resop to discuss buck beds and bedding areas.  How often are they bedding?  What’s their affinity to certain bedding areas?  What’s the circuit time for returning to a bedding area?  Day beds and night beds are all discussed.  We also introduce our newest membe...

Habitat Podcast artwork

#272 - Paul Hollis: The Top 3 Mistakes You Can Make Planting Your Spring Food Plots and No-Till Grain Drills

Habitat Podcast - April 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 504 ratings
Habitat Podcast #272 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Paul Hollis. Paul is the owner of PH Outdoors and has been on the forefront of the advancements in no-till grain drills. We discuss: The art of no-till planting Ideal spring food plots Affo...

Natural Resources University artwork

Understanding Buck Movement (Part 2) | Deer University #255

Natural Resources University - April 11, 2024 18:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
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 2, St...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast artwork

Ep. 569 – Wisconsin Decoys with Collector John Fandrey

Ducks Unlimited Podcast - April 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 543 ratings
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews John Fandrey, a Wisconsin decoy collector. John shares his introduction to the outdoors as a child, following his father’s passion for duck hunting. John and Katie discuss the many types of decoys in Wisconsin a...

Natural Resources University artwork

Eastern Fire Science with Kevin Robertson and Morgan Varner of Tall Timbers, Part 1 | Small Game University #254

Natural Resources University - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
New EPA Standards https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-stronger-standards-harmful-soot-pollution-significantly-increasing#:~:text=By%20strengthening%20the%20annual%20health,to%204%2C500%20premature%20deaths%20and  Tall Timbers Fire Research  https://talltimbers.org/research-at-...