Gamebird University

From Quail Cover to Duck Water: Preseason Habitat Management

In 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 timin

Cooperative Duck Management: Neighbors, Networks, and Better Hunts

In this episode, James and Ryan Dulaney, manager of Grindle Slough in Arkansas, take a deep dive into the current state of waterfowl management, covering habitat conditio

From Data to Drawdowns: Telemetry and Winter Ducks—Signals, Noise, and Habitat Strategy

In this episode of Gamebird University, James sits down with Dr. Ryan Askren, Director of the Five Oaks Agricultural Research & Education Center, to refocus the lens on t

Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock & Young Forests—Science, Dogs, and the Power of Habitat Work

In this episode of Gamebird University, hosts James Callicutt and Mark McConnell sit down with Dr. Ben Jones, CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society

Ducks in Crisis? Understanding the Breeding Grounds, Harvest, and More

In this episode of Gamebird University, hosts James Callicutt and Brian Davis sit down with Dr. Scott Stephens, Senior Director of Prairie and Boreal Conservation Strateg

Duck Behavior, New Tech, and the Challenges of Conservation

In this episode of Gamebird University, hosts James Callicutt and Mark McConnell sit down with Dr. Frank Rohwer, President and Chief Scientist of Delta Waterfowl, for a w

Prairie Pressures: Weather, Farming & the Future of Ducks

In this episode, James and Mark are joined by Matt Chouinard, Waterfowl Programs Director for Delta Waterfowl, for an in-depth discussion on current prairie wetland and g

Cool Cover, Hot Topic: The Role of Temperature in Quail Survival

James and Mark are joined by Dr. Dwayne Elmore, Gamebird Program Director at Tall Timbers, for a deep dive into the vital role of thermal ecology in gamebird management—p

Changing Habitats, Changing Minds: Game Bird Myths and Realities

In this engaging episode, James and Mark are joined by Dave Godwin, Landowner Coordinator for the Mississippi Forestry Association and former Wild Turkey Program Coordina

Gobblers, Hens, and Hunt Dates: Managing Mississippi's Turkeys

In this episode, James and Mark are joined by Adam Butler, Director of Conservation Development and former Wild Turkey Program Coordinator for the Mississippi Department

Birds, Burns, and Wetlands: Springtime Gamebird Management

In this episode, Mark and James sit down to discuss what landowners and managers should be thinking about as spring arrives. From prescribed fire in upland habitats to we

Sanctuary Science: Protecting Waterfowl While Preserving Tradition | Gamebird University #9

In this episode, Dr. Heath Hagy rejoins James and Brian for an insightful discussion on the complexities of managing duck habitat, with a particular focus on the role of

How was your duck season? The Science and Tradition of Waterfowling Success.

In this episode, James and Mark are joined by Houston Havens, Waterfowl Program Coordinator with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, and B.C. Ro

Eye Worms in Quail: What Science Tells us and what it doesn't | Gamebird University #7

James and Mark are joined by Rick Hamrick, state quail biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, to dive into a trending topic among bo

Forecasting Fowl: Understanding Duck Migration with Dr. Mike

In this episode James and Brian talk with Dr. Mike Schummer (waterfowl professor at the State University of New York and host of the Fowl Weather podcast) to discuss the

Has the Flyway Shifted? The Complexities of Migration, Landscape Context, and Disturbance | Gamebird University #5

James, Mark, and guest Dr. Heath Hagy from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service examine the intricate factors affecting duck migration, including habitat changes and the co

Bobwhites in the Southeast, are they Worth the Fight? | Gamebird University #4

James and Mark, along with guest John Mark Curtis of Quail Forever, explore the current state of Bobwhite quail in the Mid-South and the ongoing habitat restoration effor

Dove Dynamics: Migration, Field Management, Feeding Habits, and Conservation Gaps | Gamebird University #3

James and Mark, joined by Houston Havens from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, take a deep dive into dove hunting in Mississippi. They discus

What Drives Duck Populations? (+2024 Population Status) | Gamebird University #2

Habitat drives duck populations! James and Brian are joined by Dr. Josh Vest of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to break down the latest waterfowl breeding population

Welcome to Gamebird University | Gamebird University #1

In this inaugural episode, hosts James Callicutt and Mark McConnell introduce themselves and set the stage for the topics to come. They dive into key concepts like moist