Natural Resources University

The squirrely way oak ecosystems are shaped | Wild Turkey Science #625

Dr. 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 st

Emerald Ash Borer with Dr. Colin Bonser | Timber University #624

Emerald ash borer continues to spread across the South, threatening ash trees in forests, urban areas, and important bottomland hardwood ecosystems. In this episode of Ti

Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing | Deer University #623

In 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

From Quail Cover to Duck Water: Preseason Habitat Management | Gamebird University #622

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

Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri | Deer University #621

Jacob and Eric sit down with Jason Sumners, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, to discuss deer management, landowner collaboration, and adaptive strateg

How to Tell if Your Pond is Too Old | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #620

Much 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

Cool Season Food Plots | Deer University #619

Jacob 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 in

Offspring sex ratio in birds | Wild Turkey Science #618

We deep dive into the complex mechanisms of sex determination in birds, focusing on how environmental and physiological factors influence sex ratios.   Resources: A

At the River's Edge: Agriculture, Flood Risk and Conservation | Wild Ag #617

What 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 thi

Summer Recap | Deer University #616

Jacob 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 serie

Which Oaks Should You Cut? | Wild Turkey Science #615

To 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 variati

How to Pay for Wildlife Habitat Improvements on Private Land | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #614

Implementing 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

Where is the line between anecdote and research? | Wild Turkey Science #613

In this episode, we discuss the difference between anecdote and research in wildlife science, limitations with unreplicated site-specific studies, how meta-analyses narro

How to transform fields into brooding cover | Wild Turkey Science #612

We 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,

Fish Kills: My Fish are Dead – Now What?!? | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #611

Fish 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, commo

What we've learned in four years of turkey science | Wild Turkey Science #610

We 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.,

Partners on the Land: An Inside Conversation | Wild Ag #609

Implementing conservation practices like prairie strips or cover crops on your farm might feel like an overwhelming or confusing process. But private lands biologists and

Chemical Thinning and Mixed-Species Forestry in the US South | Timber University #608

Forest 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

Dr. 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 Ten

Mourning Doves | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #606

Mourning 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