Natural Resources University

Mar 03 2025 400 ep. 54 mins 102
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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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What does nesting cover look like? | Wild Turkey Science #397

Mar 03 2025 53 mins  
Strap in for another research review as we dive into scientific studies assessing characteristics of effective nesting sites. We discuss the critical aspects of nesting cover for wild turkeys, the dilemma of habitat preference versus availability, and the implications of these factors on turkey population success. Resources: What does wild turkey nesting cover look like? (video) Cr

No Lazy Coyotes: Why Messy Habitat is Good | Wild Ag #396

Mar 03 2025 61 mins  
This month we are joined by Chris Helzer, Director of Science and Stewardship at The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, to talk about the importance of habitat diversity. Whether you have a small urban yard or 10,000 acres with cattle, Chris walks us through why messy, shifting habitat is ideal and how to create it. Resources: The Prairie Ecologist The Nature Conservancy in Nebras

Starlings | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #395

Feb 25 2025 32 mins  
Starlings were introduced to North America by European settlers who missed wildlife that reminded them of home. Today, European starlings cause more than a $1 Billion in property damage in the US annually, spread zoonotic disease, and create quite a mess in North America and throughout the world. On this episode, Drew and Joe discuss damage caused by European Starlings in North Ame

Fire timing and turkeys ft. Dr. Craig Harper | Wild Turkey Science #394

Feb 24 2025 74 mins  
Dr. Craig Harper re-joins the podcast to share preliminary results from his on-going research comparing dormant, early-, mid-, and late-growing season fire treatments and assessing their effects on plant communities and wildlife, including turkeys and deer. Resources: Gruchy, J. P. (2007). An evaluation of field management practices to improve bobwhite habitat. Gruchy, J. P., & Ha

Pine Thinning Part 2 - Alternatives | Timber University #393

Feb 19 2025 50 mins  
Today's episode, we explore what strategies landowners and managers can utilized when standard thinning operations cannot occur due to poor markets. For questions or comments, email us at [email protected].

Citizen science for turkeys | Wild Turkey Science #392

Feb 17 2025 58 mins  
Dr. Corey Callaghan, Assistant Professor of Wild Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida, joins us to discuss the dynamics of citizen science and how data collected by bird watchers and turkey hunters can contribute to wildlife research. Be sure to download the eBird app in the show notes below to help us double the turkey observations this season! Resources: Callagh

Ethical Harvest of Fish and Wildlife | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #391

Feb 11 2025 30 mins  
Hunting and fishing are enjoyable activities for many people. These activities require interactions with animals and the environment that come with moral and legal thresholds. On this episode, Joe and Drew explore the social side of wildlife management and discuss what Ethical Harvest means in their view. Discussions include the role of harvest for wildlife management, the importan

Status of the wild turkey in MD | Wild Turkey Science #390

Feb 10 2025 67 mins  
Bob Long, Wild Turkey and Upland Game Bird Project Manager for the Maryland DNR, joins us to share insights on the state’s turkey populations, historical trends, current challenges, and details on their on-going comprehensive, multi-state wide turkey research project. Resources: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland Turkey Hunting Season and Regulations MD Wild Turke

The Wild Turkey Today with Dr. Mike Chamberlain | Wild Ag #389

Feb 03 2025 61 mins  
This month we are joined by Dr. Mike Chamberlain, National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia to talk about the state of the wild turkey across the country and what the future looks like for this iconic bird. Resources: · Wild Turkey Lab · Ongoing research: Wild Turkey Ecology in Western Nebraska Dr. Mike Chamberlain [website, @

Status of the wild turkey in GA | Wild Turkey Science #388

Feb 03 2025 63 mins  
Emily Rushton, Turkey Program Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, joins us to discuss the current status of turkey populations in the state, as well as trends in hunting and harvest data. Resources: Avid Hunter/Harvest Card Survey (fill out after each hunt) Interactive Turkey Harvest Dashboard Poult Production Survey (record all turkey observations, with