#07 | Pond University - Winter is coming: Preparing your pond for winter, ft. David Osborne

#10 | Deer University - Chronic wasting disease (CWD) from a state wildlife agency perspective, ft. Jason Sumners & Cory Gray: Some hunters think Chronic Wasting Disease is no big deal, some hunters even think CWD is good for a state wildlife agency because the disease will bring with it an abundance of federal funding. Our interview with Jason Sumners of the Missouri... by Natural Resources University

48 min listen

#11 | Fire University - Where to get information, experience, and collaborators to meet prescribed burning objectives, ft. Zach Prusak & Andy Rappe: Knowing where to get information, training, experience, and help is critical to success in prescribed burning. In this episode of Fire University, Marcus Lashley talks with fire professionals Zach Prusak and Andy Rappe to discuss the tools and... by Natural Resources University

43 min listen

#03 | Habitat University - Introduction, ft. Jarred Brooke & Adam Janke: Welcome to Habitat University! In this introductory Episode, Habitat University co-hosts Jarred Brooke and Adam Janke discuss the vision for the podcast and how it fits into the new collaborative science-based podcast series called Natural Resources... by Natural Resources University

20 min listen

#21 | Pond University - Planning your spring pond management and insights from Oklahoma, ft. Amie Robison: In this episode of Pond University, we talk with Amie Robison, an Aquatic Ecologist from Robison Wildlife Solutions in Oklahoma. Amie, who is also known as “The Pond Lady”, has over 20 years’ experience helping landowners and homeowner... by Natural Resources University

60 min listen

#20 | Deer University - Deer food plot forage selection, ft. Dr. Marcus Lashley & Jacob Dykes: We get asked all the time “what’s the best food plot forage to plant for deer?” Well, as hunters and managers, we were interested in that question too. Bronson, Steve, and Marcus discuss a food plot forage selection project conducted by... by Natural Resources University

60 min listen

#08 | Habitat University - Habitat as a panchreston problem: What do you picture when you hear “habitat”? Habitat is one of the most important concepts in wildlife management, but what does it actually mean? Join Adam and Jarred as they define “habitat” and discuss why its use is a “panchreston... by Natural Resources University

52 min listen

#04 | Pond University - More than just a hole in the ground, ft. Logan Halderman: Understanding the pond ecosystem for better management by Natural Resources University

54 min listen

#28 | Habitat University - Aldo’s tools - The plow reborn with precision, ft. Ryan Heiniger: Through large expanses of the U.S., wildlife live alongside, or are strongly influenced by, the footprint of crop production practices; what Leopold was referencing when he spoke of ‘the plow.’ In this episode, Adam talks to Ryan Heiniger from... by Natural Resources University

59 min listen

#02 | Fire University - Introduction, ft. Dr. Marcus Lashley & Charlotte Nowak: Fire University is a science-based podcast covering the latest research in fire ecology and how it relates to management of wildlife and plant communities. In this first episode, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits down with communications specialist Charlotte... by Natural Resources University

33 min listen

#19 | Fire University - The role of fire in perpetuating oak dominance in upland hardwoods, ft. Dr. Heather Alexander & Dr. Steve Brewer: Fire was playing an important role in upland hardwood ecosystems when the current mature oaks germinated a century ago. While those mature oaks are still common in the overstory, the next generation of oaks to replace them are not present across much... by Natural Resources University

56 min listen

#26 | Pond University - Cage match: Tips for growing fish in cages and other fish stocking advice: In this episode ft. Pond University, we talk with Bob Rode, the manager of Purdue’s Aquaculture Research Laboratory. Bob has 30 years of experience in aquaculture and pond management. In this episode, Bob talks about the things to consider when... by Natural Resources University

56 min listen

#18 | Habitat University - Aldo's tools: Getting creative with prescribed fire, ft. Dr. Marcus Lashley: How can prescribed fire be used creatively to create and enhance habitat for wildlife? , Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at University of Florida and host of Fire University, joins the podcast to tackle this question, and we take... by Natural Resources University

59 min listen

#09 | Fire University - Burning in upland hardwoods, ft. Dr. Craig Harper, Jordan Nanney, & John Gruchy: In this episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley visits old friends and colleagues Dr. Craig Harper, John Gruchy, and Jordan Nanney and discusses burning in upland hardwoods. The conversation focuses on habitat improvement for white-tailed deer... by Natural Resources University

37 min listen

#05 | Deer University - Buck habitat selection during hunting season, ft. Colby Henderson: Where do bucks go during hunting season? Does hunting pressure change where bucks spend time? In this episode Bronson, Steve, and former MSU Deer Lab graduate student Colby Henderson, review research findings from a 2-year study where about 50... by Natural Resources University

53 min listen

#30 | Deer University - Most common habitat management mistakes, ft. John Gruchy: John Gruchy is a Private Lands Biologist for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks and has been assisting landowners with habitat management for deer and other wildlife for over a decade. During that time, John has compiled a list... by Natural Resources University

49 min listen

#23 | Fire University - Tools and tips to getting started with prescribed fire, ft. John Stivers & John Gruchy: Taking the first steps into using prescribed fire can be daunting – Which tools are needed? How do you develop a plan? Where you can find help and consultation? Look no further! In this week’s episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits... by Natural Resources University

50 min listen

#25 | Habitat University - Aldo's tools: Balancing on an axe blade, ft. Jordan Nanney: How can the axe – or forestry – be used as a habitat management tool? Jarred talks with Jordan Nanney, a Wildlife Forester with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, about how he uses forestry to creatively manage wildlife habitat. As you’ll... by Natural Resources University

58 min listen

#07 | Pond University - Winter is coming: Preparing your pond for winter, ft. David Osborne: Welcome to the second episode of Pond University! In this episode, we talk with Purdue Extension Educator David Osborne. Dave has been helping landowners manage their ponds for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge on many pond management... by Natural Resources University

54 min listen

#29 | Fire University - Fire & wildlife habitat from the graduate student's perspective, ft. Rainer Nichols, Moriah Boggess, & Jacob Dykes: In this episode, Dr. Lashley sits down with his previous graduate students to talk about what they learned about fire, wildlife habitat and wildlife behavior, and how that’s prepared them for their careers now. ▬▬▬▬▬ NRU Social... by Natural Resources University

56 min listen

#15 | Deer University - Timing of prescribed fire impacts deer forage quality and selection? ft. Rainer Nichols: Most hunters and managers are aware of the benefits of prescribed fire on deer habitat. Fire can be used to set back plant succession (reduce the woody vegetation) and stimulate the growth of forbs (increase the herbaceous vegetation). In the... by Natural Resources University

71 min listen

#46 | Deer University - Timber harvesting & wildlife management, Part 1: pine stands, ft. Dr. Brady Self: Dr. Brady Self is an Extension Forestry Specialist at Mississippi State University. In this episode of Deer University, Dr. Strickland and Dr. Demaris chat with Brady on the ins and outs of pine management and how it may impact management of wildlife... by Natural Resources University

83 min listen

#16 | Fire University - The next generation of prescribed burning, ft. Dr. Morgan Varner & Kevin Hiers: We may have more acres to burn than we have time, personnel, and resources to burn it. It is imperative that our tools become more efficient especially with ever-growing societal constraints and considerations. In this week’s episode of Fire... by Natural Resources University

49 min listen

#51 | Fire University - What to do when you can't burn, ft. Dr. Craig Harper & Dr. Bronson Strickland: What do you do if you can’t use fire on your land but want to improve your deer and turkey habitat? In today's episode, Dr. Marcus Lashley inquires upon what landowners can do when faced with prescribed burn limitations. He turns to wildlife experts... by Natural Resources University

60 min listen

#22 | Habitat University - Aldo's tools: What's good for the herd is good for the bird, ft. Marissa Ahlering: Everything from grasshoppers to a bison graze and can have drastic impacts on vegetation on which many other wildlife species depend. Unsurprisingly, many wildlife managers are therefore interested in understanding and using grazing animals to create... by Natural Resources University

59 min listen

#32 | Habitat University - Aldo's tools: Aiming high for habitat with the gun, ft. Patt Dorsey: Our tour of Aldo’s Tools comes to a close in this episode as we consider the last tool: the gun. From controlling certain game populations to engaging hunters in habitat conservation efforts in their own backyard or across the continent, Patt... by Natural Resources University

51 min listen

#47 | Pond University - What's in my water? Understanding water chemistry for better pond management: In this week's episode, the Pond University team talks with Assistant Professor Jake Hosen from Purdue University. Jake is an aquatic scientist and limnologist with expertise in building sensors to measure water quality parameters. Jake talks to us... by Natural Resources University

56 min listen

#12 | Fire University - Patch-burn-grazing as a strategy to manage grassland communities, ft. Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf & Bob Hamilton: Fire and herbivory have always been important disturbances in grasslands and their interaction may be particularly important for wildlife habitat. In this week’s episode, we talk to Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf of Oklahoma State University and Bob Hamilton of... by Natural Resources University

49 min listen

#27 | Fire University - Burning while turkeys are nesting, ft. Dr. Mike Chamberlain: Should we be burning while turkeys are nesting? To cover this controversial topic, Dr. Lashley sits down with Dr. Mike Chamberlain of the University of Georgia and David Hawley of the Wild Turkey Report to discuss in detail the potential... by Natural Resources University

65 min listen

#06 | Deer University: When are deer attracted to acorns? ft. Moriah Boggess: Just when are deer most attracted to acorns? You might think - all the time! And hey, you may be right. In this episode with former MSU Deer Lab graduate student Moriah Boggess, we review his research where he monitored deer acorn use throughout the... by Natural Resources University

56 min listen

#17 | Pond University - Building and maintaining your pond, ft. Scott Wagner: In this episode of Pond University, we talk with Scott Wagner, a Certified Agricultural Engineer with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Scott has worked on pond construction and maintenance (among many other things) for over 18 years.... by Natural Resources University

58 min listen

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