How to start: Step by step to managing pine timber | #145
Release Date: 08/18/2025
Landscape level habitat corridor sustains turkeys | #158
Wild Turkey Science
In this episode, we discuss our recent paper quantifying turkey abundance, highlighting the Florida Wildlife Corridor and exploring how this project preserves turkey habitat amidst increasing development pressures. Paper will be linked as soon as it is released. Resources: Citizen science for turkeys Ep119 eBird Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation FWC Summer Brood Survey iNaturalist Merlin Bird ID Snapshot USA 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 01:23 Exploring Turkey Management and Habitat 02:48 The Impact of Human Population on Turkey Habitats 05:47...
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Restoring the functionally extinct American Chestnut | #157
Wild Turkey Science
We’re bringing back our episode exploring the American chestnut's history, ecological importance, challenges faced due to habitat change and disease, on-going conservation efforts, and how you can get involved in its ecological restoration. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: Resources: Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Sara Fitzsimmons , We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course...
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Scale of management for wild turkeys | #156
Wild Turkey Science
In this episode, we discuss how management scale and arrangement influence turkey behavior and productivity. Resources: Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF Game Lab , ...
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Managing old fields for turkey | #155
Wild Turkey Science
In this episode, we walk you through the steps on managing your fallow fields for turkey and deer. We cover the plants we’re after and those we want to manage against, as well as herbicide preparation, broadcast application, timing of management, and more. Resources: Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn...
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Managing turkeys on steep terrain | #154
Wild Turkey Science
Dr. Craig Harper returns to share insights on how sloped topography affects plant communities, wild turkey use, and management strategies for both turkey and deer. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: Dr. Craig Harper () We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for...
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Decreases in hen survival may explain declines | #153
Wild Turkey Science
In this episode, we reveal results from our latest research analyzing the role of hen survival in turkey population dynamics. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: WATCH this episode ()! Resources: We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE...
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Why predator bounties don’t work | #152
Wild Turkey Science
In this conversation, Will leads us through the available research on the effectiveness of predator bounty programs. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: Resources: We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF Game Lab , ...
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We asked AI why turkeys are declining | #151
Wild Turkey Science
Join as we explore and critique ChatGPT’s answers to why wild turkeys are declining. Submit your prompt to ! Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: Resources: We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF Game Lab , Donate to...
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Managing deer for turkeys | #150
Wild Turkey Science
In this episode, we discuss the overlaps and tradeoffs between managing your property for both deer and turkey. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: Resources: We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF Game Lab , Donate to our wild turkey...
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Planting trees for turkeys | #149
Wild Turkey Science
We’ve brought back our episode with Dudley Phelps, Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries plant expert and co-host of the Gamekeeper Podcast, to learn about his go-to species and successful strategies for planting trees to attract turkeys. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: Resources: We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Dr....
info_outlineIn this episode, we are joined by forest manager Michael Heatherly who walks us through the steps landowners should take when managing pine timber on their properties.
Michael Heatherly mheatherly@sizemore1949.com
Sizemore & Sizemore https://sizemoretimber.com/
Resources:
Association of Consulting Foresters
00:00 Introduction to Forest Management and Wildlife Objectives
03:12 Understanding Landowner Objectives and Initial Steps
05:59 The Role of Thinning and Clear Cutting in Habitat Management
09:03 Timber Harvesting: Economic Considerations and Market Dynamics
11:45 Long-Term Management Strategies for Landowners
14:59 Navigating Timber Sales and Contracts
17:45 Ensuring Compliance and Quality During Harvesting
20:41 The Importance of Consulting Foresters
23:33 Building Long-Term Relationships with Landowners
36:43 Maximizing Timber Revenue
39:30 Landowner-Forester Collaboration
44:30 Navigating Market Challenges
50:26 Best Practices for Thinning
54:24 The Importance of Professional Guidance
59:22 Finding the Right Forester
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