Wild Turkey Science
Wild Turkey Science is a science-based podcast bringing you the latest research on wild turkey ecology and management. This podcast is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.
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The American Chestnut: Restoring ecological function | #106
11/18/2024
The American Chestnut: Restoring ecological function | #106
In this episode, we delve into the ecological significance of the American chestnut tree with Sara Fitzsimmons, Chief Conservation Officer for The American Chestnut Foundation. Join as we explore its 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. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Sara Fitzsimmons , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Are pigs eating all the acorns? | #105
11/11/2024
Are pigs eating all the acorns? | #105
In this episode, we review the available research on wild pig competition for acorns and their impact on competing wildlife species. We discuss the concept of competitive exclusion, the role of acorns in the diets of various species, the implications of pig removal on ecosystem dynamics, and what this means for turkeys. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Turkeys in the Midwest | #104
11/04/2024
Turkeys in the Midwest | #104
You asked and we listened. In this episode, we are joined by Luke Garver, Wild Turkey Project Manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to discuss the current state of the wild turkey in Illinois. We dive into long-term population trends, environmental factors impacting reproduction, predator-prey dynamics, habitat challenges posed by invasive species, on-going research initiatives, and more. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Luke Garver Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Best acorns for wildlife | #103
10/28/2024
Best acorns for wildlife | #103
In this episode, we dive into the available literature on wildlife preferences for acorns. We review the dietary composition of turkeys, factors influencing acorn consumption, how various wildlife species select for specific acorns, and highlight the complex interconnectedness of these ecological processes. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Herbicides | #102
10/21/2024
Herbicides | #102
Will leads us on a detailed dive into the intricacies of herbicide management. Join as we delve into the uses and applications of selective herbicides for habitat management and forest stand improvement, associated risks with herbicide use, specific chemicals for invasive species, proper application techniques, mitigating nutsedge, and more. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Oak masting research | #101
10/14/2024
Oak masting research | #101
Marcus walks us through his comprehensive oak study quantifying seasonal oak masting patterns and wildlife response. Join as he breaks down the methodology, findings, and implications of the research, and learn how oaks play a critical role in wildlife management. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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100th Episode Special | #100
10/11/2024
100th Episode Special | #100
For our 100th episode, we review (and react to) some memorable moments recorded throughout the last few years. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Here’s to 100 more! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Oak Biology 101 | #99
10/07/2024
Oak Biology 101 | #99
For the first episode in our Oaktober mini-series, we discuss the general biology of oaks. Listen as we breakdown the definition of mast seeding, the proximate and ultimate causes of masting, the direct and indirect effects it has on wildlife, local and regional scale masting effects, the differences in quality between oak species, the squirrel death games, and more. Resources: Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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We gotcha, YouTube | #98
09/30/2024
We gotcha, YouTube | #98
Our producer Charlotte drops by to read us some questions and comments from our YouTube audience. Be sure to leave us a comment on for a chance to win a turkey call! Signed by yours truly. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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How pig removal affects turkeys | #97
09/23/2024
How pig removal affects turkeys | #97
Matt McDonough, PhD student at Auburn University, walks us through his master’s project assessing how wild pig densities impact turkeys and their poults. Join as he breaks down his study’s experimental design and results, and learn of Matt’s key takeaways for landowners curious about the efficacy of pig removal on turkey populations across their property. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Matt McDonough , , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount at by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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A deep dive into coyotes | #96
09/16/2024
A deep dive into coyotes | #96
In this episode, we dive deep into the literature on coyotes and explore the impacts of their interactions with turkeys. Join as we delve into the science of coyote predator-prey dynamics, the expansion of coyote populations across North America, their diets and impacts on turkey populations, research conducted on the efficacy of trapping, and more. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Tree plantings for turkeys | #95
09/09/2024
Tree plantings for turkeys | #95
Dudley Phelps, Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries plant expert and co-host of the Gamekeeper Podcast, joins us to dish out details on tree plantings for turkeys. Learn of Dudley’s go-to species - both early and late successional - for attracting turkeys, what landowners should take into account when planning their plantings, ideal tree care and maintenance, the importance of diversifying tree species to attract turkeys, timing of acorn production across various oak species, and much more. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Dudley Phelps , , , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Food plotting for turkey & deer | #94
09/02/2024
Food plotting for turkey & deer | #94
In this episode, Will takes us on a deep dive of best recipes and recommendations when food plotting for both deer and turkey. Landowners won’t want to miss the science-backed recommendations for plantings, region-specific species recommendations, best timings for plantings, what to search for when scouting plot areas, and more. Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Episode Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Help us help you | #93
08/26/2024
Help us help you | #93
In this episode, we discuss upcoming episodes on the horizon, including how cattle grazing affects turkey management, food plotting for turkeys, how much coyotes influence turkeys, bringing back Dr. Craig Harper to update us on his fire season study assessing plant response and turkey use, the importance of oaks for turkeys, and more. Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? or send us an email at ! Donate to wild turkey research: , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Want to join the team?
08/21/2024
Want to join the team?
Want to join the team? We are recruiting a videographer to focus on developing video content to help wild turkeys.
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Our thoughts and research to come | #92
08/19/2024
Our thoughts and research to come | #92
In this episode, we begin with a more philosophical discussion evaluating outcomes rather than techniques in turkey management. Then, we jump into details of our upcoming studies addressing current gaps in turkey research. Finally, we finish up with an exciting announcement that will enhance our understanding of turkey populations across the state of Florida in unprecedented ways. Donate to wild turkey research: , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , Want to join the team? We are recruiting a videographer to focus on developing video content to help turkeys. - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Your burning questions | #91
08/12/2024
Your burning questions | #91
In this episode, we respond to audience questions around fire management for turkeys. We discuss the importance of timing diversification, dive into general guidelines and parameters for fire regimes, dig into the details on why fire return interval is the primary filter influencing vegetation outcomes from your wild turkey management, and deliver fire training resources for landowners and practitioners. Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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How do I get bugs? | #90
08/05/2024
How do I get bugs? | #90
In this episode, we review a recent Wisconsin study focused on restoring native woodlands and introducing fire to promote higher insect abundance, species richness, and plant and bird biodiversity. We highlight key points of the study and infer how the same methods can be used to promote high insect abundance at the time that poults need it most. Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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A turkey habitat blueprint | #89
07/29/2024
A turkey habitat blueprint | #89
In this episode, we boil down the key areas of focus for improving turkey habitat and connectivity on your property. Which grasses to target, when, and with which herbicides; how to ensure connectivity across your property for brooding and nesting cover using road systems with daylighting; how much sunlight is needed; how frequent of a fire return interval to use; maximizing food plots for both deer and turkey, and more! Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Managing poult habitat & monitoring success | #88
07/22/2024
Managing poult habitat & monitoring success | #88
In this episode, we discuss the various ways in which landowners can estimate poults per hen, monitor trends in reproductive success, and improve turkey habitat on their property. From standardized data collection using trail cameras to back-dating incubation for specific management practices, this episode will give you a sneak peek into our everyday thought experiments on the wild turkey. Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Little House in the Flatwoods | #87
07/15/2024
Little House in the Flatwoods | #87
Heather Keane Thomas joins us to shed light on her non-traditional upbringing with her father and renowned turkey researcher Dr. Lovett Williams. From childhood experiences imprinting poults on their family farm to attending national turkey conventions for family vacations, this is a story time you won’t want to miss. Resources: Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Q & A (Round 2) | #86
07/08/2024
Q & A (Round 2) | #86
We sit down for a second time to answer questions from our listeners and followers - ranging from topics on upcoming turkey research, mid-summer land management recommendations, how to increase gobbling on your property by 10-fold, and more! Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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What we learned at Turkey Working Group 2024 | #85
07/01/2024
What we learned at Turkey Working Group 2024 | #85
In this episode, we recap our recent trip to the annual Wild Turkey Working Group and share major findings from research projects across Southern states. Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Food plotting in nature’s image | #84
06/24/2024
Food plotting in nature’s image | #84
In this episode, we take a step away from the scientific literature to ask a regen ag practitioner about their experiences and glean some interesting observations for future study. Jason Snavely, wildlife biologist and founder of Drop-Tine Wildlife Consulting, joins us to dive deep into the microbiology of soil health, trade-offs between conventional and regenerative practices, and how biomimicking nature could help us reach our objectives. Resources: Donate to wild turkey research: , Jason Snavely , , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Fly, float, and mate | #83
06/17/2024
Fly, float, and mate | #83
Does water on a hen make it more susceptible to predation? In this episode, we comb through the literature on olfactory camouflage, dissecting studies assessing correlations between nest survival, weather, and environmental conditions, and divulging into the complicated web of ecology dynamics. Strap on your science boots for this one, it’s gonna be dense… Research papers referenced: Episodes referenced: Donate to wild turkey research: , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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#WildTurkeyHistory | #82
06/10/2024
#WildTurkeyHistory | #82
Brent Rogers, wild turkey historian and collector extraordinaire, joins us to break down wild turkey history through the eyes of early naturalists and literature.. Learn how the culture and conservation concerns surrounding the wild turkey developed over time since the 17th century, what impacted transitions in knowledge and observation of wild turkey management, how restocking efforts have shifted throughout the decades, historical hunting practices, and more! Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Brent Rogers , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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SD Research Update: Major constraints and BMPs | #81
06/03/2024
SD Research Update: Major constraints and BMPs | #81
Today we are joined by Dr. Chad Lehman, senior biologist for the South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks, and Dr. Chris Rota, associate professor of wildlife and fisheries resources at West Virginia University. We discuss their previous and ongoing research investigating harvest declines across South Dakota, major variables impacting hen survival and nest incubation, best management practices for SD private landowners, and more. Donate to wild turkey research: , Resources: Dr. Chris Rota , Dr. Chad Lehman , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Managing pine rotations for turkeys | #80
05/27/2024
Managing pine rotations for turkeys | #80
Ted DeVos, co-founder of Bach and DeVos Forestry and Wildlife Services, walks us from ground zero through the various ways in which to manage pine plantations for turkeys. Whether your goal is to increase turkey or timber productivity, this episode is jam-packed with information you don’t want to miss. Donate to wild turkey research: , Bach and DeVos Forestry and Wildlife Services , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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Conventional vs. Regenerative Ag | #79
05/20/2024
Conventional vs. Regenerative Ag | #79
Dr. Bronson Strickland, co-director of the MSU Deer Lab and founder of the Deer University podcast, joins us to explain regenerative agriculture and break down their new experiment testing the differences in nutrient density and deer use between conventional and regenerative food plots. Donate to wild turkey research: , Dr. Bronson Strickland , , , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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If not the season, what’s the reason? | #78
05/13/2024
If not the season, what’s the reason? | #78
After much feedback from our latest episode, we sit down to review through recent episodes and lay out the available data known to us. Covering season timing and reproduction to the predator-habitat complex, there’s no tiptoeing around the controversy in this one. Donate to wild turkey research: , Dr. Marcus Lashley , Dr. Will Gulsby , Turkeys for Tomorrow UF DEER Lab , - Thank you! Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to . Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
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