Deer University

Deer University

Dr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel

Episodes 102
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (503)
Since May 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
Consistency
65%
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rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

The Deer University podcast focuses on deer biology and management, featuring Drs. Jacob Dykes and Eric Michel, co-directors of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab. As hunters, deer biologists, and wildlife professors, they're passionate about bridging the gap between research and management. In each episode, they discuss the latest deer research from around the country, breaking it down to show how it can improve wildlife and habitat management on your land. Whether you're a hunter, a land steward, or simply interested in deer biology, Deer University is for you. Hosts of Deer University: Dr. Jacob Dykes, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, Mississippi State University Extension Service Dr. Eric Michel, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, Mississippi State University Forest and Wildlife Research Center

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Recent Episodes

S1E100 Episode 100 – 100 Episodes: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Jun 08, 2026 1h 1m

Bronson and Steve take time out of their busy schedules to jump back on the podcast. They chat with Jacob and Eric about everything from how they created the Deer University Podcast to what it's been…

S1E99 Episode 099 – Prescribed Fire for Landowners

May 21, 2026 1h 26m

Mr. Rainer Nichols, National Training Academy Instructor and Founder of Five Cents Fire and Land Management, joins Jacob and Eric to discuss working with landowners to achieve their habitat…

S1E98 Episode 098 – Deer Management from MS to TX

May 04, 2026 1h 22m

Jacob and Eric catch up with Dr. Marcus Blum, Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at Texas A&M University, to discuss deer management in TX. They cover everything from the work…

S1E97 Episode 097 – Checking Boxes on Warm-season Food Plots

Apr 16, 2026 54m

Jacob and Eric discuss warm-season food plots with John Gruchy, Coordinator of the Private Lands Program for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Check out the MSU Deer…

S1E96 Episode 096 - Mississippi Deer Season Recap

Mar 12, 2026 1h 8m

Jacob and Eric catch up with William McKinley and Kamen Campbell of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to discuss this past deer season. They cover everything from the acorn…

S1E95 Episode 095 – Getting Back to the Basics of Deer Management

Feb 20, 2026 1h 13m

Jacob and Eric get back to the basics of deer management with The Old Biologist, Mr. Lann Wilf. The conversation covers everything from managing expectations to understanding what drives deer herds.…

S1E94 Episode 094 – Deer Season is Over: What Now?

Feb 03, 2026 1h 5m

Jacob and Eric catch up with Dr. Bronson Strickland to discuss what deer managers can do now that deer season is over. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural…

S1E93 Episode 093 – Energy and Antlers

Dec 18, 2025 58m

Jacob and Eric sit down with Dr. Levi Heffelfinger of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute to discuss their work evaluating how dietary energy affects antler and body size of white-tailed…

S1E92 Episode 092 - Deer-Pig Interactions

Dec 05, 2025 44m

Jacob and Eric sit down with MSU Assistant Research Professor Dr. Melanie Boudrou to discuss the results of a recent project that used GPS collars to study deer-pig interactions. Check out the MSU…

S1E91 The Rut

Nov 14, 2025 44m

Jacob and Eric catch up to discuss the rut. They cover everything from what triggers the rut to phases of the rut, changes in buck behavior, and hunting strategies. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's…

S1E90 Episode 090 - Arkansas Chronic Wasting Disease Deer Study

Oct 03, 2025 1h 38m

Jacob and Eric sit down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Research Division Chief, Cory Gray and Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Dr. Marcelo Jorge to discuss the results of their…

S1E89 Episode 089 - Cool-season Food Plots Part 2

Sep 08, 2025 1h 13m

We're back with Part 2 of discussing cool-season food plots. Hosts Jacob and Eric catch up with MSU Deer Lab graduate student Luke Resop to talk about seed mixes and weed management. Check out the…

S1E88 Episode 088 - Cool-season Food Plots Part 1

Sep 01, 2025 1h 8m

In this episode, hosts Jacob and Eric discuss cool-season food plots with MSU Deer Lab graduate student Luke Resop. They cover key topics such as food plot placement, soil testing, and seed-bed…

S1E87 Episode 087 - Late Summer Stressors

Aug 25, 2025 39m

In this episode, hosts Jacob and Eric dive into the challenges of the late summer stress period for deer. They explore key topics, including the declining nutritional quality of plants, the demands…

S1E86 Episode 086 – Taking the Reins and New World Screwworm

Aug 07, 2025 55m

In this episode, the new co-directors of the MSU Deer Lab, Drs. Jacob Dykes and Eric Michel, share their plans for the deer lab and their vision for research and outreach. They discuss hosting…

S1E85 Episode 085 - The New MSU Deer Lab

Jul 30, 2025 57m

In this episode, Bronson and Steve introduce the new Co-Directors of the MSU Deer Lab. Dr. Eric Michel succeeds Steve and now serves as Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Taylor Chair in…

Episode 084 - Steve's Dispersal Event

Jun 27, 2025 1h 18m

In this bittersweet episode Bronson visits with Steve as he reflects on his retirement from the MSU Deer Lab after a long and impactful career in wildlife management. Steve discusses some of the…

Episode 083 - When You Can't Hunt: Fertility Control as a Deer Management Tool

May 30, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode, Stephanie Boyles-Griffin, Jessica Tegt, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland discuss the complexities of urban deer management, exploring the challenges posed by growing deer…

S1E82 Episode 082 – Effects of Weather on Buck Movements

Feb 06, 2025 1h 44m

In this episode Natasha Neary, Luke Resop, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland discuss the MSU Deer Lab's recent analyses that disentangle the intricate relationship between buck movement and…

S1E81 Episode 081 - Lunar Table Fables - Does the Moon Affect Buck Activiy?

Nov 15, 2024 1h 59m

Natasha Neary, Luke Resop, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland delve into the relationships between moon phases, positions, and their potential effects on buck movement and bedding behavior. They…

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