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S2E11 Cooperative Duck Management: Neighbors, Networks, and Better Hunts
In this episode, James and Ryan Dulaney, manager of Grindle Slough in Arkansas, take a deep dive into the current state of waterfowl management, covering habitat conditions, duck populations, and how…
S2E10 From Data to Drawdowns: Telemetry and Winter Ducks—Signals, Noise, and Habitat Strategy
In this episode of Gamebird University, James sits down with Dr. Ryan Askren, Director of the Five Oaks Agricultural Research & Education Center, to refocus the lens on the wintering…
S2E9 Ruffed Grouse, Woodcock & Young Forests—Science, Dogs, and the Power of Habitat Work
In this episode of Gamebird University, hosts James Callicutt and Mark McConnell sit down with Dr. Ben Jones, CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society, for a grounded,…
S2E8 Ducks in Crisis? Understanding the Breeding Grounds, Harvest, and More
In this episode of Gamebird University, hosts James Callicutt and Brian Davis sit down with Dr. Scott Stephens, Senior Director of Prairie and Boreal Conservation Strategy with Ducks Unlimited, for a…
S2E7 Duck Behavior, New Tech, and the Challenges of Conservation
In this episode of Gamebird University, hosts James Callicutt and Mark McConnell sit down with Dr. Frank Rohwer, President and Chief Scientist of Delta Waterfowl, for a wide-ranging conversation…
S2E6 Prairie Pressures: Weather, Farming & the Future of Ducks
In this episode, James and Mark are joined by Matt Chouinard, Waterfowl Programs Director for Delta Waterfowl, for an in-depth discussion on current prairie wetland and grassland conditions. They…
S2E5 Cool Cover, Hot Topic: The Role of Temperature in Quail Survival
James and Mark are joined by Dr. Dwayne Elmore, Gamebird Program Director at Tall Timbers, for a deep dive into the vital role of thermal ecology in gamebird management—particularly for quail. Dr.…
S2E4 Changing Habitats, Changing Minds: Game Bird Myths and Realities
In this engaging episode, James and Mark are joined by Dave Godwin, Landowner Coordinator for the Mississippi Forestry Association and former Wild Turkey Program Coordinator for MDWFP, and Dr. Joshua…
S2E3 Gobblers, Hens, and Hunt Dates: Managing Mississippi's Turkeys
In this episode, James and Mark are joined by Adam Butler, Director of Conservation Development and former Wild Turkey Program Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and…
S2E2 Birds, Burns, and Wetlands: Springtime Gamebird Management
In this episode, Mark and James sit down to discuss what landowners and managers should be thinking about as spring arrives. From prescribed fire in upland habitats to wetland management during…
S2E1 Sanctuary Science: Protecting Waterfowl While Preserving Tradition | Gamebird University #9
In this episode, Dr. Heath Hagy rejoins James and Brian for an insightful discussion on the complexities of managing duck habitat, with a particular focus on the role of sanctuaries. Together, they…
S1E8 How was your duck season? The Science and Tradition of Waterfowling Success.
In this episode, James and Mark are joined by Houston Havens, Waterfowl Program Coordinator with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, and B.C. Rogers, III, a passionate…
S1E7 Eye Worms in Quail: What Science Tells us and what it doesn't | Gamebird University #7
James and Mark are joined by Rick Hamrick, state quail biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, to dive into a trending topic among bobwhite quail enthusiasts:…
S1E6 Forecasting Fowl: Understanding Duck Migration with Dr. Mike
In this episode James and Brian talk with Dr. Mike Schummer (waterfowl professor at the State University of New York and host of the Fowl Weather podcast) to discuss the intricate relationship…
S1E5 Has the Flyway Shifted? The Complexities of Migration, Landscape Context, and Disturbance | Gamebird University #5
James, Mark, and guest Dr. Heath Hagy from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service examine the intricate factors affecting duck migration, including habitat changes and the concept of flyway shifts. They…
S1E4 Bobwhites in the Southeast, are they Worth the Fight? | Gamebird University #4
James and Mark, along with guest John Mark Curtis of Quail Forever, explore the current state of Bobwhite quail in the Mid-South and the ongoing habitat restoration efforts aimed at preserving these…
S1E3 Dove Dynamics: Migration, Field Management, Feeding Habits, and Conservation Gaps | Gamebird University #3
James and Mark, joined by Houston Havens from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, take a deep dive into dove hunting in Mississippi. They discuss the differences between…
S1E2 What Drives Duck Populations? (+2024 Population Status) | Gamebird University #2
Habitat drives duck populations! James and Brian are joined by Dr. Josh Vest of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to break down the latest waterfowl breeding population and habitat survey report.…
S1E1 Welcome to Gamebird University | Gamebird University #1
In this inaugural episode, hosts James Callicutt and Mark McConnell introduce themselves and set the stage for the topics to come. They dive into key concepts like moist soil management for waterfowl…
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Gamebird University has published 19 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Natural Sciences, Nature.
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