Natural Resources University

Natural Resources University

Collaboration of land-grant universities

Episodes 586
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (121)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every Few Days
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Episodic
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33%
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rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Natural Resources University is a podcast network focused on delivering science-based natural resource management. The series housed within this network aim to deliver expert-based knowledge for their corresponding genre of natural resource management.

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Recent Episodes

Question and Answer Episode | Timber University #580

Jun 09, 2026 41m

In this Q&A episode, Brady and Shaun answer listener and landowner questions on three practical forestry topics: whether diesel or dish soap should be used as surfactants in herbicide…

S1E579 Burning During Nesting: What the research says | Wild Turkey Science #579

Jun 08, 2026 57m

We're bringing back our episode with Dr. Chris Moorman on the use of prescribed fire during the nesting season. Resources: Kilburg, Eric L., et al. "Wild turkey nest survival and nest‐site…

S1E578 Aquatic Invasive Species | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #578

Jun 03, 2026 25m

Invasive species are an issue for many stakeholders across the Great Plains but there are simple steps everyone can take to help limit their spread. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss some of the most…

S1E577 Prescribed Fire for Landowners | Deer University #577

Jun 02, 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…

S1E576 Trap the pigs, folks | Wild Turkey Science #576

Jun 01, 2026 56m

Feral pigs are bad news for wild turkeys – but how bad, and what should you actually do about it? In this episode, we break down the latest research on pig population impacts, what pigs are eating,…

S1E575 Birds and Bioenergy | Wild Ag #575

Jun 01, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode, Dr. Grace Schuster joins co-hosts Andy and Nathan to discuss her PhD research on how bioenergy crop production impacts grassland bird communities in southwestern Nebraska. From the…

S1E574 Deer Management from MS to TX | Deer University #574

May 28, 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…

S1E573 Blackberries buffer coyote predation | Wild Turkey Science #573

May 25, 2026 46m

We break down a 2026 coyote diet study to reveal how blackberry availability actually buffers fawns from predation, and what that means for how you should be thinking about your turkey management. …

S1E572 Forestry Tech Talk with Dr. Michael Crosby | Timber University #572

May 20, 2026 56m

Geographic information systems, remote sensing, and spatial data are becoming everyday tools for forestry and natural resource management. In this episode of Timber University, Dr. Michael Crosby…

S1E571 Trapping Furbearers | Fins, Fur, and Feather #571

May 19, 2026 34m

Trapping wildlife is a practice that dates back to ancient history, and remains a particularly important tool for harvesting furbearing mammals. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss modern trapping…

S1E570 Hurricanes and Forest Ecology with Dr. Jeffrey Cannon | Timber University #570

May 19, 2026 56m

Hurricanes are often seen as purely destructive, but new research reveals their vital role in shaping longleaf pine ecosystems. Dr. Jeffrey Cannon from the Jones Center at Ichauway joins the Timber…

S1E569 How science has shaped the way we hunt | Wild Turkey Science #569

May 18, 2026 43m

In this episode, we discuss how years of turkey research has directly influenced the way that we hunt. Resources: Fist Full of Dirt: Dr. Disturbance Can Flat-Out Hunt (Part 1) Fist Full of…

S1E568 Eastern Redcedar: Why Oklahoma Is Acting | BGWT #568

May 15, 2026 50m

Eastern redcedar control is becoming one of Oklahoma's biggest land, water, and wildfire issues—and this episode explains how the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is turning concern into action. John…

S1E567 Evaluating Ice Damaged Timber Stands and Next Steps | Timber University #567

May 12, 2026 1h

In this episode, Brady and Shaun talk about the recent ice storms across much of the Eastern US, with some states reporting substantial timber damage. They discuss how landowners can assess damage…

S1E566 The Trumpet Strikes Again | Wild Turkey Science #566

May 11, 2026 32m

Gear up for another storytime episode as we swap late-season turkey hunting chronicles in this one. Resources: Turkey Calling Tutorial: Master the Trumpet & Wingbone Call Our lab is…

S1E565 Checking Boxes on Warm-Season Food Plots | Deer University #565

May 06, 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 Lab's…

S1E564 Graduate School Insights with Guest Grace Lansdell | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #564

May 05, 2026 30m

Research is an important source of scientific information and graduate students are often tasked with collecting data to help answer these questions. On this week's episode, Grace Lansdell, a…

S1E563 REV and LPDV: New research on turkey disease | Wild Turkey Science #563

May 04, 2026 31m

In this episode, we dive into new research findings on the prevalence and biological impact of REV and LPDV in wild turkeys. Resources: Adcock, K. G., et al. (2024). Lymphoproliferative disease…

S1E562 Monarchs on the Move | Wild Ag #562

May 04, 2026 1h 23m

In this episode, we're joined by Jake Koenig, Midwest Habitat Program Manager for the Monarch Joint Venture, to explore the fascinating world of monarch butterflies. Jake shares insights into their…

S1E561 You can't manage what you don't measure | Wild Turkey Science #561

Apr 27, 2026 46m

In this episode, we discuss practical strategies for hunting and managing turkeys. Resources: Population Dynamics, Manipulative Study of Season Dates in Mississippi ft. Adam Butler | #02 Our…

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How many episodes does Natural Resources University have?

Natural Resources University has published 586 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Natural Sciences, Science.

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