Wild Turkey Science
Dr. Marcus Lashley & Dr. Will Gulsby
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Burning During Nesting: What the research says | #187
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…
S1E186 Trap the pigs, folks | #186
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,…
S1E185 Blackberries buffer coyote predation | #185
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. …
S1E184 How science has shaped the way we hunt | #184
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…
S1E183 The Trumpet Strikes Again | #183
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…
S1E182 REV and LPDV: New research on turkey disease | #182
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…
S1E181 You can't manage what you don't measure | #181
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…
S1E180 Can Jakes Breed? | #180
We pull the research to explore the reproductive capabilities of jakes and bust the myth of whether or not they can breed. Resources: Davis, B. D., et al. (1994). Breeding Chronology in Rio…
S1E179 Hunting Stories - Spring 2026 edition | #179
In this episode, we recap our season and swap turkey hunting highlights. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/YUG2gIZc9yQ Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help…
S1E178 Next steps in NWTF support of turkey research | #178
We sit down with Dr. Patrick Wightman, National Director of Wild Turkey Research and Science at NWTF, to hear about his vision for the company's future support of turkey research. Dr. Patrick…
S1E177 The Evolution of Turkey Calling: From bone to box | #177
We chat with wild turkey historian and author Brent Rogers about the fascinating history and evolution of turkey calls. Join as we explore how culture, technology, and conservation shaped the way…
S1E176 The Westervelt Lodge | #176
We deep dive into the history and legacy of the Westervelt Company and its iconic hunting school with Kevin McKinstry, Recreation Director for Westervelt Company, and Steven Carroll, General Manager…
S1E175 Are predators really the problem? | #175
Predation is the leading cause of mortality in wild turkeys - but does that mean predator control is the answer? We explore the science, case studies, and management implications behind one of the…
S1E174 Has nesting success changed over time? | #174
Drawing from decades of research, Will leads us through a review of historical nesting data from 1970–2022 to assess if nesting success has really changed. Resources: Take 12 Instagram, YouTube …
S1E173 Mid-Atlantic Turkey Research Collaborative | #173
Pennsylvania state turkey biologist Reina Tyl rejoins us to share updates on the long-term, multi-state Mid-Atlantic Turkey Research Collaborative to better understand differences in hen survival…
S1E172 From Poults to Super Jakes: A year inside the aviary | #172
As last year's poults mature into jakes and jennies, Marcus shares firsthand observations of how behavior, vocalizations, dominance, and personality change with age. Resources Longer the snood,…
S1E171 Extreme winter and the wild turkey | #171
In this episode, we explore the impacts of extreme cold weather on wild turkey populations. Resources: Acorn production post (DrDisturbance IG) Austin, D. E., & DeGraff, L. W. (1975).…
S1E170 Factors influencing SD wild turkey populations | #170
Wild turkey biologist Reina Tyl joins us to unpack her comprehensive study assessing population growth of Easterns in South Dakota. Resources: Lashley, M. A., et al. (2025). Decreased female…
S1E169 Are turkeys eating quail? | #169
Is the cause of quail decline because turkeys are eating them? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Mark McConnell to bust this myth… Resources: Check out Dr. McConnell's Gamebird Podcast (Here)! Dr.…
S1E168 Debunking the drowning poults | #168
Sometimes, the best stories are embellished but grounded in a little bit of truth… Join as we peel back the myth that poults drown when they look up at rainfall. Resources: Boone, W. W., et al.…
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