Dec 29, 2025
In this episode, we review papers that stood out to each of us from the 2025 Wild Turkey Symposium.
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Dec 23, 2025
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 deer.
Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the...
Dec 22, 2025
Wisconsin gamebird ecologist Taylor Finger joins us to breakdown the status of wild turkeys in the state. Join as he shares details on how Wisconsin has achieved successful turkey populations unlike any other state in the country.
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Lashley, M. A., et al. (2025). Decreased female survival may explain wild...
Dec 18, 2025
Deer have many benefits to ecosystems and society, but they can also be a cause of human-wildlife conflict. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the impact deer can have on agricultural production, property, the spread of disease, and humans.
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