Natural Resources University

Aug 17, 2026

We’re bringing back the episode where we dig into decades-old crop-content studies to quantify exactly how much of a turkey's diet is acorns, and what the trends in declining oak forests mean for the future of wild turkeys.

Resources:

• Alexander et al. (2021). Mesophication of oak landscapes: Evidence,...

Aug 11, 2026

With information more accessible than ever, it can be hard to know what’s actually good advice for your pond. In this episode, Joe and Drew talk through common sources of misinformation, examples of good spirited bad advice, and how to determine if the guidance you hear is worth listening to.

Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr....

Aug 10, 2026

Will leads us through a deep dive of the scientific literature on the relative contribution of avian predators to wild turkey predation.

Resources:

• Hughes, T. W., et al. (2005). The impacts of predation on wild turkeys. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2005, 117-126.

• Palmer, W. E., et al. (2005). Effect of field...

Aug 5, 2026

Forest inventory and timber cruising provide the information landowners and foresters need to understand what is growing on a property, how much timber is present, and how that timber should be managed or valued. In this episode of Timber University, Dr. Josh Granger from Mississippi State University joins us to discuss...

Aug 3, 2026

Dr. Mark Turner joins us to discuss his newly accepted, peer-reviewed study examining how vegetation around wild turkey nests impacts both nest success and hen survival during incubation.

Resources:

• Turner, M.A., et al. (2026). Vegetation composition and structure influences female wild turkey survival during...