Natural Resources University
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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 477
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#57 | Fire University - Fire and invasive species, ft. Dr. David Coyle
A common concern people have when it comes to using prescribed fire is if it will result in the unwanted encroachment of invasive species. In this episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley talks…
#56 | Deer University - The value of co-ops: meeting management goals, ft. Dr. Marcus Lashely & Hunter Pruitt
We’ve all heard time and time again that the biggest problem a landowner faces is their neighbor. But what if instead of competing with your neighbor, you joined forces? Join Dr. Marcus Lashley and D…
#55 | Deer University - What's so special about Kansas? ft. Dr. Drew Ricketts
Over the past couple decades Kansas has turned into a destination state for deer hunters chasing big whitetails. But what exactly about the Kansas landscape promotes the growth of large antlers? Dr.…
#54 | Fire University - Burning outside the dormant season on pine survival and growth, ft. Dr. Morgan Varner & John Willis
Due to concerns of damaging tree productivity, most prescribed burning has become limited to the dormant season, a practice that is inconsistent with the historical pattern of lighting-initiated fire…
#53 | Habitat University - Habitat management: reflections from a college classroom, ft. Dr. Flaherty
Adam and Jarred are joined in this episode by award-winning instructor, Dr. Liz Flaherty, to chat about teaching undergraduate students all about habitat management. Dr. Flaherty is an Associate Prof…
#52 | Deer University -Timber harvesting & wildlife management, Part 2: hardwoods ft. Dr. Brady Self
Dr. Brady Self rejoins the Deer University team for their second installment of timber harvesting, this time focusing on hardwoods. Tune into today’s episode to discover what you need to know for suc…
#51 | Fire University - What to do when you can't burn, ft. Dr. Craig Harper & Dr. Bronson Strickland
What do you do if you can’t use fire on your land but want to improve your deer and turkey habitat?
In today's episode, Dr. Marcus Lashley inquires upon what landowners can do when faced with prescri…
#50 | NRU 50th Special - We’re only just getting started!
In this special 50th episode, the NRU team sits down with one another to share lessons they’ve learned over these last 8 months, reflect on their favorite episodes, and chat about what you can look f…
#49 | Habitat University - Exploring the challenges of invasive species, ft. Dawn Slack & Dr. Bronson Strickland
Ask anyone what they’re doing for wildlife habitat and you’re sure to hear mention of the challenges of invasive species. From aquatic invasive species that restructure entire food webs of Great Lak…
#48 | Deer University - Armyworms and food plots, ft. Dr. Angus Catchot
Dr. Angus Catchot and Dr. Bronson Strickland visit the Mossy Oak GameKeepers Podcast team to discuss management of armyworms in wildlife food plots and duck holes. In this episode, you’ll learn exac…
#47 | Pond University - What's in my water? Understanding water chemistry for better pond management
In this week's episode, the Pond University team talks with Assistant Professor Jake Hosen from Purdue University. Jake is an aquatic scientist and limnologist with expertise in building sensors to m…
#46 | Deer University - Timber harvesting & wildlife management, Part 1: pine stands, ft. Dr. Brady Self
Dr. Brady Self is an Extension Forestry Specialist at Mississippi State University. In this episode of Deer University, Dr. Strickland and Dr. Demaris chat with Brady on the ins and outs of pine mana…
#45 | Fire University - How fire affects predators, ft. Dr. Michael Cherry
We use fire to manage lands for specific species, but can this management technique also be used to alter the behavior of predators? Tune into today's episode of Fire University as Dr. Marcus Lashley…
#44 | Habitat University - The roots of wildlife habitat, ft. Dr. Craig Harper
When you’re managing habitat for wildlife do you think more about plants than wildlife? Yeah, us too. So who better to chat with than one of the nation’s leading researchers and educators on plant-wi…
#43 | Pond University - Tips for managing aquatic vegetation in your pond, ft. Dr. Joseph Morris
In this episode of Pond University, we talk with Professor Joe Morris from Iowa State University. Joe has worked in pond management and aquaculture for a long time and has a wealth of knowledge and e…
#42 | Deer University - Can supplemental feeding impact the plant community? ft. Beau Navarre
Supplemental feeding has become a common practice, but deer biologists are often concerned about the indirect effects and how the practice could degrade habitat quality and impact the native plant co…
#41 | Fire University - Promoting the poults: How to create high-quality brooding cover, ft. John Gruchy
In today’s episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits down with returning guest John Gruchy of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to discuss brood rearing and nesti…
#40 | Habitat University - The moneyball problem
What do baseball and wildlife habitat management have in common? Take a listen to this week’s episode as Adam and Jarred discuss what Adam calls “the Moneyball problem” of habitat management. They ch…
#39 | Pond University - The blue-green monster: How to manage harmful algal blooms
In this episode of Pond University, we talk with Ciera Baird. Ciera is an Aquatic Ecotoxicologist with Aquatic Control and is an expert on harmful algal blooms. Ciera talks to us about the difference…
#38 | Deer University - Can supplemental feeding increase disease risk? ft. Miranda Huang
Supplemental feeding of deer has become a common practice throughout most of the white-tailed deer’s range. Deer biologists often warn of the potential risks of supplemental feeding related to transf…