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Wild Turkey Science

Dr. Marcus Lashley & Dr. Will Gulsby

Wild Turkey Science is a science-based podcast bringing you the latest research on wild turkey ecology and management. This podcast is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.

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01:09:28

Managing old fields for turkey | #155

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/10/27

In this episode, we walk you through the steps on managing your fallow fields for turkey and deer. We cover the plants we're after and those we want to manage against, as well as herbicide preparation, broadcast application, timing of management, and more. Resources: iNaturalist Seek App We manage DEER food plots for TURKEYS (video) Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab We've launched a

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46:08

Managing turkeys on steep terrain | #154

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/10/20

Dr. Craig Harper returns to share insights on how sloped topography affects plant communities, wild turkey use, and management strategies for both turkey and deer. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab Dr. Craig Harper (Website) We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for

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01:07:32

Decreases in hen survival may explain declines | #153

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/10/13

In this episode, we reveal results from our latest research analyzing the role of hen survival in turkey population dynamics. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab Resources: Pre-Print: Lashley et al. (2025) Female Wild turkey survival meta-analysis Byrne, M. E., et al. (2015). Potential density dependence in wild turkey productivity in the southeastern United States. In Proceedings of the

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59:20

Why predator bounties don’t work | #152

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/10/06

In this conversation, Will leads us through the available research on the effectiveness of predator bounty programs. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab Resources: Bartel, R. A., & Brunson, M. W. (2003). Effects of Utah's coyote bounty program on harvester behavior. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 736-743. Ditchkoff, S. S., et al. (2017). Effectiveness of a bounty program for reducing wild pig

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51:35

We asked AI why turkeys are declining | #151

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/09/29

Join as we explore and critique ChatGPT’s answers to why wild turkeys are declining. Submit your prompt to wildturkeyscience@gmail.com! Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab Resources: Boone, W. W., et al. (2024). Frequent prescribed burns reduce mammalian species richness and occurrence in longleaf pine sandhills. Forest Ecology and Management, 553, 121596. Boone, W. W., et al. (2024). Robust

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50:35

Managing deer for turkeys | #150

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/09/22

In this episode, we discuss the overlaps and tradeoffs between managing your property for both deer and turkey. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab Resources: Auburn TFT Habitat Management Day Turner, M. A., et al. (2024). Influence of mowing and herbicide application on white-tailed deer use of perennial forage plantings. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies,

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01:10:41

Planting trees for turkeys | #149

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/09/15

We’ve brought back our episode with Dudley Phelps, Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries plant expert and co-host of the Gamekeeper Podcast, to learn about his go-to species and successful strategies for planting trees to attract turkeys. Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab Resources: Boggess, C. M., et al. (2021). Facultative seed predators drive community-level indirect effects of mast seeding. Forest

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31:26

Turning sunlight into gobblers | #148

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/09/08

Forester and wildlife biologist Jordan Nanney continues the conversation on hardwood timber sale evaluation. He breaks down the first steps landowners should take, common mistakes made, what to avoid, and ways landowners can protect themselves. Check out the first part of this conversation (here). Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab Resources: NRCS Programs & Initiatives Jordan Nanney

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52:33

Evaluating hardwood timber sales | #147

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/09/01

We are joined by forester and wildlife biologist Jordan Nanney for an overview of hardwood timber markets and a breakdown of how landowners can sell their timber under various product classes. WATCH this episode (here)! Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab Resources: Brooke, J. M., et al. (2019). Effects of fertilization and crown release on white oak (Quercus alba) masting and acorn quality

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46:21

Designing your turkey property | #146

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/08/25

We’re bringing back a popular episode where we boiled down the key areas of focus for improving turkey habitat and connectivity on your property. Resources: Conventional vs. Regenerative Ag #79 Food plotting in nature’s image #84 I lease land…what about me? #12 Which plants for brooding cover? #141 Fundraising Banquet (To enter the online raffles, click on ‘Get Tickets’ and then scroll down to the ‘Add-ons’) We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across

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01:06:38

How to start: Step by step to managing pine timber |...

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/08/18

In this episode, we are joined by forest manager Michael Heatherly who walks us through the steps landowners should take when managing pine timber on their properties. Michael Heatherly mheatherly@sizemore1949.com Sizemore & Sizemore https://sizemoretimber.com/ Resources: Association of Consulting Foresters Society of American Foresters 00:00 Introduction to Forest Management and Wildlife Objectives 03:12 Understanding Landowner Objectives and Initial Steps 05:59 The Role of Thinning and

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57:31

You should be doing this for turkeys | #144

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/08/11

In this episode, we discuss what you should be thinking about and implementing on your property for turkeys right now. WATCH this episode here! Resources: Guide to Wildlife Food Plots and Early Successional Plants, Dr. Craig Harper 00:00 Introduction and Banter 02:55 Habitat-Centric Discussions 05:55 Fishing Adventures and Insights 08:48 Turkey Management Strategies 11:45 Field Management for Turkeys 14:48 Importance of Early Successional Cover 17:36 Burning and Timber Harvest Planning 28:53

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40:15

All about firebreaks | #143

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/08/04

We discuss the importance of firebreaks for turkey hunting and habitat management, exploring the various types of firebreaks, their strategic uses, and practical tips for effective management. WATCH this episode here! Resources: What would Lovett do? #124 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:18 – Chitter chatter 00:02:00 – Choosing Firebreaks 00:04:00 – Wildlife Value of Planted Firebreaks 00:06:00 – Designing Firebreaks for Habitat & Access 00:08:00 – Common Misconceptions about Firebreaks 00:12:00 –

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01:04:39

Progress on property management | #142

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, we discuss progress that we’re seeing on private lands management. WATCH this episode here! Resources: Fundraising Banquet (to enter into the online raffles, click on ‘Get Tickets’ and then scroll down to the ‘Add-ons’) Has turkey habitat changed? | #21 Turner, M. A., et al. (2021). Mixture of triclopyr and imazapyr more effective than triclopyr alone for hardwood forest stand improvement. Forest Science, 67(1), 43-48. Which plants for brooding cover? | #142 We’ve launched a

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01:06:18

Which plants for brooding cover? | #141

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/07/21

We’re bringing back our episode on indicator plants for evaluating successful brood field management. Resources: iNaturalist Seek Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses Wildlife Food Plots and Early Successional Plants GeFellers, J. et al. (2020). Seeding is not always necessary to restore native early successional plant communities. Restoration Ecology, 28(6), 1485-1494. Powell, B. L., et al. (2022). Vegetation structure and food availability following disturbance in

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54:50

Creating Wild Turkey Manager: Advanced Habitat | #140

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/07/14

Dr. Zach Steele and Dorothy Dick, key creators for our online wild turkey training, join us to discuss the production of the course. Join as they share insights into the research and development, the expert contributors that shaped the course content, feedback received from constituents, challenges faced during filming, and the memorable moments that made the project enjoyable. Dr. Zachary Steele Publications Dorothy Dick @peep_the_poult We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course

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01:21

Wild Turkey Manager (Online Course)

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/07/08

Wild Turkey Manager: Advanced Habitat features experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. This course is intended to be comprehensive, leading you through advanced concepts in habitat management, predator management, disease, and population management. The course offers continuing education credits (CEUs) available through The Wildlife Society and the Society of American Foresters. We made the course online so you can take

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01:16:41

Habitat management IS predator management | #139

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/07/07

We're bringing back our episode discussing the multifaceted effects of fire on wild turkey survival and how a new approach could knock off two objectives with one flame. Resources: Boone, W. W., et al. (2024). Frequent prescribed burns reduce mammalian species richness and occurrence in longleaf pine sandhills. Forest Ecology and Management, 553, 121596. Fire University #13 - How fire affects predators, ft. Dr. Michael Cherry Jones, D. D., et al. (2004). Prescribed fire and raccoon use of

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01:04:14

The dominant poult | #138

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/06/30

Today’s conversation offers a unique window into the intricate world of poults. We are joined by Eva Noroski, Field Coordinator for the UF Game Lab, as she shares insights into poult development, growth rates, behavior, vocalization, social dynamics, social bonding, and more. WATCH this episode here! We’ve launched a comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Enroll Now!

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01:11:01

Managing nesting & brooding cover | #137

Wild Turkey Science ·

2025/06/23

We’re bringing back Dr. Craig Harper’s step-by-step guide on how to create quality brooding and nesting cover on your property. Resources: Gruchy, J. P. (2007). An evaluation of field management practices to improve bobwhite habitat. Gruchy, J. P., & Harper, C. A. (2014). Effects of field management practices on northern bobwhite habitat. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, 1(1), 133-141. Johnson, V. M., et al. (2022). Nest site selection and survival of wild

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