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Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 084 - Steve's Dispersal EventIn this bittersweet episode Bronson visits with Steve as he reflects on his retirement from the MSU Deer Lab after a long and impactful career in wildlife management.  Steve discusses some of the research that he considered very important in his career that impacted resource management.  He reviews his research on forest management, prescribed fire, DMAP data, environment vs genetics, females choose antlers, antler restrictions, selective harvest, and CWD sampling. We hope you enjoy Steve’s stroll down memory lane.    Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the...2025-06-271h 18Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 083 - When You Can’t Hunt: Fertility Control as a Deer Management ToolIn this episode, Stephanie Boyles-Griffin, Jessica Tegt, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland discuss the complexities of urban deer management, exploring the challenges posed by growing deer populations in urban areas. While recreational hunting remains the most effective and practical tool for population control in most settings, an increasing number of circumstances—especially in urban and suburban areas—render it unfeasible. Stephanie and Jessica, both from the Botstiber Institute, outline non-lethal and alternative methods commonly used to manage deer in these environments and walk through the series of decisions required to evaluate which techniques are appropriate and how likely they are...2025-05-301h 10The Woodsman PerspectiveThe Woodsman PerspectiveEpisode 54: Summer Food Plots with Dr. Bronson StricklandDr. Bronson Strickland is the foremost authority in whitetail deer research right.  He is also our friend.  Over the years we have had a great relationship with Bronson centered around the mutual love for whitetail deer and a desire to properly manage habitat in a way that maximizes the overall herd health as well as antler production.    On this episode we will be  talking about summer foodplots and deer nutrition.  We also discuss Bronson's transition from MSU to private consulting.  He and Mitt Warldaw along with some of the best consultants in the country have formed Wildlife Investments.  In case you...2025-05-231h 28The Woodsman PerspectiveThe Woodsman PerspectiveEpisode 54: Summer Food Plots with Dr. Bronson StricklandDr. Bronson Strickland is the foremost authority in whitetail deer research right.  He is also our friend.  Over the years we have had a great relationship with Bronson centered around the mutual love for whitetail deer and a desire to properly manage habitat in a way that maximizes the overall herd health as well as antler production.    On this episode we will be  talking about summer foodplots and deer nutrition.  We also discuss Bronson's transition from MSU to private consulting.  He and Mitt Warldaw along with some of the best consultants in the country have formed Wildlife Investments.  In case you...2025-05-231h 28The Woodsman PerspectiveThe Woodsman PerspectiveEpisode 54: Summer Food Plots with Dr Bronson StricklandBronson Strickland is the foremost authority in whitetail deer research right.  He is also our friend.  Over the years we have had a great relationship with Bronson centered around the mutual love for whitetail deer and a desire to properly manage habitat in a way that maximizes the overall herd health as well as antler production.    On this episode we will be  talking about summer foodplots and deer nutrition.  We also discuss Bronson's transition from MSU to private consulting.  He and Mitt Warldaw along with some of the best consultants in the country have formed Wildlife Investments.  In case...2025-05-221h 28Blood OriginsBlood OriginsEpisode 537 - Bronson Strickland | Chronic Wasting Disease #2Bronson Strickland is arguably one of the leading extension deer biologists in the entire country. Robbie and Bronson used to be in the same Wildlife and Fisheries department at Mississippi State University, and so Bronson was invited onto the show by Robbie for this special second installment of our CWD Series to explore some of the major questions around the management of white-tailed deer with Chronic Wasting Disease. With this series we wanted to explore first the private land owners perspective (Doug Duren) on CWD, and then talk to an extension biologist and their landscape level purview of the...2025-02-1352 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 082 – Effects of Weather on Buck MovementsIn this episode Natasha Neary, Luke Resop, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland discuss the MSU Deer Lab's recent analyses that disentangle the intricate relationship between buck movement and weather conditions. They use various metrics of deer activity, like movement rates and bedding percentages, and control for time of day and rut phase to isolate any additive effects of weather conditions. Does a cold front get bucks on their feet and cause them to be more active during daylight hours? Enjoy! Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option fr...2025-02-061h 44The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting PodcastThe Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast656 - Have GPS Studies SETTLED THE MOON DEBATE? With Dr. Bronson StricklandFor this episode we traveled to Starkville Mississippi to sit down with Dr. Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State Universities Deer Lab about their recent deep dive into GPS data! MSU took a hard look at the data around buck movement and how it is influenced by BOTH moon phase and moon position. This is a fascinating episode that you will not want to miss! We discuss: Moon phase vs moon position and the theories about how each effect buck movement Narrowing down GPS data to look at buck movement, SPECIFICALLY at major and minor movement times according to...2025-01-271h 47Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 081 - Lunar Table Fables - Does the Moon Affect Buck Activiy?Natasha Neary, Luke Resop, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland delve into the relationships between moon phases, positions, and their potential effects on buck movement and bedding behavior. They review their research findings from a complex and exhaustive analysis of GPS-collared bucks to determine if moon phase and/or position has any relationship with buck movement behaviors.  They emphasize the importance of accounting for individual buck personalities and behaviors during the rut and highlight the challenges in drawing definitive conclusions. The discussion also includes insights from a survey of hunters to gauge beliefs and expectations of the moon’s role in...2024-11-151h 59The Outdoor Life PodcastThe Outdoor Life PodcastSecrets of GPS Collared Bucks with Dr. Bronson Strickland / Masters of the RutAt this point in the deer season, all serious whitetail hunters have two important questions to answer: When will that target buck move? And where will he go? To answer these questions, we can use recent and historic trail camera data plus traditional woodsmanship skills and good old hunter’s intuition. But it also helps to have an understanding of the bigger picture. And for that, you can’t beat GPS collar data from Dr. Bronson Strickland. Strickland is a co-director of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab, and a certified wildlife biologist. Through the Deer Lab, he conducts rese...2024-10-2348 minThe Mobile Hunter PodcastThe Mobile Hunter PodcastBUCK BEHAVIOR According to The Research with Dr. Bronson StricklandToday on episode 205 of the Podcast we continue the Whitetail Apprentice Series with Dr. Bronson Strickland! Dr. Strickland has been involved heavily with deer research the past 18 years and brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things deer behavior. Knowing and understanding the tendencies of a whitetail buck, especially mature bucks, can really put things into perspective and create efficiency when out in the woods. Join us as we cover multiple topics and questions including buck bedding tendencies, buck daylight movement progression throughout the hunting season, how bucks adapt to pressure, and much more!...2024-09-132h 09Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 078 – Predicting Antler Size from Doe Body WeightIn this conversation, Bronson, Steve, and Mark Turner discuss the relationship between doe body weight and buck antler size. Mark's research at the University of Tennessee aimed to evaluate how deer body and antler size varied across the eastern US and what habitat characteristics were associated with bigger deer. The results showed a consistent relationship between doe body weight and buck antler size, with an 8.5-inch increase in antler size for every 10-pound increase in doe body mass. This relationship provides a predictive equation that can help property managers and hunters assess and improve buck antler size by focusing...2024-07-3041 minDeer IQDeer IQThe Truth about Hunting Pressure! Series: Deer Science w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland; IQ-10In this episode we’re in part 4 of our series - The Great Leverage of Hunters - Deer Science. What we actually know about deer, and how they operate, directly translates into our hunting decisions and success - which is why this is super important for us to know as much as possible about. In this episode we are joined again by Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU deer lab, looking at collared buck studies, and what they reveal about hunting pressure and how it actually affects deer movement.And, you’re going to want to write some of t...2024-06-1937 minDeer IQDeer IQThe Science of Buck Personalities w/guest Dr. Bronson Strickland; Series: Deer Science Part 3, IQ-10In this episode we’re in part 3 of our series - The Great Leverage of Hunters - Deer Science. What we actually know about deer, and how they operate, directly translates into our hunting decisions and success - which is why this is super important for us to know as much as possible about. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU deer lab, looking at collared buck studies, and what they reveal about specific buck personalities that even surprised the scientists.And, you’re going to want to write some of this over...2024-06-1229 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 077 - Your Summer To-Do ListIn this conversation, Bronson and Steve discuss various topics related to deer management during the summertime. They start by addressing recent concerns about hunters contracting CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) from consuming deer with CWD and emphasize the importance of following public health guidelines and not eating venison from CWD-positive deer. They then move on to discuss deer management tasks for the summer, including getting soil tests and adjusting pH for food plots, moving hunting blinds off food plots to reduce disturbance, controlling ryegrass in food plots, and using prescribed fire for habitat management. They highlight the benefits of burning during...2024-05-2254 minNDA’s Deer Season 365NDA’s Deer Season 365Interesting Insights on Mature Buck Movement and Bedding With Dr. Bronson StricklandIn this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the Mississippi State University Extension Service and MSU Deer Lab about their research on mature buck movement. Bronson discusses when and how these bucks navigate the landscape, where they choose to bed, and the impacts the rut has on these behaviors. This is great insight for any deer hunter who wants to learn more about the animal they pursue and become a better, more successful hunter.    Episode Sponsors: Schrade Knives, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's   Important Links: ...2024-02-141h 08Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 074 – Understanding Buck Movement – Part 2The latest Extension publication from the MSU Deer Lab is “Understanding Buck Movement: How, When, and Why Bucks Navigate the Landscape” is now available for viewing and download.  You can find the publication here: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/results.php?q=deer%20movement In Part 2, Steve and Bronson discuss more of the findings presented in the publication and explain how you can interpret the data and use the information for management and hunting. Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categor...2024-01-1254 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 073 – Understanding Buck Movement – Part 1The latest Extension publication from the MSU Deer Lab is “Understanding Buck Movement: How, When, and Why Bucks Navigate the Landscape” is now available for viewing and download.  You can find the publication here: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/results.php?q=deer%20movement In Part 1, Steve and Bronson discuss some of the findings presented in the publication and explain how you can interpret the data and use the information for management and hunting. Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categor...2023-12-191h 17Southeast WhitetailSoutheast WhitetailEp. 45: Dr. Bronson Strickland - MSU Deer LabA pillar in whitetail conservation, Dr. Bronson Strickland, joins the show for a deep dive discussion into the breeding season.  Dr. Strickland is a professor at MSU and a host of the Deer University Podcast.  He graduated from UGA with a bachelor's in forest resources, master's from Texas A&M - Kingsville and a doctorate degree from MSU.  I love these discussions on deer biology and behavior.   Topics include: 1.  Buck bedding habits.  2.  How detrimental are prolonged breeding seasons (unbalanced sex ratios) to a bucks health and future antler development.  3.  Fawns who hit a heat cy...2023-11-061h 13Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting PodcastTruth From The Stand Deer Hunting PodcastEP. 354: The Truth About Hunting Scrapes | Dr. Bronson Strickland | Deer ResearchToday I’m joined by my good buddy Dr. Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State University Deer Lab. Dr. Strickland and his team are always performing whitetail research to better understand their worlds - in today’s episode we’re diving into scrape research. What I like most about talking with Dr. Strickland is he can articulate things we may see as hunters but not fully understand. While keeping facts at the forefront, shedding light on hunting myths or adding validity to hunter observation. As a hunter and a deer biologist, he’s well positioned to understand the desires of hunters...2023-09-201h 23Deer UniversityDeer UniversityRubs and Scrapes with Karl MillerWhat is a deer signpost?  In this episode Steve and Bronson visit with Dr. Karl Miller, the former professor and researcher of deer biology and management at the University of Georgia. Karl and his students and colleagues have studied white-tailed deer signposting behavior for decades and he shares key findings regarding the biology and ecology of this research, and how you can apply it to hunting. Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop down menu.  You will have to create an account to view...2023-09-121h 07The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert GuestsThe WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests#303 - Debunking Whitetail Myths: A Look into Deer Research with Dr. Bronson StricklandOn today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with renowned whitetail biologist and host of the Deer University Podcast Dr. Bronson Strickland. Bronson has devoted years to studying whitetails and has helped the hunting industry as a whole expand what they knew or thought they knew about whitetails. We discuss: Mature bucks are not always nocturnal Bucks are active and on their feet before sunset, but are most frequently observed on food plots around an hour after sunset Bucks daylight behavior depends on their food source's proximity Mature bucks may...2023-08-291h 00Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 070 - Buck Breeding Value and Management ImplicationsWhat the heck is buck breeding value?  In this episode Steve and Bronson visit with Dr. Randy DeYoung, a professor and researcher at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Randy and his colleagues and students have worked for many years analyzing genetics data related to maternity and paternity assignment in South Texas deer herds.  Randy will share results from the buck side of the equation and tell us how they impact management. Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop...2023-07-141h 11Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 069 – Burn baby burn!There’s no doubt that prescribed fire is good for wildlife habitat, but what’s the best time of year to burn?  What are the pros and cons of burning during the dormant season (winter) and the growing season (spring and summer)?  In this episode Bronson and Steve visit with MSU Deer Lab graduate student Luke Resop and discuss the findings from his research where he examined the response of vegetation to dormant and growing season fire.  Which is the best?  You guessed it…IT DEPENDS.    Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the...2023-05-311h 06Hunters Advantage PodcastHunters Advantage Podcast153. Dr. Bronson Strickland on CWD vs. EHD, Culling Deer, GPS Collars & More! | Deer Science Month Week 1 In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab. Dr. Strickland is a life-long hunter and lover of deer science. On today's episode, we kick off our deer science month talking about: 1. GPS Collar Research on Deer 2. Culling Deer - Does it work or is it bologna? 3. CWD vs. EHD & their effects on deer populations 4. Deer Reacting to Human Pressure 5. Northern Strain vs. Southern Strain deer & More - Check out the MSU Deer Lab Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@msudeerlabtv5058 - Use code HNTA10 for 10% off Out On A Limb MFG products! ⁠https://ou...2023-05-121h 30The HuntScience PodcastThe HuntScience PodcastThe HuntScience Podcast: Episode 21 - Deer Talk with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer LabIn this weeks episode we are joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland of the infamous Mississippi State University Deer Laboratory (MSU Deer Lab). Having a guest like Dr. Strickland on for the first time, it was hard to stay focused on discussing one particular thing, so we had a great conversation around a few different subjects involving the white-tailed deer. We hope you enjoy todays episode as much as us! FOLLOW US HERE: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HuntSciencePodcast YouTube:   https://www.facebook.com/HuntSciencePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntscience_podcast/ ...2023-03-2258 minHUNTRHUNTRWhat to Know About Chronic Wasting Disease w/ Dr. Bronson Strickland | HUNTR Podcast #115In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Dr. Bronson Strickland to talk about how chronic wasting disease in the whitetail population. Bronson, as some of you may not know, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to deer and other wildlife research. Bronson, a professor at Mississippi State University and Wildlife Biologist, has a lot of reliable information when it comes to how deer live. The big topic we hit in this podcast, regarding deer management, is CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease.) What does the future of hunting look like if CWD continues to get worse? Will...2023-02-222h 22Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 067 - Is habitat management for deer and turkey the same?Do all the habitat recommendations that deer biologists make also benefit turkey?  In this episode, Bronson and Steve visit with Marcus Lashley and Will Gulsby to discuss habitat limiting factors for turkey, and how to incorporate habitat management techniques that benefit both deer and turkey. Stay tuned until the end for a big announcement… Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop down menu. You will have to create an account to view the seminars.  The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educat...2023-01-181h 17Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 066 – South Texas Deer ManagementThis is a crossover episode with A Talk On The Wild Side podcast, hosted by Dr. Sandra Rideout-Hanzak. Dr. Mike Cherry is the Stuart W. Stedman Chair for White-tailed Deer Research at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and has experience researching and managing deer from Texas to Florida to Virginia.  Mike and Bronson talk about deer management and habitat management in the Southeastern US as compared to South Texas. Check out the MSU Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop down menu.  You will have to crea...2022-11-281h 10The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert GuestsThe WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests#259 - When Do Bucks Leave Does After Breeding? Whitetail Biologist Dr. Bronson StricklandOn today's episode of The Exodus Podcast, e are back in the studio for part one of this two part podcast topic, talking with renowned whitetail biologist and host of the Deer University Podcast Dr. Bronson Strickland. Bronson has devoted years to studying whitetails and has helped the hunting industry as a whole expand what they knew or thought they knew about whitetails. We discuss: -Do bucks look for new does only during the middle of the day -The best mid-day spots for the rut -How long do bucks stay with...2022-11-0121 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 064 - Deer Biology & BehaviorWe asked and y’all delivered…Bronson and Steve sit down to answer your questions from social media on deer biology. Stay tuned for the following two Deer University episodes where more of your questions get answered! Be sure to follow us on social media @MSUDeerLab.2022-10-041h 18Gamekeeper PodcastGamekeeper PodcastEP:109 | Whitetail Forage with Dr. Bronson StricklandThis week our hometown hero and brilliant biologist, Dr. Bronson Strickland, joins us once again where we discuss forage plantings for our favorite cervid, the white-tailed deer. We ask a lot of questions including what we need to be planting, vs. what we want to plant. Bronson also brought a list of trivia-style deer related questions to ask us, which was loads of fun. One question about how many calories a lactating doe needs per day really shocked us! At the end we have a hair-raising discussion with an avid hunter and shed-hunter, named Laurian, who was recently stalked...2022-09-061h 33Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 063 - Dr. Harry Jacobson, Founding Father of the MSU Deer LabBronson and Steve are joined by a special guest and founding father of the MSU Deer Lab, Dr. Harry Jacobson. Travel back to the early Deer Lab days and learn of the pioneering research conducted, achievements gained throughout the years, and lessons learned along the way.2022-08-311h 09Nine Finger Chronicles - Deer Hunting PodcastNine Finger Chronicles - Deer Hunting PodcastDeer Behavior B.S. Session with Bronson StricklandIf you haven't spent any time listening to Bronson Strickland about the research that himself and the rest of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab crew has completed, you're missing out. This episode is no different. Dan gets in to a great line of questioning about deer behavior. The guy discuss everything from how does choose buck to mate with, does a bucks aggression level impact his ability to breed if he is a smaller antlered and smaller bodied buck, and other general deer behavior questions. The second half of the episode is dedicated predicting deer movement a...2022-07-2548 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 062 – Harvesting DoesThis episode is devoted to doe harvest.  Steve and Bronson spend a lot of time talking about which bucks to harvest, but in this episode, they discuss the need for doe harvest, when to harvest, and what does to select. Enroll now in our free wildland fire course! For more information, follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter How has our outreach affect you? (survey) https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZdpHVy5wwkAt4q2022-07-2049 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 061 - Deer Nutritional Demands During SummerIt’s summertime - bucks are growing antlers, does are lactating, and Steve has returned from Europe just in time to sit down with Bronson to inform listeners on what they can be doing now to help meet nutritional demands for deer this summer and following seasons to come. Get the overview of tools, resources, and science behind deer nutritional timelines in this episode you don't want to miss.2022-06-2149 minFire UniversityFire UniversityFire as a tool to increase nutrient availability for fawns and lactating does, ft. Dr. Bronson StricklandProviding lactating does and their fawns with high-quality forage and cover is integral for both their nutrition and survival. In the southeast, fire is one of the leading management tools used to increase the quality of white-tailed deer habitat. For this episode, Marcus sits down with deer expert Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab to discuss details on what factors play a role in creating good-quality habitat for lactating does and their fawns. Please help us justify this effort by taking our quick survey: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZdpHVy5wwkAt4q 2022-05-311h 08Natural Resources UniversityNatural Resources University#78 | Fire University - Fire as a tool to increase nutrient availability for fawns and lactating does, ft. Dr. Bronson StricklandProviding lactating does and their fawns with high-quality forage and cover is integral for both their nutrition and survival. In the southeast, fire is one of the leading management tools used to increase the quality of white-tailed deer habitat. For this episode, Marcus sits down with deer expert Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab to discuss details on what factors play a role in creating good-quality habitat for lactating does and their fawns. Please help us justify this effort by taking our quick survey: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZdpHVy5wwkAt4q 2022-05-311h 08Gamekeeper PodcastGamekeeper PodcastEP:93 | Warm Season Food Plots with Dr. Bronson StricklandThis week Dr. Bronson Strickland of MSU joins us to talk warm season plantings and also discuss some of the interesting findings from their recent cool season plot trials. As always, Bronson delivers information Gamekeepers want to know.  But first the guys test their turkey calling skills against the amazing bird recognition app called Merlin. It’s a competition that leaves some hurt feelings. This is a good one! Listen, Learn and Enjoy. Send a text message to the show!When does deer season start?  If you want the best deer herd possible this...2022-05-241h 08HUNTRHUNTR#70 - Bronson Strickland - Inside the Mind of a BuckWe've brought him back... Bronson Strickland was Jared and Jeremy's guest for the 70th episode of the HUNTR Podcast. Bronson is a biologist with Mississippi State University who specializes in whitetail deer. If you want to have a better understand on how whitetail bucks move, then Bronson is your guy to learn from. Tune into this episode of the HUNTR Podcast as the guys discuss what makes a deer tick, clover, and landscape!2022-04-201h 25Hunting Roots PodcastHunting Roots PodcastWould You Eat It? Top Deer Diseases with Dr. Bronson StricklandWe're catching up with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the Mississippi State Deer Lab. He shares a wealth of information in Part 1 of our conversation on the top deer diseases and whether or not hunters should eat the deer that have them. Dr. Strickland's First DeerMSU Deer LabTop Deer DiseasesEating Deer with Disease or Illness - Should You Do It? SAR - Something Ain't Right The Hunting Roots Podcast is powered by OnX Hunt. www.onxmaps.com 2021-12-2940 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 055 - The Value of Co-Ops: Meeting Management GoalsWe’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 Dr. Bronson Strickland, hosts of Fire University and Deer University, as they sit down to discuss the benefits co-ops provide and how working with your neighbor can give you a tangible return on investment. In this episode they interview Hunter Pruitt - founder of the National Wildlife Cooperative, an industry-wide project that quantifies wildlife co-ops across the U.S., connects landowners with nearby cooperatives, an...2021-10-191h 00Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 054 - What's So Special About Kansas?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. Drew Ricketts is an Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist for Kansas State University and is an expert on habitat management in Kansas.  In this episode Drew, Steve, and Bronson crack the code on why Kansas produces so many record-book bucks.2021-09-281h 07Natural Resources UniversityNatural Resources University#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 Lakes to carpets of exotic grasses changing fire regimes in the west, invasive species are everywhere. In this episode, Jarred and Adam first dig in on the science of invasive species and discuss the challenges they present for wildlife and wildlife habitat. Then, we feature short discussions with Dawn Slack of The Nature Conservancy in Indiana to hear about her team’s hand-to-hand combat with invasive plants...2021-08-101h 31Habitat UniversityHabitat UniversityExploring the challenges of invasive species, ft. Dawn Slack & Dr. Bronson Strickland | Ep 12Ask 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 Lakes to carpets of exotic grasses changing fire regimes in the west, invasive species are everywhere. In this episode, Jarred and Adam first dig in on the science of invasive species and discuss the challenges they present for wildlife and wildlife habitat. Then, we feature short discussions with Dawn Slack of The Nature Conservancy in Indiana to hear about her team’s hand-to-hand combat with invasive plants...2021-08-101h 30Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 052 - Armyworms and Food PlotsDr. 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 exactly what armyworms are, what you can do about them. Special thanks to Bobby Cole, Lannie Wallace, Dudley Phelps, and Toxey Haas for sharing this episode of GameKeepers with the Deer University podcast and helping us get the word out.  Find this episode and others at the Mossy Oak GameKeepers Podcast page. mossyoakgamekeeper.com/podcasts Also, visit the Mississippi Crop Situation blog. ...2021-08-031h 18Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 051 - Timbers Harvests & Wildlife Management, Part 1: Pine StandsDr. 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 management and how it may impact management of wildlife species.2021-07-281h 22Fist Full of DirtFist Full of DirtFFOD066 : Working Man's PhD - Deer Stuff Part II with Dr. Bronson StricklandCorn in the ground and deer on our brains.. join us for Part II this week with Dr. Bronson Strickland, co- director of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab. We are continuing our conversation about summer food plots and what the average hunter can do to improve habitat on their club or lease to attract more whitetails. 2021-06-0156 minFire UniversityFire UniversityUsing fire to manage for deer, ft. Dr. Will Gulsby & Dr. Bronson StricklandIn today's episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits down with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab and Dr. Will Gulsby of Auburn University to chat about deer habitat, timing of fire, and all the nuances of using fire as a tool to manage for deer. Tune in to learn how using prescribed fire can help you create both high quality cover and forage for your deer! Dr. Bronson Strickland, MSU Deer Lab: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/ Dr. William Gulsby: http://wp.auburn.edu/deerlab/faculty-and-staff/   ▬▬▬▬▬ UF DEER Lab So...2021-05-251h 12Natural Resources UniversityNatural Resources University#37 | Fire University - Using fire to manage for deer, ft. Dr. Will Gulsby & Dr. Bronson StricklandIn today's episode of Fire University, Dr. Marcus Lashley sits down with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab and Dr. Will Gulsby of Auburn University to chat about deer habitat, timing of fire, and all the nuances of using fire as a tool to manage for deer. Tune in to learn how using prescribed fire can help you create both high quality cover and forage for your deer! Dr. Bronson Strickland, MSU Deer Lab: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/ Dr. William Gulsby: http://wp.auburn.edu/deerlab/faculty-and-staff/   ▬▬▬▬▬ UF DEER Lab So...2021-05-251h 12Fist Full of DirtFist Full of DirtFFOD065 : Working Man's PhD - Deer Stuff Part I with Dr. Bronson StricklandWe’re switching gears this week in the camo cave. Join us for Part I of a two part series with Dr. Bronson Strickland, co- director of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab. We are talking summer food plots and what the average hunter can do to improve habitat on their club or lease to attract more whitetails. It’s good stuff!2021-05-2553 minHabitat PodcastHabitat PodcastHabitat Podcast #127 - Dr. Bronson Strickland - Whitetail Food & Nutrition, Top 3 Habitat Improvements, MSU Extension Role, Native vs Plots, Herd Population or Habitat & Best Landowner PracticesHabitat Podcast #127 - Dr. Bronson Strickland from Mississippi State University joins Jared and Brian for another knowledge-dropping episode!  Get your note pads ready.  We cover: Who is Dr. Bronson?   Regular Joe Landowners like us What are the top issues you see on regular properties? Your most common recommendations? Whitetail Food & Nutrition Native Forage vs Food Plots What is your best food plot recommendation? Attractiveness vs protein levels Managing Population vs Amount of Habitat and more! Habitat PODCASTS & GEAR:  http://bit.l...2021-05-131h 17Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 045 - Deer Food Plot Forage Selection with Jacob DykesWe get asked all the time “what’s the best food plot forage to plant for deer?”  Well, as hunters and managers, we were interested in that question too. Bronson, Steve, and Marcus discuss a food plot forage selection project conducted by former graduate student, Jacob Dykes. Cereal grains, clovers, and brassicas all have different growth rates and maturation dates, making their quality and nutrient profile change over the hunting season. What’s more, the availability of certain nutrients in the naturally occurring plants affect which food plot forages deer may favor, or avoid, and this depends on the time of y...2021-02-0959 minGamekeeper PodcastGamekeeper PodcastEP:18 | Understanding The Whitetail Rut with Dr. Bronson StricklandOn episode 18 of The Gamekeeper Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Bronson Strickland with the Mississippi State Deer Lab, and discuss the whitetail rut.  As always, we learn something new from Bronson as he shares his extensive knowledge and breaks down the stages of this highly anticipated annual event. We also share stories of recent father guided hunts, including:  little Dudley’s first deer, Bobby’s daughter’s first bow kill, and how Lannie taught his youngest a tip on keeping his hands warm while in the deer stand. A phone call to Nathan Douglas explores a mysterious tip on a big bu...2020-12-081h 16Deer UniversityDeer UniversityBuck Habitat Selection During Hunting SeasonWhere do bucks go during hunting season?  Does hunting pressure change where bucks spend time? In this episode Bronson, Steve, and former MSU Deer Lab graduate student Colby Henderson, review research findings from a 2-year study where about 50 bucks were marked with GPS-enabled collars and we monitored their movements throughout a hunted landscape over the hunting season. First, what is habitat “selection”? Selection is a measure of how much time an animal spends in a particular vegetation type relative to how much of that vegetation type exists on the landscape.  For example, if hardwood forest is only 5% of a proper...2020-12-0152 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityWhen is it appropriate to cull? The purpose makes all the difference.Bronson and Steve have a conversation with Donnie Draeger to discuss the topic of culling. Two concepts are discussed in our conversation 1) culling to improve genetics, and 2) culling to manage the buck population to maintain a proper density and conserve food.  In free-ranging deer herds, culling to improve genetics simply does not work for several reasons explained in the podcast. However, if you are in an area where deer density must be controlled, and high-quality foods are limited, you should harvest does and consider strategically harvesting some middle-aged bucks with below average antlers. For more information on culling, consider c...2020-05-2756 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityDeer Habitat Management with Craig HarperWhat are the most common habitat management mistakes? In this episode we visit with Deer Habitat guru, Dr. Craig Harper, of the University of Tennessee. Over his 20+ year career, Craig has worked all over the US helping hunters and managers create habitat for deer in forests and old fields. He is also the author of several books on food plots for deer and other wildlife.  Craig will share his insight into the most common mistakes he encounters, as well as strategies for success.  Enjoy!2020-02-2358 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityCWD Management Part 1Bryan Richards and Paul Shelton have been studying and managing Chronic Wasting Disease for almost 20 years. Bryan provides information on CWD in his home state of Wisconsin, and Paul describes how the Illinois DNR has managed the disease. These two biologists are a wealth of information and they describe the disparity in how their states are managing CWD.2020-02-191h 24Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 037 - Deer Summer NutritionSteve, Marcus, and Bronson discuss the importance of summer nutrition for deer. We review some research on seasonal fluctuations in plant quality, nutritional requirements of bucks and does, and some of the most common warm-season food plot forages. Also, Marcus has an announcement to make.2019-09-0957 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 036 – Impacts of flooding on deer – the good, the bad, the uglyThe deer herd located in southern portion of the Mississippi Delta region is undergoing an unprecedented flood event.  Some experts estimate that about ¾ of a million acres are currently flooded, and many of these areas have been flooded for months. Deer are undergoing extreme nutritional stress as they are confined to the high ground and their food supply has been exhausted. In this episode, Steve and Bronson review the effects of floods on deer herds adjacent to the Mississippi River, and discuss the potential impacts of the current flood.2019-07-2357 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 035 - Forest Management for Food and CoverForest management matters! Steve, Marcus, and Bronson discuss how forest management affects where deer spend time. Want to draw more deer to your property? Want deer to spend more time on your property? Manage the forest on your property to produce food and cover. 2019-05-181h 05Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 034 - Want to start a supplemental feeding program?So you want to start a supplemental feeding program? You better listen to this episode. We again visit with deer biologist, Donnie Draeger, and discuss the pros and cons of supplemental feeding. Donnie and colleagues designed a study to determine exactly what impact a supplemental feeding program would have on antler size and body weight of free-ranging bucks. If you are expecting immediate results, and/or you only have a few feeders…don’t waste your time and money.2019-03-2255 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 033 - How Jeremy Flinn uses biology and technology to scout and huntJeremy Flinn is graduate of the MSU Deer Lab and is now the Chief Marketing Officer for Stone Road Media, a company that represents many of the well-known brands in the hunting industry. We talk about the influence "brand-name" hunters have on the education of the hunting public and how Jeremy is working to insure accurate, biologically sound information is being distributed. We also talk about habitat management differences in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest, and how Jeremy uses biological knowledge about buck movements, complimented with camera technology, to most effectively scout and harvest deer.  If you would like t...2019-02-0755 minYour Land Your Lifestyle Podcast - Powered By Land & LifeStyle Properties & AuctionYour Land Your Lifestyle Podcast - Powered By Land & LifeStyle Properties & AuctionWKP # 095 DR. BRONSON STRICKLAND AND JASON TALK CWDThe White Knuckle Podcast Powered by Ozonics Hunting WKP # 095 DR. BRONSON STRICKLAND AND JASON TALK CWD Dr. Bronson Strickland from MSU's Deer Lab takes some time out of his day to talk with Jason Syens about all things CWD, or at least as much as they could fit in a show.  This is part 2 of 2 with Bronson.  This whole subject is quite lengthy and Bronson does a great job of giving us a CWD tutorial.  Jason and Bronson talk about the recent test results in WI, they talk Baiting, and the CWD “Conspiracy Theory” and what al...2019-01-281h 00Your Land Your Lifestyle Podcast - Powered By Land & LifeStyle Properties & AuctionYour Land Your Lifestyle Podcast - Powered By Land & LifeStyle Properties & AuctionWKP # 094 BRONSON STRICKLAND AND JASON TALK CWDThe White Knuckle Podcast Powered by Ozonics Hunting WKP # 094 BRONSON STRICKLAND AND JASON TALK CWD Bronson Strickland from MSU's Deer Lab takes some time out of his day to talk with Jason Syens about all things CWD, or at least as much as they could fit in a show.  This will be part 1 of 2 with Bronson.  This whole subject is quite lengthy and Bronson does a great job of giving a CWD tutorial.  Jason and Bronson talk about the recent test results in WI and talk about what they really mean. Enjoy! CWD Inf...2019-01-2154 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 032 - Culling to Improve Genetics - Fact or FictionCulling to improve genetics is likely one of the most hotly debated topics among deer hunters.  How often have you heard “that spike buck is genetically inferior.” Or, “I culled that buck to get him out of the gene pool”? Heck, you may have even said this yourself! In this episode we listen to deer biologist Donnie Draeger of the Comanche Ranch in South Texas as he describes the results from a landmark, 13-year study, designed to answer this question once and for all – to determine if culling can be used to “improve” genetics and increase the average antler size of bucks. ...2018-12-201h 23Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 031 - Eating venison in a CWD worldSteve and Bronson discuss implications of the 2nd positive CWD sample in Mississippi and have a conversation about common questions surrounding eating venison.2018-11-0340 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 030 - Buck Movement Patterns During the RutToday we visit with MSU Deer Lab graduate students Ashley Jones and Colby Henderson about their research project where they are tracking GPS-collared bucks and measuring their habitat preferences. We discuss buck movement patterns during the rut and what particular cover types bucks are selecting. We talk about focal areas and how often bucks are moving to and from different focal areas. Cover is critical for bucks, but cover that simultaneously provides food is the best! We will also hear from the Ole Buck, Steve Demarais.2018-10-2455 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 029 - Midwest Deer Habitat ManagementJarred Brooke and Adam Janke are Professors and Extension Wildlife Specialists at Purdue and Iowa State Universities, respectively. Today we will discuss the most common habitat management strategies used for deer in the agriculture-dominated landscapes of the Midwest.2018-10-0949 minTruth From The Stand Deer Hunting PodcastTruth From The Stand Deer Hunting PodcastPodcast #81: Deer Movement Part 1 w/ Dr. Bronson StricklandWhat's up everyone! I hope everyone who has an open season right now had a chance to catch some of the cold front that crossed the midwest this past weekend. It even snuck into the mid Atlantic! Today we're brining you part one of our 3 part DIY report mini series covering deer movement with Dr. Bronson Strickland. He's a professor of wildlife biology at Mississippi State University and host the Deer University podcast. If you've ever had questions about deer movement...you'll want to catch this mini series. To listen to the podcast click the orange play button at...2018-09-2641 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 028 - Offsetting the Cost of ConservationJohn Gruchy is a Private Lands Biologist and habitat management specialist for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. He is an expert on government programs designed to assist landowners with the costs associated with wildlife habitat management practices. If you own land, or are hoping to purchase land in the near future, this episode is for you.2018-09-1455 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 027 - Deer Management in MaineWildlife Biologist Joe Wiley has been managing deer and wildlife habitat in Maine and the Northeastern US for 50 years. In this episode we get a look at how deer management in the Northeast differs from much of the Eastern US. Joe will explain how wildlife managers manipulate the habitat to help deer survive those long, harsh winters up North.2018-08-2235 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 026 - Bow-range Burnin'Marcus and Bronson discuss a new way to use prescribed fire on a very small scale that anyone can do. You can use this burning technique to your advantage for hunting this fall. Along with fall food plots, you should consider bow-range burnin' too!2018-08-0936 minRyan GreathouseRyan GreathouseEp. 4. The Biology Side of Deer With Bronson StricklandIn this episode we will be talking with Bronson Strickland. A wildlife biologist with MSU. We will talk about deer nutrition, how deer grow, and much more.2018-07-1355 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 025 - Does choose bucks?Is is possible does actually play some role in selecting the bucks they breed with? Most people think that when does are in heat they simply breed with the buck that's available. But what if a doe actually had the opportunity to choose which buck to breed with? Would she choose older bucks? Larger-bodied bucks? Or, larger antlered bucks? Exciting new research from the MSU Deer Lab explains what does are looking for in a buck, and why.  2018-05-0553 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 024 - The benefits of prescribed fireMarcus Lashley tells us why prescribed fire is so important for deer and other wildlife. When should you burn to get the most benefit? What kind of fire should be used in hardwood stands? All this and more.2018-03-2758 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 023 - Trees for DeerBronson visits with Dudley Phelps about soft and hard mast trees for deer and other wildlife. What should you plant? When should you plant? Also, Dudley discusses the most common mistakes people make when planting trees.2018-02-2652 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 022 - CWD found in MississippiFebruary 9th, 2018, was a day us deer-centric Mississippians will remember for a long time. It’s the day we learned a single deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Steve and Bronson will discuss what exactly CWD is, how the disease can affect deer populations, and how it might affect you.2018-02-1759 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 021 - Deer Management Advice from Chris McDonaldIn this episode Bronson interviews long-time Mississippi deer biologist Chris McDonald about the tactics used by successful deer managers. What characteristics do successful deer management programs have in common? What are the most common failures?  2017-12-2052 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 020 - Common Deer Diseases and ParasitesIn this episode Steve and Bronson discuss some of the most common deer diseases and parasites hunters will encounter back at the skinning shed. Should you eat the venison or not? All these topics will be discussed. If you go to our website, www.msudeerlab.com , click on the diseases and parasites link to see some example photos. From all of us at the Deer Lab, we hope you are having a great hunting season!   2017-12-1346 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 019 - Gourmet Gone WildIn this episode Bronson interviews Jordan Burroughs and Johanna Dart of Michigan State University Extension about two programs designed to get people hunting, understand what hunting and conservation are all about, and last but not least, how to make a spectacular meal using wild game. For more information please visit www.gourmetgonewild.org and www.learntohuntmi.org to learn how to bring these innovative programs to your hometown.2017-11-2736 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 018 - Hogs gone wildIn this episode, Steve and Bronson talk about the problems associated with wild hogs. Some people love 'em, but more people hate 'em, largely because of the damage they cause to agriculture, fields, food plots, forests, and streams. Not to mention, hogs compete for food with our native wildlife like deer and turkey. In Mississippi alone, wild hogs cause over $60 million worth of damage a year. On a national scale, damage estimates are in the billions. If you are serious about deer management and deer hunting, you don't want hogs! For more information about wild hogs, please visit www...2017-11-171h 04Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 017 - Buck Movements and the eBookToday Steve and I announce some great news - we have finally finished our eBook on the buck harvesting strategy we call the "Strategic Harvest System." We then discuss the basics of deer movements like dispersal, home range size, migration, and excursions. Hopefully, we have answered your questions about bucks moving from here to there, and why.2017-10-2748 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 016 - Hunt Fair ChaseOn this episode we don't review deer biology, but instead we talk about the history and philosophy of hunting and conservation. Ever heard of the Boone and Crockett Club? It's far more than just an antler and horn scoring system - they represent the foundations of wildlife conservation. Please listen to my conversation with Keith Balfourd of the Boone and Crockett Club and their Hunt Fair Chase Initiative. Hunters, this is very important! 2017-10-2448 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 015 - The Science of the RutIn this episode, Steve and Bronson discuss the biology behind how the rut works and how the timing is determined by genetics, hormones, and the ratio of daylight to darkness. Why and how does the timing of the rut vary from place to place? Does moon phase affect the rut? Can hunters influence the duration of the rut? Everything you need to know about the rut is reviewed in this episode.2017-09-291h 08Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 014 - Cool Season Food PlotsWe're back! It's been several weeks, but we are back with an episode on food plot science. Marcus and Bronson discuss important information about common cool-season food plot forages for deer. Keep in mind the MSU Deer Lab has food plot app to help you measure food plot acreage and make planting decisions. It's currently only available for iPhone, but will be available for Android in a few weeks.  2017-09-061h 13Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 013 - The Science of Antler RattlingIn this episode Bronson visits with Dr. Mickey Hellickson about his antler rattling research conducted in South Texas. To our knowledge, this is the only scientific study ever conducted to understand what rattling techniques are effective and what times of the day and times of the year are most productive. If you have ever considered antler rattling, or wondered why it didn't work, this is your episode.2017-07-2347 minDown South Hunting PodcastDown South Hunting PodcastMinisode w/ Dr. Bronson Strickland: Deer Hunting Reading List for Whitetail NerdsMike and Adam interview Dr. Bronson Strickland, Professor of Wildlife Management and Co-Director of the Mississippi State Deer Lab. Dr. Strickland shares some books that Whitetail hunters should have on their reading list.  Two of the first 20 iTunes reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly Bean Coffee! Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) One of the first 10 Stitcher reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly B...2017-07-1904 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 012 - The effects of the rut on bucksIn this episode, Steve and Bronson discuss how the stress of rut affects the physical condition of bucks and what managers can do to minimize these impacts.2017-07-1419 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 011 - The Importance of Summer Nutrition for DeerIn this episode, Steve, Marcus and Bronson discuss why summer nutrition is so important for deer, and what are the management options you can use to improve summer nutrition.2017-07-0639 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 010 - Questions and AnswersIn this episode Steve, Bronson, and Marcus answer questions from the Deer University audience. Questions about mineral stumps, supplemental feeding, deer parasites, age-related antler size decline are discussed. 2017-06-2946 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 009 - Nutrition vs Genetics Part 2In this episode, Bronson speaks with Dr. Eric Michel about his research at the MSU Deer Lab. Eric discusses the topic of epigenetics and how mothers pass information to their offspring that signal whether or genes should be fully expressed, or not. Eric makes comparisons of his research at the MSU Deer Lab to where he is now in South Dakota. Bronson, Steve and Marcus wrap up the episode with a summary of the research findings and applications to deer managers and hunters.2017-06-2248 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 008 - Nutrition or Genetics - Part 1Ever heard the old saying "you are what you eat"? A 10-year research project conducted by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks and the MSU Deer Lab was designed to explore the regional differences in buck body and antler size found throughout the state of Mississippi.  Were these differences caused by nutrition or genetics, possibly from when deer were re-stocked in the 1950s and 1960s. The results suggest body and antler size is not only a product of what bucks eat, but what their mother ate! Good, or poor, nutrition will impact deer for generations. 2017-06-1557 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 007 - Mineral stumps for deer nutritionIn this episode we visit with Marcus Lashley, habitat management specialist in the MSU Deer Lab, and talk with him about a novel habitat management technique we call mineral stumping. Marcus and Bronson will discuss what mineral stumps are, how to create them, why deer love them so much, and how you can use mineral stumps to boost deer nutrition on your property and create more hunting opportunities.2017-06-0844 minDown South Hunting PodcastDown South Hunting PodcastSummer Deer Nutrition and Wild Hog Talk w/ Dr. Bronson StricklandMike and Adam interview Dr. Bronson Strickland, Professor of Wildlife Management and Co-Director of the Mississippi State Deer Lab. They discuss the summer nutritional needs of deer, especially in the South and how property managers can help out their herd. Dr. Strickland shares his thoughts on the use if mineral licks. The conversation then turns to wild hogs and the threat they pose to native wildlife. Two of the first 20 iTunes reviewers will be randomly chosen to win a bag of Grizzly Bean Coffee! Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices)2017-06-051h 40Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 006 - What deer eat and whyHave you ever wondered WHY deer eat the plants they eat? Deer and cows are both ruminants (have a 4-chambered stomach), but deer have a completely different diet. In this episode, Bronson and Steve discuss the physiological adaptations of deer, and those adaptations influence the types of plants they eat.2017-06-0149 minDown South Hunting PodcastDown South Hunting PodcastWhen to Prep Footplots with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer LabIn this mini-episode, Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab discusses the optimal time to begin working on early season food plots, and fall food plots. He also has recommendations on prepping the soil and the most effective way to get seed in the ground.   2017-05-3107 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 005 - Predator impacts - Part 2We continue our discussions of predator impacts on deer herds with Dr. Marcus Lashley, a researcher in the MSU Deer Lab. Marcus will discuss a study he recently completed in North Carolina where coyotes were undoubtedly limiting the deer population by reducing fawn survival. He has some valuable information about habitat management to improve fawn survival. Also, he will tell the audience how to avoid an "ecological trap" when improving fawning cover to reduce coyote impacts. Last but not least, wait until you hear how far a coyote can travel! then information WILL impact coyote trapping effectiveness.2017-05-311h 01Deer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 004 - Predator impacts - Part 1Coyotes and other predators are routinely blamed for reduced deer sightings and deer population declines. But how do you know if predators are really problem where you hunt? In this episode we review the most recent scientific studies to inform you about potential predator impacts, and what to do about it.2017-05-3143 minDeer UniversityDeer UniversityEpisode 003 - Culling explained - Part 2In the second episode on culling we discuss a form of selective buck harvest that is rarely practiced for the right reason.  We call this strategy "managing the standing crop of bucks." For most people, this is the only form of culling, or selective harvest, that will have any positive impact on your deer population.2017-05-3146 min