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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.   
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Dr. Craig Harper joins to disclose step-by-step instructions on how to implement better brooding and nesting cover on your property. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. 
Dr. Craig Harper (Website) 
Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile)
Dr. Will Gulsby (dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile)
Turkeys for Tomorrow (turkeysfortomorrow) 
UF DEER Lab (ufdeerlab)
Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund 
This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org. 
Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. 
Music by Artlist.io
Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak

Dr. Craig Harper joins to disclose step-by-step instructions on how to implement better brooding and nesting cover on your property. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Dr. Craig Harper (Website) 
Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile)
Dr. Will Gulsby (dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile)
Turkeys for Tomorrow (turkeysfortomorrow) 
UF DEER Lab (ufdeerlab)
Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund 
This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org. 
Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. 
Music by Artlist.io
Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak
 

In this episode, Jarred and Adam explain the Wildlife Habitat Education Program, which engages kids from throughout the country in wildlife habitat management through 4-H and FFA. Adam and Jarred first discuss the structure of the program and how it’s implemented in states across the country, and then they explore the national competition, including featuring voices of competitors from the 2022 National Competition in Kentucky.
If you’re interested in starting a WHEP club in your community, you should reach out to your local or state 4-H or FFA leaders. Learn more about the program and how to get involved at the link below. 
Help us improve the podcast by taking this Habitat University Listener Feedback Survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm
Resources from the episode:
Learn more about WHEP at: https://www.whep.org/

Forestland and its subsequent management are still sound investments! Join us in this episode of Timber University as we discuss some of the things you should consider when investing in natural resources. We also discuss how timber value varies depending upon a different location and onsite factors.
For questions or comments, email us at timberuniversity@gmail.com
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FWC Wild Turkey Management Program Coordinator Buddy Welch discloses details on the previous and on-going research conducted on wild turkeys. Then, discussion of Florida landowner resources, cost-share programs, and habitat characteristics unique to the state that are vital for turkey population. This is Part 2 of this episode.
 Resources from the episode:
FWC Wild Turkey Summer Survey (opens June 1)
Florida Wildlife Corridor
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 2022 Annual Wild Turkey Hunting Status Report
Wild Turkey Cost Share Program
Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile)
Dr. Will Gulsby (dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile)
Turkeys for Tomorrow (turkeysfortomorrow) 
UF DEER Lab (ufdeerlab)
Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund 
This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org. 
Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family. 
Music by Artlist.io
Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak