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In this episode, we dive into the available literature on wildlife preferences for acorns. We review the dietary composition of turkeys, factors influencing acorn consumption, how various wildlife species select for specific acorns, and highlight the complex interconnectedness of these ecological processes.  Resources: Barras, S. C., et al. (1996). Acorn selection by female wood ducks. The Journal of wildlife management, 592-602. [https://pdfhost.io/v/haBtUR1jL_Acorn_Selection_by_Female_Wood_Ducks] Boggess, C. M., et al. (2022). Exposure to fire affects acorn removal by altering consumer preference. Forest Ecology and Management, 508, 120044. [https://pdfhost.io/v/.uTZTiqwK_Exposure_to_fire_affects_acorn_removal_by_altering_consumer_preference] Oak Forest Ecosystems [https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=tcH8EAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR1&dq=McShea,+W.+J.,+%26+Healy,+W.+M.+(Eds.).+(2002).+Oak+Forest+Ecosystems:+Ecology+and+Management+for+Wildlife.+Baltimore,+MD:+Johns+Hopkins+University+Press.&ots=WAJ2SzlBd1&sig=5V7bAPz1ePPIDx0MHRPqHvIkrlM#v=onepage&q&f=false] Pérez-Ramos, I. M., et al. (2007). Acorn removal and dispersal by the dung beetle Thorectes lusitanicus: ecological implications. Ecological Entomology, 32(4), 349-356. [https://pdfhost.io/v/~KwxaO5AQ_Acorn_removal_and_dispersal_by_the_dung_beetle_Thorectes_lusitanicus_] Pyare, S., et al. (1993). Acorn preference and habitat use in eastern chipmunks. American Midland Naturalist, 173 [https://pdfhost.io/v/Mq1TkG2OR_Acorn_Preference_and_Habitat_Use_in_Eastern_Chipmunks] Richardson, K. B., et al. (2013). Acorn-foraging preferences of four species of free-ranging avian seed predators in eastern deciduous forests. The Condor, 115(4), 863-873. [https://pdfhost.io/v/qzm8~u1Xi_ACORNFORAGING_PREFERENCES_OF_FOUR_SPECIES_OF_FREERANGING_AVIAN_SEED_PREDATORS_IN_EASTERN_DECIDUOUS_FORESTS] Wakeling, B. F., & Rogers, T. D. (1994). Characteristics of pinon-juniper habitats selected for feeding by wintering Merriam's turkey. Desired Future Conditions for Pinon-Juniper Ecosystems, 74. [https://pdfhost.io/v/LiJvhHBIR_Desired_future_conditions_for_pinonjuniper_ecosystems]   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund [https://tinyurl.com/UFTurkeyDonation] , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund [https://tinyurl.com/AuburnGiving]  Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? Leave us a review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-turkey-science/id1666903553] or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com [wildturkeyscience@gmail.com]!   Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance [https://tinyurl.com/DrDistIG], Publications [https://tinyurl.com/MarcusPubs] Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby [https://tinyurl.com/WillGulsbyIG], Publications [https://tinyurl.com/WillPubs] Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow [https://tinyurl.com/TFTweblink]  UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab [https://www.instagram.com/ufdeerlab/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ufdeerlab]   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey [https://tinyurl.com/WTSListenerSurvey] - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrDisturbance] Watch these podcasts on YouTube [https://tinyurl.com/WTSPlaylistYT] Leave a podcast rating [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-turkey-science/id1666903553] for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount  at Grounded Brand [https://groundedbrand.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooQfnSrbfJh3mkUQfUSYUgS7rXFWI3ChYlbr3vA8q8w7SMRlS3U] by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! 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 [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fturkeysfortomorrow.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cc.nowak%40ufl.edu%7C0e10d6ba8452422275bf08db9e934976%7C0d4da0f84a314d76ace60a62331e1b84%7C0%7C0%7C638278127655164867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gtNXjmYnVwSwhXTbGPP4dzYueLYHxWNs4dNW6zJDWoo%3D&reserved=0].    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak

Fishing has become a game of technology. Some of it is finding fish, like with GPS and sonar, and some of it is catching fish, like electronic lures and synthetic scents. But there’s tool in the bass fishing word that is engineered to help you decide when and how to fish. The application is called BassForecast and it is the #1 bass fishing app in the world, boasting about 1 million subscribers. Research on BassForecast suggests that its fishing predictions can significantly increase the likelihood of success on the water. To discuss the app, Wes interviews avid angler and the app’s founder, Mike Mehlmann. Mike and Wes discuss how and why app works, gives some examples of its efficacy, and go off on some pretty interesting tangents. Tune in and decide if this app is for you! Do you have questions or comments? Follow the Fish University Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087242320601] and chat with Wes or suggest future episodes!

Is your pond too muddy? Do you really want clear water in your pond? Water clarity is an important component of maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss water clarity, factors that increase or decrease water clarity, and what you can do to maintain healthy turbidity levels in your pond.  Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts are extension specialists and faculty members in the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program at Kansas State University. Find out more about the program at https://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html

Will leads us on a detailed dive into the intricacies of herbicide management. Join as we delve into the uses and applications of selective herbicides for habitat management and forest stand improvement, associated risks with herbicide use, specific chemicals for invasive species, proper application techniques, mitigating nutsedge, and more.   Resources: * Managing hardwoods for turkeys (Part 1/2) | #52 [https://sites.libsyn.com/453219/WildTurkeyScience/managing-hardwoods-for-turkeys-part-12-52] * Managing hardwoods for turkeys (Part 2/2) | #53 [https://sites.libsyn.com/453219/WildTurkeyScience/managing-hardwoods-for-turkeys-part-22-53]   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund [https://tinyurl.com/UFTurkeyDonation] , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund [https://tinyurl.com/AuburnGiving]  Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover? Leave us a review [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-turkey-science/id1666903553] or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com [wildturkeyscience@gmail.com]!   Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance [https://tinyurl.com/DrDistIG], Publications [https://tinyurl.com/MarcusPubs] Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby [https://tinyurl.com/WillGulsbyIG], Publications [https://tinyurl.com/WillPubs] Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow [https://tinyurl.com/TFTweblink]  UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab [https://www.instagram.com/ufdeerlab/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ufdeerlab]   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey [https://tinyurl.com/WTSListenerSurvey] - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrDisturbance] Watch these podcasts on YouTube [https://tinyurl.com/WTSPlaylistYT] Leave a podcast rating [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-turkey-science/id1666903553] for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount  at Grounded Brand [https://groundedbrand.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooQfnSrbfJh3mkUQfUSYUgS7rXFWI3ChYlbr3vA8q8w7SMRlS3U] by using the code ‘TurkeyScience’ at checkout! 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 [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fturkeysfortomorrow.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cc.nowak%40ufl.edu%7C0e10d6ba8452422275bf08db9e934976%7C0d4da0f84a314d76ace60a62331e1b84%7C0%7C0%7C638278127655164867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gtNXjmYnVwSwhXTbGPP4dzYueLYHxWNs4dNW6zJDWoo%3D&reserved=0].    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak

In this episode we circle back to carbon markets with a very special guest Dr. Gregory Latta, Associate Research Professor of Forest Economics and Director of Policy Analysis Group at the University of Idaho. Dr. Latta brings several decades of experience in research and practical experience in designing and evaluating carbon programs. He discusses some of the challenges currently facing carbon markets and provides some much-needed perspective on new markets.  For questions or comments, email us at timberuniversity@gmail.com [timberuniversity@gmail.com].