Wild Deer Culling Research pt.1 - The King Ranch Study

Wild Deer Culling Research pt.1 - The King Ranch Study

Long debated in deer hunting stories, the subject of wild deer culling for genetic improvement is a debate that never dies, but there is a lot of sound research that has examined this question. This is the first of a three part series reviewing the results of genetic culling research. On this episode we're joined by Dr. Mickey Hellickson to discuss foundational deer culling research that he helped lead on the famous King Ranch looking at genetic culling via hunting in a free-range setting.  The full study can be found below https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/wmon.70013 [https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/wmon.70013] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564121/fan_mail/new]

Turkey Habitat Management Basics

If you're wondering how to tweak management on your property for better quality turkey habitat, look no further. Drs Marcus Lashley and Will Gulsby talk with Moriah about the most common issues they see on properties and how a few simple tweaks can greatly move the needle for turkey management. From prescribed fire to food plots, brooding plots, and more, the guys discuss some clear achievable improvements you can make on your property to create better turkey hunting. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564121/fan_mail/new]

Making Your Food Plots Work For Quail

Most recreational properties in the southeast are covered with food plots. Do these food plots add habitat value for quail, or do they just get in the way? Bronson, Moriah, and Dr. Mark McConnell discuss food plots and their value to quail at length, giving you insight into how you can improve food plot value for bobwhite. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564121/fan_mail/new]

Do We Need Deer Population Estimates

How many deer are on the property you hunt, or state you live in? Do we really need to know these numbers to effectively manage deer populations? Deer management is saturated with talk about deer population estimations, but seldom do you hear discussion on why we monitor populations and more importantly what information we need to do so. Bronson, Bonner, and Moriah discuss these questions and how they approach deer population monitoring effectively and realistically. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564121/fan_mail/new]

Winter Storm Timber Damage

A historical winter storm ripped across the southeast in late January 2026, leveling some forest stands and severely damaging others. This is a pivotal point for these properties, as landowners must decide how to best manage stands after this catastrophe. Dr. Brady Self, an extension forestry professor for Mississippi State University, joins Bronson, Bonner, and Moriah on this episode to discuss the damage and parameters that should factor into these management decisions. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2564121/fan_mail/new]