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How often you burn matters more than when | Wild Turkey Science #522

We discuss how repeated fire disturbance influences plant structure, fuel loads, and wildlife use, and why focusing on timing alone often misses the point. Resources: How does burning outside of the dormant season affect pine survival and growth? (Fire University Ep 15) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtX4LA1jeLU&pp=ygU-QnVybmluZyBvdXRzaWRlIHRoZSBkb3JtYW50IHNlYXNvbiBvbiBwaW5lIHN1cnZpdmFsIGFuZCBncm93dGg%3D] Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab [http://ufgive.to/UFGameLab] Coming Soon: Wild Turkey Manager: Biology, History, & Heritage! Our newest online wild turkey training is launching soon! Be the first to know when our new course launches by signing up here [https://mailchi.mp/03132b89bf5a/wild-turkey-manager-biology-history-heritage]! Be sure to check out our comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Enroll Now! [https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManager] 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 Game Lab @ufgamelab [https://www.instagram.com/ufgamelab], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ufgamelab] Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey [https://tinyurl.com/wildturkeymanagement] to take part in our research! 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]! Watch these podcasts on YouTube [https://tinyurl.com/WTSPlaylistYT] Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey [https://tinyurl.com/WTSListenerSurvey] - Thank you! Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrDisturbance] Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand [https://groundedbrand.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooQfnSrbfJh3mkUQfUSYUgS7rXFWI3ChYlbr3vA8q8w7SMRlS3U] have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support! Leave a podcast rating [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-turkey-science/id1666903553] for a chance to win free gear! 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

Green tree reservoir | Timber University #521

In this episode of Timber University, Shaun and Brady welcome James Callicutt, Extension Instructor - Waterfowl, Upland Gamebirds, and Invasive Species at Mississippi State University, to discuss the intricacies of Green Tree Reservoirs (GTRs). James shares insights into the management and ecological significance of GTRs, particularly in the context of waterfowl habitat. For more info you can reach James at james.callicutt@msstate.edu [james.callicutt@msstate.edu] Or contact Brady or Shaun at timberuniversity@gmail.com [timberuniversity@gmail.com]

Rabies | Fins, Fur, & Feathers | #520

Rabies is an ancient, frightening, and deadly disease that humans are exposed to by wildlife. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss recent incidents involving rabies that have made news headlines, wildlife reservoirs for rabies in the US, how to limit our exposure to wildlife that might carry rabies, and what to do if you may have been exposed to a potentially rabid animal. 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 http://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html [http://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html] Watch the podcast on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@KSREWildlife [https://www.youtube.com/@KSREWildlife]

Are fire ants causing the turkey decline? | Wild Turkey Science #519

We explore the myths surrounding fire ants and their negative impacts on nests, hens, and poults. Resources: Allen, C. R., et al. (2004). Red imported fire ant impacts on wildlife: a decade of research. The American Midland Naturalist, 152(1), 88-103. [https://pdfhost.io/v/BXdNHGp2W9_Allen] Brennan, L. A. (1993). Fire ants and northern bobwhites: a real problem or a red herring?. Wildlife Society Bulletin (1973-2006), 21(3), 351-355. [https://www.jstor.org/stable/3782876?seq=1] Jones, J. C., Hodges, B. N., Tegt, J., & Butler, A. B. (2015). INVASIVE NON‐NATIVE SPECIES AND WILD TURKEY IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2015, 89-103. [https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/j.2328-5540.2015.tb00382.x] Martin, J. A., et al. (2015). Incubation and predation ecology of Wild Turkey nests: A cautionary case study regarding video camera surveillance. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2015, 295-301. [https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/j.2328-5540.2015.tb00398.x] t Twedt, D. J., Wilson, R. R., Henne‐Kerr, J. L., & Grosshuesch, D. A. (2002). Avian response to bottomland hardwood reforestation: the first 10 years. Restoration Ecology, 10(4), 645-655. [https://pdfhost.io/v/p5QyU93yNj_Twedt] Wojcik, D. P., et al. (2001). Red imported fire ants: impact on biodiversity. [https://pdfhost.io/v/MArAH8aPXU_Red_Imported_Fire_Ants__Impact_on_Biodiversity] Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab [http://ufgive.to/UFGameLab] Coming Soon: Wild Turkey Manager: Biology, History, & Heritage! Our newest online wild turkey training is launching soon! Be the first to know when our new course launches by signing up here [https://mailchi.mp/03132b89bf5a/wild-turkey-manager-biology-history-heritage]! Be sure to check out our comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Enroll Now! [https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManager] 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 Game Lab @ufgamelab [https://www.instagram.com/ufgamelab], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ufgamelab] Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey [https://tinyurl.com/wildturkeymanagement] to take part in our research! 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]! Watch these podcasts on YouTube [https://tinyurl.com/WTSPlaylistYT] Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey [https://tinyurl.com/WTSListenerSurvey] - Thank you! Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@DrDisturbance] Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand [https://groundedbrand.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooQfnSrbfJh3mkUQfUSYUgS7rXFWI3ChYlbr3vA8q8w7SMRlS3U] have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support! Leave a podcast rating [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-turkey-science/id1666903553] for a chance to win free gear! 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

Forest Certification | Timber University #518

In this episode, Dr. Tanger and Dr. Self are joined by Dr. Kevin Boston. They discuss the different US forest certification standards and the benefits of self regulation of the industry as a way to show good stewardship to potential and existing markets and to the general public. Dr. Boston is an Associate Professor of Forest Operations at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has written several books on various forest subjects. For questions or comments, please email us at timberuniversity@gmail.com [timberuniversity@gmail.com]