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Hosted by Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts · science · EN
Fins, Fur, and Feathers provides science-based solutions to real-world problems faced by producers, land managers, recreational landowners, and others who are dealing with wildlife or water-related problems or for those wanting to produce more fish and wildlife from their land.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFins, Fur, and Feathers provides science-based solutions to real-world problems faced by producers, land managers, recreational landowners, and others who are dealing with wildlife or water-related problems or for those wanting to produce more fish and wildlife from their land.
Fins, Fur, and Feathers is hosted by Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts. The show has published 78 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 79 - Bat Exposure and Exclusion: From Risk Assessment to Resolution" (20 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Aging Ponds, What happens as Ponds Get Older and How to Tell if Your Pond is Too Old" (6 October 2026, 40 minutes), and "How to pay for wildlife habitat improvements on private land" (22 September 2026, 37 minutes).
Fins, Fur, and Feathers publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 78 episodes.
Booking probability for Fins, Fur, and Feathers is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Fins, Fur, and Feathers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Fins, Fur, and Feathers's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Fins, Fur, and Feathers are Livestock Services and Aquaculture & Fish Farming. Fins, Fur, and Feathers has a science audience.
Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts hosts Fins, Fur, and Feathers, a science podcast with 78 episodes published.
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Fins, Fur, and Feathers
Bats play a vital role in our ecosystems, providing natural insect control and contributing to healthy environments. However, when bats enter homes, buildings, or other occupied structures, they can present unique...
Much like terrestrial landscapes, ponds and aquatic environments change over time. Management plans can help support and drive how many of the processes in the pond play out over time. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss...
Implementing a wildlife management plan is not cheap and the associated costs may be a barrier for many landowners to start improving their land for wildlife. Fortunately, there are a number of resources and financial...
Episode #76
Fish kills can result in detrimental losses in ponds but dead fish are just part of the bigger story. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss how to identify a fish kill, common fish kill causes, and how to prevent fish kills...
Episode #75
Mourning doves are a popular migratory game bird to hunt in Kansas and many other states in the U.S. Kansas alone accounts for about 630,000 harvested mourning doves per year. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss...
Episode #74
With information more accessible than ever, it can be hard to know what's actually good advice for your pond. In this episode, Joe and Drew talk through common sources of misinformation, examples of good spirited bad...
Episode #73
Raccoons are smart, adaptable omnivores that can be challenging to manage, because they are very resourceful. Drew and Joe share some insights into solving common problems with raccoons. Drew also shares some valuable...
Episode #72
Catfish are among the most popular fish to catch in the Great Plains. Kansas is home to 12 species of catfish including small madtoms and record setting Flathead Catfish. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss catfish diets...
Episode #71
Many diseases can be transmitted from wildlife to humans, and one in particular has been making headlines recently. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss what Hantavirus is, how it is transmitted, the wildlife species most...
Episode #70
The term Extension is often used when discussing the mission of Land Grant Institutions, but we rarely take time to explain what Extension means. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss what it means to be a Land Grant...
Episode #69
Invasive species are an issue for many stakeholders across the Great Plains but there are simple steps everyone can take to help limit their spread. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss some of the most common aquatic...
Episode #68
Trapping wildlife is a practice that dates back to ancient history, and remains a particularly important tool for harvesting furbearing mammals. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss modern trapping techniques, reasons to...
Research is an important source of scientific information and graduate students are often tasked with collecting data to help answer these questions. On this week's episode, Grace Lansdell, a graduate student in Dr...
Episode #66
Crappie fishing is one of the first signs that spring has arrived for many pond owners. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss different types of crappie, why we fish for them earlier than other fish species, and things to...
Episode #65
Feral swine cause billions of dollars in damage to agriculture annually in the United States, and their population numbers can grow extremely quickly. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the origins, characteristics, and...
Episode #64
Many stakeholders use fire to manage their rangeland, but it can also be part of a complete management plan for ponds and waterways. On this episode, Joe and Drew share some insight into the ways that prescribed burning...
Episode #63
Fire is an important tool for rangeland and wildlife habitat management, but how does burning large brush piles impact native wildlife? Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the effects of burning brush piles on landscapes...
Episode #62
Kansas is estimated to have 100,000 – 200,000 ponds, and many of these play an important role in supporting livestock operations. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss common risks associated with livestock in ponds...
Episode #61
Episode 61 - Social Media False information on social media isn't new, but the use of AI generated images can cause it to be more convincing. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss misinformation about wildlife on social...
Episode #60
Freshwater mussels are important animals in a healthy aquatic ecosystem but they are facing widespread declines in Kansas and throughout their native ranges. Join Joe and Drew as they discuss freshwater mussel life...
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extension specialist and faculty member, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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Kansas State University
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