Wild Turkey Science is a science-based podcast bringing you the latest research on wild turkey ecology and management. This podcast is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWild Turkey Science is a science-based podcast bringing you the latest research on wild turkey ecology and management. This podcast is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.
Recent episodes include "Status of Wild Turkeys in Ohio | #207" (26 October 2026, 61 minutes), "The Skinny Hen Hypothesis | #206" (19 October 2026, 84 minutes), and "Offspring sex ratio in birds | #204" (5 October 2026, 74 minutes).
Wild Turkey Science publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 210 episodes.
Booking probability for Wild Turkey Science is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wild Turkey Science requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wild Turkey Science's contact route on record: verified email.
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Wild Turkey Science is a science podcast with 210 episodes published.
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Episode #207
Mark Wiley, Forest Gamebird Biologist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, joins us to share insights on wild turkey populations, management strategies, and recent policy changes in the state. Resources...
Episode #206
In this episode, we dive into the literature to explore the complex relationship between body condition, reproductive success, and population dynamics in wild turkeys. Resources: Badyaev, A. V., et al. (1996). Habitat...
Episode #204
We deep dive into the complex mechanisms of sex determination in birds, focusing on how environmental and physiological factors influence sex ratios. Resources: Aslam, M. A., et al. (2014). Effect of corticosterone and...
Episode #203
To kick off Oaktober, we break down the genetics behind why some oak trees are reliable acorn producers and others aren't, and how you as a landowner can use that variation to guide forest stand improvement decisions...
In this episode, we discuss the difference between anecdote and research in wildlife science, limitations with unreplicated site-specific studies, how meta-analyses narrow the direction of an effect, and why seemingly...
We break down native early successional (old field) management for turkeys — how to identify the plants that really matter, when and why to use fire versus spot-spraying, and how to keep a field cycling through the...
We step back to synthesize what's changed in wild turkey science since the show began and where the biggest open questions still remain. Resources: Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Brookshire, W. C., & Strickland, B. K...
Episode #199
Dr. Craig Harper of the University of Tennessee rejoins us to share results from recent research assessing annual survival and resource selection of juvenile males in Tennessee. Resources: Bones, J. T., et al. (2026)...
Episode #198
In this episode, we dive into turkey reproductive physiology, focusing on how photostimulation and photorefractoriness influence turkey breeding cycles. Resources: Dawson, A., et al. (2001). Photoperiodic control of...
We're bringing back the episode where we dig into decades-old crop-content studies to quantify exactly how much of a turkey's diet is acorns, and what the trends in declining oak forests mean for the future of wild...
Will leads us through a deep dive of the scientific literature on the relative contribution of avian predators to wild turkey predation. Resources: Hughes, T. W., et al. (2005). The impacts of predation on wild turkeys...
Dr. Mark Turner joins us to discuss his newly accepted, peer-reviewed study examining how vegetation around wild turkey nests impacts both nest success and hen survival during incubation. Resources: Turner, M.A., et al...
Episode #194
Will walks us through a recent study assessing the effects of predator removal on a ground nesting bird - the Pigeon Gullimot - and how this translates to managing predators for wild turkey. Resources: Cherry, M. J., et...
Episode #193
In this episode, we discuss our go-to herbicides for various land management scenarios. Resources: Herbicides | Ep 102 Get your tickets to our 2nd Annual UF Game Lab Banquet here: https://tinyurl.com/UFGameLabBanquet...
Marcus sits down with Tes Randle Jolly - award-winning professional wildlife and turkey photographer extraordinaire - who shares insights from her time spent as a poult mama with our captive turkeys. Get your tickets to...
Episode #191
In this episode, we dig into raccoon population densities across the literature, uncovering how food subsidization can push numbers from under 10 to over 300 per square kilometer. Resources: Boone, W. W., et al. (2024)...
Episode #190
In this episode, Marcus sits down with the UF Game Lab communications team – Charlotte and Dot – to share insights into the communication and fundraising efforts for a research lab that reaches the public. Get your...
Episode #189
Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Tom Kelly through his daughter Laura Bates. Tom Kelly, Inc. ( Website ) ( Facebook Page ) ( Instagram ) Resources: No Place to Hide Tenth Legion: Bootleg Revival The Colonel...
Episode #188
We're bringing back our episode where we dig into what the scientific literature actually says about what eats turkeys at every life stage. Resources from the episode: Chitwood, M. C., et al. (2020). Raccoon vigilance...
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We're bringing back our episode with Dr. Chris Moorman on the use of prescribed fire during the nesting season. Resources: Kilburg, Eric L., et al. "Wild turkey nest survival and nest‐site selection in the presence of...
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National Director of Wild Turkey Research and Science, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
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