Episodes

  • Episode 095 – Getting Back to the Basics of Deer Management
    Feb 20 2026
    Jacob and Eric get back to the basics of deer management with The Old Biologist, Mr. Lann Wilf. The conversation covers everything from managing expectations to understanding what drives deer herds. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits. Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 094 – Deer Season is Over: What Now?
    Feb 3 2026

    Jacob and Eric catch up with Dr. Bronson Strickland to discuss what deer managers can do now that deer season is over.

    Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits.

    Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 093 – Energy and Antlers
    Dec 18 2025

    Jacob and Eric sit down with Dr. Levi Heffelfinger of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute to discuss their work evaluating how dietary energy affects antler and body size of white-tailed deer.

    Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits.

    Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

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    59 mins
  • Episode 092 - Deer-Pig Interactions
    Dec 5 2025

    Jacob and Eric sit down with MSU Assistant Research Professor Dr. Melanie Boudrou to discuss the results of a recent project that used GPS collars to study deer-pig interactions.

    Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits.

    Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

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    45 mins
  • The Rut
    Nov 14 2025

    Jacob and Eric catch up to discuss the rut. They cover everything from what triggers the rut to phases of the rut, changes in buck behavior, and hunting strategies.

    Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits.

    Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

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    45 mins
  • Episode 090 - Arkansas Chronic Wasting Disease Deer Study
    Oct 3 2025

    Jacob and Eric sit down with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Research Division Chief, Cory Gray and Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Dr. Marcelo Jorge to discuss the results of their 5-year project evaluating the effects of CWD in Arkansas.

    Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits.

    Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Episode 089 - Cool-season Food Plots Part 2
    Sep 8 2025

    We're back with Part 2 of discussing cool-season food plots. Hosts Jacob and Eric catch up with MSU Deer Lab graduate student Luke Resop to talk about seed mixes and weed management.

    Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits.

    Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 088 - Cool-season Food Plots Part 1
    Sep 1 2025

    In this episode, hosts Jacob and Eric discuss cool-season food plots with MSU Deer Lab graduate student Luke Resop. They cover key topics such as food plot placement, soil testing, and seed-bed preparation in part 1 of this 2-part series.

    Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will need to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars are free unless you are seeking professional educational credits.

    Also, be sure to visit our YouTube channel (here)

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    1 hr and 9 mins