Podcasts about Wild turkey

Send us a textJoin Alex Rutledge and trapper extraordinaire Terry Weaver (TW River Rat Pump Works) for part two of "So You Wanna Become a Trapper" on American Roots Outdoors. This in-depth episode covers everything you need to know about setting traps properly to catch predators like coyotes, bobcats, and raccoons.Terry shares expert techniques for both live traps and steel foothold traps, including proper bedding, bait selection, and scent control. Learn about dirt hole sets, the importance of natural materials, and how to make predators put their foot exactly where you want it.Beyond trapping, Terry opens up about overcoming devastating setbacks—losing his shop to fire in 2024 and a tornado in 2025—and how faith and perseverance kept him going. The episode also covers local sports, community updates, food plot strategies for attracting game, and wraps up with wild game recipes including rabbit stew and fried rabbit.Topics Covered:Live trap setup for bobcats and coyotesSteel trap techniques and proper beddingBait and lure strategies for different predatorsScent control and natural materialsFood plots and predator hunting connectionsOvercoming adversity through faithWild game cooking tipsSponsors: Eagle Seed, Wise Eye Cameras, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Hornady Ammunition, Span Dial ArmsChapter Markers Added:Introduction & Community Updates (0:00)Local Sports Recap (5:19)Trapping Basics - Live Traps (11:48)Steel Traps for Coyotes (17:22)Proper Trap Setting Techniques (21:31)Bait & Lure Strategies (32:47)Terry's Story - Overcoming Adversity (12:48)Food Plot Connection to Trapping (29:47)Recipes & Cooking Wild Game (41:41)

Send us a textJoin Alex Rutledge and Red Bone for an in-depth exploration of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) - America's greatest conservation success story. In this special episode, we dive into the fascinating history of how one man's vision in 1972 transformed wild turkey populations from near extinction to thriving across all 50 states.We discuss the upcoming NWTF National Convention in Nashville, featuring over 80,000 attendees, celebrity appearances including Craig Morgan, and the historic 50th anniversary exhibit. Plus, we share personal turkey hunting stories, discuss current weather impacts on wildlife, cover local sports updates, and wrap up with delicious wild turkey recipes you can try at home.Whether you're a seasoned turkey hunter or just curious about conservation, this episode celebrates the heritage, community, and passion that makes turkey hunting a cherished American tradition.Chapter Markers:[0:00] Introduction & Weather UpdateSnow and ice conditions in the OzarksSafety reminders for winter weatherMDC tree stand regulations and spring turkey hunt applications[7:30] Current Events: Sports RoundupHigh school basketball updates (Liberty, Van Buren, Bunker Eagles)College basketball highlights and faith testimoniesNFL playoff predictions and Super Bowl preview[15:45] Craig Morgan Concert AnnouncementMarch 21st Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser at West Plains Civic CenterTicket information and Craig Morgan's military promotion[18:20] NWTF National Convention PreviewNashville convention details (February)80,000+ attendees expectedHistoric 50th anniversary exhibitCelebrity appearances and Grand National Turkey Calling Competition[22:15] The Beginning: NWTF History (Part 1)Wild turkey population crisis (1.3 million birds in 1972)Federal legislation: Lacy Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Pittman-Robertson ActCannon net technology revolutionTom Rogers' vision for a national organization[32:40] The Founding: NWTF History (Part 2)Tom Rogers meets key supporters (Frank Piper, Jerry Ones, John Lewis)March 28, 1973: NWTF chartered in Fredericksburg, VirginiaMove to Edgefield, South Carolina with "$10,000 and a cigar box of membership cards"First headquarters established[40:25] NWTF Impact & MissionResearch and conservation effortsDisease prevention and wildlife managementImportance of membership and chapter involvementCurrent River Callers chapter raises over $40,000[48:50] Personal Stories & Convention ExperienceAlex's introduction to NWTF in 1981 by Glen CadeHistory of turkey calling evolutionWhy families should attend the Nashville conventionMeeting celebrities and professional hunters[56:30] Conservation PhilosophyGetting kids involved in the outdoorsEthical hunting and land stewardshipSupporting NRA, Sportsman's Alliance, and conservation organizationsPassing heritage to future generations[1:02:15] Bonus Segment: Wild Turkey RecipesRed Bone's smoked turkey breast technique (with moisture pan method)Alex's turkey nuggets with buttermilk marinadeTurkey salad sandwich spread from dark meatTips for using the entire bird[1:08:30] Closing ThoughtsTurkey hunting camp opportunities in Ohio, Missouri, and AlabamaFinal message: "Love one another, teach your boys to become men, teach your girls to become ladies"

Is the cause of quail decline because turkeys are eating them? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Mark McConnell to bust this myth…   Resources:   Check out Dr. McConnell's Gamebird Podcast (Here)! Dr. Mark McConnell (Contact) MSU Gamebird Extension (Facebook) (Instagram) (YouTube) We got bug problems | Ep 73 (Watch Here)   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab   We've launched our second online wild turkey course  ! Enroll in  Wild Turkey Manager: Biology, History & Habitat to learn about the principal biology, mating, behavior, food selection, human dimensions, hunter interactions, and historical context of wild turkeys. This course is accredited by the Society of American Foresters as a Category 2 course worth 7 Continuing Forestry Education credits. Participants can also earn up to 5 CEUs in Category I of The Wildlife Society's Certified Wildlife Biologist Program. Enroll now: https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManagerBio   Be sure to check out our first 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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Send us a textChapter MarkersIntroduction & Weather TalkNFL & Sports DiscussionSegment 2: Meet Terry WeaverTerry's Background & BusinessSegment 3: Introduction to TrappingEagle Trapping StoryTrap Preparation & BaitSegment 4: Types of TrapsGetting Started with TrappingPreparing Traps (Black Walnut Method)Bonus Segment: Terry's Values & RecipesCooking Suckers & Lebanese SaladClosing & Contact InfoMissouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Stupid News 2-2-2026 8am …More Wild Turkey Attacks Wreak Havoc in Wisconsin …One of the Commercial Flights of All Time …He keeps tricking people into changing his diaper

Guest: Dan Flores. As capitalism commodified wildlife like beavers, naturalists like Thoreau lamented the loss, while Linnaeus's system helped classify species even as market forces decimated them.1859 JJ AUDOBON. WILD TURKEY

Send us a textIt's my esteemed pleasure to welcome back to the show our dear friend Chad (Chade?) Watson, AKA MyDailyBourbon, to the show, while also bringing into the TIMBP family a new face, that you may or may not be seeing a whole lot more of soon, Mr. Kyle Wipert! He's a Lexington, KY local that has become a close friend of the show and is bringing some incredible energy to the podcast. We hope you enjoy him being around as much as I am going to. We've got a great episode this week, with a blind flight that throws our tasters into the midst of Wild Turkey products that are going to throw them for a loop and offer them a chance to flex their skills. But, can they pinpoint exactly what makes these samples different from the typical rafter? They're certainly up to the task! Enjoy, my friends, and thank you as always for your support.Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcastLeave us a 5 star rating and review on your podcast app of choice!Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.comSend us mail to PO Box 22609, Lexington, KY 40522Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at 859.428.8253Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybourbonpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybourbonpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisismybourbonpodcastSubstack: https://mybourbonpod.substack.comPayPal, if you feel so inclined: PayPal.me/pritter1492Link to our Barrell Rye Armagnac Finished Pick: https://shop.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/products/barrell-private-release-rye-1a03Land Development Conversations with Developers, Builders, and Industry LeadersReal conversations from the development world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Sometimes, the best stories are embellished but grounded in a little bit of truth… Join as we peel back the myth that poults drown when they look up at rainfall.   Resources:    Boone, W. W., et al. (2025). Effects of temperature and precipitation on wild turkey brood survival in the southeastern United States. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 49, e70003.   Healy, W. M., & Nenno, E. S. (1985). Effect of weather on wild turkey poult survival. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 1985, 91-101.   Roberts, S. D., & Porter, W. F. (1998). Influence of temperature and precipitation on survival of wild turkey poults. The Journal of wildlife management, 1499-1505.    Wiley, J. W., & Wunderle Jr, J. M. (1993). The effects of hurricanes on birds, with special reference to Caribbean islands. Bird Conservation International, 3(4), 319-349.   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab   We've launched our second online wild turkey course  ! Enroll in  Wild Turkey Manager: Biology, History & Habitat to learn about the principal biology, mating, behavior, food selection, human dimensions, hunter interactions, and historical context of wild turkeys. This course is accredited by the Society of American Foresters as a Category 2 course worth 7 Continuing Forestry Education credits. Enroll now: https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManagerBio   Be sure to check out our first 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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

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)   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: 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!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Send us a textJoin host Alex Rutledge for Part 2 of "So You Want to Become a Predator Hunter" featuring Eddie Owens, in loving memory of Jackie Owens. Broadcasting live from the 2026 ATA Archery Trade Association Show in Indianapolis, this episode delivers essential knowledge for anyone looking to start predator hunting.What You'll Learn:Equipment Essentials:Why your deer rifle is already perfect for coyote huntingTop electronic call brands: Ecotech, Fox Pro, Lucky Duck, Johnny Stewart, Western RiversThe advantages of handheld calls over electronic calls in cold weatherShotgun setup for fox hunting: 12 gauge with BB and #4 buck loadsCalling Techniques:How to avoid "booger barks" that alert coyotesThe difference between challenge howls, lonesome howls, and invitational howlsWhy rabbit distress calls work for targeting bobcats without scaring them offWoodpecker distress as an effective alternative callHunting Strategies:Best times to hunt: first/last 2-3 stands of the day during twilight hoursStand duration: 15 minutes for coyotes, 30-40 minutes for bobcatsHow far to move between stands (quarter to half mile)Using MRI (Most Recent Information) from farmers and mail carriers to locate predatorsAdvanced Tips:Cold weather tactics and why early morning hunts are most productiveCaliber selection for preserving peltsScouting methods using tracks, scat, and trail cameras on road-kill bait sitesFox behavior and home range patternsPlus: NFL playoff predictions, high school basketball updates, and a bonus venison recipe for slow-cooked shoulder meat!Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your predator hunting skills, Eddie breaks down complex techniques into simple, actionable steps. Remember: love not hate, teach your boys to become men, and when your roots run deep and strong, there's no reason to fear the wind.Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us a textWe're back in the full swing of TIMBP things, folks, and it's time to check out the newest, hottest release from the folks at the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky! Featuring two separate mashbills and a cask strength bottling, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has had folks wondering if it's the next big thing for their home bars. But, does it live up to expectations? Plus, I've got some little discussions about non-traditional Wild Turkey proof points and I pay a little tribute to the recently deceased Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead. Enjoy.Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcastLeave us a 5 star rating and review on your podcast app of choice!Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.comSend us mail to PO Box 22609, Lexington, KY 40522Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at 859.428.8253Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybourbonpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybourbonpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisismybourbonpodcastSubstack: https://mybourbonpod.substack.comPayPal, if you feel so inclined: PayPal.me/pritter1492Link to our Barrell Rye Armagnac Finished Pick: https://shop.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/products/barrell-private-release-rye-1a03Support the show

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.   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.   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.   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. 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.   Wojcik, D. P., et al. (2001). 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   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!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

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.   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.   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.   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. 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.   Wojcik, D. P., et al. (2001). 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   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!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Send us a textIn Memory of Jackie OwensJoin host Alex Rutledge for a deeply moving and inspirational episode featuring predator hunting expert Eddie Owens. Recorded on January 1st, 2026, just weeks after the passing of Eddie's beloved wife Jackie, this powerful conversation goes far beyond hunting tactics to explore the profound impact of faith, love, and partnership.Eddie shares the beautiful story of how he and Jackie met in seventh grade, their 27-year journey together, and how Jackie transformed from a novice into an accomplished predator hunter who could outshoot her husband. But this episode's heart lies in Jackie's courageous battle with ovarian cancer—how she worked the day after chemo treatments, continued hunting in Montana during her fight, and inspired hundreds with her unwavering faith.Through tears and laughter, Eddie recounts memorable hunts, discusses their favorite rifles and cooking recipes, and delivers a powerful testimony about caregiving, legacy, and trusting God through life's darkest valleys. Jackie's story of strength, grace, and faith touched an estimated 500-800 people at her service and continues to inspire through this heartfelt tribute.This episode is for anyone who:Values faith and family above all elseWants to understand the power of outdoor partnershipsNeeds encouragement during difficult timesLoves authentic stories of courage and legacyPart 1 of a 3-part series on predator hunting. Next week: Essential equipment for beginning predator hunters.Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Does water on a hen make it more susceptible to predation? In this episode, we comb through the literature on olfactory camouflage, dissecting studies assessing correlations between nest survival, weather, and environmental conditions, and divulging into the complicated web of ecology dynamics. Strap on your science boots for this one, it's gonna be dense… Research papers referenced: Bakner, N. W., et al.  (2019). Incubation recess behaviors influence nest survival of Wild Turkeys. Ecology and Evolution, 9(24), 14053-14065. Boone, W. W., et al. (2024). Robust assessment of associations between weather and eastern wild turkey nest success. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 88(2), e22524. Braun, M. S., et al. (2018). Birds, feather-degrading bacteria and preen glands: the antimicrobial activity of preen gland secretions from turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) is amplified by keratinase. FEMS microbiology ecology, 94(9), fiy117. Conover, M. R. (2007). Predator-prey dynamics: the role of olfaction. CRC Press. Fluen, T. (2008). A comparative analysis of evolutionary changes in island birds. MSc Thesis, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Grieves, L. A., et al. (2020). Food stress, but not experimental exposure to mercury, affects songbird preen oil composition. Ecotoxicology, 29, 275-285. Grieves, L. A., et al. (2022). Olfactory camouflage and communication in birds. Biological Reviews, 97(3), 1193-1209. Lehman, C. P., et al. (2010). Ground roost resource selection for Merriam's wild turkeys. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 74(2), 295-299. Lowrey, D. K., et al. (2001). Influences of selected weather variables on predation of wild turkey females and nest success. In Proceedings of the National Wild Turkey Symposium (Vol. 8, pp. 173-178). Potier, S., et al. (2018). Preen oil chemical composition encodes individuality, seasonal variation and kinship in black kites Milvus migrans. Journal of Avian Biology, 49(7), e01728. Reneerkens, J., et al. (2002). Sandpipers (Scolopacidae) switch from monoester to diester preen waxes during courtship and incubation, but why?. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B: Biological Sciences, 269(1505), 2135-2139. Reneerkens, J., et al. (2005). Switch to diester preen waxes may reduce avian nest predation by mammalian predators using olfactory cues. Journal of Experimental Biology, 208(22), 4199-4202. Reneerkens, J., et al. (2006). Discerning adaptive value of seasonal variation in preen waxes: comparative and experimental approaches. Acta Zoologica Sinica, 52, 272-275. Reneerkens, J., et al. (2007a). Parental role division predicts avian preen wax cycles. Ibis, 149(4), 721-729. Tuttle, E. M.,et al. (2014). Variation in preen oil composition pertaining to season,sex, and genotype in the polymorphic white-throated sparrow.Journal of ChemicalEcology40, 1025–1038. Whelan, R. J., et al. (2010). Short-chain carboxylic acids from gray catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) uropygial secretions vary with testosterone levels and photoperiod. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 156(3), 183-188. Webb, S. L., et al. (2012). Landscape features and weather influence nest survival of a ground-nesting bird of conservation concern, the greater sage-grouse, in human-altered environments. Ecological Processes, 1, 1-15. Episodes referenced: Effectiveness of trapping across game bird species | #08 Which vital rates are most important to turkey populations? | #13 Brooding and nesting cover (Part 1/2) | #29 Brooding and nesting cover (Part 2/2) | #30   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: 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!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak

Send us a textMissouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

Send us a textMissouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

In this episode, we review papers that stood out to each of us from the 2025 Wild Turkey Symposium.   Resources:   Collier, B. A., & Chamberlain, M. J. (2025). The Notorious PIG: wild pigs are not primary predators of wild turkey nests. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e1618.   Danks, Z. D., et al. (2025). A national standardized wild turkey brood survey: The first 6 years. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e164   Moscicki, D. J., et al. (2025). Multi‐scale evaluation of eastern wild turkey nest‐site selection and nest survival. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e1635.   Ogawa, R., et al. (2025). Is wild turkey habitat selection spatially consistent? A three‐decade meta‐analysis in Mississippi. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e70000.   The Wildlife Society Bulletin - Wild Turkey Symposium   Thogmartin, W. E. (2001). Home-range size and habitat selection of female wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) in Arkansas. The American Midland Naturalist, 145(2), 247-260.   Ulrey, E. E., et al. (2025). Use of LiDAR to examine habitat selection by incubating female wild turkeys in South Carolina. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e1628.   What does wild turkey nesting cover look like? (Video)   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: 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!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

In this episode, we review papers that stood out to each of us from the 2025 Wild Turkey Symposium.   Resources:   Collier, B. A., & Chamberlain, M. J. (2025). The Notorious PIG: wild pigs are not primary predators of wild turkey nests. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e1618.   Danks, Z. D., et al. (2025). A national standardized wild turkey brood survey: The first 6 years. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e164   Moscicki, D. J., et al. (2025). Multi‐scale evaluation of eastern wild turkey nest‐site selection and nest survival. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e1635.   Ogawa, R., et al. (2025). Is wild turkey habitat selection spatially consistent? A three‐decade meta‐analysis in Mississippi. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e70000.   The Wildlife Society Bulletin - Wild Turkey Symposium   Thogmartin, W. E. (2001). Home-range size and habitat selection of female wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) in Arkansas. The American Midland Naturalist, 145(2), 247-260.   Ulrey, E. E., et al. (2025). Use of LiDAR to examine habitat selection by incubating female wild turkeys in South Carolina. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e1628.   What does wild turkey nesting cover look like? (Video)   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: 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!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Send us a textA Tennessee farm kid turned bourbon influencer, Syrena—known as @shortstuffbourbon—joins us for a pour that stirs opinions and memories. We kick off with her roots in Tennessee, where corn isn't just a crop but a bridge to whiskey, and trace how that background shaped her approach to tasting, teaching, and building a welcoming corner of whiskey Instagram.From there, we explore the current state of bourbon: pricing that keeps creeping up, the gap between MSRP and secondary, and why consistency might be the most underrated flex in bourbon. We compare notes on house pours and honest shelf buys, call out the perils of “best-of” lists stacked with expensive trophies, and share practical ways to shop by palate instead of hype. If you're tired of chasing unicorns, you'll find a roadmap here—reliable distilleries, smart everyday bottles, and the freedom to like what you like.Then we taste. Russell's Reserve 13year does not disappoint. The nose shows classic bourbon comfort—vanilla, caramel, warm baking spice—with that unmistakable Wild Turkey “dusty” note. On the palate, Syrena nails a sweet tea impression surrounded by honey, dark chocolate, dried fruit, and a late pepper flick. The non-chill filtered texture brings a rich, oily mouthfeel, and the finish stacks spice in steady layers. We debate where Russell's 13 year lands in our personal rankings, what Bruce Russell's stewardship might mean for the brand, and how to invite new drinkers in—start with cocktails, turn down the sugar, and move toward neat when it feels right.If you enjoy real talk about value, thoughtful tasting notes, and a guest who champions craft and community, you'll feel right at home. Tap follow, share this episode with a bourbon friend, and drop your current top bottle in a review—we'll feature our favorites on a future show.

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We are almost done. After a couple of dusty oldies, we have something from a pretty new brewery. Day 23 gives us some eXcitement with X-Brewing. The Dutch brewery released an imperial coconut cereal pastry stout aged on Wild Turkey bourbon barrels. Project X #01 is a 12.7% ABV beer that somehow really works despite the weird concoction.  #beer #drinks #craftbeer #advent2025 #imperialstout

Wisconsin gamebird ecologist Taylor Finger joins us to breakdown the status of wild turkeys in the state. Join as he shares details on how Wisconsin has achieved successful turkey populations unlike any other state in the country.    Resources:   Lashley, M. A., et al. (2025). Decreased female survival may explain wild turkey decline. bioRxiv, 2025-05.   Legends of turkey research | #50   Pollentier, C. D., et al. (2021). Gobbling across landscapes: Eastern wild turkey distribution and occupancy–habitat associations. Ecology and Evolution, 11(24), 18248-18270.   Ogawa, R., et al. (2025). Is wild turkey habitat selection spatially consistent? A three‐decade meta‐analysis in Mississippi. Wildlife Society Bulletin, e70000.   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: 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!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Donate to our wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Episode SummaryIn this festive installment, the hosts shake off their "Wild Turkey" hangovers and travel back to 19571111. After a deep dive into the historical and cultural shifts of the late 1950s—from the launch of Sputnik to the debut of Leave it to Beaver—the discussion turns to the workplace classic Desk Set. The hosts explore the legendary chemistry of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, the timeless fear of being replaced by automation, and the chaotic charm of mid-century office Christmas parties.Timeline & Key Highlights00:00 – Holiday Survival: Banter about surviving Thanksgiving dinner, Aunt Gloria's attire, and the mysterious "Cooter Jack".03:04 – Destination 1957: A historical snapshot of the year, including the Space Age kickoff, school integration in Little Rock, and the birth of icons like Spike Lee and Gloria Estefan5.06:13 – 1957 Nightlife: A look at what was playing in theaters, including The Bridge on the River Kwai, 12 Angry Men, and An Affair to Remember6.08:11 – Feature Presentation: Desk Set (1957): The hosts introduce the story of Bunny Watson, a library reference clerk whose department is threatened by a massive new computer called EMERAC.15:00 – Identity & Intellectual Equality: A deep dive into Bunny Watson's character—a powerful woman in 1957 who holds her own intellectually against Richard Sumner.41:13 – The Office Christmas Party & The "Pink Slip" Incident: Discussing the film's iconic party scene and the spectactular computer malfunction that accidentally fires everyone in the building, including the company president.01:10:00 – Human Ingenuity Wins: How Bunny saves the day with a simple bobby pin, proving that human insight remains essential even as technology advances.01:37:52 – Festive Bonus Recommendations: Quick takes on other holiday watches, including It Happened One Christmas and the 1995 female Scrooge film, Ebbie.Featured Film: Desk Set (1957)The Stars: Katharine Hepburn as Bunny Watson and Spencer Tracy as Richard Sumner (their eighth film together).The Conflict: Man vs. Machine. The installation of "EMERAC" (the big brain) triggers rumors of mass layoffs.The Legacy: A commentary on gender roles and technological disruption that remains relevant in the modern era of AI and automation.Closing Thoughts"Be kind, rewind." The hosts encourage listeners to share their own favorite holiday movies as they head into the new year.

Goose Island's team breaks down what actually changes a barrel-aged stout over time and how they achieve a perfect balance with their adjuncts.In this audio-only episode, Crafty Brewers' Brian Noonan and Cody Gough join WGN Radio host Dave Plier in-studio to discuss this year's Bourbon County Stout lineup with Goose Island President Todd Ahsmann and Senior Innovation Manager Mike Siegel. They delve into the origins of barrel-aged stouts, Goose Island's unique place in American brewing history, and why barrel-aged beers taste different every year despite using the same recipe. They also present a guided tasting through the 2025 lineup, with practical tips you can use the next time you sip a high-ABV stout, from serving temperature to mouthfeel to how bitterness, acidity, and sweetness can be “levers” that create complexity. Plus: why ingredients are added after aging, how nut/cocoa/fruit additions are made to stay balanced, the surprisingly risky logistics behind refilling freshly-emptied barrels fast enough to prevent spoilage, and the story behind their limited King Henry II Barleywine release.About Goose Island: A Chicago brewery that has been dedicated to making quality beer for all people and all occasions since 1988. Learn more about this year's Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup at https://www.gooseisland.com/bourbon-county-brand-stout —Support Crafty Brewers on our new Patreon page! https://patreon.com/craftybrewersLearn more about Crafty Brewers and get in touch with us on our official website, https://craftybrewerspod.com Crafty Brewers is a production of Quantum Podcasts, LLC. Is your brewery or business looking to capture a loyal audience to drive business results with the power of podcasting? Then visit https://quantum-podcasts.com/ to learn more.Our executive producer and editor is award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you'll learn about: Goose Island, Bourbon County Brand Stout, 2025 Bourbon County lineup, Bourbon County Brand Original Stout, Bourbon County Brand Reserve Stout, Bourbon County Brand Double Barrel Stout, Bourbon County Brand Chocolate Praline Stout, Bourbon County Brand Cherries Jubilee Stout, Bourbon County Brand Proprietor's Stout, baklava stout, cherries jubilee stout, chocolate praline stout, barrel-aged imperial stout, barrel aging science, bourbon barrel-aged stout, rye whiskey barrels, Parker's Heritage Collection rye barrels, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond barrels, Buffalo Trace barrels, Four Roses barrels, Wild Turkey barrels, cognac barrel finishing, oxidation in barrel-aged beer, oak tannins, seasonal temperature swings, beer mouthfeel, balancing bitterness acidity sweetness, adjuncts in stout, cocoa nibs, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, dates, date syrup, Montmorency cherries, panela sugar, vanilla sugar, orange citrus, honey, pistachios, walnuts, cassia bark, cinnamon, lemon, imperial stout fermentation esters, serving temperature for stout, Black Friday beer release, Chicago craft beer tradition, Bourbon County Rare, King of Kentucky barrels, Pappy Van Winkle barrels, barleywine in bourbon barrels, English-style barleywine, King Henry II.

Dr. Ben Jones, CEO of RGS & AWS, joins us to explore how active forest stewardship - from prescribed fire to targeted timber harvests and new wood markets - can restore age-class diversity and habitat for ruffed grouse and wild turkey across eastern forests.   Resources: EQUIP Food Plots, Feed or Fire: The Real Costs Per Pound of Deer Forage (NDA article) Ruffed Grouse Society   Dr. Ben Jones benj@ruffedgrousesociety.org   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab   We've launched our SECOND online training course focused on wild turkey biology, history, and heritage! Be the first to know when our new course launches by signing up here!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Donate to our wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes a conversation with the author from the following paper included in the "Population Dynamics - A Regional Look Around the USA" session: "Comparing nesting rate and space use between extant and translocated eastern wild turkeys" — Argabright et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1626) Additional guests include the NWTF's Annie Farrell. While we were not able to sit down and have further conversations with all presenters or authors from the session about regional population dynamics, please check out the following research papers: "Vital rates and population trajectory of a decline in eastern wild turkey population in southeastern Oklahoma" — Butler et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.70002) "Factors influencing eastern wild turkey population growth in northeastern South Dakota" — Tyl et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1636) "Spring survival of wild turkeys in Delaware" — Holland et al.(https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1624) To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes conversations with the authors from the following papers included in the "Human Dimensions and Hunting" session: "Hunting impacts male wild turkey movement and resource selection: insights from a hunted and nonhunted population" — Wightman et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1629) "Geographical variation in male eastern wild turkey gobbling activity relative to female nesting chronology" — Moscicki et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1627) Additional guests include the NWTF's Ricky Lackey. While we were not able to sit down and have further conversations with all presenters or authors from the session about human dimensions and hunting, please check out the following research paper: "Reviewing human dimensions of wild turkey hunting research and synthesizing future directions" — Steele et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1645) To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes a conversation with the presenter from the following paper included in the "Tools to Estimate Survival" session: "Evaluating camera survey methods for estimating wild turkey abundance" — Buckley et al (Presented by Nick Bakner) (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1643) Additional guest includes Kyle Hand, Statewide Game Bird Specialist for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. While we were not able to sit down and have further conversations with all presenters or authors from the session about tools to estimate survival, please check out the following research papers: "Comparison of methods for estimating wild turkey poult survival estimates" — Quehl et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1617) "A framework for analyzing wild turkey sighting data" — Diefenbach et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1623) To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes a conversation with the authors and presenters from the following papers included in the "New and Emerging Tools" session: "Investigating diel patterns of predation events in wild turkey using tri-axial accelerometer data" —- Wightman et al.(https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1631) "Use of LIDAR to examine habitat selection by incubating female wild turkeys in South Carolina" — Ulrey et al. (Presented by Nick Bakner) (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1628) "Assessing the potential of unoccupied aerial vehicles and deep learning to survey wild turkey populations" — Schumacher et al. (Presented by Mike Byrnes) (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1639) Additional guest includes the NWTF's Ricky Lackey To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

Send us a textThis week we discuss different tactics to close the deal on late season bucks... from food sources to mock scrapes these will help you in your quest!Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation:https://www.mhhf.us/To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast:https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413To learn more about American Roots Outdoors:https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/To follow Alex Rutledge:https://www.facebook.com/americanrootsalex/To follow Wayne Lach:https://www.facebook.com/wayne.lach.5To follow Mike Crase:https://www.facebook.com/mike.crase

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes conversations with authors or presenters from papers included in the "Habitat Selection" session: "Effects of temperature and precipitation on wild turkey brood survival in the southeastern United States" — Boone et al. (Presented by Chris Moorman) (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.70003) "Inter-annual lek fidelity in eastern wild turkey flocks" — Argabright et al.  (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1638) "Decreased female survival may explain wild turkey decline" — Lashley et al.(https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1642) Additional guests include the NWTF's John Burke and Kacie Bauman. To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes conversations with authors or presenters from papers included in the "Habitat Selection" session: "Multi-scale evaluation of eastern wild turkey nest site selection and nest survival" — Moscicki et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1635) "Measuring congruence between available and selected vegetation at wild turkey nest sites" — Bakner et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1626) Additional guests include the NWTF's Ricky Lackey. While we were not able to sit down and have further conversations about the following paper that also was included in the session about wild turkey genetics, please check out the following research papers: "Spatial and temporal variation in female wild turkey roost site selection" — Nieves et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1634) "Is wild turkey habitat selection spatially consistent? A three-decade meta-analysis in Mississippi" — Butler et al.(https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.70000) To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes conversations with authors or presenters from papers included in the "Wild Turkey Genetics" session: "Role of kinship in sociality of female eastern wild turkeys" — Chamberlain et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1630) "Genetic structuring and within-flock relatedness of eastern wild turkeys" — Watkins et al. (Presented by Chamberlain) (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1622) Additional guests include the NWTF's Ricky Lackey. While we were not able to sit down and have further conversations about the following paper that also was included in the session about wild turkey genetics, please check out the following research paper titled "Investigating the role of management decisions in subspecies hybridization across the wild turkey's range" — Beckman et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1625) To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes conversations with authors or presenters from papers included in the "Disease Ecology and Predation" session: "Influence of lymphoproliferative disease virus on behaviors of female easter wild turkeys during reproductive periods" — Chamberlain et al. (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1632) "The Notorious P.I.G.: Wild pigs are not primary predators of wild turkey nests" — Collier and Chamberlain (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1618) Additional guests include the NWTF's Ricky Lackey. While we were not able to sit down and have further conversations about the following paper that also was included in the session about wild turkey genetics, please check out the following research papers: "Our current understanding and research needs for lymphoproliferative disease virus in wild turkeys" — Goodwin et al (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1644) "Environmental influences on development of aflatoxins in supplemental feed for wildlife" — Day et al.(https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.70001) To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes conversations with authors or presenters from papers included in the "Status, Brood Survey and Hen Survival" session: "Status and Distribution of Wild Turkeys in the United States" — Dr. Bret Collier (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1621) "A National Standardized Wild Turkey Brood Survey: The First 6 Years" — Zach Danks (https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1641) Additional guests include the NWTF's Jared McJunkin and Doug Derek Alkire. To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

As we know there is an elevated interest in wild turkey science within the turkey hunting community, we are working to bring you numerous updates and research summaries from the 13th National Wild Turkey Symposium in Kansas City, Missouri. This episode includes summary talks from the "Welcome & Introductory Remarks" session that included Eric Kurzejeski's "Wild Turkey Research: A Look Back" and Dr. Bret Collier's "Wild Turkey Research: Present and Future." Additional guests include the NWTF's John Burk and Doug Little. To view the full symposium agenda, visit www.wildturkeysymposium.org.

Strap in for a philosophical episode as we sit with Dr. Dwayne Elmore and explore the complex nature of critically evaluating information in an age of information overload.   Resources: Pre-Print: Lashley et al. (2025) Female Wild turkey survival meta-analysis   Dr. Dwayne Elmore - Tall Timbers, Publications   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab   We've launched our SECOND online training course focused on wild turkey biology, history, and heritage! Be the first to know when our new course launches by signing up here!   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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Donate to our wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

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1/8. The Wild Turkey, the Bald Eagle, and the Illogical Nature of Bird Names — Steven Moss — Moss introduces the Wild Turkey, discussing its successful reestablishment in New England and its domestication origin in southern Mexico. Moss critiques the turkey's nomenclature as fundamentally illogical, derived from historical confusion involving exotic trade routes through Asia Minor. Moss examines the Bald Eagle as a scavenger species that symbolizes predatory power and dominance. Moss notes that Benjamin Franklin reportedly argued the Wild Turkey should have been designated America's national bird instead. Moss further documents how the eagle was subsequently appropriated as a sinister political symbol by authoritarian regimes, most infamously by Nazi Germany. 1859

We've launched our SECOND online training course focused on wild turkey biology, history, and heritage! Be the first to know when our new course launches by signing up here!   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab   We've launched a 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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Donate to our wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Mitch Bechard is a longtime Scotch Whisky brand ambassador, with years of service at Diageo and Glenfiddich. Now, he's written a rollicking memoir of his tales from the road, along with more serious takes on the improving role of women in whisky and the growth of world whiskies. Mitch joins us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, we'll have the latest on the Uncle Nearest receivership saga and Bruichladdich's Black Art moving to travel retail. We'll also have tasting notes for new releases from Wild Turkey, Willett, and Glen Grant.  

We've launched our SECOND online training course focused on wild turkey biology, history, and heritage! Be the first to know when our new course launches by signing up here!   Our lab is primarily funded by donations. If you would like to help support our work, please donate here: http://UFgive.to/UFGameLab   We've launched a 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!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Donate to our wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating 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.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

What happens when Thanksgiving turns into an all-out food fight? On this episode of The Jubal Show, we dive into a family gathering in Dayton, Ohio, that escalated from cranberry sauce arguments to flying turkeys, mashed potato battles, and even a citywide power outage. From TikTok stunts gone wrong to uncles wielding drumsticks like swords, this story proves that some holiday dinners are anything but peaceful. Tune in for laughs, chaos, and the wildest Thanksgiving you’ll ever hear about. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Happy Thanksgiving! It's Turkey Day, dammit, and you're listening to Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies, The Wild Turkey of Horror Movie Podcasts! Here in Episode 172, your hosts Jay of the Dead and Mister Watson endeavor to elicit an environment of the last Thursday in November in America! That's right! Upon listening to this decadent yet delectable detritus, drizzled with down-home, delightful domestication, you will be whisked away (not folded nor mixed), but whisked away into an audio podcast that blends 2025 New Horror Movie reviews, some faint comedy, and a dinner party vibe with A New Horror Movies Thanksgiving — With Jay of the Dead and Mister Watson. Now then, if you choose to join us for this audiophile's feast, then you will hear reviews of the following, 2025 New Horror Movies. And please note: We are most careful NOT to reveal any spoilers; so even if you have not seen these films yet, you are in good, safe hands with Mister Watson and Jay of the Dead! The films we review during this episode are A Desert (2025), HIM (2025), Marshmallow (2025), The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025), Vicious (2025), Bone Lake (2025), MONSTER ISLAND (2025), Good Boy (2025), The Ugly Stepsister (2025), The Long Walk (2025), and for The Final Cut segment, we bring you a must-see Horror flick from last year, Pater Noster and the Mission of Light (2024). And in addition to these reviews, you will hear Jay of the Dead explain exactly what he means when referring to a film as a "cinematic oddity," making a distinction between intentionally bizarre films versus movies that just wind up being bonkers and "out there." Mister Watson and Jay have an in-depth discussion about the appropriate approach for dealing with others who break social norms. And over dinner, Watson regales us with a tale from 2015 when Jay of the Dead used his podcaster's siren song to lead Dustin astray with a mermaid on date night! Also, Jay tries to persuade Watson to stop feeding his "good, little, chonky boys" (raccoons) before one of them eats his face off. And in a rare and special treat, Mister Watson tells us the remarkable true story of Hachiko the dog. Plus, we have some very special segments pertaining to Thanksgiving-related trivia, Thanksgiving Cooking With Cousin Kellie and Jay's Necro-MOM-icon in West Virginia, and the next chapters in the Dave Becker baler saga! Come get a taste! We think you'll like it! And if you like hearing Jay and Watson mix it up together, be sure you check out our sister Horror show — Another Badass Horror Podcast — titled, Horror Movie Weekly. Note: This episode was recorded on Friday, November 21, 2025, and was produced by Jason Pyles (aka "Jay of the Dead"). Be sure to subscribe to Jay of the Dead's new Horror movie podcast on: Apple PodcastsSpotifyDeezer   You are welcome to email our show at HauntingYourHeadphones@gmail.com. You can also follow Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies on X: @HorrorAvengers Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies is an audio podcast. Our 10 Horror hosts review new Horror movies and deliver specialty Horror segments. Your hosts are Jay of the Dead, Dr. Shock, Gillman Joel, Mister Watson, Dr. Walking Dead, GregaMortis, Mackula, Ron Martin, Dave Zee and Spawn of the Dead! Due to the large number and busy schedule of its 10 Horror hosts, Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies will be recorded in segments, piecemeal, at various times and recording sessions. Therefore, as you listen to our episodes, you will notice a variety of revolving door hosts and segments, all sewn together and reanimated like the powerful Monster of Dr. Frankenstein!

In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from November of 2022, Ellen goes on an odyssey through history with the wild turkey. We discuss their path alongside humans for thousands of years, from prehistoric America to praise from Benjamin Franklin, the brink of extinction and nets fired out of cannons.  Further viewing:Rocket Netting Turkeys, a video demonstration by the LSU AgCenter Paul Kelly's Gobbling Demonstration

This week we welcome Bruce Russell and Wild Turkey back to the show to talk all things Master's Keep! It's been a minute since I sat down with Bruce, but we figured the last Master's Keep was a good reason to get together and talk some Turkey! Him and I discuss what went into this final Master's Keep: Beacon, how it is truly a family affair and acts as the proper send off to a collection his father started so many years ago! We talk about how he has been on the Beacon world tour, he is just getting back from Australia and Europe where he's been waving the Wild Turkey flag and spreading the good word that is the 2025 Master's Keep. Then we pop the top on Beacon and I gotta tell you guys, this is a testament to everything people love about Turkey and the good work Bruce has been putting in on some of the best Wild Turkey offerings we have seen in recent years. It's a helluva an episode on this week's Bourbon Showdown so buckle up and get ready, its Wild Turkey day on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast! 

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