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by Dr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel
Today: #166 in Science on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | #166 | #149 |
About the show
The Deer University podcast focuses on deer biology and management, featuring Drs. Jacob Dykes and Eric Michel, co-directors of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab. As hunters, deer biologists, and wildlife professors, they're passionate about bridging the gap between research and management.
In each episode, they discuss the latest deer research from around the country, breaking it down to show how it can improve wildlife and habitat management on your land. Whether you're a hunter, a land steward, or simply interested in deer biology, Deer University is for you.
Hosts of Deer University:
Dr. Jacob Dykes, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, Mississippi State University Extension Service
Dr. Eric Michel, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, Mississippi State University Forest and Wildlife Research Center
Latest episodes
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The Largest Whitetail Culling Study Ever Conducted
October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 15 minJacob and Eric discuss the largest whitetail culling study ever conducted with Dr. Randy DeYoung. They talk about the monster project and the unexpected findings. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the…
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Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing
September 24, 2026 · 59 minIn this episode, Dr. Gino D'Angelo and Lisa Jorge from the UGA Deer Lab join Jacob and Eric to discuss innovative research on deer fencing and urban deer management. They share insights into how fences affect deer behavior and how science…
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Episode 105 – Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri
September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minJacob and Eric sit down with Jason Sumners, Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, to discuss deer management, landowner collaboration, and adaptive strategies to address CWD. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar…
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Episode 104 – Cool-Season Food Plots
August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minJacob and Eric catch up with Luke Resop, PhD student in the MSU Deer Lab, to discuss food plots. They cover the basics of cool-season food plots and what you can do to increase your chances of success. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online…
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Episode 103 – Summer Recap
August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 17 minJacob and Eric chat about what summer looked like for the Deer Lab and some of the less discussed aspects of academia. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories…
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Episode 102 – How Fawns Avoid Predators
July 14, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minJacob and Eric sit down with Sam Overfors, a recent Deer Lab graduate, to discuss his work evaluating antipredator behavior in fawns. Sam used thermal drones and GPS collars to investigate how fawns move across the landscape. Check out…
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Episode 101 – The Impact of Hunters on Deer Movement
June 25, 2026 · 1 hr 24 minDr. Andy Little, Associate Professor of Landscape Ecology and Habitat Management and Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, stops by to discuss how deer alter their behavior in response to hunters. Check out the MSU…
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Episode 100 – 100 Episodes: A Trip Down Memory Lane
June 8, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minBronson and Steve take time out of their busy schedules to jump back on the podcast. They chat with Jacob and Eric about everything from how they created the Deer University Podcast to what it's been like to work together for decades. They…