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Deer University

Dr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel
Deer University
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    Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing

    09/24/2026 | 58 mins.
    In 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 is informing fence design.
     
    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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    Episode 105 – Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri

    09/08/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
    Jacob 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 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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    Episode 104 – Cool-Season Food Plots

    08/26/2026 | 1h 12 mins.
    Jacob 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 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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    Episode 103 – Summer Recap

    08/04/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    Jacob 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 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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    Episode 102 – How Fawns Avoid Predators

    07/14/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    Jacob 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 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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About Deer University
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
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