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Deer University

Deer University is an educational podcast focusing on the science of deer - all topics center around deer ecology, biology, and management.

This podcast is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network.

Sep 8, 2026

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...


Aug 26, 2026

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...


Aug 4, 2026

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...


Jul 14, 2026

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...


Jun 25, 2026

Dr. 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 Deer Lab’s online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option...