{"podcast":{"title":"Deer University","slug":"deer-university-495609","podcast_index_feed_id":495609,"rss_url":"https://deeruniversity.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://deeruniversity.libsyn.com/deeruniversity","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/c/4/4/7c44bfefc408041e/DeerULogo2020m1400x1400.jpg","author":"Jacob Dykes","episode_count":103,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T04:19:15.836623+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 078 – Predicting Antler Size from Doe Body Weight","slug":"episode-078-predicting-antler-size-from-doe-body-weight","published_at":"2024-07-30T20:22:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609/episode-078-predicting-antler-size-from-doe-body-weight","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609","url":"http://msudeerlab.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/deeruniversity/Episode_078_-_Predicting_antler_size_from_doe_body_weight.mp3?dest-id=524423","summary":"In this conversation, Bronson, Steve, and Mark Turner discuss the relationship between doe body weight and buck antler size. Mark's research at the University of Tennessee aimed to evaluate how deer body and antler size varied across the eastern US and what habitat characteristics were associated with bigger deer. The results showed a consistent relationship between doe body weight and buck antler size, with an 8.5-inch increase in antler size for every 10-pound increase in doe body mass. This relationship provides a predictive equation that can help property managers and hunters assess and improve buck antler size by focusing on increasing doe body weight. The conversation also includes topics like harvest bias, compositional bias, and monitoring techniques. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series ( here ) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop down menu. You will have 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 ) Takeaways: There is a consistent relationship between doe body weight and adult buck antler size, with an 8.5-inch increase in antler size for every 10-pound increase in doe body weight. Increasing doe body weight can lead to larger buck antler size, providing a predictive equation for property managers and hunters to assess and improve antler size. Harvest bias and compositional bias can affect the accuracy of data collected on deer populations, and monitoring techniques should account for these biases. Understanding the relationship between doe body weight and buck antler size can help property managers and hunters make informed decisions about deer management and habitat improvement. Further r…","meta_description":"In this conversation, Bronson, Steve, and Mark Turner discuss the relationship between doe body weight and buck antler size. Mark's research at the Univer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2502,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deer-university-495609/episodes/episode-078-predicting-antler-size-from-doe-body-weight/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609/episode-078-predicting-antler-size-from-doe-body-weight.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}