{"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 081 - Lunar Table Fables - Does the Moon Affect Buck Activiy?","slug":"episode-081-lunar-table-fables-does-the-moon-affect-buck-activiy","published_at":"2024-11-15T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609/episode-081-lunar-table-fables-does-the-moon-affect-buck-activiy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609","url":"http://msudeerlab.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/deeruniversity/Episode_081_-_Lunar_Table_Fables_-_Does_the_Moon_Influence_Buck_Activity.mp3?dest-id=524423","summary":"Natasha Neary, Luke Resop, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland delve into the relationships between moon phases, positions, and their potential effects on buck movement and bedding behavior. They review their research findings from a complex and exhaustive analysis of GPS-collared bucks to determine if moon phase and/or position has any relationship with buck movement behaviors. They emphasize the importance of accounting for individual buck personalities and behaviors during the rut and highlight the challenges in drawing definitive conclusions. The discussion also includes insights from a survey of hunters to gauge beliefs and expectations of the moon's role in stimulating buck movement, and the implications of various lunar theories. The conversation highlights the complexity of deer behavior and the importance of data-driven insights to understand these patterns. 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 )","meta_description":"Natasha Neary, Luke Resop, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland delve into the relationships between moon phases, positions, and their potential effects…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7160,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deer-university-495609/episodes/episode-081-lunar-table-fables-does-the-moon-affect-buck-activiy/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-081-lunar-table-fables-does-the-moon-affect-buck-activiy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}