{"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 083 - When You Can't Hunt: Fertility Control as a Deer Management Tool","slug":"episode-083-when-you-can-t-hunt-fertility-control-as-a-deer-management-tool","published_at":"2025-05-30T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609/episode-083-when-you-can-t-hunt-fertility-control-as-a-deer-management-tool","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609","url":"http://www.msudeerlab.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/deeruniversity/Episode_083_-_Deer_Fertility_Control.mp3?dest-id=524423","summary":"In this episode, Stephanie Boyles-Griffin, Jessica Tegt, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland discuss the complexities of urban deer management, exploring the challenges posed by growing deer populations in urban areas. While recreational hunting remains the most effective and practical tool for population control in most settings, an increasing number of circumstances—especially in urban and suburban areas—render it unfeasible. Stephanie and Jessica, both from the Botstiber Institute, outline non-lethal and alternative methods commonly used to manage deer in these environments and walk through the series of decisions required to evaluate which techniques are appropriate and how likely they are to succeed. Below, Stephanie and Jessica have provided resources if you are interested in learning more. 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 ) Resources: Contact information Stephanie Boyles-Griffin: boylesgriffinadvisor@botstiber.org Jessica Tegt: jtegt@botstiber.org Urban Deer Conflict Management Planning Resources https://www.humaneworld.org/sites/default/files/docs/HSUS%20Deer%20Conflict%20Mgt%20Plan_FINAL.pdf https://ecommons.cornell.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/b297ac45-d908-4fd9-b06f-95cd5376907d/content https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/8816/1297/6730/Methods_for_Managing_Human-Deer_Conflicts_in_Urban_Suburban_and_Exurban_Areas.pdf BIWFC - https://wildlifefertilitycontrol.org/ - https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1871&context=hwi - https://wildli…","meta_description":"In this episode, Stephanie Boyles-Griffin, Jessica Tegt, Steve Demarais, and Bronson Strickland discuss the complexities of urban deer management, explori…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4209,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deer-university-495609/episodes/episode-083-when-you-can-t-hunt-fertility-control-as-a-deer-management-tool/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-083-when-you-can-t-hunt-fertility-control-as-a-deer-management-tool.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}