Deer University
Hosted by Eric and Jacob · Dr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel
4.9from 646 ratings
- 110
- Episodes
- 32
- Transcribed
- 646
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2017
- First episode
- 2M
- YouTube views
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
- Publisher
- Dr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel
- Category
- education · science
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 31 May 2017
- Latest episode
- 26 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
32 of 110 episodes have a transcript.
26 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 108 – Cactus Bucks and Antlered Does
7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Largest Whitetail Culling Study Ever Conducted
24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing
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Episode 108 – Cactus Bucks and Antlered Does
Published 26 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And then the deep south down in Mississippi doing deer work. just understanding the hunting culture and deer management in that kind of environment. And then out to the Southwest and where I've been in New Mexico and then in Arizona. And that's been very valuable because people start talking about deer stuff. […]
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- Jim Heffelfinger
- Randy DeYoung
- Gino D'Angelo
- Lisa Jorge
- Jason Sumners
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 1,635,530
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 508 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 138 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
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- Quality
- 43
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 99
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- Does not typically book guests
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Who hosts Deer University?
Eric and Jacob host the show. Published by Dr. Jacob Dykes & Dr. Eric Michel.
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