EP:326 | Understanding Hunting Pressure on Turkeys
04/22/25 • 93 min
This week we’re joined by Dr. Brad Cohen of Tennessee Tech and the Cohen Lab. We discuss hunting pressure, gobbling activity and what they have learned through research and monitoring GPS banded gobblers and hunters. Brad participates in many research projects along with Drs. Mike Chamberlain and Bret Collier, and like them, he’s an avid turkey hunter and has really paid attention to the findings. We also talk turkey season dates and the thoughts so far on their effectiveness. Ever wondered how they count birds and establish limits? We touch on that. We also talk about avian predators having an effect on our turkeys. We think it’s a real thing. It’s an interesting discussion and one anyone interested in turkeys will appreciate. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.
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This week we’re joined by Dr. Brad Cohen of Tennessee Tech and the Cohen Lab. We discuss hunting pressure, gobbling activity and what they have learned through research and monitoring GPS banded gobblers and hunters. Brad participates in many research projects along with Drs. Mike Chamberlain and Bret Collier, and like them, he’s an avid turkey hunter and has really paid attention to the findings. We also talk turkey season dates and the thoughts so far on their effectiveness. Ever wondered how they count birds and establish limits? We touch on that. We also talk about avian predators having an effect on our turkeys. We think it’s a real thing. It’s an interesting discussion and one anyone interested in turkeys will appreciate. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.
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Stay connected with GameKeepers:
- Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers
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- Twitter: @MOGameKeepers
- YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers
- Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/
- Enter The Gamekeeper Giveaway: https://bit.ly/GK_Giveaway
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EP:325 | Bonus: Rabbits and Beagles!!
This week, we’re joined by KJ Britt—NFL football player and lifelong, obsessed rabbit hunter. It’s a refreshing change of pace as we hear how KJ, his father, and grandfather enjoy spending time together chasing rabbits and running dogs. It’s three generations of rabbit hunting heritage, and KJ doesn’t take it for granted. With around thirty beagles and a strong desire to hunt every chance they get, their passion is clear.We ask plenty of questions about hunt strategies, jump dogs, lingo, and whether a property managed for deer also makes great habitat for rabbits. We also touch on the fact that fewer people chase rabbits than in the past—and how they’re missing out on a lot of excitement. It’s a fun one. Listen, learn, and enjoy.
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EP:327 | Bonus: The Snow Goose Dilemma
This week, we are joined by a team of snow goose experts to help explain the changes occurring in the mid-continental snow goose population. Not too long ago, their numbers exploded—but now, they are trending in a troubling direction. Waterfowl biologists in the U.S. and Canada are working hard to understand what’s happening. It’s a problem not many people know about. Many of us, as hunters, are aware of the extended seasons aimed at reducing numbers—and the thrill of having thousands of geese spiral around, looking to land. It’s a hunter’s dream. But what does the future hold?
Our guest experts—Dr. Mitch Weegman, Frank Baldwin, and Josh Dooley—explain what they know.
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