Episode 27 - Fire as a Tool to Increase Nutrient Availability for Fawns and Lactating Does ft. Dr. Bronson Strickland
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Providing lactating does and their fawns with high-quality forage and cover is integral for both their nutrition and survival. In the southeast, fire is one of the leading management tools used to increase the quality of white-tailed deer habitat. For this episode, Marcus sits down with deer expert Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab to discuss details on what factors play a role in creating good-quality habitat for lactating does and their fawns. Please help us justify this effort by taking our quick survey: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ZdpHVy5wwkAt4q This podcast is supported by donations from our listeners. If you’d like to help, click here to donate today! Dr. Marcus Lashley | @DrDisturbance | @ufdeerlab Dr. Bronson Strickland | @MSUDeerLab  For more information, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube!
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