Deer University
Deer University is a Mississippi State University podcast hosted by Dr. Jacob Dykes and Dr. Eric Michel, covering deer biology and management research for hunters and landowners. It has 109 episodes released roughly every 18 days, with a typical length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged Mississippi State deer researchers reach a highly rated hunting and land-management audience.
- 508 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal a loyal, highly satisfied listener base.
- Episodes run about 70 minutes, giving host-read spots room for detailed product context.
- Topics like food plots, fencing and prescribed fire match land-management and outdoor purchase decisions.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, research breakdown, recap episode
- Tone
- educational, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover deer biology, fencing and food plots with no concerning content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | deeruniversity.libsyn.com/deeruniversity |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1234304336 |
| RSS feed | deeruniversity.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Largest Whitetail Culling Study Ever Conducted | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 15 min |
| Episode 106 – Deer Biomechanics and Deer-Friendly Fencing | 2026-09-24 | 59 min |
| Episode 105 – Adaptive Strategies to Manage CWD in Missouri | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 104 – Cool-Season Food Plots | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 13 min |
| Episode 103 – Summer Recap | 2026-08-04 | 1 h 17 min |
| Episode 102 – How Fawns Avoid Predators | 2026-07-14 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 18 days.
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…
About Deer University
Deer University is a podcast from Mississippi State University hosted by Dr. Jacob Dykes and Dr. Eric Michel, both assistant professors of wildlife management who co-direct the university's Deer Lab. According to the show's description on its Libsyn page, each episode breaks down recent deer research from around the country into practical guidance for managing wildlife and habitat on private land.
The feed lists 109 episodes, with a release cadence of roughly every 18 days and a median episode length of about 70 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 508 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, and the show has been listed there since 2017.
Listeners are estimated to be hunters and landowners, mostly in the United States, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors so far. Based on those estimates, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode, a fit for habitat, land-management and hunting-gear brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Deer University can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Deer University
How much does Deer University charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and placement.
What is Deer University about?
Deer University covers deer biology and management, breaking down recent research from around the country. Hosts Dr. Jacob Dykes and Dr. Eric Michel aim the episodes at hunters and landowners who manage land for deer.
How do I contact Deer University about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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