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Wild Turkey Science

Hosted by Marcus Lashley, Will Gulsby

Wild Turkey Science, hosted by Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Will Gulsby, covers research on wild turkey ecology and management. The show has 208 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 63 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Wild Turkey Science

Research-driven audience of turkey hunters and wildlife managers in a niche with strong ratings

  • Apple Podcasts shows 592 ratings with an average of 5.0 stars
  • Weekly episodes of about an hour across 208 episodes build a steady archive
  • Listeners are likely to be landowners, hunters and natural resource professionals
Best foroutdoor gearland and habitat management serviceshunting equipment
Watch forDownload figures are estimates, and the audience skews toward a specialized, research-minded niche.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science70%
Hunting and Fishing30%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, expert research review, interview
Tone
technical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 592 ratings, which maps to the 200 to 1,000 band, with weekly cadence, 208 episodes and a show age of about three years, shifted up one band for its age; the Podcast Index popularity of 9 supports the upper part of the range.
Audience asks abouthow to manage turkey habitatwhat predators affect turkey survivalwhat current research says about turkey ecology
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Turkeys for TomorrowNatural Resources University
Categories promoted
wildlife conservation
Affiliate links
No

The description states the show is part of the Natural Resources University network and made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, with no visible sponsor or ad mention in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover ecology and management topics such as predator control and hunting-related habitat, with one title referring to sperm in the context of bird reproduction; no explicit flag is set.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 90 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Wild Turkey Science is a science-based podcast bringing you the latest research on wild turkey ecology and management. This podcast is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.
Wild Turkey Science's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Wild Turkey Science

Wild Turkey Science is a science-based podcast hosted by Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Will Gulsby that presents recent research on wild turkey ecology and management. According to its website and the show description, it is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.

The show has published 208 episodes on a weekly schedule since January 2023, with a median episode length of about 63 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 592 ratings averaging 5.0 stars. Audience size is estimated rather than published: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, likely concentrated among hunters, landowners and wildlife professionals in the United States.

The feed shows no visible sponsors, and the show is funded by its network and conservation partner. A typical host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $620 per episode, which suits outdoor and land management brands seeking a technically engaged audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wild Turkey Science can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Wild Turkey Science

How much does Wild Turkey Science charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is Wild Turkey Science about?

Wild Turkey Science presents current research on wild turkey ecology and management, covering habitat, predation, survival and land practices, hosted by Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Will Gulsby.

How do I contact Wild Turkey Science about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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