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The Dunning-Kruger Effect & Deer Management (Audio Only)
Wildlife Investments
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Introduction: What Is the Dunning-Kruger Effect?
6:23
Mount Stupid, the Valley of Despair & Expertise
11:25
Why Real Expertise Creates Humility
17:15
Testing Ourselves: Taxes, Investing & Other Knowledge Gaps
22:08
Buck Movement, Hunting Success & Overconfidence
35:10
Luck vs. Skill in Hunting and Management Decisions
40:55
Red Flags: Spotting Oversimplified Hunting Advice
45:55
CWD, Scientific Uncertainty & What We Still Don't Know
53:45
Final Thoughts: Staying Curious and Avoiding Certainty
Wildlife Investments
The Dunning-Kruger Effect & Deer Management (Audio Only)
Jun 17, 2026
Season 1
Episode 14
Moriah Boggess
You may have never considered how psychology might be intrinsically linked to deer management, but it is. On this podcast Bronson and Moriah discuss a psychological phenomenon called the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and specifically how this psychological bias affects all of us. From taxes, car repair, and highway driving to fine-scale deer movement, the guys discuss how they consider this bias in deer management and life.
