Habitat Podcast

Habitat Podcast #276 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio on the.deercamp.podcast with my good friend Andy Hutchens talking about the upcoming Habitat Day on his northern Michigan farm. We discuss: Habitat Day details & benefits Tips for Spring Habitat Projects Updates on the HP 40 & Northern 70 Debate on no-till planting methods And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed Products: (740) 856-5207 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063715565466 Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm Vitalize Seed

Habitat Podcast #275 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Richard Rappley. Richard works for the NRCS in Illinois and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to government programs for your land. We discuss: Timber stand improvement CRP vs. EQIP Tackling invasive species Benefits of native plants Financial perks of eco-care Advice on brush and honeysuckle control Tips on getting conservation funding And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] A Week In The Field YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYhBCa2cBQo -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed

Habitat Podcast #274 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Jon Teater. Jon is a habitat manager from New York who has numerous years of experience managing habitat in hill country. We discuss: The best trees for north slopes Designing habitat for deer movement Wind & water management Spring food plot prep Terrain manipulation Deer behavior & bedding tweaks Effective plant species for slopes Food plot positioning & selection Habitat design for lazy deer The sun trap strategy explained And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] A Week In The Field YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYhBCa2cBQo -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth S

Habitat Podcast #273 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will discuss what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The third installment of this series is with our favorite Minnesota habitat manager Corey Sullivan talking about planning for food plots. We discuss: Prepping for planting season Importance of soil testing Utilizing herbicides correctly Balancing planning & action Correct pH level matters Pre-plan herbicide application Glyphosate Seed-to-soil contact is crucial Soil temps indicate planting time And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] A Week In The Field YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYhBCa2cBQo --------------------------------------------------

Habitat Podcast #272 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Paul Hollis. Paul is the owner of PH Outdoors and has been on the forefront of the advancements in no-till grain drills. We discuss: The art of no-till planting Ideal spring food plots Affordable, simple machinery The importance of soil tests Exclusion fences Prepping plots: A top spring task Small ag equipment gets smarter No-till importance for moist soil Direct experiences from Paul’s farm And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed Products: (740) 856-5207

Habitat Podcast #271 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Rich Hixson. Rich is the owner of tagged out seed products in Southern Ohio and has grown his fair share of big bucks. We discuss: Pulling a Winner for the Afflictor Broadheads Giveaway Reflections on 6 years of Habitat Podcast New HP40 Elevated Blind Building the 360 Pro XL Blind Rich's land clearing and habitat services Excavation for habitat enhancement Benefits of mobile hunting blinds Crafting island hunting blinds Optimal feeder placement and strategy New photography services for hunters On-call trophy portrait service And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.

Habitat Podcast #270 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with repeat guest Frank Brock. Frank is one of the owners of Morse Nursery and is a wealth of knowledge about trees and what types to plant depending on what part of the country you are in. We discuss: The top 5 hardy tree varieties The Best trees for cold & arid climates Spring vs Fall planting Spring planting benefits for growth Mature vs. young trees The importance of tree tubes Which persimmon should you buy? Helping Your Trees Survive Bear Country Understanding tree inventory and ordering And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth

Habitat Podcast #269 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will be talking about what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The second installment of this series is with my Co-host Brian and Al Tometchko talking about TSI and edge feathering for travel corridors. We discuss: TSI projects & wildlife benefits Southern Ohio Vitalize test farm update The basics of travel corridors Mastering Edge Feathering Customizing travel corridors Blending habitat improvement with economic gains NRCS and EQUIP: A Goldmine for Landowners Food Plot Timing & Techniques Safety gear is essential, not optional The significance of a sharp chainsaw And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] A Week In

Habitat Podcast #268 - In today’s bonus episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are doing something a little different. Repeat guest and friend of the podcast Andrew Hutchens has recently launched his own podcast called The.Deercamp.Podcast where he talks with guys from all walks of life about deer camp-style hunting stories. From time to time we will be premiering a few of his episodes and we are starting first with his recent discussion with Andy May. We discuss: Family and post-season life Teaching life lessons through sports Taking advantage of a mild winter Bowhunting year-round maintains skills Adapting to unexpected weather The benefits of midday hunting Overcoming mishaps and misses The importance of learning from errors Intense ground hunting action Texas Axis Deer Maryland whitetails & ground strategies The learning curve of bear hunting Preparation for upcoming hunts And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podca

Habitat Podcast #267 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are sitting down with one of our favorite personalities in the outdoor industry, Uncle Lou. Lou owns Stealth Outdoors and has been making hunters quieter for years. We discuss: Stealth Outdoors' origin story Starting with the creation of cable silencers Adapting to customer demand for various sizes The Rail Silencer Insights into customer-oriented business Uses beyond hunting gear The durability and practicality of the product Made in the USA From idea to 5.6 tons shipped The versatility complements hunting gear And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: h

Habitat Podcast #266 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are sitting down with one of the original habitat managers Tony LaPratt. Tony has been managing his farm for deer for years and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to setting up your farm. We discuss: Tony's journey from fur trading to deer hunting Tony's trapping root's influence on hunting Importance of buck bedding areas Zoning property for deer management Making deer walk away at dusk Remaining undetected by deer Food plot size and strategy Building your life around your outdoor hobbies The top 3 habitat improvements from Tony TSI and making deer bedding Manipulating deer paths Redefining the predator-prey dynamic in hunting Tony's focus on habitat and hunter-psychology And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] Connect with Tony: https://w

Habitat Podcast #265 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will be talking about what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The first installment of this series is with a friend of the podcast Corey Sullivan talking about cutting trees on his Minnesota farm. We discuss: Creating bedding areas with a chainsaw The different types of cutting techniques Hinge, Flush, Double Girdle cutting Opening up the canopy Bedding areas for huntability Terrain features for ideal bedding Buck vs doe preferences Managing new growth areas Leveraging weather for habitat Bedding areas based on deer behavior Immediate vs long-term cover And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] ------------------

Habitat Podcast #264 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Lincoln Rohn. Lincoln is the owner of Packer Maxx Cultipackers who lives and breathes habitat work 24/7/365. We discuss: Launching a six-foot Packer Max Cultipacker Iowa late-season hunts Late season deer & habitat set up The importance of predator control Predator hunting during the rut Advantages of thermals in predator hunting Herd management through predator hunting The Michigan Deer Management Citizens Advisory Committee APR impacts on buck-to-doe ratio And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: https://bit.ly/stealthstripsH

Habitat Podcast #263 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Kyle Heuerman. Kyle is a friend of the podcast and also has a YouTube Channel called Team Radical where he films his hunts and habitat projects. We discuss: Select cutting timber on your farm Adapting to neighboring hunting the fence line Impact of seasonal greens on deer Tree stand placement Figuring out deer habitats on a new piece Shed hunting vs. habitat work priorities Creating inviting food plot transitions Edge over area And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Contact Rich at Tagged Out See

Habitat Podcast #262 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Andy Hutchens. Andy is a friend of the podcast and is also host of the Deer Camp Podcast. We discuss: Exciting updates on the Northern 70 Logging adventures and habitat tips Andy's transition to podcasting Planning a Veteran's Hunt Soil rebuild with vitalized seed Upcoming projects: Northern 70 & HP 40 Building a Deer Camp from scratch Habitat projects for 2024 And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed Products: (740) 856-5207 or on Facebook at https://ww

Habitat Podcast #261 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Michael Back. Michael is a deer hunting guide in southern Ohio and lives and breathes big bucks 24/7/365. We discuss: Mastering Deer Access The Importance of Stealth Effective Stand Placement Don't access in pre-dawn or post-dusk Creating thick cover for stands Impact of hunting access on deer behavior Timing hunts for mature buck encounters Importance of non-intrusive stand setup Benefits of selective property usage PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed Products: (740) 856-5207 or

Habitat Podcast #260 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Corey Sullivan. Corey is a contributor to the Habitat Podcast YouTube channel documenting some of his habitat work on his home farm in Minnesota. We discuss: Growing up hunting in New York Learning the ropes of habitat management on a blank slate property Familiarize yourself with the different species of trees and shrubs Moving from New York to Minnesota Adjusting to not hunting a highly pressured state Finding the correct logger for your property What to look for when hiring a forester Tree planting and food plotting in the north Putting tillable property into CRP Sacrificing a hunting season to let the loggers do their job Corey's 2023 Public Land Buck PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] ------------------------------------------

Habitat Podcast #259 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed. Al has put years of research into deveolping the Vitalze Seed Co blend. We discuss: Winter habitat tasks and safety New Nitro Boost mix New product: Seed Armor Plus! A fish fertilizer? The crucial role of soil testing Sudan grass added for biomass Opportunities for Vitalize Seed dealers And so much more! Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed Products: (740) 856-5207 or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063715565466 Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10 Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10 LAND

Habitat Podcast #258 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Neil Hauger. Neil is a Whitetail Properties rep out of Wisconsin and is also the host of the American Land Man Podcast. We discuss: Neils 2024 Ohio buck Baiting deer: ethical or not? Predictions for the 2024 real estate market Habitat management plans for 2024 Real estate market insights Sustainable habitat management Migration trends & land demand Effective habitat strategies Importance of cover & food Small-property success stories And so much more! Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American Land Man Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ClIlnTpFAzW7Dr3gNQ6YC?si=516d95b82c9e4702 Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed Products: (740) 856-5207 or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063715565466 Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodu

Habitat Podcast #257 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Clark Cummings. Clark is a Whitetail Properties rep out of Illinois and is also a serious deer hunter and habitat manager. We discuss: Versatile habitat management Stealthy access and strategic food plot placement TSI and plot diversity CRP land transformation Bedding improvements for maximum deer attraction Maximizing property potential through adaptive use Meticulous attention to detail from timber to food sources Effective property layout Native grass and prescribed fire And so much more! Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed Products: (740) 856-5207 or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063715565466 Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - http