Habitat Podcast

Habitat Podcast #217 - Jim Ward, Steve Taylor & Ben Oliverio join Jared Van Hees for an awesome chat in Southern Michigan. Jared went to visit Steve's farm and watch Jim Ward and Ben Oliverio cut trees. Jim's hinge cutting techniques are renowned and Jared wanted to see it for himself. We explored walls of cover, 20" hinge cuts and buck bedding. We also cover: 80 acre property description, Timber plans, Apples pruned and cut first  Lots of hickory Red oak & White oak  Left straight trees / oaks  What happens when loggers come? Buck Beds Clearing ground for beds Find beds first then build around it. Easier to keep what’s working going.  Cutting On contour & Copying what’s laying there. Cover on top of downed log.  Hunter Access - Let the deer show us exactly what they want. Then adjust  House in middle or farm  Old trails - see the use  What to do with mature pine thicket. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code

Habitat Podcast #216 - Lindsay Thomas Jr. (IG) joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib on ALL THINGS TREE PLANTING. This is a very informative episode. If you are in the market to plant some trees this year, you need to listen to this podcast. We had and always have, a great time chatting with our friend from National Deer Association. We cover: Lindsay's bio and catch up with what’s new at NDA, Tree cataloging - keeping track and measuring the largest trees, Top 5 Tree Planting mistakes, 3 tree planting tips - - Bare root vs potted  - Top 3 trees to plant in the South  - Tree protection  - Fertilizer or feed is it needed? and more! Rapid fire and wrap  If you are interested in learning more please follow Lindsay and join the NDA! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10 Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Lo

Habitat Podcast #215 - Randy Taylor joins Jared Van Hees on a great chat regarding deer hunting in Mississippi. Randy works for the Dept. of Wildlife but has fun being part of My World Outdoors! Randy is a great guy and was a pleasure to meet in person. We cover: Managing Booner Bucks in MS Habitat work with 20 guys DMAP Program Kudzu, Vetch, Summer Food Plots Deer Body Weights MS biologist recommendations Trail Camera Survey Tree Stand Safety State programs Mineral & Protein and more! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25

Habitat Podcast #214 - Al Tomechko, President of Vitalize Seed Co. joins Jared Van Hees for a great chat on Vitalize Seed innovations. We talk all things Spring Food Plots and more. We cover: Albert's recent deer season, What's new at Vitalize Seed, New Dealer opportunities, Innovation with the mixes, Tissue Sample / soil testing, Generating N-P-K with these mixes, Preorders are open, and more! Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected] Afflictor Broadheads - https://bit.ly/AfflictorBH "BF20" --- 20% off at checkout YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast Email us: [email protected] Exodus Trail Cameras - https://bit.ly/ExodusHP Morse Nursery - 

Habitat Podcast #213 - Ryan Timiney joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib for a unique discussion on property ownership and hunting! We talk habitat, deer hunting, and how priorities change over time of ownership. We also cover: 250 Acre Property - Changing Priorities over time, Hinge Cutting & Logging, Tree Planting, Tree Food Plots, Switchgrass Screening, Focusing on Access, Brush hog Trails, Long Term maintenance planning - backup implements for tractor with all ATV implements, Hunting Blinds, Planting cedars for treestand backdrops, No Till Food Plotting, Hardcore Habitat Work to Relaxed Approach ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PAC

Habitat Podcast #212 - Heath Platt joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib for some good Winter habitat discussion! I met Heath a few years back and have been excited to get him on the Habitat Podcast. We cover: 177" Buck on Heath's MI 20 Acre Woodlot, Winter Chainsaw Habitat, Small Woodlot Projects, Hinge Cutting TSI in Pockets, Improving Cover on your Farm, How Heath got into Habitat work and his farm description, Habitat Plan and Goals in mind, Cutting Details - Bedding, Travel, Etc, Invasive Management Managing on a timeline - how many hours per year is Heath dedicating to achieve his success? Big buck story Rapid Fire and Wrap. Thanks for listening!!! ------------------------------------------- LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pr

Habitat Podcast #211 - Chad Barclay and Phil Holcombe join Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbeib for some Pennsylvania Habitat Management on Game Commission /public land. What is your state doing for the wildlife and habitat? We cover: Chad Barclay introduction in terms of hunting/habitat, how he got into those things.  Chad's position and role with the PA Game Commission, What a typical day looks like for Chad as a PGC Forester, What kind of techniques/methods is Chad applying on the landscape to improve wildlife? Commercial, non commercial harvests? What are some specific projects Chad and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are currently working on? Grouse/woodcock/hare cuts.  How are projects geared toward or designated as beneficial for one species, also quite often beneficial for a host of wildlife specie How is funding sourced and gathered for these projects? Are there opportunities for citizens to get involved and help with habitat projects? If so how does one get involved? Rapid Fire and Wrap ------------

Habitat Podcast #210 - Sam joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib to discuss all things Winter Habitat Improvement! This was a great conversation and we could have kept going. We covered, in depth, the following: Top 5 Winter Habitat Practices, MN Big Buck Story, Hinge Cutting - Northerner's vs. Southerner's view on hinge cutting. How to fix hinge cutting mistakes, Switchgrass in the North and different varieties, Thermal Cover - Creating a deer yarding area, Winter Food Plots, Edge Feathering & more! ----------------------------------------------- LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected] Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs Afflictor Broadheads - https://bit.ly/AfflictorB

Habitat Podcast #209 - Jared Van Hees talks about the ATA tradeshow and this past 2022 hunting season. He also goes into things learned from 2022 deer season. Access, hunting trips, warm weather, blinds for kids, etc. He covers the new Northern 70 aka Belly of the Beast updates and 2023 habitat projects coming up! Thank you for listening. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected] Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs Afflictor Broadheads - https://bit.ly/AfflictorBH "BF20" --- 20% off at checkout YOUTUBE - Habitat Podc

Habitat Podcast #208 - Sam Carrozza joins Jared, Brian, Al & Dave to tell the story of a New Farm Success! Kick back and enjoy the story of this great IL hunting property. A very nice 8 point. We cover: The story of a Huge 8 Point that took a 3 yr. Chase, Bow Kill! New IL Farm - Break down the habitat work the Sam and Lew Carrozza performed, 400 Trees logged on a 20 acre ridge, Tree Top Strategy - Creating big buck traps, New Vitalize Food Plots, Strategic Fence Gaps, Building a Family Property and enjoying what it is really all about! and much more!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Morse Nursery Tree Deal

Habitat Podcast #207 - David Hamm joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib to catch up on Dave's big buck success! Brian and Dave are on a new lease this year, and Brian put the HP Land Plan process to the test. Brian and Dave hit the ground running with hard work all Summer and it paid off in a huge way. Congrats again Gents! We cover: Top 6 Considerations for New Property, Top 6 Reasons that helped Dave harvest this mature buck, Big Buck Breakdown - Dave tells us his hunting story and strategy, New Lease Details and Land Plan process, Food Plots with Vitalize Seed, Hunter Access, Pressure, Cattle Farms and Pinch Points, Family PA Deer Camp & Traditions, E-Bike Access and more! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http:

Habitat Podcast #206 - Lincoln Rohn joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Scott for an episode that we could have kept going on with forever! Just such a joy to chat with Linc, our great buddy and owner of Packer Maxx Cultipackers. Linc tells the 3 big buck stories around his 2022 harvests, and man they are good ones. Then we cover all the new and cool stuff going on at Packer Maxx. Stay tuned as there is an awesome $800 giveaway coming up!!! Keep hunting hard as it is not over yet! Thanks for listening. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected] Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Black Friday Sale Afflictor Broadheads - https://bit.ly/Afflictor

Habitat Podcast #205 - Cory Franceus joins Jared Van Hees for a fun conversation and really to catch up after Michigan's gun season. Cory, his wife Kim & their son Easton have had a banner year in the Michigan deer woods taking some exceptional bucks! This is due to one thing - hard work and awesome habitat. Tag along as we catch up on all things deer habitat and deer hunting on Cory's Michigan 70 acre parcel. This parcel has be transformed into something great, and we cannot wait to see it in another 5 years. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected] Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Black Friday Sale Afflictor Broadheads - https://bit.ly/AfflictorBH "BF20" --- 20% off at checkout Endless Horizons A

Habitat Podcast #204 - Matthew Musselman joins Jared Van Hees for a great podcast on all things Timber Management for Deer! This episode is packed full of information and Matt truly knows his stuff. Matt is an accomplished MI deer hunter and we really enjoyed this discussion. We cover: Logging for Better Deer Hunting with Legendary Forest Products, TSI & Cleat cuts = Great wildlife habitat, Not cutting enough - How much cutting needs to be done? Customer satisfaction & getting the most value for your timber by moving quickly, Clear cuts - creating the best food, cover and fawning habitat, Firewood supply, Stumping food plots and creating roads, trails, infrastructure, How to remove stumps and keep topsoil, Pond creation and food plot planting, Current Timber market, Northern MI Deer Hunting, Awesome Big Buck stories and more! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs LAND PLAN Property C

Habitat Podcast #203 - Deer Camp It's here. 2022 opening of rifle season is in the books! We have a great chat over some beers. This was our first official deer camp staying at the Northern 70. We had a great crew of 8 of us in camp. 3 of us left....@MotivatedtoHunt 's Pat Cross joins Jared and Greg Van Hees after 3 days of hunting. We reminisce and cover what we saw the 1st 3 days of hunting. You can't beat this time of year! Good luck to everyone still hunting. Thank you for listening. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Black Friday Sale Afflictor Broadheads - https://bit.ly/AfflictorBH "BF20" --- 20% off at checkout Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl Rut27 Sale - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/rut27 Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs Exodus Trail Cameras - https://bit.ly/ExodusHP LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Pl

Habitat Podcast #202 - Todd Graf from www.bowhunting.com joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbeib on the show! Todd is another habitat manager just like the rest of us. This is an informative episode on all things habitat management with a brand new property. We cover: How Todd got into hunting or habitat and how Bowhunting.com came to be Todd's new property discussion - blank slate. We go over the whole rundown, details, etc. Habitat projects - 1st project, most effective, biggest mistake.  Habitat Features Todd has implemented - Ponds, no till food plots, forester/logging, tree planting... The power of Soil Health and no till food plots October Hunting plans / goals or strategies for this farm   Todd's favorite hunt where his habitat manipulation paid off  Favorite Tree --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl Rut27 Sale - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/rut27 Legendary Forest Products (F

Habitat Podcast #201 - Brandon Johannes joins Jared Van Hees to tell the story of an amazing 207" Non-Typical Buck! Brandon is a good friend, ice fisherman and a habitat manager in Minnesota, where they have great deer as well. Enjoy the story of this amazing buck and good luck out there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rut27 Sale - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/rut27 Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl Exodus Trail Cameras - https://bit.ly/ExodusHP FIRST LITE --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Vitalize Seed CARBON LOAD - FREE SHIPPING on Food Plot / Soil Builder Diverse Seed Mixes - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Morse Nursery Tree D

Habitat Podcast #200 - Jim Ward joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib for our 200th episode!!! We cover, Jim's introduction - Background, Occupation, How he got into Habitat Management? Jim Ward's Habitat Management Style, Cutting woods - How much cutting is the appropriate amount? Types of cutting – HC vs Felling Creating Buck beds – believer Warm Season Grass Opinion - TIP Scent Control – TIP How important does Jim take scent control Hunting with a canoe vs small parcel scent management SCENARIOS Flat Topography Parcel –  (Southern MI, Northern IN, etc) Where and how is Jim creating bedding for does, and then bucks on a flat parcel Hill Country – Southern IN, Iowa, PA, NY Where and how are you creating bedding for does, and then bucks on hilly parcel What type of habitat traps is Jim setting up and where (main hub question) Hunting/accessing bottoms Best Big Buck Hunting Story where your habitat and hunting strategy (things you teach) paid off for you. -----------------------------------------------------

Habitat Podcast #199 - Josh Hillyard joins Jared Van Hees on a great hunting and clothing discussion. If you have been thinking of trying First Lite, then check this episode out. We cover: Deep South Hunting - Josh tells us what it is like to hunt the South in South Carolina and Georgia. Company History - How First Lite came to be and the story behind it. First Lite Gear Breakdown - Why choose First Lite hunting clothing? Technical Clothing and Merino Wool Advantages. Josh's Favorite Garments & Hunting Plans. FIRST LITE SALE--> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl Vitalize Seed CARBON LOAD - FREE SHIPPING on Food Plot / Soil Builder Diverse Seed Mixes - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Morse Nurse

Habitat Podcast #198 - Greg Croxford joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib to tell the story of a buck named Arnold. We cover: 260 Acres Ohio - Greg's property layout Early Season Success and a Mature Buck Down, Vitalize Seed - How Greg patterned an old buck in Vitalize Seed Carbon Load. Habitat Projects Greg has completed and has on the todo list, Favorite bow hunt on a big 10 point, Greg's Father - We learn how much Greg's father meant to him and what he taught Greg over the years. This podcast is dedicated to Greg's Father. and much more! Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs Vitalize Seed CARBON LOAD - FREE SHIPPING on Food Plot / Soil Builder Diverse Seed Mixes - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl Legendary Forest Products - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs AFFLICTOR GIVEAWAY - Leave