Habitat Podcast

Habitat Podcast #249 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with Cory Franceus. Cory is a repeat guest from Michigan who has had a stellar season so far on his home farm. We discuss: Sandy soil can pose challenges in tree growth and food plot establishment Ordering trees in advance ensures availability of desired varieties Focusing on one buck can be rewarding The benefits of enhancing a property with food plots, timber stand improvement, and reducing hunting pressure to attract deer year after year Late-season hunting in December can be productive, especially during the Michigan muzzleloader season Prioritize doing habitat work or cutting firewood to prepare for hunting season Implementing habitat strategies like TSI and grass planting November is the ideal time to order trees for spring planting Gun season strategy includes hunting for does and transitioning to food sources for bucks Implementing small-scale habitat improvements Winter food sources and cover can help recruit dee