Whitetail Landscapes - Hunting & Habitat Management

In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, host Jon Teater discusses various aspects of deer management and hunting strategies with Kip Adams from the National Deer Alliance. They explore the importance of habitat quality, the impact of deer life cycles on development, and effective population management techniques. The conversation delves into age class determination, the significance of balanced age structures, and the monitoring of recruitment rates. Additionally, they discuss the role of antler characteristics in age estimation, the importance of data collection for informed management decisions, and practical advice for hunters during the season.Takeaways:Investing effort in property management yields better hunting results.Habitat quality directly influences deer growth and health.Shooting enough does is crucial for population balance.Protecting yearling bucks promotes a healthy age structure.Monitoring recruitment rates helps assess habitat quality.Harvesting strategies should adapt to local deer populations.Understanding tarsal glands can aid in age estimation.Antler growth trends correlate with overall deer health.Identifying individual deer enhances hunting experiences.Data collection is essential for effective deer management.Social Linkshttps://deerassociation.com/https://www.instagram.com/kipadams_nda/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, host Jon Teater and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) reflect on the past hunting season, discuss the importance of land management and habitat improvement, and share insights on hunting strategies. Steve discusses pursuing an individual mature buck. Jon discusses his objective for the hunting season and goals for harvest as it pertains to does and bucks. Steve and Jon emphasize the significance of creating the right atmosphere for hunting. Steve discusses the challenges of not hunting in October, and the strategies for guiding clients effectively. The conversation also delves into the importance of understanding wind and thermals, building confidence in hunting locations, and ultimately enjoying the hunting experience.Steve discusses being the timber all year long and assessing the landscape, why deer are shifting earlier into fall ranges, acorn production, the importance of red oaks on the landscape and the ideal locations for early season hunting. Steve discusses the best locations and when to hunt deer in October. Steve ends with an important aspect of their only being a handful of days to hunt deer in October and be successful and picking the right times is critical to success. Jon Teater concludes with valuable tips for a successful hunting season.Steve and Jon reflect on the hunting season, emphasizing the importance of proper setup and strategies for hunting in October. He discusses the significance of scouting, understanding deer behavior, and the impact of wind and thermals on hunting success. The conversation highlights the need for hunters to enjoy the experience and be grateful for the opportunity to connect with nature, rather than solely focusing on the kill.Takeaways:Investing in land management enhances the hunting experience.Creating the right atmosphere is crucial for successful hunting.October is a prime month for hunting, especially with cold fronts.Guiding clients requires a strategic approach to hunting locations.Understanding deer behavior is key to effective hunting.Wind and thermals play a significant role in hunting success.Enjoying the hunting experience is as important as the outcome.Flexibility in hunting schedules can lead to better opportunities.Building confidence in setups can improve hunting effectiveness.Gratitude for the hunting experience enhances overall enjoyment.Building a management plan is key for sustainable hunting.Social LinksSherk's Guide Service – Guided Deer Hunts (sherksguideservice.com)Sherk's Guide Service - Home | FacebookSteve Sherk Jr. (@sherksguideservice) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this conversation, Moriah Borgess (Wildlife Investments, Hollow Tooth Aerial, LLC), and Jon Teater discuss the importance of soil management in hunting property, the innovative use of drones for habitat management, and the critical timing and techniques for effective herbicide application. The conversation delves into managing invasive species, the precision required in herbicide application, and the environmental considerations that must be taken into account. Moriah goes through common and more specific herbicides that meet specific prescriptions for site and managing objectives.Moriah discusses the efficiency of using drones to manage plants like phragmites, sweet gum, winged elm, autumn olive. Moriah discusses on the ground spray options and what concerns are created when debris is present. Moriah discusses old field management and benefits to wildlife. Moriah emphasizes the role of drones as a valuable tool for private landowners looking to enhance their hunting properties.Moriah goes through his process of cleaning his drone and managing tank applications and cleaning tanks. Moriah discusses his business name and its origin. Moriah suggests drone work that can be done right now just before and during hunting season.Takeaways:Soil management is the foundation of habitat improvement.Drones provide a less invasive method for herbicide application.Timing is crucial for effective herbicide use.Specific herbicides can target invasive species without harming natives.Wind conditions can affect herbicide application efficacy.Drones can cover significant acreage efficiently.Herbicide prescriptions should be tailored to the specific site.Understanding plant ecology is essential for successful management.Drones are becoming increasingly accessible for private landowners.Effective management requires a combination of techniques and tools. https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/Wildlife Investments – We apply scientifically proven, time-tested, methods to meet your management objectives and increase the recreational value of your property.Hollow Tooth Aerial | Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this conversation, Jaden Bjorklund (Northland Habitat), Josh Streichert (JWS Logging) and Jon Teater discussion revolves around making hunting properties more appealing for logging. The main themes discussed include access to the property, volume and value of timber, and the role of landowners in facilitating the logging process. The guests emphasize the importance of factors such as property size, access, and timber contracts in attracting loggers. They also discuss potential pitfalls, such as dealing with pipelines and wetlands, that can complicate logging operations. The conversation highlights the need for clear communication and setting realistic expectations between landowners and loggers. The guests also touch on the benefits of having a professional forester or consultant involved in the process and the importance of flexibility on the part of landowners. In this conversation, Jon Teater, Josh Streichert, and Jaden Bjorklund discuss various strategies for making timber cutting more valuable and beneficial for landowners. They explore the use of government funding programs, such as EQIP funding from the USDA or NRCS, to supplement the income from logging. They also emphasize the importance of considering the long-term goals of the property and the potential impact of invasive species on timber regeneration. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the value of firewood and the potential benefits of cutting mature trees to promote forest health and increase wildlife forage.Takeaways:Access and property size are important factors in attracting loggers to a hunting property.Dealing with pipelines, wetlands, and other obstacles can complicate logging operations.Clear communication and setting realistic expectations are crucial for a successful logging process.Having a professional forester involved can ensure efficient and effective timber management.Landowners should be flexible and willing to make compromises to facilitate the logging process. Government funding programs, such as EQUIP funding from the USDA or NRCS, can provide additional income for landowners who are cutting timber.It is important to consider the long-term goals of the property when making decisions about timber cutting.Invasive species, such as buckthorn, can hinder timber regeneration and should be addressed before logging.Firewood can be a valuable resource and a way to remove non-preferred tree species from the property.Cutting mature trees can promote forest health and increase wildlife forage.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://northlandhabitat.com/https://www.instagram.com/northland.habitat/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this conversation, Jon Teater and Andrew Little (AWESM Lab) discuss the importance of habitat assessment and management for deer populations. They emphasize the need for diversity and heterogeneity in landscapes, whether they are forested or agricultural. They suggest starting with an aerial photograph of the property and considering the neighboring properties as well. They discuss the importance of creating openings in forested areas to provide early successional vegetation and cover for deer. They also mention the need for a 365-day approach to habitat management, considering the different needs of deer throughout the year. In agricultural landscapes, they highlight the importance of managing for native forbs, grasses, and legumes to provide structure and high protein food sources for deer.The conversation explores the importance of creating diverse habitats and assessing their value in achieving specific goals. The guests discuss the design and maintenance of shrubland areas and the challenges of abandoned agriculture areas. They also delve into the concept of prairie strips in agricultural landscapes and the benefits they provide for wildlife. The conversation emphasizes the need to identify and address limiting factors on properties and highlights the importance of patience and collaboration in conservation efforts. The guests also mention their podcast, Wild Ag, and the resources they provide on social media.Takeaways:Habitat assessment and management are crucial for deer populations.Diversity and heterogeneity in landscapes are important for providing food and cover for deer.Creating openings in forested areas can provide early successional vegetation and cover for deer.A 365-day approach to habitat management is necessary to meet the changing needs of deer throughout the year.In agricultural landscapes, managing for native forbs, grasses, and legumes can provide structure and high protein food sources for deer. Creating diverse habitats is essential for achieving specific goals and maximizing the value of a property.Shrubland areas can be designed and maintained to provide cover and promote the growth of specific plant species.Prairie strips are a valuable tool in agricultural landscapes for increasing cover and improving soil health.Identifying and addressing limiting factors on properties is crucial for attracting and supporting wildlife.Conservation efforts require patience and collaboration with neighbors and professionals.The Wild Ag podcast and social media resources provide valuable information on conservation and land management.Social Links:https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://awesmlab.unl.edu/https://awesmlab.unl.edu/wildag-podcast/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomas Mlsna, founder of Untamed Ambition, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of trail cameras in hunting preparation. In this conversation, Jon Teater and Thomas discuss various topics related to hunting property design and management. They cover the importance of wet meadows in hunting properties, the use of compost teas to promote microbial activity in food plots, and the challenges of balancing soil health and weed control. They also touch on the concept of solarization, the benefits of diverse plant blends, and the value of focusing on the surrounding habitat rather than just food plots. Additionally, they discuss the use of herbicides, the benefits of no-till drilling, and the importance of soil amendments in timber areas. In this conversation, Jon Teater and Thomas discuss the importance of long-term habitat management and the role of consultants in implementing systems and routines. They emphasize the need to address weak points on the property and improve soil health through methods like fertilization and introducing organic matter. They also discuss the value of fire as a tool for cycling through vegetation and the challenges of using prescribed fire in certain areas. They highlight the significance of diversity in habitat and the impact of food plots on the surrounding environment. They encourage listeners to observe and experiment with different amendments and plant species to improve their habitat. Finally, they provide some quick tips for improving habitat before hunting season, including timber stand improvement, burning, and scouting.Takeaways:Trail cameras only tell you where you should have been, not where you should be.Trail cameras only tell you what is happening directly in front of them.Pressure is anything that causes stress or discomfort on a deer to a level that it's going to change their behavior.There are really only two things that reduce pressure on deer. It is cover and consistency in pressure or lack thereof.Topography is the greatest form of cover there is.Variation in food value, a variation in food type composition is extremely important. Social Links:https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enhttps://www.theuntamedambition.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Jon Teater interviews Rocky Burruss (SA Farm Management Service) about his upcoming hunting season and his strategies for preparing for the velvet season. They discuss topics such as managing livestock and trophy deer, dealing with drought conditions, and preparing for bow hunting. Rocky shares his tactics for setting up stands, manipulating the habitat to attract deer, and using attractants like vanilla extract. They also touch on the importance of water sources and how to hold mature bucks on a property.Rocky explains the early hunting season tactics for velvet bucks. Rocky explains working areas just before hunting season, and things you can do to create movement around key hunting locations. Rocky uses equipment to better interact with deer just before season. Rocky details provide minimal threat to deer and still make treestand locations. Rocky fine tunes his hunting location and uses existing trees to manipulate movement. Rocky explains tips and tricks to allow deer to Rocky client mistakes, land setup and tactics.Rocky provides details on his data that allow his deer to be harvested more efficiently. Rocky explains managing deer populations on small properties, and creating opportunities for large bucks. Rocky assesses holding mature bucks for longer periods, and how to attract better deer. Rocky explains the importance of water in key areas on the property. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomas Mlsna, founder of Untamed Ambition, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of trail cameras in hunting preparation. He emphasizes the need to be intentional with camera setups and to use them to collect information and build theories about deer behavior. He also highlights the significance of wind, pressure, food, and timing in understanding deer movement.Thomas and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discuss the value of pressure as a tool and the importance of social interaction among deer. They also touch on the concept of creating high-value environments to attract and hold deer on a property. The conversation focuses on the importance of cover and consistency in reducing pressure on deer. The speakers discuss how deer stack up in areas with consistent human activity and how cover provides a sense of security. They also touch on the significance of topography as a form of cover. The conversation then shifts to the role of food plots and the importance of variation in food type and composition. They emphasize the need to understand how deer relate to different types of food and cover. The speakers also discuss the importance of observation and flexibility in hunting success, as well as the role of wind in deer movement. They highlight the value of training the brain to notice important details in the environment and the benefits of scouting during the hunting season. The conversation concludes with the importance of visualization, theory-building, and continuous learning in hunting.Takeaways:Trail cameras only tell you where you should have been, not where you should be.Trail cameras only tell you what is happening directly in front of them.Pressure is anything that causes stress or discomfort on a deer to a level that it's going to change their behavior.There are really only two things that reduce pressure on deer. It is cover and consistency in pressure or lack thereof.Topography is the greatest form of cover there is.Variation in food value, a variation in food type composition is really important. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enhttps://www.theuntamedambition.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater of Whitetail Landscapes and Derek Schoffstall (Client) discuss habitat management and the recent Master Class. Derek discusses his history with podcasts, his own property in Pennsylvania, and his rationale in coming to the master class. Derek explains why he signed up so quickly to the master class. Derek discusses the shortfalls on his personal property and his familiarity with big woods, terrain, north and south slopes.Derek discusses food plot layout, bulletproof access, terrain features for hiding treestands or box blinds. Jon explains the importance of hedgerows, shelterbelts, food plot architecture and the significance of willows. Derek and Jon discuss food plot layout, destination food sources, deer flow and surrounding deer in food.Jon refutes depth of cover and new ways to design bedding areas. Jon discusses harvest decisions, what deer to shoot and where to hunt deer. Jon discusses the importance of deer herd management and deer hunting property. Jon discusses managing timber based on slope and aspect, how to manage for quality timber and deer interest. Derek explains the level and volume of cutting and how much is needed to cutJon and Derek discuss putting deer close to neighbor borders that help to educate and support more interest in sanctuaries. Derek discusses his own property design and changes he plans on making after the master class. Jon discusses deer herd dynamics, mature bucks, fawn retention, and deer dispersal.Jon discusses changing a deer’s core area, and pulling in the largest bucks in the area, and executing during hunting season. Jon discusses having multiple food plots, numerous bedding areas, and compartmentalization. Derek discusses having more data on deer, recording information, and comparing year to year. Jon discusses what deer patterns mean and why annual deer movement does not occur in many hunting Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Brad Harper (Harper Growing Solutions) discuss the new Full Spectrum products that are available for food plotters. Brad discusses nutrient toxicity and deficiencies, calcium and magnesium balancing. Brad discusses raising pH and lowering hydrogen levels in the soil. Jon discusses increasing air in soil, Brad discusses cover crops and root development. Brad discusses mineral deficiencies in the soil and handling issues around unwanted plants and trying to out complete plants.Brad discusses starter fertilizers with micronutrients, foliar and soil drenching, humic and fulvic acid. Brad explains the use of amino acids and benefits to the plant applying foliar sprays in phases. Brad and Jon discuss irrigation, sprinkler system, pivots and applying amendments on the landscape. Brad discusses using an all purpose fertilizer foliar on food plots, spruce trees, fruit trees.Brad details the debate on calcium products and the difference between calcium carbonate versus calcium chloride. Brad discusses using nitrogen, and using nitrogen infrequently but for certain crops like corn, sorghum, and brassica. Brad explains how inefficient nitrogen is as it pertains to applications to plants. Brad explains foliar applications of nitrogen and how efficient this can be and the criticality of timing. Brad discusses urea, and ammonium based products and the timing of use during plant reproduction or vegetative phase. Brad discusses reading a label and where fertilizers are coming from nowadays, and certain fertilizers to stay away from. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enHarper Growing Solutions (harpergs.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Matt Williams (myco-habitat) discuss recent projects and experiments. Matt discusses hiring a forester. Matt explains new plants he’s trying to options on his food plot. Matt and Jon discuss plants they don’t want to see in food plots. Jon discusses fertilizer and amendments and creating more opportunity for air in the soil. Matt introduces intercropping and adding oats and peas to existing food plots.Matt explains how he manages soybean, and additives that keep deer out of his plots. Matt discusses corn and his purpose behind utilizing corn, size of food plots. Matt discusses building a food plot from scratch with limited equipment. Matt discusses how to remove stumps from food plots. Matt explains mushroom cultivation and new techniques in and around food plots with increased utilization.Matt explains access areas, sacrificing areas and thinking economics. Matt and Jon discuss black walnuts and what plants will grow in and around walnut trees for wildlife. Matt and Jon discuss building a food forest and plants that work well in fire regimes. Matt discusses wild grapes, scraping activity and some special ideas for mineral sites and acclimating deer to human presence.Social Linkshttps://myco-habitat.com/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management), discuss upcoming projects. Todd discusses ways to develop areas during floods, segmenting deer and how to design a property to reduce erosion. Todd takes us to school on preseason management and scouting practices, and wet food plots.Todd and Jon discuss how to create an easy hunt this season, and what not to do this summer. Todd discusses the social impact on deer and ways to reduce stress on the deer herd. Jon explains ideas on concealment. Todd details planting techniques for conifers, and temporary screen, planting with tractor verse atvs.Todd and Jon talk cutworm, corn, and better food plot concepts. Todd suggests keeping bare dirt on the landscape and the importance of employing a layering concept of plants to better create interest in food plots from deer and turkeys. Todd discusses building sacrificial food plots and surprising blends that are highly attractive to deer. Todd talks about some of the highest toxic plants in the world and how he handles them on his client properties.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enEmpire Land Management (@empirelandmgmt) • Instagram photos and videosWhitetail Institute - Food Plots - Deer Food Plot Seeds - Soil Testinghttps://extremeblowerproducts.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Mark Wright (Client) discuss his consulting visit, habitat changes, and advancing a tough to hunt area and finding success. Jon discusses working on apple trees, non-native plant removal, herbicides, and plants that create rashes. Mark explains his background as an attorney, his journey to owning land and how he found his piece of heaven and purchasing more land. Mark discusses owning the property over 10 years prior to the consulting visit and raising a family that enjoys hunting.Mark explains being somewhat unsure and overwhelmed at first on what changes to make, listening to the Podcast and thoughts on hiring a consultant. Mark and Jon discuss building a relationship and working together to grow a hunting property and experience. Mark dialogues about the onsite visit and working in the timber to improve habitat, weighing each family member's input, improving ecology, and balancing hunting and aesthetics. Mark and Jon discuss the unique cutting techniques and the benefits of seeing more quality deer, having a hitlist of bucks and improving the overall hunting experience.Mark discusses prioritizing projects, becoming a land steward, and considering himself more than just a hunter. Mark discusses the complexities of the Northeast and seeing immediate changes to a hunting property. Mark explains setting goals and leaving his mark on his property for the future. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Corbin Reed (Client) discuss his consulting visit, habitat changes, and working for deer. Corbin explains his history and background and large number of farms and how he has had to balance work, life, and deer. Corbin explains hiring a consultant, going through the process of evaluating different consultants, getting perspective from others and experience attending Don Higgins Master Class and the differences between the northeast and the Midwest.Corbin and Jon discuss his property management plan and how to eliminate neighbors. Corbin explains being a hands-on learner and wanting more out of a consulting visit. Corbin discusses making changes to his property and he never stops learning. Corbin explains advancing food plots and next level depth and train of thought need to make a top hunting property.Corbin and Jon explain the experience they gained with cutting together. Corbin details looking at his properties at a high level and trying to process all the changes, while keeping his goal on giant bucks! Corbin explains his takeaways and how to learn more by doing and what he is going to do on his property to kill world class bucks. Corbin provides his expert advice on making your hunting property work for you and how to make multiple properties produce quality deer.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Barscz (Client) discuss his recent consulting visit and the changes that ensued during and after the onsite support. Steve discusses why he hired Whitetail Landscape, the homework and process of evaluating a consultant, and dream of setting up an ideal hunting property in a tough to hunt area. Steve discusses buying a home with land and what his expectations are for his new property.Steve and Jon discuss setting up bedding areas, deer movement, trails, food plots, atv and tractor trails, wetlands and managing a diverse habitat. Steve discusses doing the work and guidance around structuring bedding areas. Steve explained how his design and layout (map) aligned with the implementation strategy. Steve utilized Josh Streichert (JWS Logging) to work through implementation and enhancement of habitat, with the goal of creating a better ecology and environment for better hunting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) explains how to perform a site assessment on a hunting property. Jon dialogues on the key attributes and features that will reshape the way you evaluate land and features to better purchase and enhance your hunting property. Jon provides a new method of assessment that simplifies the process of determining if a property is right and what not to do when buying a property. Jon provides insight into his own land buying journey and what he believes are better ways to evaluate land use and neighboring properties. Jon finishes with discussion on how to identify weakness in a land purchase before it is too late and why conventional thought around bargain properties isn’t always the correct.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss planting season, rain, planting corn and beans. Perry discusses a new liquid fertilizer system that is advancing their corn plants. Perry explains the equipment that supports planta recent harvest and how the layout of the property led to success. Perry discusses new products like Reax, Altura, Riser and Biologic products like Mean Green to help plants develop.Perry and Jon discuss Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), fire on the landscape, non-native plants, summer burns. Perry discusses cattle grazing, fencing issues and responsibilities of landowners handling issues with cattle in the Midwest. Perry discusses more about no till drills and what equipment they are using this year.Social Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/perrybattin_druryoutdoors/?hl=enhttps://www.druryoutdoors.com/https://www.plantbiologic.com/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enDruryOutdoors - YouTubehttps://getgrowingwithnutrien.ag/https://www.agspray.com/https://www.ph-outdoors.com/g-series-no-till-drill-1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Kenny Kane (Generations Forestry) discuss forest management strategies and land improvement. Kenny explains a recent mountain day event and active management on a client property. Kenny answers questions on managing various tree species such as beech, maple, oak, and cutting techniques like shelterwood and clearcut. Kenny explains balancing economics and good forest management. Kenny discusses both short term and long-term decisions in the woods that lead to better deer habitat.Jon and Kenny talk about a shift in the landowners’ mindsets, now many are investing into the property and different approaches and goals that are considered nowadays than years ago. Jon and Kenny talk about evaluating woodlots and ensuring the forest is not mismanaged. Jon discusses herbicide treatments. Kenny and Jon discuss land fragmentation, building connections amongst improvements and ensuring the properties have various management prescriptions. Kenny discusses non-native plants, insects, and treatment options. Kenny discusses beech tree management and recent updates. Jon and Kenny discuss balancing goals when thinking through each improvement, forest regeneration and what tree species should be maintained across the landscape for deer.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enHome - Generations ForestryKenny Kane (@kenjkane) • Instagram photos and videos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this podcast, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Tim Russell (Green Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services) discuss when to hire a forester and the important considerations that are essential when considering goals for timber and supporting quality habitat. Tim discusses goals on revenue from timber, residual trees, desired future condition, and misses many foresters make. Tim discusses the importance of future timber and to not get lost in consultants that dissuade landowners from doing the right thing. Tim and Jon discuss habitat practices, improved deer hunting, fawn drop and survival and the importance of a quality forest management and habitat plan. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enGreen Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services, LLC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss summer activities that will lead to better options for mature buck harvest success. Steve explains why it's critical to scout now to ensure hunting season is productive. Steve discusses the importance of mock scrapes, where to put scrapes and how to scout new areas. Steve explains specific locations that deer will socialize and what deer prefer through the summer months and into deer hunting season.Jon discusses the importance of evaluating high stem count areas, what they mean to the deer and as hunters and how to discern good quality habitat and cover based on high stem count areas. Steve details the importance of location with scrape locations and how to identify locations in the summer months. Steve perfects certain aspects of the slope that will drive interest throughout the summer. Steve discusses travel corridors and pinch points and the importance during summer scouting.Steve explains timing of scrapes and when he prefers to start scrapes and why if you are starting scrapes late in the summer you may be missing out on interest come hunting season. Steve discusses urinating in scrapes and what he prefers when setting up a mock location. Steve explains the importance of having noticeable scrapes and enhancing the visual aspect of scrapes.Steve and Jon discuss how deer disperse and understand how deer move around as they transition to hardened antlers. Steve explains the importance of finding low pressure locations and locations that have high interspersion indexes with better habitat.Steve discusses big mistakes that he must overcome that will allow for a better upcoming hunting season. Social LinksSherk's Guide Service – Guided Deer Hunts (sherksguideservice.com)Sherk's Guide Service - Home | FacebookSteve Sherk Jr. (@sherksguideservice) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Mark Haslam (Southeast Whitetail) discuss upcoming land management strategies for handling high deer populations. Mark explains the importance of evaluating food and health status of deer post-harvest and comparing that data to local information. Mark discusses fawn recruitment in high deer populations and factors that he uses on his property to support deer on his farm.Mark discusses tactics to maintain deer populations and relative food in densities over 150 deer per square mile. Mark explains the importance of food plots and a strategy that plays off neighboring agriculture crop production. Mark details local crops and his tactics to promote interest on his property to ensure deer remain interested on hunting property. Mark discusses hunting tactics around mature bucks.Mark explains when to take does, what age class he prefers and his tactics around shooting does early and often. Mark discusses what locations to take deer to ensure hunting locations are not impacted during the rut. Mark and Jon discuss food value and the decisions around when to take deer to ensure food remains adequate.Mark discusses tactics to improve deer habitat and related food. Mark explains how to manage open ground with fire, native plants, and discing options. Mark suggests new ways to protect food plots and how to reduce deer herbivory. Mark explains field management techniques and what plants originate in these areas and how to ensure deer remain interested year after year. Mark discusses planting soybeans and relative size of food plots with a high deer population. Mark discusses food plot mixes for high deer populations when landowners lack open spaces. Mark explains his interest in sun hemp and how to plant sun hemp so a hunter can see deer and receive the food benefit. Mark discusses fall/winter food plots that support deer through spring and support other species. Mark discusses options for those that can't do timber stand improvement or burning on the landscape. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enSoutheast Whitetail – Habitat, Conservation & VenisonSoutheast Whitetail (@southeast.whitetail) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://sportsmensempire.com/podcasts/the-southern-way Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Tom Biebighauser (Wetland Restoration and Training) discuss the importance of wetlands and restoring our properties with better management tactics. Tom has developed highly successful and inexpensive techniques for restoring wetlands and streams that should last forever without maintenance. He cautions against using berms, dams, dikes, levees, weirs, diversions, pipes, pumps, water control structures, or wells that all require frequent and expensive maintenance. Having built over 1,400 dams he has since decommissioned over 300 dams and impoundments, restoring natural valleys in the process.Tom explains the benefits of wetlands and wet areas for deer and how we can better utilize these areas to enhance our hunting properties. Tom explains the benefits to deer, why deer need wet areas and the health benefits to deer. Tom explains how to build a wetland, taking a soil test, and how deep you need to dig to understand the right amount of clay to get the areas to support all season water. Tom explains the importance of groundwater in certain areas to establish wetlands. Tom explains site selection for creating wetlands. Tom explains in many instances why creating channels, ditches are not necessary to maintain water within these wetland areas.Tom details how to establish wetlands in dry areas to techniques that can support wetlands during droughts. Tom explains the rare species that come to wetlands and how to better the ecology and related predators within the food chain. Tom explains why plastic water holes are unhealthy and how these are impacting the areas so negative. Tom explains why midges and mosquitoes come to exist in wetlands and how to reduce the volume of certain insects on the landscapes.Tom explains the benefit of building wetlands with woody debris. Also, using natural large boulders and other rocks to ensure there is diversity of structure in and around wetlands. Tom explains the benefits of planting trees in wetlands and how to manage cattails in these areas. Tom explains water fluctuations and how to reduce non-native plants in wetlands. Tom details native plants that are ideal in wet areas and benefit wildlife. Tom explains the method to create a technique of creating uneven ground establishing more diversity. Tom explains why dams do not work, flooding, muskrats, and beavers are the demise of dams. Tom explains the top plant that deer eat in wetlands. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enTom Biebighauser - Wetland Restoration & Training (wetlandrestorationandtraining.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Albert Tomechko (Vitalize Seed) discuss the importance of soil health and an equation that will lead to bigger deer. Albert discusses the issues with soil samples and the benefit of the soil probe, taking gps coordinates, and being consistent when taking soil samples. Albert and Jon discuss soil report cards, land use, infiltration.Al and Jon discuss a client’s soil test and evaluates CEC, magnesium, calcium, pH. Al gets into the details of what amendments to use, like dolomitic lime. Al explains base saturations, and Jon discusses amendment toxicity. Al breaks down options for low potassium levels that are low and Jon explains some natural ways to remedy soils. Al and Jon discuss micronutrients and how to benefit plants and create more attraction for deer. Jon discusses ways to increase protein levels within adequate levels of molybdenum. Al and Jon discuss food plots, why corn and soybeans are not always the best option for clients and think independently from traditional ways that don’t necessarily align with the climatic conditions and actual deer demands. Jon discusses increasing biomass and more food for deer on his client properties.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enHome | Vitalize Seed Company Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Travis Harmon (Creative Habitat) discuss a project of restarting an area for pollinator blends and the individual steps that a landowner can take when thinking through the process of establishing flowering plant species. Travis explains the importance of understanding when nature drops seeds and trying to replicate seed drop times to align with planting processes. Travis explains a better way to develop a pollinator blend and utilizes his nursery to expand and provide better plants to his clients. Travis discusses rooting hormones to support better plant development.Jon discusses an ancient technique to help better propagate plants across hunting properties. Jon discusses easy ways that support an increase in raspberries, blackberries, red osier dogwood. Travis discusses other ways to develop plants and ideas around developing better plants that have higher survival. Jon and Travis explain the benefit of using fabric to reduce weed competition andTravis explains his new property and activities around enhancing each area and ways to make changes on a new hunting property. Travis details current federal programs, and improvements surrounding upland birds, Wetland Reserve Program (WRP), and row tree planting. Travis breaks down his new property and areas that are problematic and plants like cattails, and limitations related to the WRP program that are impactful. Travis details the steps of adding fruit trees, food plots, tree plantings. Travis discusses removing cottonwood trees and cattails. Travis discusses turning a property around that has very few deer. Travis goes through the steps of removing cottonwood, and why it's necessary to reduce species that over compete other preferred plants. Travis explains mistakes he has made with removing trees and what chemicals work best when removing certain tree species. Travis discusses designing a property around fire and how if its not done properly it can limit your ability to maintain a property. Travis discusses wetlands, the importance of removing non-preferred plants to support an increase in duck interest and feeding. Jon discusses beaver areas and the related benefits after these animals disband these areas. Travis explains the importance of emergent wetlands and overlooked plants in these areas. Travis and Jon discuss tree plantings and replacement plants for cottonwoods, such as chokecherry, dogwoods, elderberry. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/creatingwildlifehabitat/http://creativehabitatllc.com/https://www.instagram.com/creativehabitatllc/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management), discuss upcoming projects. Todd discusses ways to restart areas that are not productive and uses a leaf blower to address leaf litter and resident debris. Todd explains the use of a seed blowing tool https://extremeblowerproducts.com/ that provides an option for quickly adding in clover, switchgrass, etc. to an area. Todd explains ways to decrease pressure on regenerating woody material. Todd explains methods of cutting, the importance of basswood. Jon and Todd discuss removing trees, hinge cutting, felling trees, using treetops as fencing.Todd explains his preferred oak trees to plant on client properties. Todd discusses his favorite conifer tree and methods of planting that support hunting and better deer movement. Todd explains converting an agriculture field for habitat, putting in tamaracks, burning reed canary grass and leveraging native plants to enhance deer interest. Todd discusses taking land out of agriculture production, and the ways to work with farmers to ensure relationships remain intact and tax considerations.Todd explains using fire to ensure that wet areas become more productive and ideal conditions to burn. Todd details building bedding areas and tree species to consider when heeling in bedrooms. Todd details precisely how to build humps and hammocks in wetland and conifers and deciduous trees to introduce. Todd and Jon discuss developing nurseries on the properties for supporting plant needs and other techniques to promote more plants. Jon discusses beavers and wetland areas and related enhancements. Todd discusses travel corridors, shaped bedding areas, and extreme work activities that will yield better hunting.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enEmpire Land Management (@empirelandmgmt) • Instagram photos and videosWhitetail Institute - Food Plots - Deer Food Plot Seeds - Soil Testinghttps://extremeblowerproducts.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jake Ehlinger (Habitat Solutions 360) discuss burning, observation, landscape design, and deer socialization. Jake and Jon discuss working on a hunting property all the time and the approach to putting pressure on the property and the impact it has and the way to approach improvements all the time on the landscape.Jake explains the importance of bedding areas, timber stand improvement, rotations of change, early succession, travel corridors, licking branches as he details his own property. Jake explains an observation treestand setup that has given him key information to witness how the deer use his property. Jake discusses how deer remain spaced out on a property and how he can identify individual deer and deer groups. Jake explains with his known setups and bedding areas how to create more predictable deer activity and travel throughout his property.Jake explains the importance of cover and how food relates to cover and the ideal setup to ensure deer are using travel corridors across the property. Jake discusses how deer relate to each other and the relationships that are present every day that we need to be keen on to better understand deer usage. Jon explains cutting bedding areas to manipulate wind patterns for better movement. Jake explains how deer use wind to support movement and how that might change in pressured hunting areas.Jake and Jon explain how to build bedding areas and how to stack more deer in bedding areas and develop better cover. Both have further discussions around equipment to build bedding areas. Jake explains observations around buck behavior, individual activities, breakup periods, and how mature deer act during the hunting season.Jake and Jon discuss the importance of starting with building habitat as a foundation to make a change. Jake discusses the experience of hunting, hunting pressure, gun season, and how to account for hunting pressure when developing a hunting property. Jake explains changes on his personal hunting property that connects food plots and travel corridors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giveaway week from https://whitetailcompany.com/ Contact me [email protected] this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discusses his upcoming Deer Habitat Master Class. Jon discusses the benefits and negatives of hinge cutting. Jon discusses the application of hinge cutting and why those that are naysayers are missing the benefits of cutting timber with different techniques. Jon discusses soils how to ensure Jon discusses adaptive design management and solving issues like drought, what you can do from a design standpoint to reduce the impacts of low rainfall. Jon discusses plants that survive in drought and what plants we want to use in our food plots in these scenarios. Jon discusses rules surrounding soil management and how to create more water retention through earthworks. Jon discusses irrigation and watering principles that will help support plants all year long. Jon discusses windbreaks and how these features will support deer, habitat, and food plots. Jon discusses cold air dams and planting fruit trees in low lying areas. Jon explains how to evaluate microclimates and the benefit of adding water resources and ponds to key areas.Jon discusses his Master Class in New York and the benefits and related content. Jon explains how to design properties around highly pressured hunting and ways to stack mature bucks throughout your properties. Jon details having multiple mature bucks spending weeks at a time on a property in the midst of other pressured areas. Jon discusses deer population, food, and how to ensure big bucks stay on our properties more consistently.Social Linkshttps://whitetailcompany.com/https://myco-habitat.com/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Kyle Hedges (Land and Legacy) discuss building a better habitat for quail and management strategies to support the betterment of the species. Kyle explains the problems with forest, fields and farming management or the lack thereof that have impacted quail and limited the bird’s expansion and existence. Kyle explains the land use changes and farm use that have changed the landscapeKyle discusses quail ecology and how this short-lived animal reproduces and sustains itself throughout the year. Kyle explains when the habitat is right, reproduction opportunities increase. Kyle explains the yearly life cycle, production, brooding periods, and home ranges. Kyle and Jon discuss weather impacts on quail and turkeys, and how dew can be problematic to survival. Kyle discusses problems with heat intensity, cold conditions, and overwinter survival.Kyle explains what quail prefer to eat and how their diets transition from bugs to seeds. Kyle explains why diversity is critical to seed sources. Kyle details the most critical habitat features and why quail rarely step foot in forest. Kyle explains the importance of grasslands, disturbance, and bare ground. Kyle and Jon discuss the best vegetation types associated with Pine and Oak Savanna areas. Kyle provides specific examples of habitat practices that create ideal conditions for quail.Kyle explains how to develop a property and create conditions that support high levels of breeding and interaction amongst quail. Kyle provides specific plant species that are helpful for quail to benefit from that support insect attractors and physical protections. Kyle explains the importance of fire and how to ensure the intervals align with better habitat for quail. Kyle discusses predators versus habitat and the importance of understanding where time is best spent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Moriah Boggess (Whitetail Investments) discuss management strategies for large and small hunting properties. Moriah discusses the starting point of property management and focuses on better nutrition or hunting purposes. Moriah discusses food plots, habitat, and old field management. Moriah discusses maximizing both cover and food, and why balancing their food preferences and creating a wide variety of options increases deer activity and health.Moriah discusses pine management and how difficult it is to get timber brokers/loggers to consider cutting certain pine stands. Moriah discusses thinning pines and how sometimes reducing basal areas to a very low number allows for ideal forage locations. Moriah discusses the use of fire and herbicide and the timeline associated with either option to ensure vegetation remains in an ideal state. Moriah discusses what security and escape cover looks like across clients’ properties and how to produce more of it. Moriah explains how sanctuaries are developed and where forage stands exist to ensure deer movement is ideal. Moriah explains perennial plants and annual weeds, and why it's important to balance both on the landscape. Moriah explains what plants are most nutritional on the landscape.Moriah and Jon discuss managing hardwoods for deer, and why implementing Forest Stand Improvement and fire can be an ideal technique for quickly remedy. Moriah discusses economies of scale and size of areas that will be burned. Moriah discusses fire return intervals for ideal conditions for food and cover.Moriah and Jon discuss the differences in management tactics in the north and south. Moriah discusses maximizing deer on the property versus quality of deer on properties we are trying to manage. Moriah discusses managing habitat versus deer densities. Moriah discusses how to create an ideal environment and what information is critical in our recording keeping to understand if we are reaching a point of having better quality (animals) on the landscapes. Moriah suggests keeping record of body weights, fats on body, and a strategy of overwhelming deer with food to exceed the demands of the resident deer herd to ensure better body conditions throughout the year.Moriah discusses why he does not become overly concerned with trying to measure the actual deer numbers, and why immigration or emigration is a balancing act but is uncontrollable. Moriah discusses the attractive value of designed and managed hunting properties and why it's important to work with neighbors to help support harvest and ensure numbers in the local areas remain balanced.Moriah and Jon discuss trophy deer management and quality deer management. Moriah evaluates and explains when to practice quality deer management and the shooting prescriptions that a landowner can apply. Moriah and Jon discuss trophy management and the steps required to reach the point of managing a property. Moriah explains the most important thing to do when practicing trophy or quality management. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enhttps://myco-habitat.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giveaway this week Mushroom Pack from Myco habitat contact [email protected] this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Austin Delano (Mossy Oak BioLogic) discuss food plots, their recent radish variety. Austin discusses crop fertility, pH, and developing a plan for higher production of food plots. Austin breaks down the specifics on necessary steps and how to address issues with soils and plants.Austin and Jon discuss more on soil types and related deficiencies. Austin explains customer issues, especially rainfall and how nutrients move through the soil profile. Austin explains why food plots are productive for a few years and as time goes on organic material declines. Austin and Jon discuss the decomposition of plant material, rain, and tillage. Austin discusses amending pH and when looking at macro and micronutrients.Jon and Austin discuss ways to adjust soil pH, the type of amendments and alternative to limestone that can improve and neutralize, reducing acidity of soil. Jon provides some alternatives to limestone. Austin explains long term changes versus short term food plot examples. Austin and Jon discuss various seed options like mung beans, soybeans, sunflowers, sorghum that can be employed in the field that provide microhabitat and food, and improve soil. Austin explains why planting the same seed every year can be problematic and certain plants can experience soil-borne disease (club root).Austin and Jon discuss foliar sprays, secrets to amending soil and simple methods to increasing attraction to and around food plots. Austin and Jon dialogue how they design and layout food plots including quick methods to increase food plot production.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/austind_1/?hl=enhttps://www.plantbiologic.com/https://www.mossyoak.com/https://myco-habitat.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Matt Williams (myco-habitat) discuss other food options in the fungal kingdom that benefit our deer. Matt explains the wonderful world of fungus and how to incorporate mushrooms into the habitat on the landscape to attract deer and benefit other animals, and vegetation. Matt and Jon discuss ideal locations, soil, and related conditions to support ideal mushroom food plots. Jon comments on the nutritional benefits and the related health benefits.Matt explains the type of mushrooms deer prefer and how to utilize existing material on the landscape to support mushroom growth. Matt provides options to expand mushroom food plots and Jon detail’s locations to place mushrooms to get higher interest. Matt explains the benefits from a health and human standpoint and how fungi drive our ecosystems. Matt discusses the functionality of the fungi and why we are missing out on quality food (shiitake, portabella, oyster). Matt describes the physiology of the deer and why they are designed to ingest mushrooms.Matt and Jon explain adding clover to mushroom food plots, how deer see mushrooms, and the benefits of mushrooms to the water cycle and related rain. Matt explains how mushrooms build the best compost materials, which can be used to support other adjacent plants. Matt discusses putting mushrooms in and around food plots, and the related benefits, including fertilizer reduction. Matt explains the additional benefit to tree growth by adding mushroom plots nearby. Matt and Jon discuss concerns related to slugs and why we want to ensure naturalized predators are anticipated and supported on the landscape.Social Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/ShiitakeCreek/https://myco-habitat.com/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Roger Samson (REP-Canada) discuss improved warm season grass varieties that are available to habitat managers. Roger explains his experience and natural grasses. Roger goes over the history of Switchgrass and other varieties like Cave in Rock and Blackwell. Roger details the original focus of switchgrass and benefits of cattle, mining locations, reclamation, mulching, and biofuels.Roger explains the evolution of switchgrass, prior switchgrass problems such as slow emergence, morphology, seedling vigor, etc. Roger worked to solve these issues, taking 30 years to establish a breeding program that created taller, erect, and quick emergence grasses. Roger and Jon discuss wildlife uses and the benefits to our soil, and soil habitat.Roger explains the advanced developed varieties of switchgrass, RC Big Rock and RC Tecumseh, and the benefits compared to prior varieties. Roger explains the differences in physical characteristics and the purpose behind each, and what varieties would be adapted to specific site conditions (rain, heat, etc.). Jon and Roger dialogue about developing plants that can stand taller, more erect, and withstand ice and snow loads.Roger discusses new planting methods and a new variety of big bluestem variety that will soon be in the market. Roger details specifics on plant spacing and why solid seeding stands may not be the best option. Roger discusses options for planting that provides ideal spacing for ground birds (turkey).Roger discusses the cost variances of switchgrass versus other options like miscanthus, specifically miscanthus giganteus. Roger explains the performance variances versus miscanthus and the morphology as compared to other non-native plants. Roger details all the benefits of switchgrass why these next generation varieties outcompete other grass types. Roger explains more on herbicides, combinations of plantings and frost seeding as an option. Social Linkshttps://whitetailcompany.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1274817483284551https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Matt Ross (National Deer Alliance) discuss what we can do to better our landscapes and considerations for improving deer health into the winter months. Matt discusses his history at Quality Deer Management and the NDA, his background and land management strategies that support our deer herds. Matt discusses factors that land managers can control and what is most critical this time of year. Matt focuses on food sources in the summer and fall to support our deer through the winter.Matt explains deer biology and what is essential to support deer health leading up to winter months. Matt discusses deer’s metabolic state and what behavior changes happen through the winter months. Matt explains a misnomer that most are unfamiliar with as it pertains to a deer’s diet. Matt discusses weight loss and how deer sustain themselves through the hardest months of the year.Matt provides explanations on how to techniques to measure deer health with evaluating fat content to determine current body condition. Matt and Jon discuss winter severity and impacts on the deer, and how to measure this on your landscape. Jon provides an explanation of how he attacks the winter improvement to support deer and what calculation he uses to evaluate deer numbers and impact on the landscape.Matt and Jon discuss food preferences in the winter. Matt details specific plants and provides a rule to help support/ensure that your deer meet the baseline diet, and what we can do to increase the gains in the summer months. Matt and Jon discuss what foods, trees and shrubs deer prefer in the winter months. Matt discusses natural ecology and the examples of techniques you can use to benefit your deer and the resultant landscape. Matt and Jon discuss deer fecal matter, and explain methods of how to use pellet counts to measure deer and the volume of fecal matter. Matt and Jon talk about what plants deer should not be eating and plants that are indicators of poor-quality habitat.Social Linkshttps://whitetailcompany.com/https://deerassociation.com/https://www.instagram.com/mattross_nda/?hl=enhttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), discusses a hat giveaway this week from Whitetail Company. If you want to get in on the giveaway, please email me [email protected]. This week Greg Berndtson (Berndtson Timber Management) and Jon talk forestry, logging, and deer. Greg is a forester and logger, and provides his background and management tactics that are intended to evolve properties as we know it. Greg explains the equipment he uses afield to manage his jobs to ensure he can perform and work is done efficiently.Jon discusses ecological restoration, low grade timber and goal setting. Greg explains how to approach valuing timber and future potential. Greg explains what is good versus bad timber and what tree species we may want to keep or get rid of your property. Greg talks about diversity and what species in his region are considered low grade and explains the market option for low grade. Greg talks about steering the forest in a healthy direction and what you can do as a landowner.Greg explains the human dynamic of property management, evaluating a property and why our forests need good work to ensure that commercial harvest creates better quality down the road. Greg explains the step-by-step process to changing the forest, and how he approaches the understory and overstory of our woodlots to improve areas for silviculture purposes. Greg mentions the legacy impacts of deer browse and harm it creates to better quality habitat that most are trying to develop.Greg and Jon discuss forest health and looking at individual trees to determine what trees we want to keep on the landscape. Greg provides a formula on general and specific tree species to consider when making decisions to cut or leave. Greg explains the volume (in tonnage) that he would consider reasonable for considering a low-grade timber job. Greg the benefits of his business for clients and what doing good forestry means to him. Greg and Jon end with discussions around building a better property around an equation of smart timber management, resulting in better deer and deer habitat.Social Linkshttps://whitetailcompany.com/http://www.berndtsontimber.com/https://www.facebook.com/BerndtsonTimberManagement/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), discusses the failures in not asking the necessary questions when hiring a consultant. Jon provides explanations on what questions to ask a consultant and details failures of both the consultant and client and how to avoid those. Jon provides information on his master class and future giveaways.Jon provides an explanation of the significance of designing and laying out a hunting property, specifically building bedding areas. Jon explains the importance of defining goals and objectives for landowners and using those as a basis to start a property design. Jon explains tree species to cut and how he has designed forest land to act more like shrubland and details a specific area that he designed to kill his target buck.Jon goes into detail on how to keep deer longer in bedding areas, what deer need and how to take your property to the next level to harvest mature bucks. Jon explains how to manage bedding areas and how to influence interest by deer, comfort, and wind manipulation. Jon provides general guidance on what deer want in key areas on a property and how the design tactics used will create a better chance to harvest deer.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Will Gulsby (Auburn University/ Wild Turkey Science Podcast) discuss coyotes, land management, coyote removal, fawn recruitment, and predator-proofing a property. Will discusses coyote ecology, and the purpose these animals serve on the landscape. Will describes the biology of predators and how coyotes serve to the betterment of our landscape and how we sometimes paint a bad picture of their role. Will explains the historical relevance of predators and the evolution of coyotes as it pertains to their specific role in the wildlife community.Will explains small predators, competition of food sources and the niche role coyotes can play in developed areas that have overpopulation of deer numbers, where fawn recruitment is high. Will introduces social carrying capacity and balancing deer numbers, hunting, and focuses on what many misinterpret as myths to the significance of coyotes. Will discusses coyotes’ diet, and the evolution of change as wolves have left the landscape. Will explains the variation in diets seasonally, and the misinterpretation of coyote kills based on scavenging verse predation. Will discusses primary winter diets and the transition to summer diets, specifically plant material. Will discusses scat surveys that he does with coyotes and how to better understand diets throughout each year and what scat reveals about a coyote.Will discusses game birds (i.e. turkey) and the mortality that may persist on the landscape because of various predators. Will explains how difficult it is to evaluate predator kills, scavenging and the impact of coyotes on turkeys and the related population. Will and Jon discuss foxes, racoons and other predators on the landscape and the ecological roles. Will explains indiscriminate killing, if killing coyotes in small- or large-scale matters and if reproduction increases and what other factors like resident or nomadic, type animals are relevant to decisions to manage coyotes. Will explains compensatory immigration and how removing coyotes may be filled by other coyotes, with the potential to increase population. Will provides the scale and size of movements of coyotes and some coyotes can travel far greater than many would think.Will discusses more on predator control programs, and factors that are relevant to assessing the impact of trapping and killing of coyotes. Will explains ideal conditions in trapping coyotes and efficiency in scale and size on the landscape. Will details annual verse occasional trapping and hunting. Will introduces the concept that habitat management is also a predator management tactic, and habitat impacts predation rates.Jon and Will discuss habitat management and the tactics surrounding design options and how to look at properties on a large scale. Will discusses a relevant study that details forest types and age classes that is relevant to fawn survival. Will dives deeper into landscape design philosophies and options to ensure that better habitat can exist supporting our resident deer herd. Will and Jon discuss fear ecology and the impact on deer. Will explains how this has been studied and deer behavior as it relates to predators. Social Linkshttps://turkeysfortomorrow.org/wild-turkey-science-podcast/https://podcasts.apple.com/pe/podcast/wild-turkey-science/id1666903553https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss deer management, harvest strategy to assess deer numbers to improve quality habitats and grow larger bucks. Jon discusses time of year and winter severity indexes that impact deer in the north country. Jon discusses carry capacity and what significance this has on our deer populations, the mouths we are trying to feed and how to evaluate disease issues that reduce our deer numbers accordingly.Perry breaks down the volume of food on the farm he manages, numbers of deer on individual farms and assessment on the volume of deer and the right approach to evaluating the number of deer. Perry talks about buck to doe ratios, doe, and fawn. Perry discusses drought in the Midwest, Southwest, West, South of the United States and the impact on deer and antler growth. Jon explains techniques to evaluating deer numbers and how to relate that to the properties we hunt. Jon explains how drone imagery may paint a false picture and the relative deer numbers change daily. Jon explains GIS options for vegetative plant value assessment.Perry explains food plots and other food options to increase deer numbers on the landscape. Perry discusses hunting observation and the method the Drury’s are using to collect deer numbers. Perry discusses EHD and how that has impacted the overall deer population. Jon and Perry discuss doe to fawn ratios and recruitment rates for deer areas across the US.Perry and Jon discuss social stress and the impact on deer herds when numbers are high. Perry discusses the real issue surrounding antler potential and some of the likely factors that impact deer on the farms in Missouri. Perry discusses lowering the population and buck to doe ratios, and the results of quality deer and related hunting. Perry explains how disease has potential to reduce deer numbers and the net result on the herd and the potential for bigger bucks down the road. Social Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/perrybattin_druryoutdoors/?hl=enhttps://www.druryoutdoors.com/https://www.plantbiologic.com/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enDruryOutdoors - YouTubeDeerCast | Get Ahead of Your Game Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Colin Koskinen (Legendary Habitat) discuss hunting season and complications that exist when hunting highly pressured ground. Colin details his soils, tree species and vegetation types that are in Michigan and how he breaks down this property. Colin explains mapping land and where big bucks exist. Colin discusses the benefit of succession and the combination of old field and young forest settings.Colin discusses holding deer on small properties, busting through a buck age class ceiling, and working with neighbors and other hunters to be more successful. Colin explains his approach to tying hunting pressure to habitat improvements. Colin discusses buck and general deer bedding locations and how they use terrain features to advantage themselves. Colin explains the benefits of terrain and Jon explains how terrain can establish interest, bedding and movement.Colin explains the importance of travel corridors and the significance of connecting deer in one location from the other. Colin discusses how to cut and add improvements in travel corridors to ensure deer are more resident and able to socialize and allow for better hunting opportunities. Colin discusses goals for his small property and how that aligns with each feature he is trying to amplify for interest and movement.Colin explains how to build layers into a hunting property and what plant he uses to establish ideal conditions for deer to use and travel in preferred areas. Jon and Colin discuss water resources, vernal pools, natural springs, and the benefits of these areas on properties. Colin discusses non-native plants in wet areas and options to consider to remove these plants (i.e. reed canary grass). Colin and Jon discuss replacement plants for non-natives for higher deer interest. Colin discusses bedding and stacking deer across a property to increase the hunting opportunities.Colin discusses walls of cover for deer, hinge cutting and an example of how to apply walls of cover for hunting reasons. Colin explains how to cut walls in bedding areas versus locations around bedding areas. Colin and Jon explain buying land, deficiencies on hunting properties and how to be smart with your buying decisions. Jon discusses picking a consultant and a good process to find someone you can work with best.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.legendaryhabitat.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbIsv6Orm9cD025IBFx8DWAhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legendary-habitat-podcast/id1613808320https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryHabitat/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jacob Newton (Hillside Farms) discuss farming operations and integration of livestock. Jacob does not use any synthetic fertilizer and is able to develop healthy livestock, crops, and soils. Jacob explains his farm setup and management on how to integrate cows on the landscape and how to increase pasture quality on the farm.Jacob goes through his rotation process and answers the question how often to move cattle to ensure areas are not overgrazed, and how introducing cattle benefits our soil and soil health. Jack goes through the process of explaining how to measure ingestion and amount of food on the landscape. Jon explains observations and techniques for evaluating manure and its benefit on the landscape. Jacob explains how quickly cow manure is consumed by insects and what indicates quality crops in his operations. Jacob and Jon discuss flies on the farm and options to reduce the impact of flies on animals and humans.Jacob breaks down the physiology of cattle and Jon compares the physical assessment to deer and how to evaluate a deer’s health by looking at certain aspects of deer. Jacob discusses chickens and turkeys on the landscape and how to increase fertility in pastures and introduce livestock to poor soil areas and how quickly there is a positive impact to pasture land when adding animals. Jacob explains that in just a few years poor ground and be changed into superb crop production.Jacob and Jon discuss adding chickens into the forested land and how to integrate animals into the interior of forested areas to increase fertility. Jon discusses a project that he worked on where they added pigs and Jacob explains the general goals of adding pigs and the related benefits. Jacob explains the forest type and the method to add pigs into the landscape and what not to do when adding pigs.Jacob explains the timeline of grazing animals, supplemental feed, and ensuring cattle are not pugging pasture ground. Jacob discusses building composts. Jon explains ideas of how to introduce compost and bale grazing into the forest setting and reducing the amount of vegetation and increasing soil fertility.Jacob and Jon discuss building a property around deer hunting and livestock operations. Jon discusses agroforestry and how layouts can be integrated into designs. Jacob discusses new projects on his farm that surround silvopasture that will benefit the land and animal’s long term. Jacob explains the importance of biodiversity and how his business works with consumers to improve knowledge and interest in better food and health.Social Linkshttps://www.facebook.com/jacob.newton.756/https://www.instagram.com/_hillside.farms/?hl=enhttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Skip Sligh (Iowa Whitetail) discuss Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Deer Health, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), Baiting and Supplemental Feeding. Skip discusses deer fertility, antler and body size and the benefits of supplemental feeding. Skip is pro-supplemental feed and anti-baiting, specifically against feeding corn from a bait pile. Skip discusses his rationale and why this may be harmful to the overall health of our deer herd. Skip explains the biological and scientific detriments of corn and how to supplement feed the right way to ensure deer health is preserved. Skip explains his opinion on bait piles versus food plots. Skip details the timelines related to his food plots and how the food remains available to deer all season. Skip explains the most nutrient dense food source for deer. Jon discusses options to utilize baiting and what you can do to help yourself or limit your neighbors.Skip discusses the areas of the north with large vast forests and describes the best practices to attract and feed deer. Jon discusses tree species and what deer want in various trees and shrubs. Jon explains an option that creates greater interest than soybeans for deer on the landscape. Skip and Jon discuss the process of timber stand improvement, Skip describes how to set up your property and why certain setups allow you to hold mature bucks.Social LinksiowawhitetailIowa Whitetail (@iowa_whitetail) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss post hunting season planning and recent success. Jon explains the differences in hiring a consultant that has experience in highly pressured hunting areas and how that creates a different atmosphere of understanding and knowledge. Steve discusses a particular deer he planned to harvest and explains multiple encounters with this deer and his process to dialing in on one individual deer. Steve dialogs about hunting New York and Pennsylvania, and his expectations of shooting a deer in his home state. Steve details the location his target deer spent much of his time and the related weather conditions and hunting pressure that created the ideal location for the deer to remain in a specific area. Steve details why deer shift into areas on how to concentrate on predictive planning to stay ahead of deer movement. Jon explains the specifics and considerations on where deer go when they are pressured and the attention given to temperature changes.Steve discusses how deer act during post rut activity and what conditions put deer into specific locations when pressure is high and deer need to recover from rutting activity. Jon provides the top several considerations when looking at the landscape for deer activity during post rut. Steve talks about getting close to a mature buck and how to dial on a bedding location and individual beds. Steve explains a tracking technique that will help with a wounded animal recovery.Steve discusses finding buck beds and why mature deer use specific areas. Steve discusses wind-based bedding and when deer use specific landscapes types. Jon explains habitat preferences on the landscape and how to produce ideal conditions for seasonal, winter habitat for deer. Steve explains his process going into winter planning season and what he anticipates for the next hunting season and provides a story on the individual deer he plans on hunting.Steve and Jon discuss postseason planning and looking at trail camera data and using this information to kill your buck next season. Jon explains specifics on deer activity and how he individualizes deer and looks at sociobiology and social behavior. Steve explains his data analysis plan and diving into a specific deer he plans on taking next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Rocky Burrus (SA Farm Management Service) discuss next level habitat and hunting techniques that allow you to kill the biggest bucks in your area. Rocky discusses off season work and opportunities he creates to improve properties and gain access to new land.Rocky provides secrets and intimate details on what separates the properties he improves for habitat. Rocky explains how to best work with neighbors and what information he provides to ensure neighbors are considering his technical approach to managing for larger bucks. Rocky and Jon discuss the examples of why and when to pass deer and how the mindset to get to the next age class requires building a property and the deer quality.Rocky details hunting less and sometimes the best advice is to not hunt your property for several years to build deer interest. Jon explains the concept of building a bank account for deer to improve the property from a long-term standpoint. Rocky details the strategy to harvest a single deer with multiple years of intel and why he doesn’t rely on apps to help support his decision to hunt an individual deer. Rocky and Jon explain client mistakes and be more aware of your decision making process to improve your property to ensure it benefits your deer. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enSA FARMS Management Service | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/safarmmanagementservice/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Josh Streichert (JWS Logging) discuss the marathon of hunting and how persistence can pay off. Josh explains his hunting season and his family priorities during the season. Josh details his first early season deer hunt and harvest with his kids. Josh explains how at times he throws caution to the wind and just goes after deer, particularly when his kids are interested in hunting.Josh discusses his kids recent hunting experience and interest in being a part of the outdoors. Josh explains how he is enjoying his property and sometimes being on your property means more than the focus on being successful at chasing mature deer. Josh discusses his first black bear harvest and how that added to his dream hunting season.Josh explains how persistence pays off and learning more about hunting pressured deer. Josh explains his history with a mature buck and pressure on his land, and trying not to be overly concerned with the early season pressure. Josh and Jon talk about getting youth involved and other ways to look at deer from a harvest decision. Josh explains the history and life of the mature deer he killed, and the specific steps he took to harvest the deer. Josh discusses hunting the Adirondacks and surviving all day sits. Josh breaks down what it took to intercept and harvest a mature buck in December. Josh and Jon provide recommendations on what is required to go after one mature buck. Jon discusses cellular cameras and how they can be used for to gain more intelligence and information on the deer you hunt. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jaden Bjorklund (Northland Habitat) discuss opportunities for landowners to reach goals and cost savings along the way. Jaden works in the northern latitudes and discusses how he works with and enrolls clients in programs to ensure they can develop their hunting properties with lower cost. Jaden discusses timber stand improvement, logging, and forest management. Jaden discusses National Resource Conservation Service and cost share programs related to habitat and land improvement. Jaden provides programs that support invasive species removal and how to increase interest in an area with native shrub plantings. Jaden discusses the maintenance side of cutting and the money invested can be reduced because of state programs.Jaden explains the best valued effort and program for agriculture, grassland, or open field settings that will allow you to manage the ground and provide for habitat solutions that equate to better hunting. Jaden provides examples how to work with state or federal agencies to allow for more flexibility in design and layout based on the program considered. Jaden explains specifics on mowing, fire, planting, and limitations that may exist that can be a consideration for landowners.Jon talks about carbon programs and ways to improve your water intrusion, carbon sequestration and building organic material and the benefits to your deer. and local ecology. Jaden discusses an example of erosion issue on his clients and what species of plants he suggests to benefit the landscapes. Jon discusses water retention, the benefit to plant and managing wetlands and riparian areas for deer. Jaden explains resources for wetland support and examples to increase deer interest around these areas. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://northlandhabitat.com/https://www.instagram.com/northland.habitat/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) reaches his 100th episode and discusses his journey and hunting season. Jon discusses his recent buck harvest. Jon explains how to work through the process of hunting pressure and dealing with competition and making changes to your property. Jon details the best vegetation to attract deer during hunting season.Jon provides an example of the best vegetation types that will create interest during hunting season, and how choices he would make to design his hunting property around the rut. Jon explains thicket and sub-thicket species and next level concepts that you can employ to get more deer on your property.Jon explains layering, food sources, biological plant benefits and his tactics to kill mature deer. Jon provides specific trees, shrubs and vines that will create a better overall environment to attract and retain deer.Jon provides a listener giveaway prize for his hundredth episode. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Dan Johnson (Sportsmen’s Empire) discuss technical hunting series hunting gear. Dan explains his recent buck harvest during the rut and strategies around how to be successful. Dan explains his clothing and what hunting tactics tie into success. Jon explains his clothing, using scooters, and how to reduce the chance of being cold or hot as you get into the treestand. Dan explains his process of layering and dealing with temperature swings.Dan discusses why he does not use rubber boots. Jon counters Dan's point on boots and provides another approach to rubber boots. Dan explains the boot and sock type that he uses and a few tricks that will eliminate any cold foot issues many hunters experience.Dan discusses his base layer choices and what products he no longer uses and why. Jon and Dan discuss hunting gear that are next layer and outers that allow better hunting afield. Dan provides specific clothing options by name and type. Jon explains why some companies like Sitka or Kuiu may not be the right option for hunters.Jon and Dan debate scent management, the how to’s and options for those that are particularly concerned with scent and how to best manage clothing and body odor. Jon and Dan discuss building a system around clothing and an easy way to manage scent. Jon and Dan discuss how to deal with body odor, mouth odor and changing diet during hunting season. Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/ninefingerchronicles/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/ninefingerchronicles/https://sportsmensempire.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Eric Hansen (Just Hunt Club) discuss the rut and strategies around how to be successful. Eric and Jon discuss preplanned setups and how to build hunting locations around the rut and how in some instances mobile setups are essential. Jon discusses the “right” days to hunt and details how he chooses those days in the woods. Eric details a close encounter with a giant buck and what explains how he setups his areas to be successful all year.Eric details his setups and simple techniques and locations that should be considered when laying out a property and thinking through deer movement. Eric explains how he uses trail cameras to develop a rut strategy and certain modes of operation that allow trail cameras to work better for data intel. Eric explains when he uses calls and when he decides to grunt at deer.Eric breaks down specific rut spots in both areas with large agriculture fields and areas of forested land. Jon and Eric explain tips and tricks that increase use of areas during the rut. Eric explains changes he will make going forward to set up his hunting locations to ensure better opportunities.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.justhuntclub.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/justhuntclubhttps://www.facebook.com/justhuntclub/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discusses his upcoming Master Class and how to attend and apply online. Jon gives some examples of what to evaluate as you hire a consultant to work on your property. Jon explains his 2024 consulting schedule and opportunities for future clients.Jon discusses scent molecules and distribution of scent on the landscape. Jon explains how to managing clothing and body hygiene that will support betterJon discusses how thermals work and a misnomer that plagues the hunting industry. Jon discusses temperature changes and how that impacts air flow. Jon explains smarter options to increase hunting opportunities when considering thermals and the wind.Jon explains the importance of barometric pressure and heating cycles. Jon explains how to cheat the wind and which days to pick to hunt. Jon discusses very specific ways to design hunting around wind and thermals. Jon discusses how to manipulate deer movement for wind and thermals and how to be strategic.Jon discusses what winds to not hunt in and what scenarios where humidity plays into a tough hunting scenario. Jon discusses the problems when hunting in fog. Jon explains wind history and what apps he utilizes to evaluate weather conditions. Jon explains ozone and how to use ozone devices andCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Johnny Stewart discuss hunting tactics in multiple states and how he works his hunting strategies as the rut nears. Johnny explains where to start when breaking down a hunting property and how he approaches areas that he has history with. Johnny explains the ideal habitat conditions for deer that he focuses on. Johnny explains how to lay out his cameras to inventory deer and what his tactics are to check each one of these cameras.Johnny explains the importance of laying off trail camera data and why you need to forget scrape season, and move to where deer want to be. Johnny describes early season tactics and data that shaped his future hunting. Johnny breaks down the seasonality and the importance of thinking through the specifics on where he does want to be this time of year. Jon explains what is going on with his own property and recent things he notices in a field that are meaningful to assessing deer social hierarchy and communication. Johnny explains the activity of deer this time of year and why deer are switching to become more daylight active. Johnny details where deer are and what is meaningful data and how to approach large mature bucks. John explains when he focuses on terrain and how security cover can be more meaningful. John explains when to hunt high or low in the terrain. Johnny discusses how to anticipate other public land hunters and how they have had to evolve their strategies around these newly found or experienced hunters on the landscape. Jon explains how the tactics talked about apply to both public and private landowners, and how he hunts public ground that many overlook and why access is critical. Johnny discusses why deer select certain areas and when to be more aggressive and when not to hunt.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!Social Linkshttps://spartanforge.ai/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Dieter Kochan (Stealth Hunting E-Bikes) discuss technical hunting strategies around hunting locations and tactical scrapes. Dieter explains his methods to locate deer. Dieter explains how he breaks down land and deer movement a year in advance to start to identify deer he is considering. Dieter explains when he switches to scrapes and why he edges away from food in the areas he hunts.Dieter explains how to develop scrapes in the areas you hunt and how to position them in a manner to make hunting scrapes easier. Dieter explains the concept of building tactical scrapes and how he collects data without cellular cameras. Dieter identifies a method to collect data as he hunts to his treestand.Dieter clarifies his style of hunting and the attributes that lead to his success. Dieter and Jon get into methods to create scrapes and what options are available to hunters as they consider synthetic options. Dieter explains the importance of species, limb height, and natural examples, as well as rope scrapes. Jon explains some of the science behind deer and scrapes.Dieter explains the fundamentals to his success including the clothing he wears that allow him to hunt in extreme conditions. Dieter provides his philosophy of managing body odor and his scent management regime. Dieter details how to manage his scent stream and how to reduce a deer’s ability to problem solve. Dieter provides a late season hunting example of where to locate deer when you are against the wire.Dieter discusses e-bikes and how to use gear to make hunting easier. Dieter explains the efficiency gained and how these e-bikes have led to deer he has killed. Dieter explains ways to use e-bikes to be more covert with hunting locations, and allow him to access different areas. Dieter ends with a mindset that will help you throughout the entire hunting season.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!Social Linkshttps://www.stealthhuntingebikes.com/https://www.instagram.com/rangermatthews/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.