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80. Habitat Design Breakdown Series Pt. 3 - Lowland Design Review: Turning Wet, Flat Ground Into Predictable Deer Movement


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Episode 3 of our Habitat Design Review Series takes us to one of the toughest parcels we’ve looked at yet—a wet, flat, lowland tract that demanded creativity, discipline, and some strategic restraint.

In this episode, Josh and Sam break down how to approach a marshy, dense, low-lying property with almost no topography and very few existing high-odds setups. From reading subtle elevation changes with 1–2 ft topo maps, to carving travel corridors through endless cover, to deciding which parts of the property simply aren’t worth hunting, this episode is packed with real-world design lessons.

You’ll hear:

  • Why lowland parcels “lay themselves out” once you understand their limitations

  • How to create predictable deer movement where none exists naturally

  • The role of mowing and selective clearing to form pinch points

  • Access timing: why the season matters more on wet ground

  • How to build complementary stand setups around small, shade-tolerant kill plots

  • Mistakes most landowners make on flat, wet properties—and how to avoid them

    If you’re dealing with marsh, swamp, flat timber, or wet fields, this episode is right in your wheelhouse.

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