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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Hill country presents some of the most complex challenges in whitetail habitat design. Between steep ridges, narrow benches, rugged drainages, and unpredictable access, many landowners struggle to crack the hill country code.

In Part 2 of our Habitat Design Breakdown Series, we analyze a hill country parcel and show how to create high-odds hunting opportunities—even when most bedding is on the neighbors.

We cover:

Hill country is challenging, but when you design around deer movement, not property boundaries, you can create some incredibly consistent hunting.

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This episode kicks off our Habitat Design Breakdown Series — a multi-part dive into how different habitat and terrain types influence design, movement, and hunting strategy.

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This week on the Design. Build. Hunt. podcast, Josh and Greg dig into one of the most overlooked problems in deer hunting—overhunting your stands.

They unpack what “pressure” really means, how to recognize the signs that you’ve hunted a stand too much, and what to do to protect the integrity of your property. From access routes and wind management to understanding your property’s tolerance level, you’ll learn how to hunt smarter—not harder—and keep your deer calm, consistent, and killable.

Whether you manage 30 acres or 300, this episode will help you understand why restraint and timing are two of your most powerful tools.

🎧 Presented by Whitetail Partners — helping hunters design properties that hunt better and produce more opportunities every season.

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In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., host Joshua Raley sits down with Whitetail Partners consultant Scott Christison to unpack the transformation of Scott's Minnesota property.

Scott walks through the exact steps he took to bring his Whitetail Partners plan to life: cutting timber, shaping bedding areas, building access trails, and rethinking how deer move through the property. The result? A once-random deer movement pattern turned into predictable travel, increased daytime activity, and a property that continues to improve.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an established property, this episode is packed with practical insight on how to make your ground easier to hunt and more attractive to deer.

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The pre-rut is where big-buck dreams meet reality. In this episode, we unpack why discipline, timing, and knowing your property’s limits make the difference between consistent success and blown opportunities. We cover how pressure builds through morning hunts, why food-source setups shine in the evenings, and how to match your tactics to your ground—whether it’s 10 acres behind the house or 300 acres in farm country.

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October can be one of the best, or one of the most frustrating, months of the year in the whitetail woods. In this episode, the guys unpack how deer behavior shifts from early October through the so-called “lull” and into the prerut. They cover why movement feels inconsistent, how to balance limited, smart aggression with long-game patience, where water and fresh sign fit, when mornings finally make sense, and what to fix in the off-season to make next October better on your property.

If you want help dialing in your October plan or property layout, reach out to us at www.whitetailpartners.com.

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In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., we’re breaking down how to make the most of October cold fronts. We talk about when it’s worth getting aggressive, when to hang back and observe, how to approach mornings versus evenings, and which food sources tend to shine right now. Most importantly, we look at how to read your ground and your specific buck so you’re hunting with purpose.

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Are deer feeders a smart management tool or just a crutch hunters lean on? In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh sits down with Whitetail Partners consultant John Hudspeth to tackle one of the most controversial topics in hunting.

The guys break down the difference between supplemental feeding and baiting, the regional differences that matter, and the biggest mistakes hunters make when relying on feeders. More importantly, you’ll hear practical strategies to use feeders without ruining your chances at mature bucks.

Whether you see feeders as a key tool or a shortcut, this conversation will challenge your perspective and sharpen your strategy.

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Trail cameras are one of the most powerful scouting tools we have as hunters—but they can also sabotage your season if used the wrong way. In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast, Josh and Sam dive into the most common trail camera mistakes that cost hunters opportunities, from facing cameras into the sun to checking them too often, relying too heavily on the intel, and waiting too late to move setups.

Along the way, you’ll hear practical fixes, tips for getting the most out of both SD and cellular cameras, and a breakdown of season-long camera strategy—so your setups are working for you, not against you.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get better photos, more reliable intel, and smarter hunting opportunities from your trail cameras, this episode is packed with lessons learned the hard way.

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