Habitat Podcast

By Jared Van Hees

The Habitat Podcast is a podcast for land and wildlife habitat managers, and for hunters who learn and utilize different types of habitat in their hunting strategy. We interview hunters and habitat ma... more

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How many episodes does Habitat Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 326 episodes available.

Habitat Podcast episodes:

January 17, 2025313: Creating a deer hunters dream farm in Ohio hill country, Removing Autumn Olive, and The Ohio Forest Tax Law program with Cody Jarrett
Habitat Podcast #313 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Cody Jarrett. We discuss:
Selling his Illinois properties to buy a larger piece in Ohio
The challenges of managing the deer population
When is the best time of year to shoot does
Battling EHD
Older bucks have smaller ranges
Passive vs aggressive on private property
Planting corn fields in Ohio hill country
How thermals can impact farm layout
Removing autumn olive
The importance of native grasses
Ohio Forest Tax Law program
Burning switchgrass in the winter
The importance of water sources for deer
Planting trees
Are chainsaws a dinner bell for deer?

And So Much More!

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January 10, 2025312: What you need to be doing right NOW for habitat management! January habitat management, compartmentalizing your property, and strategic infrastructure with Matt Zahl
Habitat Podcast #312 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with HP team member and friend of the podcast Matt Zahl. We talk all things January habitat management. We discuss:
Habitat wins and future plans
Timber management boosts wildlife activity
Successful deer hunt with heartwarming father-son moment
Enhancing land access via strategic infrastructure
A different way of planting switchgrass
Compartmentalizing your property
Building better doe bedding
Culvert installation
Cutting trees in January
The best thing Matt has done for his property

And So Much More!

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January 03, 2025311: Start your engines (Chainsaws)! Off season timber stand improvement and new habitat podcast segments for 2025 with Corey Sullivan
Habitat Podcast #311 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are starting off 2025 back in the studio talking with long-time friend of the podcast Corey Sullivan. This episode is the kick-off to some new things that we are rolling out on both the podcast and our YouTube this year. We discuss:
Cutting maples to rejuvenate habitats
Planting cedars for crucial cover
Spraying invasives for native growth
The strategic benefits of hybrid willows
The impact of historical flooding
Introducing the HP recipe segment
Strategies for combating invasives
Benefits of chainsaw work for habitats
Creating transitional zones
Chainsaw selections and safety tips

And So Much More!

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Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
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December 27, 2024310: A Complete Guide to Infrastructure and Erosion Control with Chris Howell
Habitat Podcast #310 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Chris Howell. Chris is the owner of an excavating business where he is moving dirt 24/7 and we get into everything Infrastructure and Erosion Control on your property. We discuss:
Understanding erosion & controlling it
DIY vs. professional solutions
Seeding roads & slopes
Erosion control equals investment protection
Habitat work blending with land development
DIY tips for property road maintenance
Geo-fabric for road durability and structure
Excavation Advice for Landowners
Grass and Tree Choices
Fixing the Northern 70 logging road
Ponds and culverts
The importance of water management

And So Much More!

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Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
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1h 1min
December 20, 2024309: The Small Parcel Series: Control burns and screening on 6 acres in North Carolina!
Habitat Podcast #309 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another installment of the small parcel series. Today we talk with a friend of the podcast and land plan client Jason Rogers. We discuss:
Strategic use of limited space for effective wildlife habitat
Burning for better cover & fewer ticks
Strategic screening in small areas
The success of native tree wildlife cuts
The story of 'Peg Leg' the buck
Surprising Benefits of holly trees
Trees for future cover & food
Utilization of fallen pine trees for natural screening
Importance of understanding deer behavior and movement
Plans to enhance cover and food options with trees
And So Much More!

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1h 14min
December 13, 2024308: 60 years of Michigan deer camp: The ponderosa deer camp with the.deercamp.podcast
Habitat Podcast #308 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another bonus episode with my good friend Andy over at the.deercamp.podcast. Andy traveled to the Ponderosa deer camp hosted by my good friend Matt Zahl to talk all things deer camp. We discuss:
60 years of deer camp legacy
Pranks and deer camp camaraderie
Life lessons from seasoned hunters
The culture of Michigan deer camps
The quacking buck story
Father-son hunting traditions
Hunting mishaps & mayhem
Preserving deer camp culture for youth

And So Much More!

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1h 18min
December 06, 2024307: Deer Camp in Wisconsin with Janis Putelis of MeatEater! Habitat improvements for Wisconsin big woods!
Habitat Podcast #307 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another deer camp episode with a very special guest. We sit down in Wisconsin with the Lativian Eagle himself, Janis Putelis of MeatEater. We discuss:
Developing a sustainable habitat plan
Cutting hard for future oak regen
Preserving hunting land for future generations
Deer camp tradition and habitat talk
Exploring the logging impact on habitat
Creating strategic wildlife openings
Utilizing water holes for attraction
Deer camp traditions
Clear-cut impacts
Practical habitat improvement tips
Importance of water for wildlife
Future-proofing through conservation

And So Much More!

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Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP
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November 30, 2024306: Doubled up in Illinois! Deer camp recap with Jordan Hanks and Dusty Rose.
Habitat Podcast #306 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another deer camp round table chat. We sit down in Illinois with longtime podcast friends Jordan Hanks and Dusty Rose. We discuss:
Deer camp traditions
Doubling up during gun season
Impact of habitat on hunting success
Evolution of hunting gear and strategies
Deer season's wins and trials
The evolution of jordans farm
The legacy of the elusive buck
Smokeless Muzzleloaders: The future of hunting?
Noise camouflage
Trusty three-wheelers

And So Much More!

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Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
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1h 23min
November 22, 2024305: Deer Camp at the Nothern 70! Recapping the world famous Van Hees deer camp
Habitat Podcast #305 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another 2-parter. We are coming to you from the Van Hees deer camp with a round table chat. Part 1 will be premiering over on the.deercamp.podcast! We discuss:
E-bikes and hill climbs
Buck pole construction saga
Thrilling Northern Michigan buck hunt
Exciting first buck off new land
Opening morning success
Food plotting strategies
Almost getting stuck on the muddy Camp Road
Deer camp is a state of mind
Emphasis on teamwork in hunting
Shooting a buck in the worst terrain possible

And So Much More!

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Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP
Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm
Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
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Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
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November 15, 2024304: My 2024 Michigan Archery Buck and the WILD story behind it! Finding your buck still alive, organ blood vs muscle blood, and always trim your shooting lanes with Dylan Major and Cory Franceus
Habitat Podcast #304 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friends Cory Franceus and Dylan Major. The time has finally come to tell the wild story of my 2024 Michigan buck. Thank you again to Dylan and Cory, without you guys, I would've never found my buck! We discuss:
ALWAYS wear a safety harness/lineman's belt!
The challenges of tracking non-fatal shots
Thinking you missed but hitting low
Finding a clean arrow
When in doubt back out
Don't follow a track when calling a dog!
Finding a bed on a blood trail
Organ blood vs Muscle blood
Tracking in the swamp
Finding the buck still alive
Finally finding the deer buried in mud
The challenges of tracking liver shots
Always trim your shooting lanes

And So Much More!

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Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
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LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
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Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
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