Habitat Podcast

By Jared Van HeesSports Wilderness

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Habitat Podcast episodes

October 04, 2024298: Should you shoot does during an EHD outbreak, balancing the buck to do ratio, and habitat management in maryland's eastern shore with Jeff Pike
Habitat Podcast #298 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Jeff Pike. Jeff is a land manager from southeast Pennsylvania who also hunts the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland. We discuss:
Jeff's first velvet buck, 38 years in the making
Importance of doe management for a thriving habitat
Should you shoot does during an EHD breakout
Cover vs. Food
The importance of bedding areas
Maryland's Deer Management Challenges
Sika Deer & Whitetail on the same farm
Cover beats food and water for bucks
The key to having more resident bucks
The strategy of white oak tree rubs
Food plots are about opportunities
Starting from scratch
Habitat work over food plots

And So Much More!

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1 hr 26 min
September 28, 2024297: Deer season is here! How much hunting has changed over the years, new hunting rules and regulations, and is private land hunting just as hard as public land hunting with Jordan Hanks
Habitat Podcast #297 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Jordan Hanks. In this episode, we are reversing the roles and Jordan will be interviewing me. We discuss:
The transition from chasing deer to crafting habitat
Implications of evolving regulations on hunting
Personal tales of first hunts and memorable bucks
Impact of modern hunting tech like cell cams
The debate around the reality of the Rompola buck
Exploring diverse hunting strategies
Gear preparation and use
Discussing deer preparation
Preparation for upcoming hunts

And So Much More!

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Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
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1 hr 22 min
September 20, 2024296: Kevin Leach: An in depth guide to hunting swamps, new Latitude gear for 2024, and the announcement of the Habitat Podcast giveaway!
Habitat Podcast #296 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Kevin Leach of Latitude Outdoors. Today's episode is going to be all about mobile hunting. We discuss:
September hunting prep
Swamps vs. hill country hunting
New latitude platforms and backpacks
New bow hanger design
Morning vs. Evening setups
Stealth tactics for swamp hunting
Picking the right tree in the swamp
Impact of habitat elements on deer behavior
Which swamp trail should you hunt
First edge vs second edge

And So Much More!

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Patreon - Habitat Podcast
Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
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1 hr 31 min
September 13, 2024295: How to improve your swamp habitat, getting literally chased out of your property by the neighbors dogs, and the top things handicapping your property with Jake Bollinger
Habitat Podcast #295 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Andy from the.deercamp.podcast and my good friend Jake Bollinger. Today we cover a litany of different things but we mainly focus on swamp habitat improvement and bad neighbors. We discuss:
Planting Red Osier for deer
Stand placement in the swamp
Crafting corridors with dogwood
Choosing the best cover for deer
Ideal tree variety for swampy areas
Strategic access routes
Impact of Homegrown Habitat Changes
Transforming ag land into deer cover
Planning for family-friendly hunts
Favorite trees aren't always the obvious choice
Getting literally chased on your farm by a pack of neighboring dogs
Dealing with bad neighbors

And So Much More!

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Patreon - Habitat Podcast
Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
Email us: [email protected]
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1 hr 32 min
September 06, 2024294: Keeping fall food plots going during the worst drought in 100 years: Combating drought conditions with fall food plots and Vitalize's new clover, oats, and chickory mix with Al Tomechko
Habitat Podcast #294 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with a shorter episode talking with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed. Al and I get into what he's doing in Ohio right now with his fall food plots to help them make it through to the fall during one of the worst droughts on record for the Ohio River Valley region. We discuss:
The worst drought in a century
Livestock sales due to hay scarcity
No-till drill benefits during a drought
Diverse planting strategies for droughts
The importance of soil health during extreme conditions
Late planting still offers hope
The new Vitalize clover, oat, and chicory mix
Armyworm threat in the south looms

And So Much More!

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Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]
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Patreon - Habitat Podcast
Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
Email us: [email protected]
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35 min
August 30, 2024293: The Small Parcel Series: Holding mountain bucks on 10 acres in Pennsylvania with David Hoy
Habitat Podcast #293 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with a mini-series on something that doesn't get talked about as much as it should. We are going to be bringing you "The Small Parcel Series" over the next few weeks, deep-diving into habitat management on small pieces of property. On this episode, we sit down with former land plan client David Hoy to talk about his 10-acre piece in Pennsylvania. We discuss:
Harnessing small acres for big deer
Meticulous scent control in blinds
DIY habitat improvements on a budget
TSI on a small farm
TSI to control deer movement
The role of a boomerang-shaped food plot
Mobile hunting strategies on a small parcel
Screen strategies for optimal hunting setups
Introducing soft mass trees to attract deer
Balancing deer populations with targeted hunting
Building a 'doe trap' for effective herd balance

And So Much More!

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Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]
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Patreon - Habitat Podcast
Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
Email us: [email protected]
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57 min
August 23, 2024#292: Chasing an Illinois giant! Bonus episode from the.deercamp.podcast with Matt Lehr
Habitat Podcast #292 - 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. He sits down with Matt Lehr to talk about chasing an Illinois giant. We discuss:
The origins of The Mobile Hunter's Dojo
The joy in building a hunting community
Creating platforms for hunters to connect and learn
Hunting solo versus the deer camp experience
The importance of deer camp camaraderie
A rollercoaster season across states
Chasing an Illinois Giant
A meticulous plan to hunt a specific buck
Embracing the hunting journey
An evolved perspective on success
The evolving focus on mentorship

And So Much More!

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Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]
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Patreon - Habitat Podcast
Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
Email us: [email protected]
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50 min
August 23, 2024291: Deer season is almost here! The top things I need to check off my pre-season checklist
Habitat Podcast #291 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio doing my end-of-summer update on all of the happenings with the numerous habitat projects I have going on and my pre-season checklist. We discuss:
Late August means bow season prep
Food plots are growing, bucks are browsing
Prepping food plots against a dry spell
EHD concerns
Logging projects wrapping up
How logging transformed my property
The importance of fall tree planting
Strategic trail camera placement
Shoot your bow as much as you can
Plans for hunting in Ohio

And So Much More!

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Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]
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Patreon - Habitat Podcast
Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
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38 min
August 16, 2024#290: The top LAST-MINUTE things you FORGOT to do before hunting season! with Brian Halbleib and Cory Franceus
Habitat Podcast #290 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat offenders Brian Halbleib and Cory Franceus talking about the top things you forgot to do before hunting season. We discuss:
A Fraudulent Real Estate Listing Scam
The importance of building positive relationships with neighbors
The challenges of dealing with bad neighbors
Tackling last-minute habitat tasks before hunting season
Maintaining and revitalizing clover plots
Using clethodim for weed control
The importance of fall seeding
The benefits of using a blend of oats and clover
Last-minute preparations for food plots
The effectiveness of planting quick-growing grains
The benefits of adding rubbing posts in food plots
Strategic placement and maintenance of trail cameras
CHECK YOUR TREESTAND CABLES AND STRAPS!!!
The necessity of regular maintenance and safety checks
Solutions for managing overgrown mature Miscanthus

And So Much More!

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Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]
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Patreon - Habitat Podcast
Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
Email us: [email protected]
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1 hr 15 min
August 09, 2024289: 5 things you can do today to build equity on your land! Allen Messing of Midwest Lifestyle Properties
Habitat Podcast #289 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Allen messing. Allen is a rep for one of our partners Midwest Lifestyle Properties and also manages several properties for clients. We discuss:
Enhancing land value with timber
Importance of strategic road systems
Profitable land flipping techniques
How to choose & work with loggers
Ways to boost land value & equity
The significance of gates on your property
Realtor-client relationship importance

And So Much More!

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Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]
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Patreon - Habitat Podcast
Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude
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
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
Email us: [email protected]
habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot

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58 min

About Habitat Podcast

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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…