Habitat Podcast

By Jared Van HeesSports Wilderness

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Habitat Podcast episodes

August 25, 2023#238 - Fighting Drought, Dealing with Weed Infestations, and USDA Grants for Habitat Improvement with Ryan Timiney
Habitat Podcast #238 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits back down with repeat guest Ryan Timiney. We get into managing drought and weed infestation in food plots, utilizing rye for crimping, setting up stand locations, using trail cameras for security and obtaining USDA grants for habitat improvement. We discuss:
Ryan's attempt at a no-till approach for weed control
The drought led to an influx of grass and broadleaf weeds in Ryan's food plots
Evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a sprayer for different plot needs and preferences
Setting up stand locations and planning regeneration requires careful visualization and consideration of the property
Strategically placing stands with a green backdrop
Loosing 10 acres of land due to a neighbor's mistake in not filing the deed correctly
Mowing down plots and broadcasting rye to salvage the food plot
Rye is essential for successful crimping and can be cheap and effective when top-dressed
Creating optimal hiding spots in lone trees
Using cameras mainly for security purposes
Issues with bears damaging Trail Cameras

And so much more!

Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]

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YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
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habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot
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1 hr 5 min
August 18, 2023#237 - A New Product From Vitalize? Fall Food Plots With Al Tomechko
Habitat Podcast #237 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits back down with repeat guest Al Tomechko. We talk about different planting techniques, timing, and three new products available on their website. The hosts also explore the benefits and challenges of no-till drilling in Ohio's rugged hills. Additionally, we highlight two new products from Vitalize Seed Company: Seed Armor Plus and Seed Feed, designed to optimize seed performance through improved germination, root establishment, and nutrient availability. Lastly, we introduce Vitalized Micros, a cost-effective solution to fill nutrient gaps in soil and boost crop yield. We discuss:
The importance of timing and efficiency.
Terrain and field size influence the choice between a three-point mount or tow-behind drill.
planting with no-till drills and using alternative equipment like trucks.
The importance of calibrating drills and adjusting seeding rates for different areas.
No-till drilling offers consistent planting depth, better germination, and reduced seed usage.
No-till drills are slower than general broadcasting but provide better results and reduced herbicide needs.
The efficiency of no-till drilling increases with larger acreage
Vitalized Micros is an all-natural product designed to address micronutrient deficiencies in soil.
Seed Armor Plus ensures the presence of beneficial bacteria in the soil for nitrogen fixation, resulting in quick seed germination and sprouting.
Seed Armor Plus contains humic acid, which improves seed germination, water retention, and root establishment.

And so much more!

Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]

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ACRES.CO
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
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
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Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
Email us: [email protected]
habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot
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1 hr 3 min
August 11, 2023#236 - Late Summer Habitat Projects, Hunting By The Road and Using Fence Gaps with David Gage!
Habitat Podcast #236 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits back down with repeat guest David Gage. We discuss understanding deer behavior by strategically cutting trees and planting fruit trees, various projects that hunters can undertake to maximize their chances of harvesting mature bucks, the benefits of hunting near roads and using fences and hinge cuts to manipulate deer movement. We discuss:
Strategically cutting trees and opening up areas with sunlight can attract deer and create hunting opportunities
Planting fruit trees in a cleared area can provide additional food sources for deer
Creating trails and funnels with fallen trees can guide deer movement towards the hunting area
Roads and vehicles can educate deer about potential threats
Hunting properties that meet all your criteria are rare and often don't come up for sale frequently
Prices in the market are decreasing, making it a good time to be patient and wait for the right opportunity
Checking and maintaining open areas during summer ensures that travel corridors are not obstructed by excessive vegetation
Careful consideration of crop rotation and planting choices in food plots can optimize habitat for deer throughout the seasons
Frost seeding clover in small plots can help establish a consistent food source for deer without sacrificing the quality of existing clover stands
Creating gaps in fences to redirect deer movement and create optimal shot opportunities

And so much more!

Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]

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Exodus Trail Cameras - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
ACRES.CO
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
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
Email us: [email protected]
habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot
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1 hr 12 min
July 30, 2023 #235 - Sam, Brian, Al, Jared - Fall Food Plot Planting, Timing, Methods, How To, Fall Hunting Plans & Listener Q&A
Habitat Podcast #234 - The boys are back in town and all hop on a podcast to catch up! Brian Halbleib, Sam Carrozza, Al Tomechko and Jared Van Hees. We discuss Fall food plot planting methods and how each of us does it a different way. We chat about seed, timing and rain! We also discuss multiple listener questions and get 4 different outcomes and views on each question. We also discuss our Fall hunting plans. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ [email protected]
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Exodus Trail Cameras - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
ACRES.CO
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
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
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1 hr 36 min
July 23, 2023 #234 - Mike Parslow - 60 Acre Mature Buck Success, Habitat Projects based on Hunt-ability, Historical Windows, Tornado Zones, Using Terrain for Access & Hunting Aggressive
Habitat Podcast #234 finds us talking habitat and bow hunting on another great deer parcel here in MI. 60 acres of very hard work and Mike Parslow has himself a little slice of heaven. Mike is an avid bow hunter and habitat manager. This is a great conversation to get into here in late July. We cover:
60 Acre Mature Buck Success - Multiple times
Habitat based on Hunt-ability,
Paying attention to Historical Windows,
Tornado Zones - Like them or not?
Using Terrain for Access,
Hunting Aggressive and thinking outside of the box to solve problems and harvest mature bucks,
and more!
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Exodus Trail Cameras - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
ACRES.CO
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
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
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1 hr 25 min
July 15, 2023 #233 - Shannon Smith - Developing Beautiful Farms for Big Bucks
Habitat Podcast #233 - Shannon Smith joins Jared Van Hees today to talk about developing beautiful farms for giant Whitetail bucks..but also keeping timber value as a priority! Shannon is a great friend and one of the nicest guys, and is no slouch when in comes to bow hunting big deer! We cover:
Shannon's history with land and developing farms in multiple states,
What to look for on a deer hunting parcel,
Time in the market,
Timber value & great deer habitat at the same time,
Timber plan on Shannon's parcels,
Ironwood control,
Top 2-3 habitat improvements he's made & rapid fire questions, and more!
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ACRES.CO - New Partner!
Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
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Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
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Michigan Whitetail Pursuit - http://bit.ly/MWpursuit
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57 min
July 05, 2023 #232 - Doug Holmes - Down Burst Seeders
Habitat Podcast #232 - Doug Holmes joins Jared Van Hees to chat about a brand new product! Doug is the owner/inventor of Down Burst Seeders and today we hear his story.
Down Burst Seeders deliver precision small seed spreading for all your food plot and screening needs. Light weight, durable, and easy to maneuver, Down Burst Drop Seeders fit virtually any vehicle. Featuring a ground wheel driven seed meter, Down Burst Seeders provide precise seed rates regardless of planting speed. Take the guess work out of cover-crop planting and achieve even coverage at the proper seed rate. Perfect for clovers, brassicas, alfalfa, switchgrass, and any other small seed species. Down Burst Seeders - Know what you’re putting down!
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NEW - Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
Exodus Trail Cameras - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
ACRES.CO - New Partner!
Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
Email us: [email protected]
Michigan Whitetail Pursuit - http://bit.ly/MWpursuit
habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot

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59 min
June 27, 2023 #231 - Al Tomechko & Jared Van Hees - Fall Food Plots, Grains & Brassicas, Planting Methods, Seed Rates, Vitalize Seed New Product
Habitat Podcast #231 - Albert Tomechko is back to join Jared Van Hees on all things Fall food plots with Vitalize Seed. We cover:
Not giving up on Spring Plots
Fall Mix - Carbon Load new changes
NEW PRODUCT from Vitalize Seed
Seed Coating & Seeding Rates
Food Plot planting methods
High quality diverse mix
Planting brassicas and grains at the same time and more!
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NEW - Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
Exodus Trail Cameras - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
ACRES.CO - New Partner!
Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
Email us: [email protected]
Michigan Whitetail Pursuit - http://bit.ly/MWpursuit
habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot

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56 min
June 16, 2023 #230 - Jared Van Hees - Northern 70 Habitat Progress & Total Archery Challenge Review
Habitat Podcast #230 - Jared reviews his past couple months of progress at the Northern 70. Finally getting somewhere! Jared also covers how much fun the Total Archery Challenge was this past weekend. Thank you all for listening, leaving us 5 star reviews and sharing Habitat Podcast.
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NEW - Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
Exodus Trail Cameras - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
ACRES.CO - New Partner!
Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
Email us: [email protected]
Michigan Whitetail Pursuit - http://bit.ly/MWpursuit
habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot

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47 min
June 09, 2023 #229 - Wally White - 62 Acre Big Buck Property, #1 Priority Cover, 159" Whitetail, Alfalfa under Fruit Trees, Food Plot Progression & Keeping Trespassers Out
Habitat Podcast #229 - Wally White joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib on another fantastic episode of the Habitat Podcast. Wally is from PA and we are discussing his 62 acre history with an Ohio parcel. We get into the CORE habitat projects we all should consider on our land. Wally speaks the truth on how important many of his implementations are to him and to us. We have a great time covering his 62 Acre Big Buck Property. How he sees his #1 Priority as Cover. Talk about his 159" Whitetail. How Wally plants Alfalfa under Fruit Trees. We cover his Food Plot Progression & Keeping Trespassers Out. And more! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review!
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Exodus Trail Cameras - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
ACRES.CO - New Partner!
Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
Endless Horizons Archery (all of your archery needs) - https://bit.ly/3QBVNRl
Legendary Forest Products (Forestry and Logging) - https://bit.ly/LegendaryFPs
LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – [email protected]
YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast
Email us: [email protected]
Michigan Whitetail Pursuit - http://bit.ly/MWpursuit
habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot

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1 hr 22 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…