Fire is one of the most powerful tools in habitat management—but most landowners never use it. Habitat manager Erich Long returns to break down prescribed fire, timber stand improvement, invasive species control, and how burning and logging work together to restore wildlife habitat for the deer we want to hold this fall. If you're serious about improving land and managing better habitat, this conversation is worth your time. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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09:07 Why Fire Matters for Wildlife

23:58 The Reality of Controlled Burns

30:11 Why You Need a Qualified Burn Manager

40:40 Balancing Fire and Wildlife

49:01 Burn Safety and Smoke Management

57:37 Managing Warm Season Grasses

01:01:07 Timber Management for Wildlife

01:10:41 The Economics of Logging and Habitat

01:29:52 The Frustrations of Deer Management

01:49:51 The Pressure of Modern Hunting

02:05:49 Rediscovering the Joy of Hunting

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Not every habitat improvement actually helps you hold mature bucks. Some changes matter a lot more than others. In this episode of Farm Companion, Jared and Jeremy walk through the farm work that actually moves the needle — from cutting timber and creating better edge habitat to planting screening, food plot strategy, improving access, and scouting the property during the offseason. These small changes can completely transform how deer use a hunting farm. The work happening right now is what sets the stage for fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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How does Illinois actually manage its whitetail deer herd? In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Illinois Department of Natural Resources deer program manager Peter Schlichting to talk about deer population trends, non-resident hunting pressure, EHD, CWD management, hunting regulations, crop damage, and the future of deer hunting in Illinois.

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12:34 The State of Deer Hunting in Illinois

24:56 Are Deer Numbers Actually Declining?

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In this episode of Farm Companion, Jared finds possibly the best set of sheds he’s ever picked up on his farm—matching sides from a buck he calls “Dagger.” We break down prime shed hunting conditions, what late winter reveals about a property, and how we’re planning upcoming EQIP projects—from tree planting and invasive control to timber management and warm season grass work. This is where the real work starts to give us the best chance at chasing mature bucks this fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Why do so many hunting farms stall out? In this episode, Bobby Kendall of The Whitetail Group breaks down managing timber, fire, habitat, and access—and the biggest mistakes that keep properties from reaching their potential. From buying raw ground to improving and selling farms, this is what it actually takes to build ground that consistently holds mature bucks. The long game of whitetail land management starts here. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we break down the reality of managing a hunting farm and the scope of work happening across our properties right now. From EQIP planning and CRP programs to timber harvests, TSI work, and long-term habitat strategy, we talk through the projects, decisions, and lessons that come with trying to improve land for both deer and the future. Managing a farm is never a finished process, and this time of year is when many of those plans start to take shape. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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What does it really take to build a successful farm? In this episode, Jared and Jeremy break down habitat work, land strategy, financial commitment, and long-term planning needed to hold mature bucks and consistently produce results. From food plots and access to opportunity and investment, this is the real work behind building a farm that lasts. It's not easy work, but it's always worth it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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In this episode of Farm Companion, Jeremy shares what he’s learning from shed hunting and late-season deer activity on his farm in Kentucky, while Jared breaks down how he’s managing feeding programs to hold deer through the off-season in Ohio. We also walk through upcoming EQIP habitat plans for our farm in Illinois, including timber work, invasive management, and long-term improvements. The grind never stops, and this is where the work gets put in for mature bucks this fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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How do you actually build whitetail habitat that works — year after year? In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we’re joined by Adam Keith of Land & Legacy to break down how to properly plan, execute, and evaluate habitat projects that consistently produce mature bucks. From food plots and cover to access, pressure, and long-term strategy, we dive into what separates properties that improve over time from those that stall out. Adam shares how to find reliable information, avoid costly mistakes, and gain confidence in your management decisions — whether you’re working with 20 acres or 2,000. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we break down our plan to grow bigger bucks this fall by making the right planting and property decisions right now. From grasses and cover crops to food plots and access routes, we walk through what we’re planting, when we’re planting it, and how every decision is designed to reduce pressure and hold mature bucks long-term. We also discuss how preparing for shed season, identifying key travel corridors, and managing human intrusion early in the year can make or break your fall hunts. If you want better deer, better movement, and better opportunities this season, it all starts in the spring. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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