We're breaking down how this calendar will help you with your planning to make better habitat.

With deer season in full swing across much of the country, and most sportsmen's minds focused on pursuing them, we commonly hear some of the same old stuff about their behavior. Things like "The rut is going to be early this year," or "according to the moon guide, tomorrow mornings not worth hunting."

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The number one goal that landowners come to us seeking assistance on is growing and harvesting mature deer CONSISTENTLY. However, many fail to realize off the bat the need to first allow more deer to reach the necessary age class of 5.5 or older. Rarely do we walk into a situation where someone has an adequate number of mature deer existing within the deer herd. So with this podcast, we break down the do's and dont's of producing more mature deer on your property.

A landowner must adopt and apply the following points in most landscapes. Tag soup is not a step backwards. Guests should be held to the same standard as the landowner. Adopt self-imposed regulations that are more restrictive than the state regulations. Get neighbors on board with passing younger deer. Increase overall deer herd numbers. And many more key steps, be sure to give this podcast a listen and a share with neighbors and friends.

The rut can be frustrating if you don't have cover. It can be frustrating even if you do have cover but we're discussing ways to create success on your farm this rut!

There was no shortage of history with this 6.5 year old buck! The trail camera photos were numerous, but the location in which this buck was using was a hard to reach ridge top funnel! Yet, success was had due to understanding the land, clearcuts, thermals, and a disciplined hunting strategy!

After years of watching this buck in a tough to hunt area, Alan decided to make some changes to the property. Alan converted an existing food plot into a wildlife opening that improved access into this stand location. Even though is was improved, Alan still had to wait for the right time of the year and weather/wind to move in. He was given the right conditions and made the most out of it with a 6.5 year worked a scrape line to nearly the base of his tree.

Be sure to give this a listen as you hear some important details to follow on the recovery! We hope you enjoy this podcast and learn to improve the land first to improve your hunting! #ForLoveoftheLand

After obtaining a new parcel just over a year and a half ago, Brad got to work quickly. A timber harvest was conducted as well as the transformation of pasture ground to both agricultural land and old field management. The new crops included corn and alfalfa for 2023, but the layout of these is key to the huntability of the farm. After the logging was completed, bedding thickets were installed and the new structure was holding deer on this 95 acre parcel.

During a mid-October hunt, a hit list buck for Brad stepped out to the plot and worked a scrape! To hear in more detail about the habitat management practices that took place as well as the hunt strategy, take a listen to this podcast! #ForLoveoftheLand

To be successful, you have to hunt undetected. Therefore, you need consider where you wind is blowing at all times. This means that there is a very distinct need to a manage for dormant season voids. These areas can be diverse pastures, frequently burned early successional areas, or areas that have had many of the mast producing trees cut. Deer relate there activity direct to topography and vegetation, it is up to the landowner to find the balance of habitat improvement and funneling deer in killable locations. This podcast takes you on a deep dive manage those down wind acres of the annual harvest locations on the farm.

We hope you enjoy and share this podcast! Tag a landowner you know who is looking for more land management information.