Are you ready for the month of transition for whitetails? Ready or not it is here! This month is full of change and variables. The factors are numerous and most hunters find themselves in one of two categories. 

1. You don't hold bachelor groups all summer and are anticipating them showing up.

2. You fear the bachelor group they have watched all summer breaking up and leaving.

September is a unique month in the world of whitetails. Bachelor groups are breaking up and what has fuzzy antlers are now shed into hardened antlers for the fall. Not only are physiological things change, but also are food sources. The once green soybean fields of summer are turning yellow and cornfields are actively being harvested all the while whiteoak acorns are dropping. These changes in the landscape coupled by the changes in the whitetail's body really make for some big pattern shifts in the field. Most hunters are reactionary to these changes and stress out during this month. However, during this podcast, we educate you on how to embrace these variables and prepare for these changes. Ultimately you will become a better woodsman! 

In todays episode we dive in with Forester and Wildlife Manager Daric Denny to discuss how your timber stand has changed over the years. Many beneficial plant communities that have been lost and  we're discussing what we can do to fix it. Who knows, we may even create a turkey factory in the process.

We're headed west! It's a busy time of the year but some times it's important to slow down and go hunting! This week we're discussing our upcoming trip to Utah to chase elk! This trip brings up past hunts and the good times of sharing camp with buddies! #forloveoftheland 

This week we're joined by Whitetail Properties Producer Sean Fahrendorf to discuss his feet to flame introduction to habitat management. Unlike many of us we built our knowledge over years of learning from others and our own personal failures, but for Sean once he got introduced to habitat management it was drinking from a fire hose. 

Quail forever and Pheasants Forever have accomplished many things for private land across the nation, but they aren’t just improving the quail habitat; they're making great habitat for turkey, grouse and deer too! Today we are joined with two ladies that explain not only how to create great habitat for all wildlife, but ways to get the work paid for as well.

Not everyone has open or agricultural acres on their recreational farms, however, this conversation can still be beneficial for everyone to listen to. You may ask why, but the reason is, often times the status quo is not always the best fit or decision. Cash renting is very common for landowners, but in this podcast, you may learn more that there are better options out there. We bring on Whitetail Properties Agent Stephen Stockman who works across Northern Missouri selling farms! 

Cash renting of farm acres are very clean exchange. Cash money for the control of agricultural acres. This is a very hands-off approach and has low responsibility on the landowner. But with lack of responsibility comes little power in crop rotations, fertilizing, and harvesting. On the flip side, custom farming is on the complete other side of the spectrum. All of the control is in the hands of the landowner. From, what to plant, how to plant, when to plant, etc... In addition, all of the risk regardless of the outcome falls on the landowner. 

To learn which option is best for you, please tune in and share this podcast with each landowner you know! 
 

Greg Glesinger has a history of tagging giant whitetails, and when we say giant whitetails we aren't saying booners, we're talking 200" and bigger. In fact, Kasey Morgan and Greg are doing things in the whitetail space few people get to experience. This isn't happening by chance either, this is planned out through extreme habitat makeovers, planned out hunting strategy, and execution. 

This new project will unfold on Sportsman's Channel next summer as well as new social media content. This will be Land & Legacy's way of jumping into whitetail content completely. We'll be packing cameras, podcasting, and doing all kinds of additional content focused on whitetail deer. From growing them, to building a farm for them, to hunting them., you'll find it all right here. 

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We often hear people say “we just don’t have the genetics to grow big deer around here”. On today's podcast we dive into this topic with Dr. Lashley as a follow up to a podcast he had done on Fire University titled “ Fire as a Tool to Increase Nutrient Availability in Lactating Does”. In a lot of cases it’s the deer adapting to what you have provided them and has nothing at all to do with genetics. Join us as we dive into this hot topic and explore what might be going on.

On this week's podcast we discuss whether it is necessary to plant natives or simply allow the seed bank to respond. We have a special guest and post-graduate student from the University of TN Bonner Powell. He completed some interesting research while a student that helps to break down the best ways to maximize the native response that could save you some money and time.

Most people tend to think that the more money you spend, the better quality you will get. In some cases this could be true, but it's not always the case when working the land. During the podcast you will hear just how valuable the seed bank is compared to planting natives. The results are pretty overwhelming and speak for themselves.

We also include some great tips on the future management of the site and how to best keep the area in good condition. 

As we grow, you get more content coming your way. Sawdust and Fire is a new podcast coming to the Land & Legacy feed. This podcast will be for the landowner. It is hosted by two passionate land managers, Thomas Baldridge and Hunter Johnson. Both residing from Arkansas, they put their personal training, passion, and knowledge into each podcast. They are not professionally trained, but that does not disqualify them from providing you with quality information in a digestible manner. 

The main goal with Sawdust and Fire is to be as relatable as possible and unpack the heavy research into a landowner's perspective. These guys are excited to bring you new content with a personalized twist. The land management principles will be the same, but a new voice to enjoy! We hope you give Sawdust and Fire a listen each week. 

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