Southeast Whitetail

Rick joins the show this week to discuss his passion for bowhunting on both public & private land.  Rick hunts Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Illinois.  I'm pumped to showcase his content as it's a different perspective from my own.  Rick is a highly successful hunter and thoroughly enjoys the grind of the pursuit.  

Rick is the host of the Southern Game & Tackle Podcast and is on the Board of Directors for Project Savior Outdoors.  Read his article and his full bio at www.southeastwhitetail.com.  

https://www.southerngameandtackle.com/

https://www.projectsavioroutdoors.org/

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Release mallards have become increasingly popular throughout the Southeast.  But what detrimental effects do these farm raised & genetically altered birds cause for wild ducks?  How is this style of "hunting" negatively impacting waterfowl conservation?  A wildlife geneticist, Dr. Philip Lavretsky from the University of Texas at El Paso joins the show to discuss these topics and his passion for duck hunting.   

Jacob Lazarus from last week's episode is also on the call as he brought this topic to light.  

Let us know your thoughts.  What have you noticed with your local ducks?  Do you think there should be regulations for farm raised mallards? 

Lab: https://www.utep.edu/science/lavretskylab/

Donations page: https://givingto.utep.edu/conservation

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A private land manager in Lowcountry South Carolina, Jacob shares his success with regenerative food plots mixing both cool and warm season plantings.  He has kept meticulous observational notes from his years of trials and experiments.  

If you plant supplemental food plots in the South, you need to listen to Jacob's results.  Truly remarkable and I will certainly be implementing this setup on my farm.  

We also cover off-season scouting, an upcoming National Deer Association event and a very impactful waterfowl conservation issue on the East Coast.  

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This week Grant Fisher from SC joins the show to discuss his passion for pursuing birds across the South. From private to public land, Grant consistently kills turkeys using his perfected hunt tactics and knowledge of terrain features. This was a great conversation with a conservation minded hunter.

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This week Jordan Szustwal from SC joins the show for a deep dive into how he consistently kills both public and private land birds in multiple states. Jordan shares many tips and tactics for highly pressured turkeys and those stubborn henned-up Toms.

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Cory and I review the 2023 season; what went well and what didn't work. Off-season management plans, gear changes and turkey season ahead.

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This week I cover the consultation services I offer; benefits & cost. My rate is a fraction of a Redneck Blind. One will allow you to make all the noise you want and still fill a deer tag. The other provides a sustainable wildlife, hunting & forestry mgnt plan that'll be a foundation to pass your farm to the next generation. Why not maximize the huntability of your land and wildlife potential?

As long as we have deer on the landscape, we'll need to regulate doe populations. Healthy herds and quality habitats start with doe management. This week, Cory and I discuss the many benefits and how to determine harvest numbers. It all depends on your region and your land goals.

This week Dr. Andrew Little of the University of Nebraska joins the show to discuss the effects of human and hunter movement and habitat use.  Dr. Little is the Director of the Applied Wildlife Ecology and Spatial Movement (AWESM) Lab and has a long list of published research projects in the South that are available through the website below.  We cover a slew of topics that will make you a better hunter.  

Please follow & connect with Dr. Little and the AWESM Lab

www.awesmlab.unl.edu

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