As summer winds down, it's go-time for fall food plots and whitetail preparation. In this episode, we dive deep into land management strategies, habitat improvement, and wildlife conservation—Mississippi style. Jordan is gearing up for a busy planting season and shares updates on water conditions in the South Delta, food plot planning, and what’s the forecast for fall.

We also explore “undesirable” plants like coffeeweed, reflect on the rising interest in African hunting experiences, and break down what makes those international trips more attainable than most people think.

Then, it’s all about whitetail predictions: Hear Jordan Blissett’s outlook for this year’s deer season across Mississippi, fueled by a wet spring and lush native vegetation. Discover why central Mississippi is becoming a sleeper region for mature bucks, and how local landowners are maximizing their acreage for big deer—and even bigger results.

Whether you're a habitat manager, landowner, or die-hard deer hunter, you’ll find valuable insight on:

Food plot timing and strategy

Habitat benefits of prescribed burning

Antler growth trends after drought recovery

The evolving mindset around age structure and deer quality

How small tracts can produce giant bucks with the right approach

Plus, we chat about the Dallas Safari Club Expo, wildlife auction shocks (yes, a $120K donation!), and tips for improving your hunting land without breaking the bank.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fall food plot planning

African hunting trips

Dallas Safari Club experience

Mississippi deer season forecast

Land value trends in Rankin & Scott County

DIY habitat improvements

👉 Don’t miss the next episode, featuring a special guest who breaks down budget-friendly habitat improvements every landowner should know.

Pierce Young is a private lands wildlife biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. In this episode he and Jordan discuss the wide spectrum of wildlife management services that are offered to Mississippi residents by MDWFP- particularly whitetail deer related in this conversation. If you own land or are considering buying land in the future, this episode will be of great value to you. 

We recorded this episode inside for the sake of saving ourselves from the broiling heat taking place in Mississippi right now. FYI, you know it's bad when we are celebrating temps in the high 80s. But anyway, this episode we talk about if the standard we as hunting community has set for ourselves in terms of land management, finding quail in quail friendly and non-friendly places, planning safaris for next year and more. Check it out! 

Everyone has a story. While some have similarities, none are the same. Jordan's life story is one of unique circumstances, high hopes, and the willingness to chase a dream even if everyone else thinks that it's crazy. Check it out! 

Jordan decides to interview Lake to get his story of how he ended up working in the hunting and outdoor space. It's one of the most common questions asked, so maybe this story will help guide a listener if they are interested in that career path themselves. Check it out! 

Turn your volume up and your thermostat down. Summer is here, and you might as well indulge your ears with the outdoors since it's too hot to go outside. Catch up with us as we discuss the prior weeks and lean in as we plan a good lineup of the summer podcast series. Check it out! 

big news around the hunting and fishing space week. Thousands of acres of public land are possibly being put up for sale, and they are trying to make deer private property in Alabama. We are here to talk about both and give a few updates between Jordan and myself. Check it out! 

for more info on public land sales click here: 

https://www.trcp.org/action-alert/urge-lawmakers-to-oppose-public-land-sales/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=slider&utm_campaign= 

For more info on the proposed high fence laws in Alabama click here:

https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/alabama-deer-breeder-cwd-bill/ 

Hear the last spring turkey story round up of 2025 as we go through my last hard gobbling turkey hunt home in Mississippi and Jordan tells his many tales from his Midwest turkey jaunt he took with his wife Jessi. Also, hear some changes coming in the near future for the STL podcast. Check it out!

There is few feelings worse to a turkey hunter than spooking a turkey. It's the worst possible outcome. In this episode we dive into common problems and reasons we have run into that led to us spooking turkeys and talk about steps that can be taken to keep from doing it. Check it out! 

Holy smokes where did April go? While some states are just now seeing their kickoff of the spring season, here at home, we are in the home stretch. It's been a fun one, as they always are, but man has it been odd. This week, we've got a whole new pile of fresh turkey stories to tell, some success and some failure, but hey, that's all part of turkey hunting. check it out!