Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

In this podcast Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management) and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) explore some of the best practices for Food Plot establishment. Todd also discusses strategies for removing reed canary grass on the landscape. Spring food plots can be one of the more important activities this time of year. Todd discusses simple, effective methods to install food plots with limited equipment. Further, Todd explains what barebones equipment and herbicide you can get away with and still have a healthy food plot.

Todd and Jon discuss seed blends that work best in the fall and springtime. Todd explains when you have more equipment other planting may be a better choice for food plotters. Todd and Jon detail simple and complex food plot seed blends that are effective for spring months. Todd identifies seeds that help drought proof your food plots. Further, Todd discusses fertilizer choices that can help you achieve better plant growth. As stated in previous podcasts, soils samples are critical to know what deficiencies are present.

Todd and Jon discuss nurse crop choices in the spring months and using these plants to establish better early season food plots. Further, thinking about seed size, planting depth, and spreading seed is critical to the establishment of an effective food plot. Todd discusses his favorite seed options for sandy soil. Todd provides his go to blend of soybeans and corn. Jon provides some alternative plants for beans. Todd explains an unknown plant that deer hammer during the warm period. 

Todd discusses advanced strategies for food plots. Jon discusses his technique using a roller crimper. All these examples will get you ahead of the game and support weed reduction. Todd recommends a different plant that benefits turkeys and deer. Todd explains the positives and negatives as it relates to mowing food plots and balancing biomass and establishing young tender plants like clover.

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This week on the Missouri Woods and Water podcast the guys get to talk with Zach Mixer about an awesome 2021 giant whitetail. We were lucky enough to meet Zach up at the Iowa Deer Classic and hear part of the awesome story about an unlikely Iowa giant. Zach gained access to a new piece of property last season which is always a nice surprise, but little did he know a 210" beast was living there. A season of crazy ups and downs ended with the highest high a guy can ask for when he was able to put an arrow in a world class deer. It was great to meet Zach and his family in Iowa and even better hearing this full story. We want to thank Zach for hopping on with us and for his service to his community as well. Thanks for listening.  

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On this episode of The nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with fellow Sportsmen’s Empire podcaster and host of Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast Mitchell Shirk about his love for podcasting, hunting and habitat.

Mitchell has been tagging along on hunting trips since he was 4 years old. Around 10 he was able to start hunting himself. He would hunt and fish for anything with an open season but as time went on he started to focus on archery hunting whitetail deer and PA big game. Mitchell grew up hunting a 280 acre private land tract where he learned about quality deer management and property manipulation. He also got into hunting large tracts of mountainous public land in northern PA. His goal is to learn as much as possible each year, and help share his experiences with as many people as possible.

Mitchell went to school for Biology and got a B.S. in Ecology w/ Minor in Environmental Science. He is currently an Agronomist at a private agricultural consulting company called Rosetree Consulting in Southeast Pennsylvania. He not only helps growers maximize yield potential and profitability, but also translates farming practices into food plot practices.

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Big things are happening at the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast this week. John has not one, but two exciting announcements on this episode so you are definitely not going to want to skip this one. One of those announcements has to do with this weeks guest Steve Alexander. Steve is the owner of Private Water Fishing, a north Texas based company looking to grow its presence across the Red River into Oklahoma. Private Water Fishing is a membership based company with access to over 100 private fishing lakes across Texas and Oklahoma. 

If you are looking for a top notch secluded fishing destination, Private Water Fishing has you covered. This company doesn't just accept any ol pond out there, and the majority of these private lakes are over 10 acres in size. Each is managed for both fish quality and to provide a great fishing experience. After a lake is booked, it has to wait through a mandatory rest period before it can be reserved again in order to keep the fish from being over pressured. Like what you're hearing? Listen to this episode and don't forget to stick around till the end for a second exciting announcement!

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During the early season, food is the name of the game. Whether it is created by man in the form of ag fields and food plots, or in the form of natural browse, bedding to feeding patterns are your ticket to success finding a shooter buck. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with Mark Dissinger as he shares his 2021 success story about his largest PA buck to date that was killed in early archery season. Typically, most hunters talk about hunting close to food sources in the evening during this time of year. However, Mark has consistently found early season success in his area during the mornings as bucks head back from ag fields and stop to munch on acorns before heading back to bed.

As we all know, one of the challenges of bow hunting in early season is facing the heat. All bowhunters strive to prepare themselves for the moment of truth to make a quick and humane kill. However, if you bow hunt long enough you are bound to experience the lowest of lows. Unfortunately for Mark, the recovery of his deer did not go as smoothly as he hoped. But Mark persevered to find his trophy for a bittersweet ending. In addition to the early season hunting strategy, there are plenty of things to take away from this recovery story and help us learn when the unspeakable happens.

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On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Dustin Knutson of Boyds Gunstocks about the importance of a well fitting gunstock. Dustin gives a brief history of Boyds as a company and his role within the company. He also talks about how their products work, the material they use and how easy it is to find a stock customized to fit your size and shooting style. This is an excellent episode with tons of great information. Enjoy!  

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We just wrapped up opening weekend of turkey season here in Michigan and with that we thought it would be a great time to bring on Nick Otto from the Huntavore Podcast to talk about how to butcher, handle and prepare your harvest.  On this episode Lee and Nick talk about what cuts of meats you should be trying to save and butchering techniques for your wild bird.  Nick has dedicated himself to preparing and sharing some tasty recipes for the wild game he harvests and is someone you should definitely tune into and follow to learn some great tips on different ways to enjoy your wild game as well.  If you haven’t gotten your bird yet, keep at it! There is still a ton of turkey season left. Enjoy!

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Detroit River is popping right now with limits of walleye being filled for anglers on most boats.  On this episode Lee is joined by some local river rats Fred, Ryan and Austin who just finished 13th out of 149 boats on the first stop of the Michigan Walleye Tour.  If you have ever thought about coming to jig or fish the Detroit River for walleye you’ll want to tune into this episode as the boys share how they were successful in changing weather conditions and water clarity from day to day.  April is a mix of all types of weather conditions and that can either turn on or shut down different kind of bites in the river.  Listen in to hear how you can be ready for any conditions mother nature wants to smack you with.  Cheers folks!!

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