In this podcast, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Tim Russell (Green Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services) discuss American beech and the benefit on the landscapes. Tim explains the general benefits of beech in the markets today. Can you have too many beech trees on your property, Tim explains.  Jon and Tim discuss our forest today and what has happened over the years that have made certain properties most inclined to have American beech and minimal diversity.

Tim discusses what to do when most of your property has been degraded and the remaining trees, like beech, remain. Tim discusses other tree varieties and those that stump sprout, providing value for our deer herd. Tim discusses beech bark disease, and how to identify it. Jon discusses the benefit of beech on the landscapes and how he has seen the use by deer and other mammals. Jon discusses the importance of beech, nut production and an increase in utilization by bears and in increase in bear populations accordingly.

Tim discusses what not to do when it comes to managing your forest, and what species he wants for economic purposes and for deer. Jon discusses the importance of having diversity and why he prefers to have beech on his property in pockets, managing for specific trees. Tim explains what trees to leave on the landscape and how he approaches beech trees that are tolerant of beech bark disease. Tim goes into detail on how to evaluate your forest and handle beech brush and what equipment he uses to remove beech. Tim discusses hack and squirt methods and what tree species he prefers to kill on the landscape. Tim explains when is the best time to cut diseased beech trees.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management), new adaptive hunting property concepts. Jon explains some tactics for dealing with non-native plants. Todd discusses drought and fighting weeds. Todd details what happened to switchgrass this year on his client properties and two options that listeners may consider, as well as which option might work best in heat and drought. Todd discusses how late switchgrass can be planted through the summer. Todd details errors with clients that listeners should consider when emplacing box blinds.  

Todd explains an innovative tactic to getting into wet areas for hunting or vehicles that will change the way you hunt your property. Jon discusses foliar sprays and compost teas for food plots. Jon breaks down more about new ideas that will get your food plots to the next level.

Todd discusses a major mistake that occurred on an adjacent property that limited what he was able to do to help a client property. Todd details the types of herbicides that farmers use, and the restrictions that may occur if there is overspray. Also, it's important to recognize that restricted herbicides are far more impactful on crop competition than we sometimes realize. Todd and Jon discuss Miscanthus Grass and its use on the landscape. Todd provides examples of how it's used on the landscape. Jon compares willows and Miscanthus Grass and discusses the pros and cons. Todd and Jon discuss non-native plants and invasive qualities that can impact your landscape. Todd and Jon discuss exclusion cages to promote native plants.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Eric Lance (Hunt Science Podcast) discuss the upcoming next several months and how they both approach their hunting properties. Jon and Eric discuss the top activity you can do this time of year to prepare yourself for hunting season. Eric explains the activity levels on his property and how he establishes routine happenings that do not dissuade his deer.

Eric discusses the methods of collecting data on deer to include GPS collaring and related information that can benefit our hunting. Eric and Jon discuss thermal drone imagery and how important using tools like this can be to enhancing our knowledge of deer’s whereabouts. Eric discusses fawn recruitment and techniques to evaluate survival at birth and otherwise.

Jon explains how to shrink deer movement on your property. Eric explains why not to focus on deer home ranges, but focusing solely on habitat is one of the more important facets that you as a land manager can control. Eric discusses things that GPS or telemetry studies do not tell us, such as how our deer behave in  social groups. Jon explains a theory that will enhance your understanding of deer movement and why summer and winter food is critical to enticing deer onto your property.  Eric supports the idea that spring and summer food is critical to our deer and how we need to support our deer through stress periods, improving the quality of our deer throughout the following years. Eric explains the impact of predators on the landscapes. Eric provides a surprising bit of rationale on why predator control may not be on the top of your list when it comes to deer populations and survival.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Rocky Burrus (SA Farm Management Service) discuss how to build your hunting schedule now for the fall. Jon discusses a future habitat day on his property planned for next summer. Rocky explains why he enjoys cutting timber in the summer versus the winter. Rocky discusses his food plot layouts and how to reduce predators near or within your food plots.  

Rocky explains how to evaluate trail cameras and hunting data on properties and the process he goes through to collect data and how to process this information for next year's hunting season. Rocky gives specific details on certain types of deer that he believes that you can capitalize on to have success this fall. Rocky explains the importance of annual deer patterns and how their routine movement can lead to a mature buck’s demise. Rocky explains a Tennessee giant buck that fell to an annual pattern that proves his point deer are sometimes more consistent than we realize.

Jon explains his thoughts on deer movement, his own property and why to evaluate changes on the landscape that will better facilitate more interest. Rocky explains a new project he will be working on and what he feels like will change his property next year. Rocky details an approach to working with your neighbors/farmers to benefit your property. Rocky provides a specific example of when to hunt a particular buck in his area. Jon and Rocky explain a measurement of success on a hunting property we tend to forget about when trying to develop a property.

Jon and Rocky discuss the regional differences and the importance of considering techniques that pertain to your area based on your deer herd, related hunting pressure and hunting capability.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Austin Delano (Mossy Oak BioLogic) discuss ways to reverse drought concerns, long-term drought resilience properties and soil compaction. Austin provides soil improvement techniques to include mechanical methods of changing water collection and retention. Jon explains high level ways to architect your landscape for water, and how water can be the most important resource we have. Jon and Austin discuss fallow areas, and Austin provides plant options that are more drought tolerant, which can change these areas and your food plots.

Austin explains the concept of subsoiling and how this can change the ground we work. Jon and Austin discuss when to subsoil, the multitude of benefits and what they have learned from doing this technique. Austin suggests certain tractor requirements and how this technique alleviates hardpans. Austin explains to Jon the new radishes that are being released by biologic and how he expects these to be a game changer to those across the country.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Mitchell Shirk (Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast) discuss deficiencies and symptoms of the most popular food plot crops. Mitchell explains corn deficiencies this summer. Mitchell explains the largest deficiencies he experiences in his area and the related connection to soil types.  Mitchell explains the necessity of evaluating nitrogen and potassium needs and concerns with corn. Mitchell and Jon discuss companion cropping, interspersing crops, and multi-species blend, including a new tactic to establish corn with cover or existing crops.

Mitchell explains the importance of soybeans and the impact of dry weather. A suggested foliar spray to boost Soybeans growth is explained.   Mitchell explains general deficiencies and the importance of evaluating soils for crop health.

Mitchell details the benefits and concerns with Alfalfa, and how the crop can be difficult and finicky for food plotters and farmers.  Mitchell explains general deficiencies of Alfalfa and concerns of sulfur that are sometimes difficult to diagnose. Jon provides an explanation of options to support better growth to include using wheat. Mitchell explains weed management, biomass production and nutrient loss after harvest.  

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss summer activities on Drury farm. Jon identifies methods of dealing with drought and some smart techniques that will help improve your food plots. Perry explains how he is supporting their food plots to ensure that those big bucks have a food source through the summer and into the late season. Perry explains row crop farming for deer and improvements he is working on this summer on the farms he manages.

Perry explains how to set up deer fencing, that includes layout, spacing, model and type of unit that is used to reduce deer pressure on food plots. Perry details what box blind setups look like and key equipment for making your property more mobile. Perry discusses new layout features based on hunting data and how they use prior hunting intel to rearrange the farms for better success.  Perry details considerations that may impact the success of a farm and how he reacts when things are not optimal.

Jon and Perry discuss having a team mentality and how multiple ideas will get you ahead and help get your property in order. Perry discusses maximizing and benefiting from working hard during the summer to get prepared for hunting season.  Perry discusses retention of mature bucks on the Drury farm and what they do to help retain more deer.  Jon gives the listeners easy summertime habitat chores that will get you better prepared for hunting season. Perry and Jon discuss social aspects of deer behavior and how that can lead to better hunting success.

Jon and Perry discuss the difference between Midwestern and Eastern states and how there are obvious cultural differences that lead to different successes.  Jon and Perry discuss the challenges of the Northeast and things to come in the future.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss summer planning for your next big buck. Jon discusses his recent activities and plans for the upcoming season.  Steve details his upcoming big mountain scouting camp you can attend this summer. Jon explains how to manage dry spells and a new technique that can change your hunting property.

Steve explains the importance of water and acorns this upcoming year. Steve details his upcoming season strategy and evaluates the food, water, and changes in habitat on landscape. Jon converses about leasing ground and things to consider if you are in the market for new property. Steve is taking time to evaluate the deer that survived last season and get his inventory read for the upcoming season.  

Steve identifies where deer are this year versus last year and what locations deer are going to reside in this time of year. Jon explains recent events on his own property that explain what big bucks may be doing this time of year. Steve and Jon discuss gimmicks and quick hunting fixes that do not work and how easily people buy into band aid options that do not lead to success.  Jon explains how he approaches scouting this summer and property improvements. Steve discusses hunting smarter than harder, and what he is doing differently this season versus last year. Steve and Jon discuss youth hunting and why it's important to take a different approach to introducing kids to the outdoors.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Eric Lance (Hunt Science) discuss waterfowl and deer habitat and land management tactics.  Jon discusses his recent client visits and struggles he is evaluating on his own property and his strategy around drought proofing his property. Eric explains his business and podcast that listeners can consider when selecting a more in-depth discussion on the science side of hunting. Eric explains his expertise as a wildlife biologist, and his emphasis on game species such as predators, birds, and deer. Eric explains his expertise on upland birds and waterfowl and where he is headed with his career.

Eric explains the benefit of wetland habitat and resources like Ducks Unlimited. Eric explains the different wetlands systems and the differences of each and the benefits on the landscape. Eric explains the number one problem as it pertains to our habitat for waterfowl. Eric explains how to evaluate your wetland for quality. Eric discusses managing water in an easy to do manner that will amplify interests. Eric discusses the soil and the related plants that create preferences of ducks and deer.

Eric provides a layout and explanation of engineering of wetland areas for waterfowl. Eric details the benefit of duck ponds and explanation of what he prefers and how a small amount of water can go a long way. Jon and Eric discuss nesting areas and ideal cover for waterfowl and deer habitat. Eric suggests using artificial intelligence apps to evaluate plant life and consider the benefit of the respective plants to the animal that the landowner is trying to promote. Eric discusses managing existing vegetation (i.e. dogwoods) and how to promote those on the landscape.

Eric and Jon discuss hemorrhagic disease and suggest how to reduce these concerns on your property. Eric provides real life examples of how to think on a larger scale on disease and how to widen the habitat preferences to reduce populations around water resources. Eric explains why he does not use waterholes and why they may be unnecessary on your property. Jon explains the nutrient profile of plants and the difference in utilization in aquatic areas. Jon provides an aquatic plant that will provide excellent resources to deer on the landscape. Eric discusses the differences on why certain plants are eaten and a geospatial study on why deer may use certain areas over others.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Mark Haslam (Southeast Whitetail) discuss the impacts of fire from this past season. Mark and Jon discuss rain and drought concerns in each of their areas and the impact to food plots. Mark discusses burning in detail, when he burned, how large of an area and what conditions he prefers to burn areas. Mark explains the benefits of burning in the dormant season versus spring, and when he would prefer to burn but the dependence on the land use and prior management and the related impacts of our localized plants.

Mark and Jon discuss the growing season burn and the benefit to wildlife. Mark explains and relates the importance of summer burns to deer health. Jon suggests working the entire landscape to optimize interest and taking soil samples in areas that are managed for deer. Mark explains the importance of perennial food plots in his routine. Mark and Jon discuss oats and their importance in food plot regimes.

Mark explains what he is doing at the end of May and June. How he focuses on longer term nutrition with his food plots and ensuring deer remain consistent on his property. Mark explains the benefits of roads, firebreaks, and scouting. Mark believes disced roadways and trails can be essential to access. Mark and Jon discuss disc harrows and how important they are for land management. Mark and Jon discuss some of the differences between the north and south.

Mark explains his tactics for planning ahead for target deer this year and his plan of action for the season ahead. Mark describes the work involved with trail cameras and how he has stepped back from focusing extremely hard on a specific buck. Mark ends with things you can do right now to prepare for hunting season to have a better overall plan.

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Southeast Whitetail – Habitat, Conservation & Venison

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