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An Inside Look at Our Illinois Farm | Farm Companion Mar 23, 2025

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Back at it with another Farm Companion! This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on our Illinois farm. As we gear up for our trip, we dive into the habitat work, food plot strategies, and long-term vision that are shaping this property into a premier whitetail destination. From dialing in cover and bedding areas to tweaking food sources for year-round nutrition, we break down what’s working, what’s not, and the next moves to hold more mature bucks. We hope you guys are enjoying the Farm Companion series as much as we are. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Born Wired to Hunt w/ Mark Kenyon | HUNTR Podcast #242 Mar 18, 2025

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Mark Kenyon—host of Wired to Hunt, a key voice at MeatEater, and one of the most respected names in the hunting world. We dive into what it takes to build a successful hunting brand, how Wired to Hunt became one of the top whitetail platforms, and what aspiring hunters should know about making a career in the outdoor industry. Mark also shares his take on the biggest challenges facing the hunting industry today and what we, as a community, can do to shape the future of whitetail hunting. We appreciate Mark joining us on the show and we hope you enjoy the conversation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Check out more from Mark and MeatEater:

https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@MeatEaterTV⁩

https://www.instagram.com/wiredtohunt/

https://www.themeateater.com/

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Can You Change Your Farm's DNA? | Farm Companion Mar 16, 2025

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We’re back with another Farm Companion, bringing you along as we fine-tune our off-season whitetail habitat improvements. Every year is a learning experience—figuring out what works, what doesn’t, and how to make the property even better. The goal never changes: creating the best possible habitat to hold mature bucks and keep them on your farm when it matters most. From switchgrass plantings to dialing in the perfect farm layout, we’re breaking it all down in this episode. We hope you guys enjoy this series as much as we do, and we'll see you in the next one.

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Chasing Big Woods Bucks w/ Hal Blood | HUNTR Podcast #241 Mar 11, 2025

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with legendary big-woods tracker Hal Blood from Big Woods Bucks. Hal has spent decades mastering the art of tracking mature bucks in some of the toughest terrain out there. He breaks down his time-tested strategies for finding and following big-woods giants, sharing insights on reading tracks, understanding buck behavior, and navigating remote wilderness. We often talk about the lack of woodsmanship in today's hunting world, but for Hal, it's the only way — and it's refreshing to hear him share his tactics in the woods. This episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss. We appreciate Hal joining us on the show, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Check out Big Woods Bucks:

https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@bigwoodsbucks1⁩

https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BigWoodsBucks/

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Holding Big Bucks on Your Farm | Farm Companion Mar 09, 2025

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We're back with another Farm Companion! In this episode, we're diving into what it really takes to keep big bucks on your property. This time of year is all about looking back on last season — what worked, what didn’t — and figuring out how to improve your whitetail habitat. For us, it always comes down to two key things: food and cover. If you want to hold mature bucks, you’ve got to ask yourself, “What can I do to make my farm a place that gives deer everything they need?” That’s exactly what we’re breaking down today. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Are Deer Actually Dying from CWD? w/ Daniel Storm | HUNTR Podcast #240 Mar 04, 2025

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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Storm, Wisconsin DNR’s top deer research scientist, to break down the findings from the biggest CWD study ever done in the state. After tracking over 1,000 whitetails for five years, the results are in—and they’re game-changing. We’re talking survival rates, herd impact, and what CWD really means for hunters moving forward. Are deer numbers dropping? Will this disease change how we hunt? And what can be done to manage it? Dr. Storm lays it all out there for us. This is one you don’t want to miss. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Your Deer Cover Sucks | Farm Companion Mar 02, 2025

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Welcome to Farm Companion! As landowners and deer managers, the off-season is where the real work begins. These next few months are crucial for shaping the habitat and stacking the odds in our favor when deer season rolls around. Our goal? Build the best environment possible to hold mature bucks on our properties.

Follow along as we dive into everything from prescribed burns and timber harvests to cover, food plots, and beyond. We’re just two hardcore deer hunters sharing our experiences and sparking conversations within the hunting community. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Crossbows and Controversy w/ Josh Teulker | HUNTR Podcast #239 Feb 25, 2025

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In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Josh Teulker, host of Before the Echo, to dive into the tough topics that most hunters shy away from. Not every hunting conversation is easy—but they’re all necessary. From managing hunting pressure to calling out bad habits in the woods, we break down why these discussions matter and how they can make the hunting experience better for everyone involved. Josh doesn’t hold back, bringing his real-world experience and straight-shooter mindset to the table. If you're serious about whitetails and the future of hunting, this is one you don’t want to miss. We appreciate Josh for joining us, and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

Check out Josh's podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/@UCoEUun2B14oDuAdhWJoSEtA

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Mastering the Whitetail Landscape w/ Mark Luster | HUNTR Podcast #238 Feb 18, 2025

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with seasoned whitetail hunter Mark Luster, whose passion and expertise in deer hunting and land management are second to none. After relocating from Illinois to Iowa in 2012, Mark fully embraced the state's top-tier deer management practices, allowing him to consistently pursue and harvest mature bucks. Beyond his time in the field, Mark has shared his knowledge through Bowhunter Magazine and appearances on Legends of the Fall, making him a respected voice in the hunting community. In this conversation, we dive deep into land and whitetail management strategies, exchanging insights on what it takes to create and sustain a thriving habitat. A huge thanks to Mark for joining us. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

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https://www.facebook.com/mark.luster.7/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqy88mAUgvw

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Build Your Whitetail Paradise w/ Greg Glesinger | HUNTR Podcast #237 Feb 11, 2025

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In this episode, we’re sitting down with none other than Greg Glesinger—one of the deadliest whitetail bowhunters out there. Greg doesn’t just hunt big deer, he builds the ground they live on. From dialing in timber stand improvements to designing food plots that force movement, he’s got the system down to a science. We break down the blueprint for creating a property that not only holds mature bucks but gives you the perfect shot opportunities year after year. We thank Greg for his time and we hope you guys enjoy this episode as much as we do. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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