Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting

Latest Episodes:

Against All Odds: 40 Acre Dream Season Jan 03, 2024

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10 years ago this 40 acre parcel was overgrazed pastures, now it is holding bucks and attracting them from miles away when the pressure of deer season gets going. No acreage is too small to manage. Secure areas are critical to offer on these smaller acreages and you will see why when a mature 10-pt is daylight all over this farm.

If you have small acreage, don't consider it a lost cause. This story of success in a tough neighborhood will be enough to fuel you to take the same steps and hopefully yield similar success.

The Difference Between State Biologist and Private Consultants Dec 29, 2023

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A state wildlife biologist or local NRSC agent assists landowners daily. They work to improve habitat and dish out cost-share dollars that improved habitat, but they have boundaries and restrictions in how they can assist. In comparison, private consultants work directly for and on behalf of the landowners goals without restrictions based on specs that have been written within the EQIP program. Our consultants also work to address the entire farm and its operation and huntability. We intentionally address the habitat to directly improve the huntability of a farm, not max out habitat and hope it hunts well.

We hope this podcast is revealing and helpful to the landowners listening. There are two separate roles and ways to work. Make sure you understand where you are at and how you can maximize your time and future.

S&F In The Thicket Dec 22, 2023

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Discussing shrub motts, food plots, rut timing and Merry Christmas

S&F GTR’s and Ground Gremlins Dec 14, 2023

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Plus we discuss finding the buck at the end of the blood trail and it not being what we expected which seems to happen a lot. Have ground gremlins ever got a hold of your buck before you got to him?

Late Season Hunting - Don't Miss Out Dec 13, 2023

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Want the most success on limited time? Don't sleep on late season.

Top 5 Limiting Factors for Recreational Landowners Dec 08, 2023

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Changing perspectives, mindsets, attitudes, improving knowledge, and addressing fears is never easy. It's always difficult to do, so today we discuss these hot button issues. Oftentimes these issues keep people from experiencing the success that they think they could have or perhaps have earned. Looking at ourselves in the mirror is priority number one. Don't keep pointing the finger at every other issue. The habitat will change once we agree it needs to change, learn how to change it, and then motivate ourselves to put in the hardwork!

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S&F Making Your Skinning Work Easier Dec 05, 2023

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After the trigger pulled the work usually starts, but there are always ways to make the work easier. This week we discuss improvements to the skjinning shed and tools that can make a dreadful process enjoyable.

Welcome to the Neighborhood - Get Out Nov 30, 2023

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There are things to look for when buying a property if you want old deer. Small tracts mean more neighbors which can mean more problems

Get Em While We Got EM! Habitat Calendars Nov 30, 2023

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We're breaking down how this calendar will help you with your planning to make better habitat.

S&F Deer and Some of The Ideas Around Them Nov 25, 2023

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With deer season in full swing across much of the country, and most sportsmen's minds focused on pursuing them, we commonly hear some of the same old stuff about their behavior. Things like "The rut is going to be early this year," or "according to the moon guide, tomorrow mornings not worth hunting."