Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting

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Mature Bucks Frequenting A Small Property Aug 08, 2022

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During this podcast, we interview a passionate landowner and client from the mid-Atlantic region. This 23-acre property is rocking, so we have to tell you the story. A timber sale and aggressive invasives species removal plan have paved the way for the frequent occurrence of several great mature bucks now using this property and calling it home.

Small property management differs from a larger property, not due to the limitations of size, but more the importance of executing a fine-tuned plan. The spatial arrangement of native vegetation is essential, cover and security are of the utmost importance. Most small properties have multiple neighbors, on top of this, this homestead is surrounded by hunters too, so hunting pressure is high in this area. This property is a fine example of this arrangement, even though the property is oddly shaped and in a hunting neighborhood.

Currently, 4-5 mature bucks are using this farm daily. Do you want that success on your property, listen closely, then execute!

You HAVE to Commit to Maintenance Aug 02, 2022

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If you don't plan on maintaining the work you've done, don't bother implementing it! You should consider the maintenance of the farm to not be optional. Remember, quality habitat is not accidental, it is a series of intentional actions. There are very few once-and-done practices in land management.

We see the best and worst of land management in our travels. but one thing rings true, the worst is always the practices that failed to be maintained. This is where the headaches come in. You have to actively observe and set aside time to maintain the work you've previously done. This includes TSI, timber harvest, and invasive species control. During this podcast, we cover a couple of real-life examples of the failure to maintain habitat. The use of herbicide and fire is often a necessary one-two punch to keep the habitat in a productive state. Don't skip the maintenance phase if you intend to have a healthy farm.

If you plan to implement, don't fail to maintain!

The Golden Years of Land Management Aug 01, 2022

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This is a different spin on the podcast this week! Adam and Kyle are discussing the how the window of time maybe closing on you making the biggest improvement on your farm. Will your kids be active in dance, baseball, softball, or band? If so, your time might be running out!

Don't let the hustle of life limit you on your time in the field, get after it! One of the biggest factors in success is time and understanding how to manage that time best. We work through the many stages of life and how having the knowledge to attack at the correct time with the correct tools might be the secret to making the most of your limited time. #Forloveoftheland

Top Nonessential Tools for Every Landowner Jul 26, 2022

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Do you like saving time, energy and money? We sure do, well there is a long list of tools that if you have access too will cut time and expenses, but they aren’t a must have.

During this podcast we discuss sprayers, spreaders, tractors, implements, chainsaws and much more. There is no better way to do more and do it right than having the right combination of knowledge and equipment.

Be a better land manager and get the right equipment working for you.

Understanding Over-browsed Food Plots Jul 25, 2022

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As we all prepare for hunting season mentally, we want to provide you with a series to consider so you get the most out of the fall. So we are going to be going through the most common failures that bowhunters face. There are many reasons why, but join us as we discuss this week, why bowhunters tend to miss or overlook the biggest factors behind over-browsed food plots.

We chat about the 6 main factors that influence why plots are over-browsed, some of these may surprise you. In detail, we mention factors such as sunlight, tree competition, forage selection, number of deer, and many others.

#500 Episodes Down and the Best is Yet to Come Jul 19, 2022

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We're celebrating our 500th episode this week! Who can believe it!? 500 episodes beginning from 2017 to today with all things land. We're going to break down our mission, how we've changed, and how we haven't changed. We're discussing some of the ways we hope we change over the next 500 episodes and how we're excited for the future.

Have you ever wondered just how intricate the whole ecosystem is and how we fit in it? We discuss that in more detail as we plan out the future of Land & Legacy !

Squirrel Hunts, Quail Whistles, and Fire Jul 18, 2022

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On episode #499 we're talking with our friend Thomas Baldridge about all the things connecting him to the land! Thomas is an avid outdoorsman and prescribed fire enthusiast! While managing his farm in Arkansas he's found many forms of success including an increasing abundant population of Bobwhite quail, and the success doesn't stop there!

With plans to implement a conservation grazing program on native grass specific to his region we're excited to hear the results! We also discuss one of the most important days in Arkansas the opening day of squirrel season and how timber management may have a slight focus on squirrels. #forloveoftheland

Preparing for a Better Farm Jul 12, 2022

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This podcast is devoted to the landowners who like to plan, and to the ones who don't like to plan, get with the program!! With every consult our job is to help the landowner the day of the consult and in the future, but there are things the landowner can do to ensure the day is the most successful it can be!

Whether it be soil reports, NRCS contracts, crop contracts, or a road map, these all play a part in helping you as the landowner reach your goals! #Forloveoftheland

5 Positive Trends For Future Land Managers Jul 11, 2022

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To follow up our recent podcast discussing the future concerns in land management, it’s only fair if we discuss the things that are looking up! So we breakdown 5 positives changes we seen that will impact our future as landowners and managers.

Topics such as the rise in outdoor media and ability to share outdoor research has drastically increased the spread of good information. Hunter selectivity has without a doubt been greatly improved over the last few decades. The awareness of land ethic and ecological based habitat management has also been on the rise!

Sit back and enjoy this podcast! Let us know what else you’ve seen in your neck of the woods that has impacted Creation in a positive way.

Embracing the Drought - Improving Land in Tough Times Jul 07, 2022

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For many land owners across the country, we're in a drought that doesn't seem to be lifting anytime soon. What does this mean for land managers trying to improve their property for wildlife? It means it's time to get to work like usual! Drought doesn't mean to go about our normal routine, it opens the door for more projects that we normally couldn't do without dry weather.

With dry conditions present we can improve the farm with prescribed fire and set back woody vegetation, grasses, and promote a more diverse landscape. We also discuss some of our other plans to make lemonade out of lemons. #Forloveoftheland

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