Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting

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July Habitat Management Observations Jul 06, 2022

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What's going in the outdoors during the heat of the summer? Where are Matt and Adam Traveling during the summer? we cover these topics and any more on this podcast. We celebrated the 4th of July this week and spent some time explaining the problems we've seen on the landscape in our recent travels.

It's not all bad news though! We share some great updates on projects we've worked on the benefits the land owners are seeing! From Oak savanna's in Nebraska to Prairies of Oklahoma! For Love of the Land

The Six Biggest Threats to Land Management Now and in the Future Jun 28, 2022

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Education is the key to remaining on top. Even with interest in land management growing rapidly, there are a few key things that could bottleneck your success. We have to address these concerns early and not shy away from dealing with conflicts. Solutions are out there if we are willing to identify and face the issues head-on.

During this podcast, we dive deep into the future of recreational land ownership. Frank and Matt discuss the 6 largest threats to land management, some of which include topics such as private property size, habitat fragmentation, timber/forester market, volatility in commodity markets, and many other key topics. Be sure to listen closely and carefully as this podcast is meant to educate and prepare listeners to stay diligent and get ahead of the future threats to what we hold so close to us.

We hope you enjoy and share this informative podcast.

How to Grow More Raccoons! Put More on the Farm! Jun 27, 2022

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On this podcast, we take a unique angle at how someone would intentionally manage to improve a raccoon habitat. No, we never have met someone who is trying to accomplish this intentionally, however, we must realize that many of our actions have impacts on non-target animals.

Raccoons seem to be the "new coyote" on the scene. A lot of hate is being spread and aimed at this generalist species. It would seem that with the increase in population over the last few decades that many would come to the conclusion that perhaps our efforts to manage whitetails is improving the habitat for raccoons as well. This then begs the difficult questions that no one likes to answer, Are we contributing to the issue?

Top Down vs. Bottom Up Management Jun 21, 2022

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This is a podcast on Mindset management. Ask yourself the question, are you managing for the end goal or start to finish? Do you consider individuals of a population or the entire population? It’s time to dig deep into why Bottom-Up management is superior and yields consistent results.

When you manage the land, the wildlife, it’s it’s resources from the bottom-up, you influence the entire life cycle of individuals within a population, opposed to just managing when certain individuals reach maturity. You should be caring for and managing specifically for fawning cover as you do for “buck bedding areas”. You should be managing for brood rearing cover just as you do for strut zones.

Deer Management vs Turkey Management - How They are Not the Same Jun 20, 2022

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We've spent a lot of time talking about the decline of the Wild Turkey in the last few years but it's time we get into the weeds of how our management should be different for deer and turkeys. Over the years we've always heard that managing for trophy deer helps the turkeys also, but it's not true.

During this podcast we break down some of the biggest problems with the landscape today and how our management is creating a landscape void of young poult usability. Remember that phrase it takes a village to raise a child? It's going to take a landscape to raise the next generation of poults. #ForLoveoftheLand

Small Crew Big Results with Hunter Johnson Jun 15, 2022

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It can be a big task to manage a farm without help or a plan. Hunter Johnson from Arkansas is doing some great work on a big project with very little help! Deer sizes are increasing, quail are returning, turkeys are doing well, and it's all because of managing the landscape.

Thinking big picture, and utilizing the tools at hand have allowed the properties Hunter manages to explode with life. Don't miss out on your properties potential by being overwhelmed.

Don’t Pick Up Where They Left Off Jun 13, 2022

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Have you ever found a deer stand in the woods and thought, “this must be a good spot?” That is a common occurrence. Very little thought goes into this decision and it’s time we address the opportunity people get when they become a new owner of a farm.

The worst thing you can do as you take ownership of a new farm is to drive the same roads, access stands the same way, keep all stands in the same locations as the previous owners. Many times, the locations of these features are not correct, yet new landowners don’t take time to reevaluate the farm. Don’t let previous owners determine your future success!!

Share this podcast with someone who needs a fresh outlook on a farm!

Welcome to the Jungle Jun 07, 2022

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Its early June and it’s too thick already! With the spring rains, sunny days, and warm

Temperatures, most of the countryside has turned into a jungle of green vegetation. Most would applaud this as food plots are sprouting, but others with a keen eye for quality habitat begin to think it’s time for a disturbance.

In a blink of an eye, we went straight to unusable habitat for a turkey poult in most places. Can you pin point an area where a turkey poult would survive on your farm? Sure, fawns have plenty of cover and young forage, but your goals stated you wanted deer and turkey, not deer and accidentally having turkeys.

It’s time to get serious about improving your land. Get more out of the property, think and okay outside of the box. Creation has no box, it does what it wants, when it wants, how it wants. We should manage in the same way!

Accidental Results - Planned Success Jun 06, 2022

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Many times in our travels and consulting across the country we find landowners who are having their best success from accidental projects. These results can range from seeing more turkeys with poults in a field that had been over grazed with cows to more deer using a food plot area because we let it grow up in weeds. There are many projects that have great goals and plans but fall into a barrel of mediocracy.

During this podcast we discuss the difference between planning results and accidental success to hopefully help listeners see which side of the aisle they're on. It's okay if you find yourself having these results occasionally but don't make a living on them!

Sharptail Grouse and Pheasant Management in the West May 31, 2022

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We always enjoy working with landowners who have multi-species in mind when it comes to their management and farm goals. On a recent consultation, the landowner was a huge upland game bird enthusiast. So, as part of the plan, we began laying out plans to improve the property specified in the uplands for Sharptail Grouse.

Most of the uplands in eastern Montana were still native ranges, which area combination of tall and short grass prairies and sagebrush. This landscape is arid but often has a cattle lease factored into the equation. So, cattle management is critical to ensure proper habitat necessities for the Sharptail Grouse are met. Mainly we need to focus on residual cover, brood-rearing cover, and shrubs!

Be sure to listen closely even if you will never pull the trigger on a grouse. The finer points and connection with the land and wildlife covered during this podcast is top-notch.

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