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Timber Management in the Northeast and a Game Warden's Dream Aug 24, 2021

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It's been a busy week in the northeast working with landowners and improving habitat! Adam and Matt are once again looking at acres and acres that are in desperate need of timber management. When it comes to the northern winters, woody browse is in high demand! Unfortunately the availability of woody browse is limited but that doesn't mean it can't be provided overnight! When it comes to timber management in the north, it's important to realize how problematic it is to use herbicide to kill trees that can provide so much nutrients in a much shorter period of time than relying on new woody saplings to grow.

Also did you know Missouri will be having their first ever Black Bear season in October? Listen in to hear how it could be one big setup for game wardens! With bears across southern Missouri it will be exciting to hear how this season plans out! And finally, we discuss some big news that has seemed to stay behind the scenes in the world of turkeys. Check it out!

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Propelling Your Land Ownership Goals to New Heights Aug 17, 2021

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This week we have Ryan Manners a Land & Legacy client on the podcast. Ryan and his buddy Bucky work together to improve a farm located in southern Ohio. During this past March, Matt visited the farm and put together a site-specific plan for the property to steer their work in a new direction to maximize their impact on it.

Over the past six months over 120 acres of pasture have been removed to allow the early successional plant communities to grow into an old field management scenario. In less than a full growing season, the native growth is already 5-6 feet tall offering both cover and forage. This forage is also out-competing the soybean fields across the property. Do you have native forage that is this attractive? On this podcast, Ryan discusses the value of how a plan is a fast-track to success! You will not want to want to miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from a client.

We hope you enjoy the podcast and see the value of a landowner sharing their perspective.

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Using Cattle to Improve Habitat and Financial Gain Aug 17, 2021

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On this week's podcast Adam sits down with his brother Chad to discuss their property Whistling Woodlands and their plan to utilize cattle not only as a managed tool to improve habitat but also as a tool to create financial gain to help pay for the farm! Over the course of the last few months they have been utilizing the cows in a rotational grazing pattern to help avoid overgrazing, but most importantly to create a diverse rangeland more suitable for wildlife.

Even in a short period of time, they're already seeing turkeys in pastures recently grazed and are excited to know the future looks bright! They discuss their herd of South Poll cattle and how not just any breed of cows can be thrown in this management system. Bred specifically for heat tolerance, low maintenance, and non selective foragers, these cattle will be a huge part in turning this property around and breaking the barriers that cattle and wildlife can't coexist. Tune in for ideas of possibly including cattle on your farm!

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Supreme Property Pizza in the Making Aug 10, 2021

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It seems like each week, we try to describe what we do and how we work with landowners by using practical illustrations. During this weeks podcast we bring pizza into the discussion.

You maybe wondering how pizza even seems logical, but give this podcast a listen and see how you may fit into the scenario or illustration. One thing that we cannot teach is vision and this podcast is all about seeing into the future. How and what land can become is visionary, not what it is in the present.

Do you see the completed project before it’s done? Give this podcast a listen to learn how.

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Habitat Podcast Q & A Part Two Aug 10, 2021

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During this podcast we review and answer the most recent listener questions. We’ve had to split these questions between two podcasts due to the number of great questions we had sent in. Within the podcast you will hear questions on how to address timber management, timber harvests, early successional habitat, food plots, and property layout. We want to thank everyone for their questions and support weekly of this habitat, land, and wildlife management podcast.

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Research-Based Hunting and Land Management Strategy with Dr. Will Gulsby Aug 03, 2021

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Have you ever been skeptical of scientific research or wondered how applicable is this really? Well, this podcast will leave the doubt to itself at the moment you hit play. Be prepared to be blown away.

For years now, we have preached, lectured, and shared the power of combining both security and quality cover in the same areas, we simply call them bedding thickets. We know that they are commonly used and are generally the most influential vegetation types offered for deer hunting. This theory may have just become a scientific fact, you be the judge. You will hear how GPS collars confirm the drive and selection of these areas over commonly hunted areas or those with less than an ideal cover. In addition, you will hear how to manage your timber. Does thinning more aggressively really pay off for more forbs produced?

We are anxiously awaiting the feedback on this podcast! Enjoy. Learn. Share!

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How To Mark Timber Before a Logging Operation Aug 03, 2021

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During this podcast, we have returning guest Chad Keith to discuss with us the important steps a landowner should go through before having the logging crew arrive.

Follow these easy steps of marking your timber to get the most out of your timber harvest for either wildlife benefits or timber enhancement benefits. We will discuss how to mark leave trees, a seed tree harvest, a clear-cut, and more! Don't miss this practical and helpful educational podcast on timber management.

Enjoy!

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Cutting Trees to Improve the Forest and Wildlife Jul 27, 2021

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Have you ever wondered how by cutting and removing trees that you actually improve the overall forest? Well, you're about to find out during this podcast. The Whistling Woodlands project just turned up the heat on a timber management project as reinforcements were called in. The loggers just arrived to completely change the future of this property.

During this podcast, you will hear how outside-of-the-box thinking with regards to a timber harvest got a crew excited to return and put the plan into action. This harvest will be complex, but also simple for the crew to execute as flagging, painting leave trees, sharing the vision for the harvest have all been completed. Clear-cutting with three different follow-up management strategies will occur as well as a seed tree cut, and selective thinning. Each of these practices is based on its proximity to other future plant communities and its aspect on different slopes.

If you've considered ever harvesting timber to improve the forest and the wildlife that utilizes it, this will give you the encouragement to pursue that further! Timber management requires action! Be sure to listen if you want to maximize your recreational property.

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Food Plot Planning and Strategy for Fall Plantings Jul 27, 2021

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During this podcast, we cover the exciting discussions revolving around our fall food plot strategies. We have several new plots to discuss how they will be converted from fescue pastures into diverse fall food plots. In addition, you will hear how we intend to use food in relation to known bedding locations to entice certain predictable travel patterns to make hunting easier.

Fall food plots have all been discussed before, but these planting strategies and tools are all about a bigger future for these areas. Think of these fall plots as a stepping stone for more to come down the road out of these areas we discuss.

Be sure to follow along on social media in the coming months to see these food plots being put into play. Hopefully, many hunts will be shared in and around these locations.

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Hunting Property Breakdown - Southern Style Jul 20, 2021

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On this podcast, we take it down to the south where I am joined by host Frank Loncharich. We breakdown some of the key property features from a recent consultation. This podcast style allows you to follow along with an annotated map on our social media pages. Use this to guide yourself through the podcast.

On this property breakdown, you will hear us discuss property features such as open agricultural fields, north and south-facing slopes, enclosed deer pens, 20-year old clear-cuts, chicken barns, year-round creek, remanent savanna, and establishing travel corridors. To learn how and what recommendations we make follow along with this podcast. Dive into deer management in the south with us this week!

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