Best Rutting Bucks Podcasts (2024)

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Flooding, Non-Native Plants, Food Plots for Wet Ground, and Sacrificial Food Plots 41:07

1h ago41:07

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management), discuss upcoming projects. Todd discusses ways to develop areas during floods, segmenting deer and how to design a property to reduce erosion. Todd takes us to school on preseason management and scouting practices, and wet food plots. Todd and Jon discuss …

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Client Hunting Property Transformation Part 3 55:03

4d ago55:03

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Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Mark Wright (Client) discuss his consulting visit, habitat changes, and advancing a tough to hunt area and finding success. Jon discusses working on apple trees, non-native plant removal, herbicides, and plants that create rashes. Mark explains his background as an attorney, his journey to owning land and how h…

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Ep. 41: Hunt On Purpose - Kill Switch seres w/ Jeff Daniel 1:11:28

10d ago1:11:28

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We've got Jeff Daniel on the show as we continue the Kill Switch series this summer on The SoCo hunting podcast. Jeff is an Alabama native with a heck of a track record for killing mature deer on public land. 10 years ago, Jeff had a "Kill Switch moment" when he realized the opportunities he had on public land, versus the private property he had be…

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#77 - SHOP TALK | A HOLE IN ONE?! + Big News and Updates... 36:31

14d ago36:31

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Join us for in-season updates and a "shop talk" discussion in the Deer Society podcast studio. Bryan, JJ, Chris, and Mike share the news about recent changes with Illusion hunting brands and a BONUS highlight from the first ever Deer Society golf scramble.

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Client Hunting Property Transformation Part 2 42:19

11d ago42:19

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Corbin Reed (Client) discuss his consulting visit, habitat changes, and working for deer. Corbin explains his history and background and large number of farms and how he has had to balance work, life, and deer. Corbin explains hiring a consultant, going through the process of evaluating differe…

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Client Hunting Property Transformation Part 1 38:19

19d ago38:19

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Barscz (Client) discuss his recent consulting visit and the changes that ensued during and after the onsite support. Steve discusses why he hired Whitetail Landscape, the homework and process of evaluating a consultant, and dream of setting up an ideal hunting property in a tough to hunt …

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Ep. 40: Kill Switch Breakdown | SoCo Roundtable 1:05:36

19d ago1:05:36

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We're all gathering around the fire tonight to breakdown some of the key points from our four "Kill Switch" guests: Dakota Cantrell, Jesse Stallings, Jake Booth, & Scott Anglin. Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt…

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Buying a Better Hunting Property 37:59

26d ago37:59

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) explains how to perform a site assessment on a hunting property. Jon dialogues on the key attributes and features that will reshape the way you evaluate land and features to better purchase and enhance your hunting property. Jon provides a new method of assessment that simplifies the process of det…

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Florida Fridays: The Right to Fish & Hunt - Ballot Box Opportunity 1:12:50

28d ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ GET TICKETS FOR THE MOBILE HUNTER'S EXPO NOW! USE CODE: "SOCO" FOR $2 OFF PER TICKET! : https://themobilehuntersexpo.com/pages/so…

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Ep. 39: "KILL SWITCH" - You Just Got Leppert'd!!! w/ Chris Leppert of The Mobile Hunter Podcast 1:22:43

29d ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Good people + Great Community = Chris Leppert & Big Bucks We honestly cannot think of a nicer more positive fella who has contributed so much to the hunting space in recent years. Chris is the epitome of toxic positivity and has built the worlds premier expo for the mobile hunter. You are not going to want to miss this episode! Links Patreon: https…

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Whitetail Summer Work, New Fertilizer Options, No-Till Drills 36:01

1M ago36:01

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss planting season, rain, planting corn and beans. Perry discusses a new liquid fertilizer system that is advancing their corn plants. Perry explains the equipment that supports planta recent harvest and how the layout of the property led to success. Perry dis…

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Ep. 38: "KILL SWITCH" - Finding A Mature Buck's Rut Circuit with Jake Booth 1:30:57

1M ago1:30:57

1:30:57

Jake Booth joins the show this week to add to the fire. We're still talking about Flipping The Kill Switch and Jake has a breaker box full of switches that have all been flipped since his 2018 season. This is a tactic heavy podcast, breaking down how Jake identifies and capitalizes on mature deer by finding their rut circuits from previous year's t…

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Reshaping Timber on Small Properties for Better Deer Habitat 1:08:10

1M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Kenny Kane (Generations Forestry) discuss forest management strategies and land improvement. Kenny explains a recent mountain day event and active management on a client property. Kenny answers questions on managing various tree species such as beech, maple, oak, and cutting techniques like she…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Hiring a Forester 42:29

2M ago42:29

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In this podcast, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Tim Russell (Green Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services) discuss when to hire a forester and the important considerations that are essential when considering goals for timber and supporting quality habitat. Tim discusses goals on revenue from timber, residual trees, desired future condition, and m…

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Ep. 37: Good Weather & Better Hunting Buddies = KILL SWITCH with Scott Anglin 1:12:46

2M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Scott Anglin is joining Parker on this episode of the Southern Collective Hunting Podcast. Scott relives a couple of recent hunts with us that he really felt came as a by product of his Kill Switch flipping. He talks about the value of finding like minded guys to share camp with. Surrounding yourself with hardcore hunters that may even be more acco…

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Ep. 36: Flipping The Kill Switch series | Quit Watching Bucks From A Distance & Get In The Game! with Jesse Stallings 1:32:02

2M ago1:32:02

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Continuing our series about Flipping The Kill Switch, we're talking to Jesse Stallings of Louisiana. This series truly is about regular folks who have seen a sudden influx in success, and we want to find out how. After a few years of consistency, it's safe to say someone has something figured out. Like many of us, Jesse's journey brought him to sco…

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Mock Scrapes, Summer Preparations for Mature Bucks 39:30

2M ago39:30

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss summer activities that will lead to better options for mature buck harvest success. Steve explains why it's critical to scout now to ensure hunting season is productive. Steve discusses the importance of mock scrapes, where to put scrapes and how to scou…

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Ep. 35: Flipping The "KILL SWITCH" | 7 Pope & Young Whitetails Since 2020 with Dakota Cantrell 1:36:20

2M ago1:36:20

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This week we're talking to Tennessee native, Dakota Cantrell about when the "Kill Switch" flipped for him in 2020. Since that season, Dakota has taken seven 130"+ whitetails. There's got to be something to that, right? Hear all about it in this week's episode! This is going to be a continued theme for us this summer. If you've got a "Kill Switch Mo…

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High Deer Populations, Next Steps 49:26

2M ago49:26

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Mark Haslam (Southeast Whitetail) discuss upcoming land management strategies for handling high deer populations. Mark explains the importance of evaluating food and health status of deer post-harvest and comparing that data to local information. Mark discusses fawn recruitment in high deer pop…

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Ep. 34: Deer Podcasts Are Back!!! - Florida Friday with Austin Anderson 1:22:21

2M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

Deer podcasts are back! Parker and Walt sit down with Austin Anderson of Florida for this Florida Friday episode and relive some of Austin's successes from the 2023/2024 deer season. We talk about how hunting in Florida really has given him a huge advantage when it comes to hunting out of state. Austin breaks down several hunts in this episode, hig…

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Better than Waterholes, Wetlands, and Improved Deer Habitat 52:15

2M ago52:15

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Tom Biebighauser (Wetland Restoration and Training) discuss the importance of wetlands and restoring our properties with better management tactics. Tom has developed highly successful and inexpensive techniques for restoring wetlands and streams that should last forever without maintenance. He …

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Ep. 33: What Is The Higher Standard For Turkey Hunters? with Hunter Farrior of Spring Legion 1:23:30

2M ago1:23:30

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This week we're talking with author & content creator Hunter Farrior of Spring Legion. Hunter has authored books like "Ballad Of A Turkey Hunter" and "Any Given Spring Morning", capturing what he believes to be a "Higher standard" of turkey hunting. Through the brand, Spring Legion, He and his buddies have found many others across the country who s…

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#76 - Joe Miles | Rut Funnels, Bows, Broadheads, Asio Gear... 41:36

3M ago41:36

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We are joined by Joe Miles, the founder of Asio Gear, to talk about 2024 hunting plans, pre-season whitetail prep, bows, broadheads, turkeys, and more.. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Soil Amendments, Better Food Plots and Soils 55:46

2M ago55:46

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Albert Tomechko (Vitalize Seed) discuss the importance of soil health and an equation that will lead to bigger deer. Albert discusses the issues with soil samples and the benefit of the soil probe, taking gps coordinates, and being consistent when taking soil samples. Albert and Jon discuss soi…

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Ep. 32: A North Alabama Turkey Hunting LEGEND at 20 Years Old w/ Eli Howse 1:17:52

3M ago1:17:52

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We're talking with Eli Howse and taking notes! Some people just have the turkey bone, and Eli is one of them. He's already had a heck of a turkey season this year, and he says it's got everything to do with how he located and scouted before the season started. There's so much good info packed into this episode! Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https:/…

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Pollinators, Plant Propagation, Hunting Property Transformation 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Travis Harmon (Creative Habitat) discuss a project of restarting an area for pollinator blends and the individual steps that a landowner can take when thinking through the process of establishing flowering plant species. Travis explains the importance of understanding when nature drops seeds an…

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Live From The Fire: Joey's Tennessee Turkey Season Opener Featuring a Dead Bird 30:28

3M ago30:28

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Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Live From The Fire: Tennessee Turkey Youth Opener Success with Joey Bell 18:01

3M ago18:01

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Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Live From The Fire: Matt Helps A Friend Kill a Bird! 15:55

3M ago15:55

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Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Live From The Fire: Walt’s First Florida Bird 21:04

3M ago21:04

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Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 31: Florida Turkeys Have Webbed Feet 1:27:43

3M ago1:27:43

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Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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We all start somewhere (Digging into the archives) 3:56

3M ago3:56

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We all start somewhere, and it can be painful to be a beginner, personal growth can be very (ahem) "character building." And I don't tell you this to scare you. In fact I tell you this to reassure you. No matter how you feel about where you are right now, if you apply yourself and practice you will improve over time. Hi, I'm John Lacey and this is …

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Burning, Wetlands, Hinge Cutting, Restoring Bedding Areas 49:36

3M ago49:36

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management), discuss upcoming projects. Todd discusses ways to restart areas that are not productive and uses a leaf blower to address leaf litter and resident debris. Todd explains the use of a seed blowing tool https://extremeblowerproducts.com/ that provides an opti…

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Ep. 30: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Turkey Hunting Tactics 1:17:52

3M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

In this episode, Parker & Joey discuss a turkey hunting question that most of us ask ourselves with every turkey encounter. The question: Should I stay on this bird or should I try to find one that is ready? If you've ever asked yourself this question, you're not alone. Both Parker and Joey differ when it comes to this topic, and this week you'll g…

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Compartmentalized Property Design and Better Deer Movement 57:59

3M ago57:59

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jake Ehlinger (Habitat Solutions 360) discuss burning, observation, landscape design, and deer socialization. Jake and Jon discuss working on a hunting property all the time and the approach to putting pressure on the property and the impact it has and the way to approach improvements all the t…

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Deer Habitat Design Master Class, Hydrophobic Soils, Hinge Cutting 53:10

4M ago53:10

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Giveaway week from https://whitetailcompany.com/ Contact me jon@whitetaillandscapes.com In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discusses his upcoming Deer Habitat Master Class. Jon discusses the benefits and negatives of hinge cutting. Jon discusses the application of hinge cutting and why those that are naysayers are missing the benefi…

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#75 - SHEDS & GOBBLERS | Recent Success and Upcoming Hunts! 44:12

4M ago44:12

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This week we are back in the Deer Society studio to discuss two of our favorite off-season loves, hunting for shed antlers and turkeys! Fresh off recent success in both areas, we sit down to share some of our favorite stories, tactics and strategies for our upcoming hunts.

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Live From the Fire Series: Parker & Joey Double Up on Osceola's 1:13:01

4M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Live From the Fire Series: Brett's First Florida Turkey!!! 26:56

4M ago26:56

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Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 29: How to Eat a Mouth Call - Q&A with the SoCo Crew 1:27:24

4M ago1:27:24

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Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Quail Habitat, Biology and Property Layout 44:57

4M ago44:57

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Kyle Hedges (Land and Legacy) discuss building a better habitat for quail and management strategies to support the betterment of the species. Kyle explains the problems with forest, fields and farming management or the lack thereof that have impacted quail and limited the bird’s expansion and e…

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Looking for signs of life (in your content creation) 3:53

4M ago3:53

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I see a lot of people refer to the idea of “vanity metrics.” And while it’s true that some statistics may be more meaningful than others, I think —especially for beginner content creators— we need to acknowledge all the wins and not just the impressive sounding ones. Hi, I’m John Lacey, and this is Build A Presentation Muscle, the podcast about sho…

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Maximize Habitat and Trophy Buck Management 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Moriah Boggess (Whitetail Investments) discuss management strategies for large and small hunting properties. Moriah discusses the starting point of property management and focuses on better nutrition or hunting purposes. Moriah discusses food plots, habitat, and old field management. Moriah dis…

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Revitalize Your Soil and Quality Food Plots 1:08:21

4M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Giveaway this week Mushroom Pack from Myco habitat contact Jon@whitetaillandscapes.com In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Austin Delano (Mossy Oak BioLogic) discuss food plots, their recent radish variety. Austin discusses crop fertility, pH, and developing a plan for higher production of food plots. Austin breaks down the speci…

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Bonus Episode: Florida Friday with Travis Thompson 1:42:52

4M ago1:42:52

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In this episode, Walter Lee and Travis Thompson discuss the need for community in the outdoor space and the creation of Florida Fridays. They explore the unique challenges of hunting in Florida and how the skills honed in the state can translate to other states. They emphasize the role of apathy in conservation and the need for collective action an…

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Ep. 29: Turkey Season Contest & Bold Predictions 1:13:24

4M ago1:13:24

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We introduce the 1st ever SoCo Turkey Contest and explain the rules and point system. We discuss the prizes and participation, as well as the team draw order. The conversation covers turkey contest rules, team introductions, and bold predictions for the upcoming turkey season. 03:13Turkey Contest Rules and Point System 08:14 Prizes and Participatio…

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Fungus for Deer, Mushrooms as an Antidote, New Science Insights 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Matt Williams (myco-habitat) discuss other food options in the fungal kingdom that benefit our deer. Matt explains the wonderful world of fungus and how to incorporate mushrooms into the habitat on the landscape to attract deer and benefit other animals, and vegetation. Matt and Jon discuss ide…

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Ep. 28: Hotspotting CANADA with The Bayside Legion Boys 1:57:53

5M ago1:57:53

1:57:53

In this episode, the guys sit down with Bonce and Derek of "The Bayside Legion" to talk turkeys! Planning a hunt in a new location Turkey Hunting with family. ALWAYS discuss who is first shooter. Hunting in groups vs. solo Public land challenges Always having a backup plan Turkey anxiety Resilience and tenacity are key qualities of a great turkey h…

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Next Generation Switchgrass Stands for Better Habitat 1:03:45

5M ago1:03:45

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Roger Samson (REP-Canada) discuss improved warm season grass varieties that are available to habitat managers. Roger explains his experience and natural grasses. Roger goes over the history of Switchgrass and other varieties like Cave in Rock and Blackwell. Roger details the original focus of s…

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Ep. 27: How to Save Hunting w/ Mike Costello - Howl for Wildlife 1:22:55

5M ago1:22:55

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Summary In this conversation, Mike Costello from Howl for Wildlife discusses the importance of advocacy in preserving hunting and wildlife management. He shares his background as an adult-onset hunter in California and the challenges faced by hunters in the state. Mike emphasizes the need for hunters to engage decision makers at the commission leve…

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