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The Habitat Podcast is a podcast for land and wildlife habitat managers, and for hunters who learn and utilize different types of habitat in their hunting strategy. We interview hunters and habitat managers from across the country, picking their brain to learn their success's and failures. We are different in the fact that we are not the experts. This podcast is for us and the listeners to learn a thing or two, from the experts we analyze.
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Habitat Podcast #274 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with John Teater. John is a habitat manager from New York who has numerous years of experience managing habitat in hill country. We discuss: The best trees for north slopes Designing habitat for deer movement Wind & water management Spring food plot …
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Habitat Podcast #273 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will discuss what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The third installment of this series is with our favorite Minnesota habitat manager Corey …
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Habitat Podcast #272 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Paul Hollis. Paul is the owner of PH Outdoors and has been on the forefront of the advancements in no-till grain drills. We discuss: The art of no-till planting Ideal spring food plots Affordable, simple machinery The importance of soil tests Ex…
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Habitat Podcast #271 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Rich Hixson. Rich is the owner of tagged out seed products in Southern Ohio and has grown his fair share of big bucks. We discuss: Pulling a Winner for the Afflictor Broadheads Giveaway Reflections on 6 years of Habitat Podcast New HP40 Elevated…
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Habitat Podcast #270 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with repeat guest Frank Brock. Frank is one of the owners of Morse Nursery and is a wealth of knowledge about trees and what types to plant depending on what part of the country you are in. We discuss: The top 5 hardy tree varieties The Best trees fo…
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Habitat Podcast #269 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will be talking about what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The second installment of this series is with my Co-host Brian and Al Tometchko t…
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Habitat Podcast #268 - In today’s bonus episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are doing something a little different. Repeat guest and friend of the podcast Andrew Hutchens has recently launched his own podcast called The.Deercamp.Podcast where he talks with guys from all walks of life about deer camp-style hunting stories. From time to time we will b…
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Habitat Podcast #267 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are sitting down with one of our favorite personalities in the outdoor industry, Uncle Lou. Lou owns Stealth Outdoors and has been making hunters quieter for years. We discuss: Stealth Outdoors' origin story Starting with the creation of cable silencers Adapting to customer demand…
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Habitat Podcast #266 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are sitting down with one of the original habitat managers Tony LaPratt. Tony has been managing his farm for deer for years and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to setting up your farm. We discuss: Tony's journey from fur trading to deer hunting Tony's trapping root's influe…
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Habitat Podcast #265 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will be talking about what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The first installment of this series is with a friend of the podcast Corey Sulliv…
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Habitat Podcast #264 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Lincoln Rohn. Lincoln is the owner of Packer Maxx Cultipackers who lives and breathes habitat work 24/7/365. We discuss: Launching a six-foot Packer Max Cultipacker Iowa late-season hunts Late season deer & habitat set up The importance of predator cont…
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Habitat Podcast #263 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Kyle Heuerman. Kyle is a friend of the podcast and also has a YouTube Channel called Team Radical where he films his hunts and habitat projects. We discuss: Select cutting timber on your farm Adapting to neighboring hunting the fence line Impact of seas…
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Habitat Podcast #262 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Andy Hutchens. Andy is a friend of the podcast and is also host of the Deer Camp Podcast. We discuss: Exciting updates on the Northern 70 Logging adventures and habitat tips Andy's transition to podcasting Planning a Veteran's Hunt Soil reb…
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Habitat Podcast #261 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Michael Back. Michael is a deer hunting guide in southern Ohio and lives and breathes big bucks 24/7/365. We discuss: Mastering Deer Access The Importance of Stealth Effective Stand Placement Don't access in pre-dawn or post-dusk Creating thick cover fo…
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Habitat Podcast #260 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Corey Sullivan. Corey is a contributor to the Habitat Podcast YouTube channel documenting some of his habitat work on his home farm in Minnesota. We discuss: Growing up hunting in New York Learning the ropes of habitat management on a blank slate proper…
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Habitat Podcast #259 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed. Al has put years of research into deveolping the Vitalze Seed Co blend. We discuss: Winter habitat tasks and safety New Nitro Boost mix New product: Seed Armor Plus! A fish fertilizer? The crucial role of soil testing Sudan…
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Habitat Podcast #258 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Neil Hauger. Neil is a Whitetail Properties rep out of Wisconsin and is also the host of the American Land Man Podcast. We discuss: Neils 2024 Ohio buck Baiting deer: ethical or not? Predictions for the 2024 real estate market Habitat management plans f…
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Habitat Podcast #257 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Clark Cummings. Clark is a Whitetail Properties rep out of Illinois and is also a serious deer hunter and habitat manager. We discuss: Versatile habitat management Stealthy access and strategic food plot placement TSI and plot diversity CRP land transfo…
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Habitat Podcast #256 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Rich Hixson. Rich is the owner of tagged out seed products in southern ohio and has grown his fair share of big bucks. We discuss: Deer Blind Placement Strategies High Volume Feeder Benefits Maximizing habitat Turnkey habitat improvement Ideal blind hei…
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Habitat Podcast #255 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Brian and Jared are back with part 2 of this series with Skip Sligh of Iowa Whitetail. Skip has been managing his farms for monster whitetails in the coveted southeast corner of Iowa for the last 25 years including a 241" Seven Year Old Buck which you might recognize from the OnX Pre…
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Habitat Podcast #254 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Brian and Jared sit down for part 1 of this part series with Skip Sligh of Iowa Whitetail. Skip has been managing his farms for monster whitetails in the coveted southeast corner of Iowa for the last 25 years including a 241" Seven Year Old Buck which you might recognize from the OnX…
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Habitat Podcast #253 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Brian and Jared sit down with friend of the podcast and repeat guest Sam Carrozza. It has been a long season with higher high's and super low low's but at the end of the day, that feeling of tagging out is what keeps us coming back! We discuss: Missed shots and near misses Epic monol…
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Habitat Podcast #252 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with friend of the podcast and land plan client Ryan Jackson. Ryan has been putting in the hard work on his 43 acre Indiana property and it has paid dividends majorly! We discuss: Father-son hunting strategy 160+ buck harvested by his son Intense big buck encounters Trans…
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Habitat Podcast #250 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are live from the Northern 70 with my dad spending Thanksgiving with the family. We discuss: Logging updates at the Northern 70 The vision for Northern 70's transformation Introducing the new HP 40 project First hunt on the HP 40 property HP 40 debut hunt observations Chainsaw wor…
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Habitat Podcast #250 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are live from Van Hees Deer Camp 2023 with some familiar voices and one new one. We discuss: A Boundary dispute with rude landowner Tension with a local landowner Encounters with "Squirrel Man" An Intense Firestarter debate New traditions Opening day deer camp excitement Opening d…
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Habitat Podcast #249 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with Cory Franceus. Cory is a repeat guest from Michigan who has had a stellar season so far on his home farm. We discuss: Sandy soil can pose challenges in tree growth and food plot establishment Ordering trees in advance ensures availability of desired varieties Focusin…
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Habitat Podcast #248 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with Adam Miller. Adam is the co-host of The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast and is early into his habitat management journey with his Northern Michigan Property. We discuss: How he got started with the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast Adam talks about his recent hunting trip t…
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Habitat Podcast #247 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with Ty Johnson. Ty was one of our first ever land clients on his 25 acres in Kentucky after he made the move from Colorado to Kentucky, and we break down the Successes and failures he's seen on his property. We discuss: He started by hunting on friends' property before e…
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Habitat Podcast #246 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, The crew sits down to all give in season updates with Jared, Brian, Al and Sam Corozza. We discuss: Hunting pressure and food plots The different regulations on poundage for hunting in Ohio and Michigan Scouting for natural browse to help locate potential deer habitats Focus on bulle…
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Habitat Podcast #245 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits down with friend of the podcast Jerremy Ferguson. Jerremy is an experienced wildlife consultant and land broker from Alabama. We discuss: Utilizing the free resources available, such as state programs and information provided by government agencies Building large food plot…
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Habitat Podcast #244 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits down with friend of the podcast Dillan Major. We get into the complete story on his 13 point that he just shot on his 5.5 acre farm! We discuss: Watching your target buck all summer Patterning a buck and coming up with an early season plan Passing on a potential shooter wa…
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Habitat Podcast #243 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits down with friend of the podcast Andrew Hutchens. We get into food plotting and logging, his collaboration with Doug on the Downburst Seeder, saddle hunting on public land, and Andy's goals for the upcoming hunting season. We discuss: Andy's experiences with habitat project…
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Habitat Podcast #242 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits down with friend of the podcast Todd Shippee. We get into adapting to drought and extreme temperatures, using sneaky tactics for deer hunting and improving deer management through habitat creation. We discuss: Temporary screens can be used to create immediate cover while w…
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Habitat Podcast #241 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared and Brian sit down with friend of the podcast and fellow Michigan podcast host and now new business owner Kevin Vistisen of the Deer Hunter Podcast. We get into relocating for better hunting opportunities, hunting strategies for diverse landscapes, Kevin's new line of mock scra…
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Habitat Podcast #240 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits down with the owner of singing hills deer camp Bill Friedrich. We get into the rich history of this family-owned hunting camp, spanning 613 acres and cherished by multiple generations. Bill shares experiences with food plots, habitat work, and the importance of effective d…
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Habitat Podcast #239 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared and brain welcome back repeat guest Jake Hofer. We get into the current state of the real estate market, strategies for buying within your means, predictions for potential buyers, the importance of taking action, finding reliable equipment operators and the benefits of using ce…
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Habitat Podcast #238 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits back down with repeat guest Ryan Timiney. We get into managing drought and weed infestation in food plots, utilizing rye for crimping, setting up stand locations, using trail cameras for security and obtaining USDA grants for habitat improvement. We discuss: Ryan's attempt…
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Habitat Podcast #237 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits back down with repeat guest Al Tomechko. We talk about different planting techniques, timing, and three new products available on their website. The hosts also explore the benefits and challenges of no-till drilling in Ohio's rugged hills. Additionally, we highlight two ne…
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Habitat Podcast #236 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits back down with repeat guest David Gage. We discuss understanding deer behavior by strategically cutting trees and planting fruit trees, various projects that hunters can undertake to maximize their chances of harvesting mature bucks, the benefits of hunting near roads and …
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Habitat Podcast #234 - The boys are back in town and all hop on a podcast to catch up! Brian Halbleib, Sam Carrozza, Al Tomechko and Jared Van Hees. We discuss Fall food plot planting methods and how each of us does it a different way. We chat about seed, timing and rain! We also discuss multiple listener questions and get 4 different outcomes and …
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Habitat Podcast #234 finds us talking habitat and bow hunting on another great deer parcel here in MI. 60 acres of very hard work and Mike Parslow has himself a little slice of heaven. Mike is an avid bow hunter and habitat manager. This is a great conversation to get into here in late July. We cover: 60 Acre Mature Buck Success - Multiple times Ha…
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Habitat Podcast #233 - Shannon Smith joins Jared Van Hees today to talk about developing beautiful farms for giant Whitetail bucks..but also keeping timber value as a priority! Shannon is a great friend and one of the nicest guys, and is no slouch when in comes to bow hunting big deer! We cover: Shannon's history with land and developing farms in m…
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Habitat Podcast #232 - Doug Holmes joins Jared Van Hees to chat about a brand new product! Doug is the owner/inventor of Down Burst Seeders and today we hear his story. Down Burst Seeders deliver precision small seed spreading for all your food plot and screening needs. Light weight, durable, and easy to maneuver, Down Burst Drop Seeders fit virtua…
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Habitat Podcast #231 - Albert Tomechko is back to join Jared Van Hees on all things Fall food plots with Vitalize Seed. We cover: Not giving up on Spring Plots Fall Mix - Carbon Load new changes NEW PRODUCT from Vitalize Seed Seed Coating & Seeding Rates Food Plot planting methods High quality diverse mix Planting brassicas and grains at the same t…
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Habitat Podcast #230 - Jared reviews his past couple months of progress at the Northern 70. Finally getting somewhere! Jared also covers how much fun the Total Archery Challenge was this past weekend. Thank you all for listening, leaving us 5 star reviews and sharing Habitat Podcast. -----------------------------------------------------------------…
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Habitat Podcast #229 - Wally White joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbleib on another fantastic episode of the Habitat Podcast. Wally is from PA and we are discussing his 62 acre history with an Ohio parcel. We get into the CORE habitat projects we all should consider on our land. Wally speaks the truth on how important many of his implementations …
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Habitat Podcast #228 - Nathan Nelson from Still Water Outdoors joins Jared Van Hees for a great episode of the Habitat Podcast. Nathan is a great guy and long time listener of the show who has put in the time and effort on his parcel. He is a regular joe like the rest of us trying to become better habitat managers. We cover: Nathan's background, 18…
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Habitat Podcast #227 - Wayne Sitton joins Jared Van Hees & Brian Halbleib for an awesome deer manager conversation. Wayne is the club manager at Turtle Lake club in Northern MI. We cover: 30k Acre Habitat Management in N. Michigan, Doe Age to Fawn Gender, Dr. James Kroll, Deer Necropsies, Turtle Lake Club & Common Mistakes Made by Managers Introduc…
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Habitat Podcast #226 - Jay Gregory from The Wild Outdoors joins Jared Van Hees and Brian Halbeib for a really fun and knowledge filled conversation. Jay and his son Wyatt are true killers and Jay has been doing this for over 30 years. Kick back and enjoy an awesome conversation. We are grateful Jay took the time and truly enjoyed it. We cover: Jay'…
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Habitat Podcast #225 - Chad Thelen is a real estate agent with Midwest Lifestyle Properties and joins Jared to discuss the sale of Jared's 15 acres. We also giveaway a brand new $900 Packer Maxx! Thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway and stay tuned for more coming soon on our Patreon channel. If you are interested in purchasing Jar…
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