Best Whitetail Legacy Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Open Water in the Winter for Wildlife 32:52

3d ago32:52

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Sometimes the only way we will know is to try. In this podcast we're talking about one of the tests we have going on at the farm on trying to keep water from freezing during the winter months. The point of this is to keep open water for deer to drink. Follow along as we test this during the winter, in a time frame that most water sources near food …

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All About Screens 54:52

6d ago54:52

54:52

On this weeks podcast Kyle and Frank Discuss the necessity and functionality of screens. From annual screens, to perennial options this podcast covers it top to bottom. Depending on the situation and scenario, we will help you decide which options and species are best suited for your needs. Screening is not just for the hunter. Screening can be use…

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Sheds on the Brain 1:01:05

13d ago1:01:05

1:01:05

In this episode Brady and Tucker discuss shed hunting tips and tactics. Why look for sheds, where to look, and when to look? From stories to strategy behind shed hunting this podcast is good for beginners and veteran shed hunters, with a big emphasis on getting your family outdoors and learning a farm through shed hunting.…

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Deep Dive Into TSI 1:15:47

23d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

It's a hot topic right now, TSI! In this episode, following our "How to Get Started with TSI," we dive deeper into the weeds of timber stand improvement (TSI). We discuss how we utilize different intensities of TSI for timber production, turkey management, and deer management across the landscape. From the Deep South to the Far North, one thing rin…

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How to Get Started with TSI 50:03

1M ago50:03

50:03

TSI is a well known and adopted technique to dramatically improve the timbered acres on a given recreational property. However, most people don't know how or where to start. They may not feel comfortable running a chainsaw, they don't know how to ID trees, or perhaps they don't understand how to evaluate a forest in its layers. But, during this pod…

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DEER NEWS January 2025 33:12

1M ago33:12

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In this episode, we explore the most pressing wildlife management issues across the United States, from record-breaking deer hunting seasons to groundbreaking conservation efforts. From Mississippi's legal battle over deer-dog hunting to Missouri’s fight against chronic wasting disease, we’re diving deep into the decisions shaping the future of hun…

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Hunting Success and Tactics Recap 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this episode, Alan Summerford and Brady Bradley discuss their 2024 hunting seasons and tactics. They are joined by the buck slayer himself, Reed Summerford, who doesn't hold anything back! The rut is in full swing in the deep South for Alan and Reed; they discuss their tactics for the lockdown phase and post-rut. Brady discusses his late-season …

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The Full Season Pursuit with Alan Summerford 48:29

2M ago48:29

48:29

During this episode Alan Summerford discusses his pursuit of a mature Tennessee whitetail. This episode is full of hunting strategy tips as Alan had 8 encounters with this buck before getting him harvested. We dive deep into stand access, historical trail camera information, weather conditions, food plots and habitat manipulation. Alan is a great w…

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303 Theodore Roosevelt’s Hunting Legacy: Whitetail Deer, Mule-Deer Tales, and Conservation Ethics 47:27

2M ago47:27

47:27

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Big Buck Registry’s Deer Hunt Podcast, host Jay Scott Ammann welcomes former President Theodore Roosevelt, one of history’s greatest hunters and conservationists. Roosevelt shares captivating stories of hunting whitetail and mule-deer, delving into their unique behaviors, the challenges of the chase, and the …

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Is A Consultation What You Need? 40:59

2M ago40:59

40:59

During this podcast we break down for you the importance of knowing if you are ready for a consultation or not. Everyone is in a different place in their journey of landownership and knowledge, that makes an important distinction to whether or not you will get the most out of the process or not. You can be a seasoned veteran in the woods, stone col…

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2025 Whitetail Workshop - KY Buck Factory 40:59

2M ago40:59

40:59

We have two special events for 2025. These Workshop opportunities are fantastic learning experiences for attendees to get hands-on lessons of habitat management and hunting strategies. Hear it first hand for yourselves from last year's attendees. The Kentucky Buck Factory has only 25 spots available for 2025! This limited offering ensures a great l…

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How to Effectively Run Trail Cameras 1:22:07

2M ago1:22:07

1:22:07

During this podcast we cover the basis when it comes to how to effectively run, setup, place, and evaluate trail cameras. The mis-use of trail cameras is often the origin for poor hunting strategies. Being able to use trail cameras effectively is foundational to a well developed approach to harvesting target deer with regularity opposed to "luck"We…

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Dustin is a Guest on Catfish Radio About Affordable Day Hunting Possibilities in the Texas Hill Country (Llano, TX) and the Wild World of Texas Exotics and Interviewed by Luke Clayton 27:49

3M ago27:49

27:49

Dustin Vaughn Warncke makes a guest appearance in two different segments on Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton (www.CatfishRadio.org) which is a syndicated terrestrial radio that airs on more than 18 radio stations as well as drops as a new podcast episode every Saturday morning! Luke interviews Dustin on an affordable day lease opportunity for huntin…

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Dustin Vaughn Warncke Guests on DSC's Campfires with Larry Weishuhn (AKA "MR. WHITETAIL") 57:13

3M ago57:13

57:13

Well folks, we are adding some new shows to this podcast after about a 4 year hiatus from new content. Dustin Vaughn Warncke makes a guest appearance on Larry Weishuhn's podcast and they talk about Dustin's early years in the outdoors and ponder some big questions about life and the great outdoors for Larry's 250th Episode on his podcast. Enjoy thi…

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The Hunt and Story of Beef Cake 1:02:54

3M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

This week we share the hunt breakdown and story behind a buck we called Beef Cake. This buck was appropriately named based off his appearance and mature body characteristics. We later find out, he acted like a Beef Cake as well. This story goes back to the early summer as Tucker and Matt put out trail cameras on a new lease. Beef Cake was the first…

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Whitetail Workshop Announcement: Heartland Bowhunter - 2025 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

We are thrilled to announce a 2025 offering to you all. We have partnered with Heartland Bowhunter for a one of a kind event at their farm in North Missouri. The event will be a 2.5-day Whitetail Workshop event, May 31- June 2nd, 2025. We are capping the event at 30 people to keep it a very manageable learning environment for all attendees. The des…

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LandBeat Breakdown: The #1 Gun Hunting Mistake and How to Fix it! 32:05

3M ago32:05

32:05

On this week's podcast, we breakdown a LandBeat video discussing the missing aspects of most gun hunting setups. Evaluating gun hunting seasons and deer behavior is critical for your success during this portion of the season. Many firearm seasons overlap with peak estrous, if so, you need to have your eyes overlooking dense bedding cover. We examin…

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Brady Harvests a Mature Midwestern 9 Point 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

This week we catch up with Land & Legacy consultant Brady Bradley as he fills his archery tag on a mature Missouri buck. We break down this hunt from start to finish from tactics, access, transitions, acorn crops, and pre-rut behavior. This hunt was action packed from the pre-dawn light until the arrow was released. Brady is a fine woodsman and a p…

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S&F Recovering your Trophy 1:24:06

3M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

We've spent all summer waiting for season to open preparing for that buck to give us a shot, but what should we do after the shot? What if there is no blood or the blood trail ends before we find our deer?Today we set down with two top notch blood dog trackers, Brent Taylor and Heath Devazier from East Arkansas Wounded Game Recovery to discuss reco…

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Where Should I Hunt This Week? 52:48

4M ago52:48

52:48

On this week's podcast, Alan and Matt sit down to discuss the current weather patterns, acorn crop, drought, and winds we've experienced this season. To say the least, in our respective regions, there have been some challenges to contend with. But, as we look ahead and use our woodsmanship skills, there is hope for an increase in deer activity as t…

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Connecting the Dots Through God's Creation 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

During this podcast we connect the dots between experiencing God's creation from a deer stand and taking it a step further acknowledging his power, divinity, his desire for a relationship with you. This is a deep conversation with our Pastor, Brad Lotz. Our prayer is that you listen to this podcast with an open heart and mind prior to spending your…

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Creating Soft Edges is a Breeze 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

This week Kyle Hedges and Matt Dye bring you a discussion regarding the importance, preparation, execution, and benefits of creating soft edges throughout your property. For years the understanding of creating or softening the edge between two very distinct habitat types such as trees to a food plot edge is necessary and valuable. This would be an …

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How to Manage Whitetails and Game Birds in Bitter Cold Winters 24:49

4M ago24:49

24:49

This week, Kyle and Frank discuss a consulting trip that they took during 2024 to North Dakota. These two consultants were assisting a landowner improve his property for whitetail deer, mule deer and numerous game bird species in a mixed prairie/ag setting. Although this exact situation may not be how you are managing, you need to listen closely fo…

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Deer News - October 2024 15:21

4M ago15:21

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Welcome to the October 2024 Edition of the Big Buck Registry's Deer News, news you might have missed over the last month. In this edition, first Jim takes us to Michigan to explore a Michigan Bill that Seeks to Reverse Deer Hunting Restrictions for Youth, Veterans, and Disabled Hunters. Then Dusty covers a story in Wisconsin about the Wisconsin DNR…

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Is "If Its Brown its Down" All That Bad? 59:00

5M ago59:00

59:00

Hold on to your seats... this podcast may make you reconsider a lot about your neighborhood when it comes to managing for older age class deer. The old phrase of "If its brown its down" was a forbidden foe of the hunters seeking to harvest more mature deer. In this podcast, we compare and contrast this method of harvesting to the neighborhood who i…

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S&F What Should I Feed My Deer? 1:22:01

5M ago1:22:01

1:22:01

This week we are joined with Pierce Young. Pierce is the Assistant Coordinator of Private Lands, with Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, and has years of experience dealing with over 500 private hunting properties across the south. Tune in and let's find out what we should be feeding our deer to maximize their potential.…

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A Complete Guide to Determining if a Location is HUNTABLE 1:29:37

5M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

This is a detailed guide to answering the tough question everyone asks, Can I hunt here? We always give ourselves a pass or an excuse to be in an area that has a deer sign. However, many times those locations can do more harm than good. In this podcast, you will learn how to strategically and logically work through the mental process of vetting out…

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Non-Intrusive Farm Improvements 25:06

5M ago25:06

25:06

On this week's podcast Kyle and Frank discuss ways to maximize your fall if you tag out early or just plain can't get enough farm improvements. These non-intrusive management strategies will get you ready for all the winter and spring projects ahead of you. Don't let the fall and hunting slow you down from what you need to be focused on with regard…

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White Oak vs. Red Oak 55:01

5M ago55:01

55:01

Feed trees can play a major role in daylight activity on your property. Join us this week as Alan and Brady dive into the tactics to have success hunting over feed trees.In this episode we break down our favorite feed trees, and talk about where to find them, when to find them, and how to hunt them. We discuss the differences between red oak vs. wh…

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S&F Managing Existing Ponds 1:14:10

5M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Pond management for fish isn't that much different than managing upland habitat for wildlife. This week we are joined again by Fisheries Biologist Micah Tindall to discuss managing fish and the habitats they require.By Adam Keith

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LandBeat Breakdown: Ultimate Guide to Deer Bedding Thickets 36:53

5M ago36:53

36:53

On this week's podcast we are trying out a new podcast style and need your feedback. We have been filming for years with the folks at Whitetail Properties and it's time we begin to break down in fine detail the nuance details of habitat management. So this week, let us know in the comments what you think about this podcast style! Bedding thickets c…

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Velvet Bucks in Range and Reading the Script 1:10:58

6M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

On this week's podcast, Alan and Reid Summerford take to the woods in search of a velvet whitetail. The prep work has been completed and in part 1 of this podcast you will hear all about the work they have completed to make this hunt a success before the season even opens. Oftentimes, the hard work ahead of the hunt will prove itself deadly. This p…

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The Transformation of a Bowhunter to a Land Manager with Shawn Luchtel 45:08

6M ago45:08

45:08

On this week’s podcast we sit down the Shawn from Heartland Bowhunter. Shawn is a devoted bowhunter but now is a land manager. Shawn is passionate about trying to promote a healthy native landscape that improves the habitat and overall hunting experience. This transformation is journey didn’t happen overnight and wasn’t his due to his own interests…

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S&F New Pond and Lake Construction 1:04:38

6M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Several of us have ponds on the farms that we manage, and others may be thinking of building or stocking a new body of water. Just like your wildlife habitat, your fish need managed and so does the habitat they need to thrive. Today we are joined by Fisheries Biologist Micah Tindall with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to discuss the in's and…

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A Buyers Top Considerations for Buying a Recreational Farm 52:11

6M ago52:11

52:11

Today, we take a deep dive into several key considerations when buying recreational land. The biggest of all is to investigate the neighborhood with intensity. Know the good and the bad! Avoid the bad areas as your best habitat management efforts maybe futile. The best way to determine the neighbor impact is to not look for a single stud buck on ca…

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All Things Food Plots 50:46

6M ago50:46

50:46

In this episode we discuss what creates an awesome food plot, it's not just the seed that goes in the ground, but the location, soil type, and nature of the plot that can lead to more success. We discuss the key factors that are critical to maximizing the production of a food plot.-Prepping the soil to plant.-What to look for in a forecast to sow t…

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S&F Just Burn It 1:07:09

6M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Prescribed fire is one of our favorite tools in our management tool box. In fact, there aren't many properties that wouldn't benefit from fire, but its not always the solution by itself, sometimes its not even the correct tool to use.By Adam Keith

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Habitat Planning And Recommendations 43:36

7M ago43:36

43:36

We're using some photos from recent consults to guide you through the recommendations you hear weekly to help on your farm! Enjoy how we plan to guide these landowners to manipulating the natural resources to improve these farms for whitetail deer!By Land & Legacy

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S&F Sharpening your axe 48:40

7M ago48:40

48:40

No, it’s probably not what you think.We took a short break to catch up on life, or to “sharpen our axe” but we are back!Join Hunter and Thomas this week as they talk about the necessary break they took from the Sawdust & Fire Podcast as well as some of the things they have going on.By Adam Keith

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20/80 Rule - Work Smarter Not Harder 1:04:12

7M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Don't be lazy, get out there and do the work! But! if time is limited, start with these projects to ensure success this fall on your farm. What is the silver bullet to habitat management? We get asked this question a lot and the answer is never what the person wants to hear. Fotunately in this podcast we discuss what would be a silver bullet if we …

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Kill or Cut? 1:13:12

7M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Stumps offer more than just a place to set mineral blocks - they are a rich source of nutrients that deer crave. In this episode, Alan and Frank highlight the importance of mineral stumps on the landscape. They provide insights on trees that are magnets when cut and those that should be treated when cut, making it easier for you to understand the s…

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Do's and Dont's of a Timber Harvest Pt. 2 1:07:00

8M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Trees have been cut, now what?? Now that the timber has been cut, it's crucial to develop a strategy to restore the area. In this week's episode, Alan and Brady explore the steps to train your forest to reach your goals and leave a lasting legacy on the property.By Adam Keith

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Do's and Dont's with a Timber Harvest 58:51

8M ago58:51

58:51

Cutting timber? LIsten to these steps first!Brady Bradley and Alan Summerford talk about what to do before you bring a logger onto the property to have timber cut.By Adam Keith

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Fight the good fight. How to overcome invasives. 1:05:11

8M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

The secret of getting ahead is getting started, the secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks, and starting on the first one. “Mark Twain”By Adam Keith

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Summer Management Strategies 50:36

8M ago50:36

50:36

We dive deep into the weeds, as we discuss old field management and enhancement. Invasive species control was also a hot topic where we discussed in depth strategies and specific herbicide formulations to further improve your effectiveness and save you money with proper application methods. This isn't a time to stay indoors, but modify your strateg…

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Less is More : Quality over Quantity 46:42

9M ago46:42

46:42

We often see hunters "chasing the most recent activity". They follow what they saw as opposed to making deer produce certain patterns in huntable locations. Many hunters force themselves into unhuntable locations and botch a hunt or educate deer in the process. Oftentimes we find that the right approach is to learn the patterns, then place new feat…

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How to Maximize Your Consultation Experience 1:12:00

9M ago1:12:00

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These answers help guide us to be able to deliver the best, most accurate, and strategic plan possible. Boiler plate habitat management plans are so common, but not ours. We ask distinct questions throughout the process that keys into whether or not the recommendations are even applicable or if we need to make audibles based on the answer to certai…

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Consultation Review and Truths of Summer Food Plots 56:16

9M ago56:16

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In addition, we cover the truths about summer food plots. We address their necessities, limitations, value, and alternatives to planting summer plots. Please give this podcast a listen with an open mind. Be critical and mindful of why you are doing what you are doing. You may need to re-evaluate your goals and intentions of habitat management. Be w…

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