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Habitat Podcast
Hosted by Jared Van Hees · EN
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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322: How to Enhance Land Value and Profitability, Getting Started With Homesteading, and Creating a Community Around A Business with Chase Burns
Mar 21, 202501:16:47Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #322 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Chase Burns. Chase is the host of a podcast called Land Your Ground where he dives into the subject of land ownership. We discuss: Transitioning from wildlife biology and habitat management to becoming a land specialist in real estate Having high ethical integrity in real estate The importance of being knowledgeable and prepared to become a landowner, The importance of long-term timber management Creating a marketplace for local producers and small businesses Balancing habitat work & profitability Kids learning life lessons from land work Homesteading tips and tricks The importance of bigger acreage in homesteading Regenerative agriculture insights Making land increase in revenue The value in diversified land use And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →321: PROOF That Hinge Cutting Is The Best Way To Create and Improve Deer Bedding Habitat with Thomas Rovery
Mar 14, 202501:03:43Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #321 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Thomas Rovery. Thomas is from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and works closely with Dr. Craig Harper. We discuss: The practice of hinge cutting and its effectiveness in creating deer bedding Effective hinge cutting techniques The importance of creating clear paths and bedding areas for deer Strategically laying trees to form V-shaped structures Achieving at least 50% sunlight penetration in bedding blocks The importance of preserving dominant, mass-producing trees The importance of cutting a significant number of trees to see substantial results Predator behavior in hinge-cut treatment areas The potential drawbacks of introducing prescribed fire into hinge cut areas Effective hinge cutting techniques for hilly terrains And So Much More!Links to NDA Articles Referenced:https://deerassociation.com/hinge-girdle-fell-or-leave-a-guide-to-50-tree-species-in-deer-habitat-management/ https://deerassociation.com/do-deer-use-hinge-cut-bedding-blocks-new-study-results-out/ PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →320: Why You Should Be Using E-Bikes To Hunt Your Property with Dieter Kochan of Faceoff E-Bikes!
Mar 7, 202501:03:35Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #320 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Dieter Kochan of Faceoff E-Bikes. We discuss: E-bike's role in efficient habitat management Custom-built e-bikes for hunters E-bikes for stealthy, scent-free access Setting up a farm entirely for E-bike access Powerful motors conquer hills The tech behind e-bikes' climbing power Features designed for hunter's needs Accessories that make e-bikes hunting-ready And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →319: Everything You Need To Know About Trees and Ordering Trees For Your Property, What Cutting Should You Be Doing Right Now, and The Springtime Habitat Checklist with Matt Zahl and Andy Hutchens
Feb 28, 202501:08:05Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #319 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guests Matt Zahl and Andy Hutchens. We discuss: Selecting the right trees for wet areas Creating strategic deer bedding through cutting Using an auger for effective tree planting Crafting a bridge for enhanced property access Benefits of targeting selective cuts Electric vs gas chainsaws Benefits of battery-powered chainsaws Raccoon trapping for habitat balance Trapping skunks without getting sprayed And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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315: The Complete Guide To Switchgrass for Habitat Management: Everything You Need To Know with Roger Sampson
Feb 28, 202500:58:01Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #315 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Andy Hutchens my good friend Roger Sampson. We discuss: Rogers' 30 years of experience in native grasses Regenerative agriculture Food Security in South Sudan The potential of switchgrass as a solution to the US energy crisis Planting 350 acres of switchgrass without government subsidies The ease of growth with switchgrass Switchgrasses role in the dairy industry The development of a new, improved variety of native grass called Rc. Big Rock New variety of switchgrass Proper site preparation and the use of appropriate herbicides Don't overdo it on the herbicides The benefits of planting switchgrass in marginal soils Patience and proper seeding rates. Seeding rates for roadside screening versus bedding situations Managing heavy snow loads on switchgrass varieties The twin-row system for seed drills The importance of landscape heterogeneity Edge feathering and the use of native wildflower and grass mixes The myth that switchgrass is a deer desert Prioritizing security over ease of feeding And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →318: Lincoln Rohn - Food Plotting in Some of The WORST Soil Imaginable, Fighting The Drought, and The Best Damn Food Plot Implement I've Ever Used
Feb 21, 202501:08:02Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #316 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Lincoln Rohn. We discuss: Maximizing limited soil quality Balancing hunting with habitat work Benefits of cultipacking for growth Soil type and moisture management Insights on overcoming soil & drought issues Effective use of cult packers on food plots Switchgrass for wildlife habitat Enhancing food plots with strategic cover Balancing hunting goals with land stewardship And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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317: Mark Kenyon - Regenerative Agriculture for Food Plots, Adding More Native Grasses, and The Past, Present, and Future of Fish and Wildlife Across The Country
Feb 14, 202500:58:29Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #316 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Mark Kenyon of MeatEater. We discuss: The importance of protecting wild places and wildlife for future generations The significant loss of species The importance of hunters and anglers in addressing these issues How to stay informed about environmental and wildlife-related issues The role of private landowners in addressing the broader spectrum of environmental challenges Adopting regenerative agriculture principles in food plots The need for grassland habitat restoration The importance of following the label instructions and minimizing spray drift when using herbicides Removing cool season grasses and introducing native species Past habitat mistakes such as focusing too much on easy-to-reach spots for deer The benefits of sustainable land management practices And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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316: New Vitalize Seed Mixes! New products from Vitalize, New Website, and Spring Food Plot Plan with Al Tomechko
Feb 7, 202500:52:15Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #316 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Al Tomechko. We've both been working hard behind the scenes on some new products that we dive into on this episode. We discuss: Frost seeding a warm spell New Vitalize website New bundles Food plot starter kits Fertility bundle New Seed Products Premium Clover+ Brassica Seed Mix Annual Clover Mix The importance of Natural Amendments Looking ahead to spring food plots Expanding food plots on the Northern 70 Planning for 60+ acres of food plots in Ohio Planting logging roads And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →314: The Small parcel series: Fixing habitat mistakes made on 10 acres in Pennsylvania with Lucas Jones
Jan 24, 202501:14:44Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #314 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Lucas Jones. We discuss: Habitat management on Family property that you don't own Don't get rid of thick underbrush Fixing bad access Using the neighbors select cut to your advantage The role of terrain in deer movement The top fruit trees he will be adding Re-establishing bedding where it once was Witch Hazel Fighting a Sumac tree infestation Human presence vs hunting pressure Adding water holes in hill country Food vs Cover Don't make bedding where deer don't want to be And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →313: Creating a deer hunters dream farm in Ohio hill country, Removing Autumn Olive, and The Ohio Forest Tax Law program with Cody Jarrett
Jan 17, 202501:00:45Tap to summarizeHabitat Podcast #313 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Cody Jarrett. We discuss: Selling his Illinois properties to buy a larger piece in Ohio The challenges of managing the deer population When is the best time of year to shoot does Battling EHD Older bucks have smaller ranges Passive vs aggressive on private property Planting corn fields in Ohio hill country How thermals can impact farm layout Removing autumn olive The importance of native grasses Ohio Forest Tax Law program Burning switchgrass in the winter The importance of water sources for deer Planting trees Are chainsaws a dinner bell for deer? And So Much More!PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Patreon - Habitat PodcastLatitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitudeStealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHPMidwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrmVitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseedDown Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HPFirst Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6PLAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANSLeave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOOMorse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.comHabitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdgEmail us: info@habitatpodcast.comhabitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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