303: When your neighbors dogs attack you on your own land, learning you own more than you thought from a land survey, and changing strategies when the corn and beans come off early with Jake Bollinger and Andy Hutchens
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by Jared Van Hees
4d ago
Habitat Podcast #303 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with a two-parter. We sit down with with Andy from the.deercamp.podcast and my good friend Jake Bollinger talking bad neighbors. The second half will be premiering on the.deercamp.podcast where we talk more in-depth about Jake's 2024 Michigan buck. We discuss: Jake's 20 Feral Dog Dilemma Survey reveals a neighbor's overreach Legal battles with a crazy neighbor When your bad neighbor's driveway is actually on your land Andy's wild weekend with deer arrows flying. Jared bags a Michigan Swamp giant buck Tr ..read more
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302: Fixed vs Mechanical: What broadhead has a dog tracker had the most tracks with? Swimming into the middle of a river to dispatch a deer and tons of other WILD dog tracking stories with Joesph Coe
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by Jared Van Hees
1w ago
Habitat Podcast #302 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Joesph Coe. Joesph is a dog tracker from southern Michigan and has some absolutely WILD tracking stories to share. We discuss: Growing up in the Venezuelan jungle hunting and fishing with Indians in Venezuela Alaska to Afghanistan with the military Joe's start in training blood-tracking dogs Bloodhounds vs. the toughness of whitetail deer Dispatching a wounded deer with a knife in standing corn Swimming into the middle of a river to dispatch a deer If you think you need a dog, stay o ..read more
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301: Deer camp recap with the.deercamp.podcast: A weekend at a michgian deer camp!
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by Jared Van Hees
2w ago
Habitat Podcast #301 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another bonus episode with my good friend Andy over at the.deercamp.podcast. Cory Franceus, Matt Zahl, Jeff Lipple, and I all sit down to talk about our recent trip to deer camp hosted by Kevin over at the Deerhunter podcast. We discuss: Deer Camp's mix of struggles and bonding Close calls with public land Michigan bucks Deer Camp camaraderie Bumping deer on public land Bigfoot or bear? Beefing up pre-hunt scouting Public vs. Private: the hunting debate Learning from mistakes The community aspect of deer camp Wh ..read more
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Episode 300 special! The first 3 things you need to do with a new farm with Skip Sligh and Cory Franceus
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by Jared Van Hees
3w ago
Habitat Podcast #300 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are celebrating a milestone, 300 Episodes! When we started this journey 6 1/2 years ago, I had no clue what we were in store for. Fast forward to today and we have built a huge community of like-minded hunters and habitat managers all working towards the same goal. I am still blown away at where we are today with The Habitat Podcast and how many people just like all of us we've been fortunate enough to have on the podcast. I am excited to see what's in store for the next 300 episodes! Thank you guys for all of the support! To ..read more
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299: Opening weekend success for Al Tomechko! The story of Dozer, a wide 6 1/2 year old buck with 14 scoreable points, and breaking down the hunt and farm!
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by Jared Van Hees
1M ago
Habitat Podcast #299 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Al Tomechko. Normally when Al and I get together it's to talk about everything seeds and food plots. This time around, Al's freezer is a little more full so we dive into the story of the buck he just killed named Dozer. We discuss: The role edge feathering had in Al's success Cabon load and how well it did in a drought Hunting out of an enclosed blind A squirrel running all of the deer off? How far should you open the blind windows for bow hunting When in doubt, back out Never trust th ..read more
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298: Should you shoot does during an EHD outbreak, balancing the buck to do ratio, and habitat management in maryland's eastern shore with Jeff Pike
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by Jared Van Hees
1M ago
Habitat Podcast #298 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Jeff Pike. Jeff is a land manager from southeast Pennsylvania who also hunts the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland. We discuss: Jeff's first velvet buck, 38 years in the making Importance of doe management for a thriving habitat Should you shoot does during an EHD breakout Cover vs. Food The importance of bedding areas Maryland's Deer Management Challenges Sika Deer & Whitetail on the same farm Cover beats food and water for bucks The key to having more resident bucks The strateg ..read more
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297: Deer season is here! How much hunting has changed over the years, new hunting rules and regulations, and is private land hunting just as hard as public land hunting with Jordan Hanks
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by Jared Van Hees
1M ago
Habitat Podcast #297 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Jordan Hanks. In this episode, we are reversing the roles and Jordan will be interviewing me. We discuss: The transition from chasing deer to crafting habitat Implications of evolving regulations on hunting Personal tales of first hunts and memorable bucks Impact of modern hunting tech like cell cams The debate around the reality of the Rompola buck Exploring diverse hunting strategies Gear preparation and use Discussing deer preparation Preparation for upcoming hunts And So Much More ..read more
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296: Kevin Leach: An in depth guide to hunting swamps, new Latitude gear for 2024, and the announcement of the Habitat Podcast giveaway!
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by Jared Van Hees
1M ago
Habitat Podcast #296 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Kevin Leach of Latitude Outdoors. Today's episode is going to be all about mobile hunting. We discuss: September hunting prep Swamps vs. hill country hunting New latitude platforms and backpacks New bow hanger design Morning vs. Evening setups Stealth tactics for swamp hunting Picking the right tree in the swamp Impact of habitat elements on deer behavior Which swamp trail should you hunt First edge vs second edge And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Pat ..read more
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295: How to improve your swamp habitat, getting literally chased out of your property by the neighbors dogs, and the top things handicapping your property with Jake Bollinger
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by Jared Van Hees
2M ago
Habitat Podcast #295 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Andy from the.deercamp.podcast and my good friend Jake Bollinger. Today we cover a litany of different things but we mainly focus on swamp habitat improvement and bad neighbors. We discuss: Planting Red Osier for deer Stand placement in the swamp Crafting corridors with dogwood Choosing the best cover for deer Ideal tree variety for swampy areas Strategic access routes Impact of Homegrown Habitat Changes Transforming ag land into deer cover Planning for family-friendly hunts Favorite trees aren't a ..read more
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294: Keeping fall food plots going during the worst drought in 100 years: Combating drought conditions with fall food plots and Vitalize's new clover, oats, and chickory mix with Al Tomechko
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by Jared Van Hees
2M ago
Habitat Podcast #294 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with a shorter episode talking with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed. Al and I get into what he's doing in Ohio right now with his fall food plots to help them make it through to the fall during one of the worst droughts on record for the Ohio River Valley region. We discuss: The worst drought in a century Livestock sales due to hay scarcity No-till drill benefits during a drought Diverse planting strategies for droughts The importance of soil health during extreme conditions Late planting still offers hope The new Vital ..read more
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