Habitat Podcast
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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 successes and failures.
Habitat Podcast
1w ago
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 Sullivan talking about planning for food plots. We discuss:
Prepping for planting season
Importance of soil testing
Utilizing herbicides correctly
Balancing planning & action
Correct pH level matters
Pre-plan herbicide application
Glyphosate
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Habitat Podcast
2w ago
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
Exclusion fences
Prepping plots: A top spring task
Small ag equipment gets smarter
No-till importance for moist soil
Direct experiences from Paul’s farm
And So Much More!
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Habitat Podcast
3w ago
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 Blind
Building the 360 Pro XL Blind
Rich's land clearing and habitat services
Excavation for habitat enhancement
Benefits of mobile hunting blinds
Crafting island hunting blinds
Optimal feeder placement and strategy
New photography services for hun ..read more
Habitat Podcast
3w ago
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 for cold & arid climates
Spring vs Fall planting
Spring planting benefits for growth
Mature vs. young trees
The importance of tree tubes
Which persimmon should you buy?
Helping Your Trees Survive Bear Country
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Habitat Podcast
1M ago
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 talking about TSI and edge feathering for travel corridors. We discuss:
TSI projects & wildlife benefits
Southern Ohio Vitalize test farm update
The basics of travel corridors
Mastering Edge Feathering
Customizing travel corridors
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Habitat Podcast
1M ago
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 be premiering a few of his episodes and we are starting first with his recent discussion with Andy May. We discuss:
Family and post-season life
Teaching life lessons through sports
Taking advantage of a mild winter
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Habitat Podcast
1M ago
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 for various sizes
The Rail Silencer
Insights into customer-oriented business
Uses beyond hunting gear
The durability and practicality of the product
Made in the USA
From idea to 5.6 tons shipped
The versatility complements hunting gear
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Habitat Podcast
1M ago
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 influence on hunting
Importance of buck bedding areas
Zoning property for deer management
Making deer walk away at dusk
Remaining undetected by deer
Food plot size and strategy
Building your life around your outdoor hobbies
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Habitat Podcast
2M ago
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 Sullivan talking about cutting trees on his Minnesota farm. We discuss:
Creating bedding areas with a chainsaw
The different types of cutting techniques
Hinge, Flush, Double Girdle cutting
Opening up the canopy
Bedding areas for huntability
Terrain featur ..read more
Habitat Podcast
2M ago
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 control
Predator hunting during the rut
Advantages of thermals in predator hunting
Herd management through predator hunting
The Michigan Deer Management Citizens Advisory Committee
APR impacts on buck-to-doe ratio
And So Much More!
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