Author name: Jared Van Hees

Habitat Podcast #39 – Jordan Hanks from IL joins Jared Van Hees on the podcast.  Jordan is a renouned deer hunter and even better shed hunter.  We have a fun time catching up and discussing: Shed Hunting – What is it  Shed Hunting Clubs Why Do Deer Shed Their Antlers Why Do People Shed Hunt […]

Charlie Morse – Morse Nursery Get ready for all this information! Jared and Brian DIVE IN to wildlife habitat plants. Tons of great information on all things wildlife plants.  From nuts to fruit, top 6 Wildlife Trees, Nutting & Fruiting Timing, Grafting vs Non Grafted, Planting Techniques, Soil Choice & Testing, Fertilizing, Tips & Tricks,

Drury Outdoors – Mark Drury joins Jared & Brian this week on the Habitat Podcast. We Cover: Farm Giveaway & Deercast App Updates  How Mark started managing habitat with rental equipment 20+ years ago Devising a plan using maps / topography first, then observing miles around for cover, travel ways, bedding and food location Compare

Habitat Podcast #36 – We talk with Phil Lincoln on Property DOs & DONT’s Long Distance Property Management 5 Habitat Consultants – Don Higgins, Jeff Sturgis, Jim Ward, Jim Brauker, etc Habitat Plan Setup Circular Motion of Food 530 Trees Logged right away The need for Buck Bedding on Your Property Managing Grape Vines in

Habitat Podcast #35 – Kris Pope in Georgia. We chat in length with Kris Pope from the Coyote Trapping School.com Kris is from Georgia, and talks to us about his trapping season each Fall. How To Trap Coyotes, Raccoons, Bobcats, Beaver, etc What is Coyote Trapping School and how does one join? Types of Traps

Habitat Podcast #34 – Jim Brauker We have EXTREME DEER HABITAT’s Dr. Jim Brauker.  The Hinge Cutting Guru in the Habitat Industry in my opinion.  We cover all things hinging.   Hinge Cutting 101 & How to Hinge Cut Trees for Wildlife Habitat Improvement 3 Types Of Cuts – Bedding, Barrier and Transitional Hinge Cut Misconceptions

Habitat Podcast #33 we have Chad Thelen from Stoney Creek Outdoor Properties.  Get ready for some INFORMATION! We cover info on Federal& State Habitat Programs on Public and Private Lands The Early Successional Habitat Challenge with Craig Harper and QDMA. Applying & Qualifying for Funds $$ Farmers.gov Programs website Walk-Through US Fish & Wildlife Programs

Habitat Podcast #32 We have David Bryce from MI covering his small property of 28 Acres, Free Habitat Tours him and his group host on property to teach others, Changing his habitat plan 180 degrees after a few years, Horse Logging his park like woods, Michigan Quality Deer Habitat Group, Switchgrass Success, Pruining Fruit Trees

Habitat Podcast #31 – Erich Long from Drumming Log Wildlife Management joins Brian and Jared on the podcast.  What a great discussion on managing for more than just deer.  We cover: Why We Manage & Choices We Make, More Than Deer, Creating Life, Taking Blades Off Brush Hog, Stem Density Variety, Learn & Think, Chestnuts,

Habitat Podcast #30 We have our own Jared Van Hees – GAME PLAN – with his story of how he killed his Illinois Buck.  It was cold weather, and true late season strategies were used.  We also chat with Al from episode 4 and hear how Al almost connects with a great big buck the