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Habitat Podcast #378- In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and Matt Bullins! We discuss: Overhunting the same spots quickly pushes mature bucks into nocturnal movement Poor entry and exit routes alert deer before you ever reach your stand location Mature bucks avoid main trails and […]

Habitat Podcast #377- In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and Ryan Lawrence of Antler Anchor Co! We discuss: Finding shed antlers is a strong indicator of quality winter habitat. Green food sources like clover often produce the most shed finds. Shed hunting reveals bedding areas

Habitat Podcast #375 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and Waylon Meyer of Earth Blinds! We discuss: Water sources often become social hubs for whitetail deer Mature bucks may only visit specific areas they feel safe Water holes create predictable movement opportunities Strategic placement

Habitat Podcast #375 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and Cory Godar of Latitude Outdoors! We discuss: Weight savings matter most deep into multi-day hunts. Saddle hunting isn’t just for public land — it’s a lethal private land tool. Frame packs purpose-built for whitetail

Habitat Podcast #374 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and Sam Tumberg of Purpose Filled Habitat Management! We discuss: Most hinge cuts fail because they aren’t aggressive enough Flush cutting is often more reliable than hinge cutting in northern timber Mature bucks are nomadic

Habitat Podcast #373 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed Co! We discuss: New Alfalfa Edge = 75% alfalfa, high browse tolerance Designed to grow in suboptimal soils Ideal for frost seeding perennial fields Premium Clover + Alfalfa Edge combo strategy New

Habitat Podcast #372 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Joel Williamson! We discuss: Buying and managing a small mountain hunting property Timber cutting vs waiting “to learn the property” Big-woods deer movement and terrain hunting Food plots on rocky, steep ground Growing trees from seed vs

Habitat Podcast #371 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Dave Skinner! We discuss: Habitat transformation can happen faster than most people think Government conservation programs can fund major habitat work Mature bucks require discipline, not just opportunity Topography dictates strategy more than food plots Paying for

Habitat Podcast #368 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Bobby Kendall! We discuss: Bobby left pharmacy school to chase a gut feeling Guiding accelerated his learning curve fast The Midwest shaped his whitetail mindset Experience matters more than theory Early mistakes became long-term lessons Saying yes

Habitat Podcast #367 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back on the road in Ohio for another installment of the.deercamp.detour where co-host Andy sits down with the guys at Steve Taylor’s Ohio Muzzleloader Camp! We discuss: Southern Ohio’s hills demand better access and smarter setups Giant bucks come from patience, not