Author name: Jared Van Hees

Habitat Podcast #353 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back on the road in West Virginia for the 1st annual HP Patreon Hunt. We discuss: The crew gathers at West Virginia Deer Camp 2025 for a weekend of hunting and camaraderie. Scott, the host, shares excitement about the first-ever Patreon Gear […]

Habitat Podcast #352 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and our good friends Doug and Matt Holmes of Downburst Seeders. We discuss: What EHD is and how it spreads among whitetails Why outbreaks are often tied to hot, dry summers and midge activity Signs

Habitat Podcast #352 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and our good friends Doug and Matt Holmes of Downburst Seeders. We discuss: Dry conditions crushed deer movement and morale. Year-one plots exposed setup weaknesses. Customer rains highlight regional variability. Seeding rates adjusted for seed

Habitat Podcast #351 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and our good friend and chost of the patreon hunt Scott Limer. We discuss: Access is king; right route makes the whole plan work. Creek crossing = deer highway when pressure cranks. Wind rolls off

Habitat Podcast #349 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with a bonus episode from my good friend Al Tomechko talking with Dr. Patrick Freeze from Ward Labs. We discuss: The role of soil testing in agriculture Understanding Liebig’s Law and its implications The importance of residue management

Habitat Podcast #349 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and co-owner of Vitalize Seed Al Tomechko. We discuss: Drought conditions are affecting food plots this year, similar to last year. No-till planting helps retain soil moisture and supports seed growth. Monitor weather patterns

Habitat Podcast #347 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and repeat guest Matt Zahl. We discuss: Matt shares a close call with a coyote threatening his chickens. They talk about setting up deer blinds and moving them around the property. Matt describes his

Habitat Podcast #347 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and repeat guest Jake Hofer. We discuss: Jake Hofer is a land agent and passionate whitetail enthusiast in Illinois Trail cam activity is picking up as fall approaches, exciting hunters Land sales are slower,

Habitat Podcast #346 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friends Kent and Nick from The Prairie Farm Podcast and Hoksey Native Seeds. We discuss: Kent and Nicholas run Hoksey Native Seeds and the Prairie Farm Podcast Hoksey Native Seeds focuses on native plants for

Habitat Podcast #344 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Jordan Browne of Michigan Out-Of-Doors TV. We discuss: Jordan Brown’s background and upbringing in Michigan. Overview of the Michigan Outdoors TV show and its history. Seasonal outdoor activities covered by the show,