Author name: Jared Van Hees

Habitat Podcast #366 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with the HP crew Andy Hutchens, Matt Zahl, and Corey Franceus! We discuss: Soil improvement takes years longer than most landowners expect Access mistakes ruin more farms than poor habitat choices Switchgrass is useful—but often overused for bedding […]

Habitat Podcast #365 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with our good friends Adam Miller and Nate Rozeveld! We discuss: Private land deer move differently than pressured public land deer Equipment upgrades can unlock major habitat improvements Small plots can be movement tools, not just feeding destinations

Habitat Podcast #364 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with our good friends Erich Long and Cody Altizer! We discuss: Managing for grouse improves deer habitat across the entire property Grouse are specialists; deer benefit from the habitat they require Forest health is the foundation of all

Habitat Podcast #363 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens and our good friend Justin Curtis! We discuss: Hunting is about restraint, not just killing deer Mature bucks are killed before the hunt begins Access matters more than stand placement Less pressure equals more

Habitat Podcast #361 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens and our good friend Blaine Becker! We discuss: Habitat success is built through long-term, consistent work Pressure management matters as much as food and cover Timber work can reshape deer movement patterns Mature bucks

Habitat Podcast #361 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens and our good friend Nick Pullano! We discuss: Property lines and land disputes shaped early decisions Deer behavior dictated strategy more than guesses Food sources were getting hammered daily by deer Simple setups often

Habitat Podcast #360 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are on the road in the Deercamp.Detour studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens! We discuss: Iowa hunt success and lessons from the trip How cold temps and rapid warmups affect deer movement Importance of reading thermals throughout the day Gear upgrades that made long

Habitat Podcast #359 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back at the northern 70 with the HP crew for another year of deer camp! We discuss: Growth comes from showing up, even when you don’t feel ready The land teaches you—if you’re willing to listen Failures shape you more than the

Habitat Podcast #358 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and our good friend Matt Zahl breaking down Matt’s Michigan buck and Jared’s Iowa buck. We discuss: The hosts share light-hearted banter about gaming and hunting gear, setting a casual tone. They discuss recent hunting

Habitat Podcast #355 – In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and our good friend Frank Brock of Morse Nursery. We discuss: Andy shares his recent encounter with deer in Iowa, highlighting the thrill of the chase. Frank discusses a big buck he’s been tracking, emphasizing