Whitetail Landscapes - Hunting & Habitat Management

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Eric Hansen (Just Hunt Club) discuss Box Blinds and why they are a primary consideration for hunters. Eric explains how he started with man-made box blinds and why he has changed to manufactured build blinds.  Eric explains his style of hunting and the benefit of hunting blinds and how manufactured blinds have made hard to hunt areas much easier.Eric explains why he prefers wooden platforms versus metal stands. Eric identifies the height of his blinds and Jon discusses why box blinds within food plots, like corn, may not be the best option for hunters. Eric discusses using terrain and vegetation to create cover around a blind and how to create movement patterns that move deer more efficiently toward and past blinds.Eric identifies pros and cons of each type of manufactured blind and what attributes of each blind he uses that are beneficial. Eric explains why Redneck blinds are his predominant choice on his property and how he is excited to use their larger version. Eric explains crop rotations and how he uses corn and why interseeding into corn is very difficult for most. Therefore, it is important to think about food plot layout and food preferences.Eric and Jon discuss deer hunting differences in locations they are familiar with and the safety benefits of hunting out of a box blind. Each contributor gets into various topics about taking kids hunting, as well as other styles of hunting and things they are focused on this upcoming season.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content!Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.justhuntclub.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/justhuntclubhttps://www.facebook.com/justhuntclub/https://www.instagram.com/justhuntclub/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Rocky Burrus (SA Farm Management Service) discuss Box Blinds and why they are a primary consideration for hunters. Rocky explains the benefits of box blinds and how it creates better opportunities to hunt with friends and family. Rocky discusses the box blinds setup and the insulation benefits. Rocky breaks down how to increase the longevity of the blind and how to preserve wood or why metal blinds may be a better option.Jon discusses his opinion on box blinds and how he installs blinds and what lessons he has learned over the years. Rocky discusses build and commercial blinds and the price differences. Rocky explains how some individually built blinds may not survive being tipped over. Rocky explains the difference in windows and a better material to use on your setups. Rocky discusses durability and how man made blinds may afford you a better option after being damaged.Jon discusses the pros and cons of having a blind and what failures he sees in various types of the blinds. Jon explains his long-term perspective on maintenance and comparables when it comes to material and longevity. Rocky explains window setups that are quieter to most manufactured blinds. Rocky and Jon discuss the visual disadvantages to box blinds and what individuals tend to focus on when buying a blind.Rocky discusses anchoring blinds and his technique that reduces blow overs. Jon explains how to set up a blind that is portable and allows for leveling. Rocky explains how to level you blind and what footprint he prefers to help stabilize the blind afield. Rocky breaks down pricing of his blinds and how competitive manmade blinds can be. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enSA FARMS Management Service | Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/safarmmanagementservice/?hl=enTags: consulting, wildlife, wildlife management, mature bucks, bucks, big bucks, rut, rutting bucks, whitetails, deer, outdoors, deer management, deer season, gun hunting, bow hunting, bow hunting whitetails, whitetail deer, whitetails, land management, pressured deer, conservation, biodiversity, diversity, hunt, hunters, hunting, land, land management, landowner, lease, wildlife plan, timber, bedding, wildlife habitat solutions, native plants, non-native plants, plants, outdoors, food plot, food plots, burning, timber restoration, controlled burning, ponds, harvest, timber stand improvement, forests, bedding, habitat solutions, wildlife enhancement, deer improvement, habitat, outdoors, forest, cutting, chainsaw, food plot, rut, October, November, agriculture, clover, chicory, mature bucks, acorns, design, consulting, whitetail landscape, prediction, analyze, data, trends, movement, rut, oak, logging, seedlings, woodlot, forest management, improvement, regeneration, Tennessee, trail camera, data, ammo, ammunition, shotgun, rifle, mulching, predators, treestand, hang on, box blinds.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Kenny Kane (Generations Forestry) discuss the status of the timber market and the decision to sell or not.  Kenny explains the importance of hiring the correct person to manage your property for timber and wildlife. Kenny expresses his concerns about timber prices and why inflation and other costs are impacting our markets.Kenny breaks down why the market has changed, and who is to blame for the timber market shift. Kenny discusses how wood preferences have shifted demand. Kenny and Jon discuss the prices during COVID and the timber prices today.  Kenny discusses the client's goals and not allowing the market to limit a timber harvest. Jon discusses the status of client demands and weighing the financial decisions in a way thatKenny talks about alternatives to timber harvest that will get clients ahead during this tough market. Jon explains the methods to deciding why to invest in your property and valuing time and effort to achieve related goals. Kenny breaks down a client property and how he is attacking the timber harvest process and what trees clients should remove or keep.Kenny and Jon discuss specific examples of how to cut timber and selectively keep certain trees to improve and change the timber and wildlife beneficial. Jon discusses what clients are doing wrong on their properties and why so much focus on food plots will set you back.  Kenny ends with specifics on what you should do right now in this timber market that will get your property ahead of the game.   Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enHome - Generations ForestryKenny Kane (@kenjkane) • Instagram photos and videosTags: consulting, wildlife, wildlife management, mature bucks, bucks, big bucks, rut, rutting bucks, whitetails, deer, outdoors, deer management, deer season, gun hunting, bow hunting, bow hunting whitetails, whitetail deer, whitetails, land management, pressured deer, conservation, biodiversity, diversity, hunt, hunters, hunting, land, land management, landowner, lease, wildlife plan, timber, bedding, wildlife habitat solutions, native plants, non-native plants, plants, outdoors, food plot, food plots, burning, timber restoration, controlled burning, ponds, harvest, timber stand improvement, forests, bedding, habitat solutions, wildlife enhancement, deer improvement, habitat, outdoors, forest, cutting, chainsaw, food plot, rut, October, November, agriculture, clover, chicory, mature bucks, acorns, design, consulting, whitetail landscape, prediction, analyze, data, trends, movement, rut, oak, logging, seedlings, woodlot, forest management, improvement, regeneration, timber, value Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this podcast, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Tim Russell (Green Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services) discuss American beech and the benefit on the landscapes. Tim explains the general benefits of beech in the markets today. Can you have too many beech trees on your property, Tim explains.  Jon and Tim discuss our forest today and what has happened over the years that have made certain properties most inclined to have American beech and minimal diversity.Tim discusses what to do when most of your property has been degraded and the remaining trees, like beech, remain. Tim discusses other tree varieties and those that stump sprout, providing value for our deer herd. Tim discusses beech bark disease, and how to identify it. Jon discusses the benefit of beech on the landscapes and how he has seen the use by deer and other mammals. Jon discusses the importance of beech, nut production and an increase in utilization by bears and in increase in bear populations accordingly.Tim discusses what not to do when it comes to managing your forest, and what species he wants for economic purposes and for deer. Jon discusses the importance of having diversity and why he prefers to have beech on his property in pockets, managing for specific trees. Tim explains what trees to leave on the landscape and how he approaches beech trees that are tolerant of beech bark disease. Tim goes into detail on how to evaluate your forest and handle beech brush and what equipment he uses to remove beech. Tim discusses hack and squirt methods and what tree species he prefers to kill on the landscape. Tim explains when is the best time to cut diseased beech trees.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enGreen Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services, LLCCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Todd Shippee (Empire Land Management), new adaptive hunting property concepts. Jon explains some tactics for dealing with non-native plants. Todd discusses drought and fighting weeds. Todd details what happened to switchgrass this year on his client properties and two options that listeners may consider, as well as which option might work best in heat and drought. Todd discusses how late switchgrass can be planted through the summer. Todd details errors with clients that listeners should consider when emplacing box blinds.  Todd explains an innovative tactic to getting into wet areas for hunting or vehicles that will change the way you hunt your property. Jon discusses foliar sprays and compost teas for food plots. Jon breaks down more about new ideas that will get your food plots to the next level.Todd discusses a major mistake that occurred on an adjacent property that limited what he was able to do to help a client property. Todd details the types of herbicides that farmers use, and the restrictions that may occur if there is overspray. Also, it's important to recognize that restricted herbicides are far more impactful on crop competition than we sometimes realize. Todd and Jon discuss Miscanthus Grass and its use on the landscape. Todd provides examples of how it's used on the landscape. Jon compares willows and Miscanthus Grass and discusses the pros and cons. Todd and Jon discuss non-native plants and invasive qualities that can impact your landscape. Todd and Jon discuss exclusion cages to promote native plants.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enEmpire Land Management (@empirelandmgmt) • Instagram photos and videosWhitetail Institute - Food Plots - Deer Food Plot Seeds - Soil Testing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Eric Lance (Hunt Science Podcast) discuss the upcoming next several months and how they both approach their hunting properties. Jon and Eric discuss the top activity you can do this time of year to prepare yourself for hunting season. Eric explains the activity levels on his property and how he establishes routine happenings that do not dissuade his deer.Eric discusses the methods of collecting data on deer to include GPS collaring and related information that can benefit our hunting. Eric and Jon discuss thermal drone imagery and how important using tools like this can be to enhancing our knowledge of deer’s whereabouts. Eric discusses fawn recruitment and techniques to evaluate survival at birth and otherwise.Jon explains how to shrink deer movement on your property. Eric explains why not to focus on deer home ranges, but focusing solely on habitat is one of the more important facets that you as a land manager can control. Eric discusses things that GPS or telemetry studies do not tell us, such as how our deer behave in  social groups. Jon explains a theory that will enhance your understanding of deer movement and why summer and winter food is critical to enticing deer onto your property.  Eric supports the idea that spring and summer food is critical to our deer and how we need to support our deer through stress periods, improving the quality of our deer throughout the following years. Eric explains the impact of predators on the landscapes. Eric provides a surprising bit of rationale on why predator control may not be on the top of your list when it comes to deer populations and survival.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enTheHuntSciencePodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Rocky Burrus (SA Farm Management Service) discuss how to build your hunting schedule now for the fall. Jon discusses a future habitat day on his property planned for next summer. Rocky explains why he enjoys cutting timber in the summer versus the winter. Rocky discusses his food plot layouts and how to reduce predators near or within your food plots.  Rocky explains how to evaluate trail cameras and hunting data on properties and the process he goes through to collect data and how to process this information for next year's hunting season. Rocky gives specific details on certain types of deer that he believes that you can capitalize on to have success this fall. Rocky explains the importance of annual deer patterns and how their routine movement can lead to a mature buck’s demise. Rocky explains a Tennessee giant buck that fell to an annual pattern that proves his point deer are sometimes more consistent than we realize.Jon explains his thoughts on deer movement, his own property and why to evaluate changes on the landscape that will better facilitate more interest. Rocky explains a new project he will be working on and what he feels like will change his property next year. Rocky details an approach to working with your neighbors/farmers to benefit your property. Rocky provides a specific example of when to hunt a particular buck in his area. Jon and Rocky explain a measurement of success on a hunting property we tend to forget about when trying to develop a property.Jon and Rocky discuss the regional differences and the importance of considering techniques that pertain to your area based on your deer herd, related hunting pressure and hunting capability.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Austin Delano (Mossy Oak BioLogic) discuss ways to reverse drought concerns, long-term drought resilience properties and soil compaction. Austin provides soil improvement techniques to include mechanical methods of changing water collection and retention. Jon explains high level ways to architect your landscape for water, and how water can be the most important resource we have. Jon and Austin discuss fallow areas, and Austin provides plant options that are more drought tolerant, which can change these areas and your food plots.Austin explains the concept of subsoiling and how this can change the ground we work. Jon and Austin discuss when to subsoil, the multitude of benefits and what they have learned from doing this technique. Austin suggests certain tractor requirements and how this technique alleviates hardpans. Austin explains to Jon the new radishes that are being released by biologic and how he expects these to be a game changer to those across the country.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/austind_1/?hl=enhttps://www.plantbiologic.com/https://www.mossyoak.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Mitchell Shirk (Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast) discuss deficiencies and symptoms of the most popular food plot crops. Mitchell explains corn deficiencies this summer. Mitchell explains the largest deficiencies he experiences in his area and the related connection to soil types.  Mitchell explains the necessity of evaluating nitrogen and potassium needs and concerns with corn. Mitchell and Jon discuss companion cropping, interspersing crops, and multi-species blend, including a new tactic to establish corn with cover or existing crops.Mitchell explains the importance of soybeans and the impact of dry weather. A suggested foliar spray to boost Soybeans growth is explained.   Mitchell explains general deficiencies and the importance of evaluating soils for crop health.Mitchell details the benefits and concerns with Alfalfa, and how the crop can be difficult and finicky for food plotters and farmers.  Mitchell explains general deficiencies of Alfalfa and concerns of sulfur that are sometimes difficult to diagnose. Jon provides an explanation of options to support better growth to include using wheat. Mitchell explains weed management, biomass production and nutrient loss after harvest.  Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content!Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enMitchell Shirk (@pennsylvaniawoodsmanpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosPennsylvania Woodsman Podcast (sportsmensempire.com)Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast | Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss summer activities on Drury farm. Jon identifies methods of dealing with drought and some smart techniques that will help improve your food plots. Perry explains how he is supporting their food plots to ensure that those big bucks have a food source through the summer and into the late season. Perry explains row crop farming for deer and improvements he is working on this summer on the farms he manages.Perry explains how to set up deer fencing, that includes layout, spacing, model and type of unit that is used to reduce deer pressure on food plots. Perry details what box blind setups look like and key equipment for making your property more mobile. Perry discusses new layout features based on hunting data and how they use prior hunting intel to rearrange the farms for better success.  Perry details considerations that may impact the success of a farm and how he reacts when things are not optimal.Jon and Perry discuss having a team mentality and how multiple ideas will get you ahead and help get your property in order. Perry discusses maximizing and benefiting from working hard during the summer to get prepared for hunting season.  Perry discusses retention of mature bucks on the Drury farm and what they do to help retain more deer.  Jon gives the listeners easy summertime habitat chores that will get you better prepared for hunting season. Perry and Jon discuss social aspects of deer behavior and how that can lead to better hunting success.Jon and Perry discuss the difference between Midwestern and Eastern states and how there are obvious cultural differences that lead to different successes.  Jon and Perry discuss the challenges of the Northeast and things to come in the future.Social Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/perrybattin_druryoutdoors/?hl=enhttps://www.druryoutdoors.com/https://www.plantbiologic.com/https://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=enDruryOutdoors - YouTubeDeerCast | Get Ahead of Your GameCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.