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The Habitat Podcast is a podcast for land and wildlife habitat managers, and for hunters who learn and utilize different types of habitat in their hunting strategy. We interview hunters and habitat managers from across the country, picking their brain to learn their success's and failures. We are different in the fact that we are not the experts. This podcast is for us and the listeners to learn a thing or two, from the experts we analyze.

Habitat Podcast Jared Van Hees

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The Habitat Podcast is a podcast for land and wildlife habitat managers, and for hunters who learn and utilize different types of habitat in their hunting strategy. We interview hunters and habitat managers from across the country, picking their brain to learn their success's and failures. We are different in the fact that we are not the experts. This podcast is for us and the listeners to learn a thing or two, from the experts we analyze.

    #273 - "A Week In The Field" Part 3: Food Plot Planning with Corey Sullivan

    #273 - "A Week In The Field" Part 3: Food Plot Planning with Corey Sullivan

    Habitat Podcast #273 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will discuss what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The third installment of this series is with our favorite Minnesota habitat manager Corey Sullivan talking about planning for food plots. We discuss:

    Prepping for planting season

    Importance of soil testing

    Utilizing herbicides correctly

    Balancing planning & action

    Correct pH level matters

    Pre-plan herbicide application

    Glyphosate

    Seed-to-soil contact is crucial

    Soil temps indicate planting time


    And So Much More!

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    Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com

    A Week In The Field YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYhBCa2cBQo
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    Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com
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    • 49 min
    #272 - Paul Hollis: The Top 3 Mistakes You Can Make Planting Your Spring Food Plots and No-Till Grain Drills

    #272 - Paul Hollis: The Top 3 Mistakes You Can Make Planting Your Spring Food Plots and No-Till Grain Drills

    Habitat Podcast #272 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Paul Hollis. Paul is the owner of PH Outdoors and has been on the forefront of the advancements in no-till grain drills. We discuss:

    The art of no-till planting

    Ideal spring food plots

    Affordable, simple machinery

    The importance of soil tests

    Exclusion fences

    Prepping plots: A top spring task

    Small ag equipment gets smarter

    No-till importance for moist soil

    Direct experiences from Paul’s farm


    And So Much More!

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    Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com

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    Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm
    Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
    Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
    Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
    Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
    Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
    First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
    LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
    Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
    Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com
    Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
    Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    #271 - 6 YEARS of The Habitat Podcast, All Things Permanent Blind Builds, and Adding an Elevated Blind to the HP 40 Farm with Rich Hixson of Tagged Out Seed Products

    #271 - 6 YEARS of The Habitat Podcast, All Things Permanent Blind Builds, and Adding an Elevated Blind to the HP 40 Farm with Rich Hixson of Tagged Out Seed Products

    Habitat Podcast #271 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Rich Hixson. Rich is the owner of tagged out seed products in Southern Ohio and has grown his fair share of big bucks. We discuss:

    Pulling a Winner for the Afflictor Broadheads Giveaway

    Reflections on 6 years of Habitat Podcast

    New HP40 Elevated Blind

    Building the 360 Pro XL Blind

    Rich's land clearing and habitat services

    Excavation for habitat enhancement

    Benefits of mobile hunting blinds

    Crafting island hunting blinds

    Optimal feeder placement and strategy

    New photography services for hunters

    On-call trophy portrait service


    And So Much More!

    PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.

    Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com

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    Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm
    Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
    Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
    Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
    Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
    Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
    First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
    LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
    Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
    Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com
    Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
    Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    #270 - Frank Brock: The Top 5 Trees You Can Plant on Your Farm, How to Protect Your Fruit Trees From Bears, and A Behind The Scenes Look Into Morse Nursery

    #270 - Frank Brock: The Top 5 Trees You Can Plant on Your Farm, How to Protect Your Fruit Trees From Bears, and A Behind The Scenes Look Into Morse Nursery

    Habitat Podcast #270 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with repeat guest Frank Brock. Frank is one of the owners of Morse Nursery and is a wealth of knowledge about trees and what types to plant depending on what part of the country you are in. We discuss:

    The top 5 hardy tree varieties

    The Best trees for cold & arid climates

    Spring vs Fall planting

    Spring planting benefits for growth

    Mature vs. young trees

    The importance of tree tubes

    Which persimmon should you buy?

    Helping Your Trees Survive Bear Country

    Understanding tree inventory and ordering


    And So Much More!

    PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.

    Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com

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    Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm
    Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
    Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
    Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
    Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
    Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
    First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
    LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
    Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
    Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com
    Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
    Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com
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    • 51 min
    #269 - "A Week In The Field" Part 2: Edge Feathering, Hack and Squirt, and Manipulating Travel Corridors with Brian and Al

    #269 - "A Week In The Field" Part 2: Edge Feathering, Hack and Squirt, and Manipulating Travel Corridors with Brian and Al

    Habitat Podcast #269 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will be talking about what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The second installment of this series is with my Co-host Brian and Al Tometchko talking about TSI and edge feathering for travel corridors. We discuss:

    TSI projects & wildlife benefits

    Southern Ohio Vitalize test farm update

    The basics of travel corridors

    Mastering Edge Feathering

    Customizing travel corridors

    Blending habitat improvement with economic gains

    NRCS and EQUIP: A Goldmine for Landowners

    Food Plot Timing & Techniques

    Safety gear is essential, not optional

    The significance of a sharp chainsaw


    And So Much More!

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    Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com

    A Week In The Field YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/j1WzzkxkIfo?si=n5ON5HoKspO1Z2RW 
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    Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm
    Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
    Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
    Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
    Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
    Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
    First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
    LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
    Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
    Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com
    Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
    Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com
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    • 53 min
    #268 - The.Deercamp.Podcast: Andy Hutchens with Andy May Talking Deer Hunting

    #268 - The.Deercamp.Podcast: Andy Hutchens with Andy May Talking Deer Hunting

    Habitat Podcast #268 - In today’s bonus episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are doing something a little different. Repeat guest and friend of the podcast Andrew Hutchens has recently launched his own podcast called The.Deercamp.Podcast where he talks with guys from all walks of life about deer camp-style hunting stories. From time to time we will be premiering a few of his episodes and we are starting first with his recent discussion with Andy May. We discuss:

    Family and post-season life

    Teaching life lessons through sports

    Taking advantage of a mild winter

    Bowhunting year-round maintains skills

    Adapting to unexpected weather

    The benefits of midday hunting

    Overcoming mishaps and misses

    The importance of learning from errors

    Intense ground hunting action

    Texas Axis Deer

    Maryland whitetails & ground strategies

    The learning curve of bear hunting

    Preparation for upcoming hunts


    And So Much More!

    PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast.

    Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com

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    Contact Rich at Tagged Out Seed Products: (740) 856-5207 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063715565466
    Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm
    Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed
    Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10
    Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10
    Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25
    Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP
    First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P
    LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS
    Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO
    Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com
    Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg
    Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com
    habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot
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    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
511 Ratings

511 Ratings

Sbfox ,

Incredibly informative pod

Have been listening to this podcast for several years. It is fantastic. They provide great habitat information which is useful and can be put to work on one’s own land. Great interview style.

Pambro13 ,

Love it

Love listening to you guys. Great info more Skip Sligh please!

NathanMich ,

Great Podcast

I am very appreciative for the information and interviews with great habitat managers!

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