Getting a mature buck can be a very rewarding experience mainly because of the time and effort dedicated to a single catch. Avid deer hunters Jake Gullickson and Sean Newberg share their experience in bow hunting mature whitetails. Both hunters talk about which are the best seasons to hunt mature deer and advise to always watch the wind and where the deer bed and eat. Talking about the benefits of having a hit list,…
A lot of people still consider hunting as a male sport, but today, it is an industry enjoyed by women, too. Dawn Freeland talks about hunting with other female hunters and reveals how and why she started hunting. She shares her observation on how the industry has changed for women and how women hunters have better options with regards to gear and opportunities these days. She also offers five tips for women who want…
This episode is going to make you hungry. Combining hunting and his passion for cooking, Venison Chef Derek St. Romain gets into cooking organic deer meat for himself and others. He dives into the value of hunting, processing, and cooking your meat into delectable dishes. What makes the process even more valuable is giving your extra catch to others. Derek also touches on single moms who are hunting their meat, feeding their children, and…
Some people call a problem a “problem.” What if you can turn that problem into something? Avid hunter Dennis Stokes from Initial Ascent relates how an uncomfortable hunting pack paved the way for a business that is close to his heart. Learn how integrity and versatility work through many aspects of his life, be it in hunting or business. Catch pointers on how you can share your passion for hunting with your kids and allow…
In doing land management for whitetail hunting, having a short term or long term plan goes a long way in determining your priority. Understanding what you plant can affect your soil health and future food plot growth. Ruminant nutrition and seed distribution expert John O’Brion talks about having a plan to work with that includes soil and weed management and year-round nutrition. Catch tips and tricks about managing overlooked areas of food-plotting that will…
Wrapping up the Land & Legacy Food Plot series, Adam Keith graces the show one last time to talk about getting you started on the food plot chain of events. He takes us to building food plots 365, letting us in on what to plant in certain months and how they can be offered to the deer. He also gives insights on transition or kill plots, predator control, and adding diversity. Learn more about…
Adam Keith of Land & Legacy makes a comeback in this episode to talk more about food plots. He emphasizes the need to discover what’s lacking as far as what the deer need and try to fill that void. You cannot plant just anything and hope for a fantastic result. Adam directs attention to a deer’s instinct on wild vegetation and how it affects your plans. He also sheds light on supplemental feeding during…
If farmers grow whatever you are eating, then why not grow your own for your hunt? In this episode of Land & Legacy, we have Adam Keith to talk to us about everything we need to know about food plots. Adam shares the three factors of building a food plot while recounting the history of this million-dollar business. He also talks about the importance of soil health and outlines the reasons why you need…
Our third and final segment about food plot with John O’Brien of Grandpa Ray is all about planting with a 365-day perspective. He lists the plants that you need to grow depending on the season, their maturation period, and how they affect deer nutrition. This is food plot education at its finest so be ready to learn beyond planting only for the hunting season. Remember, the short-term steps that you take have long-term effects. — Listen to the…
