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
There’s such a great feeling when you get something done right the first time. Most often though, we get so excited that even when we get the plans in place and get right to work, we tend to forget one component. With making food plots, however, one such thing that we should never overlook is the soil test. John O’Brien of Grandpa Ray Outdoors is back for this second segment to talk about doing
At any time, anyone can post a photo of a deer in Facebook and say he used such a brand of seed mix for food plot that got him his deer. The truth is, wildlife and land management are not that simple. John O’Brien of Grandpa Ray Outdoors reveals how you can spot a sham bag of seeds. He emphasizes how each property is unique and how you can determine the best possible approach for your land. —
Most people highlight their land management success stories in the hopes of selling their products. Should you follow suit? John O’Brien of Grandpa Ray Outdoors opens our eyes on the pros and cons of land management and why you shouldn’t take social media so seriously. He discusses what to look for beyond just the standard food plots, its proper location, and how you can become your own insurance agent so you can prepare for the unexpected.
In a special spring series, host Bruce Hutcheon invites a couple of his close friends and business people that are in the outdoor industry, land management, and food plots. On today’s show, he is joined by John O’Brien, the Owner, Operator, and Chief Seed Planner at Grandpa Ray Outdoors. John is an agronomist and food planner who has been in this business for a long time. John defines land management and what it entails,
Eric Fitzgerald and Jason Obermiller of Rackology return to dive deeper into food plots. This time, they get into the details of choosing seeds, knowing the ratio, soil conditioning, and understanding bag tags so you can get past marketing garbles and know what you are really paying for. Doing food plots is never easy and sometimes, Mother Nature has her own plans, but if you educate yourself, the rewards will be great. — Listen to
A food plot can be a tool for you to increase your hunting success. In this first segment of a three-part series on food plots, Eric Fitzgerald and Jason Obermiller of Rackology answer the most common question “Do you think food plots can help and is it worth it?” They also detail ideal food plot components, proper location, soil, and what ultimately decides if it’s going to be a success. Continue learning and never think you know
In this third and final segment on land management with Rackology‘s Eric Fitzgerald and Jason Obermiller, they talk about the types of clients that they deal with and the importance of finding out which one you are – the one that wants to do everything on his own or someone who doesn’t have the time and would rather have things “done for them.” Eric and Jason also set a realistic view on maintenance and
With today’s technology, never has it been easier and cheaper to do a land assessment, whether it’s a mile or three states away. On this second installment with Rackology, Jason Obermiller and Eric Fitzgerald discuss tools such as Google Earth, GPS, satellite images, and drones and how they are useful in collecting data. Draft plans well ahead before you put your boots on the ground. If you are not techy, this is the episode