The 2019 hunting season is coming up, and hunters out there are prepping their gears. Avid hunter Christopher James, or CJ, lives close to the Canadian Rockies. CJ shares some of his expert skills about prepping for the Rockies this fall. He tells the how, when, and where on hunting the mountains. His insights on hunting survival skills will enable you to be not only physically prepared but mentally ready to hunt hard. He…
Food plots are very important for growing big bucks. Devon Johnk, operation manager and food plots specialist at Arrow Seed, shares the awesome food plots they have created as well as several other products that help the agricultural land for a healthier herd. He also gives out some tips on how you can effectively plan out your food plots and reveals what they have been doing in the company. — Listen to the podcast…
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…
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…
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…
There’s more to food plots than simply throwing down your crops and hoping for the best. In this episode, John O’Brion discusses tried and tested techniques that will make your food plot the best it can be. He puts emphasis on getting your soil tested in order to check the pH balance for your food plots. He insists that not enough importance is being put on learning when and where food plots should be…
Regardless of whether your property is large or small, it’s important to plant food plots correctly. In this episode, Bruce interviews crop advisor and wildlife nutritionist John O’Brion from Grandpa Ray Outdoors, on animal nutrition and property management. John shares his knowledge and experience in planning food plots and planting for the year. Listen to the podcast episode for more food plot, nutrition, and planting tips for your whitetail deer. — LISTEN TO THE PODCAST…
