Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting
716 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 197 ratingsThe Land & Legacy podcast brings expert advice each week on everything from habitat management, hunting, and recreational land investments. We unpack real world scenarios that we experience through consulting across the country to help you become a more productive landowner and hunter. If you own land, this is the podcast for you!
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How to Maximize Your Consultation Experience
May 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThese answers help guide us to be able to deliver the best, most accurate, and strategic plan possible. Boiler plate habitat management plans are so common, but not ours. We ask distinct questions throughout the process that keys into whether or not the recommendations are even applicable or if we need to make audibles based on the answer to certain questions. Be diligent in who you hire and how you attack your property!
Consultation Review and Truths of Summer Food Plots
May 16, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIn addition, we cover the truths about summer food plots. We address their necessities, limitations, value, and alternatives to planting summer plots. Please give this podcast a listen with an open mind. Be critical and mindful of why you are doing what you are doing. You may need to re-evaluate your goals and intentions of habitat management. Be wise on how you spend your time and resources on your recreational property.
Crushing the Basics Leads to Compounding Results
May 09, 2024 22:54 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBDuring this podcast, Alan and Matt go back to 3rd grade biology to lay the foundation of the needs of wildlife; food, cover, and water. These basics are compared to the needs of plants as an illustration to how each works off of one another to provide an entire offering that allows the plant to perform at its peak opportunity. Wildlife is no different, but there is no point to do so unless ALL the foundational aspects of wildlife management are being met. These are the building blocks of wil...
Hot Fires and Hot Gobblers
May 01, 2024 21:11 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBKyle Lybarger joins Alan Summerford to talk about turkey hunting strategies that were used on previous hunts. We also break down what we are seeing on different timings of fire, fire intervals, and how it relates to hunting, and nesting based on when the fire was applied.
Transforming Farms One Tier at a Time
April 30, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBBrady shares his experiences working on two vastly different farms one in Kansas and one in Missouri that has seen 500 acres of TSI and multiple fires since he has overseen the property. The changes are vastly different. Matt discusses how one long time client who operates a high Tier 3 farm is now adding to his farm with new ground, but that farm would score a 0.... The journey of improving that property will be long, but rewarding. Key takeaways are, to improve, you need to first identif...
Habitat Management with Alan Summerford and Kyle Lybarger
April 19, 2024 16:10 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBig timber and rugged terrain. Kyle Lybarger joins Alan Summerford on a property that is in a conservation easement for old growth timber. As we breakdown the property, we discuss issues with allowing timber to mature without disturbance, and addressing the importance of a sound hunting strategy to grow, hold, and harvest mature bucks with consistency. Sometimes habitat whether good or bad isn't the most limiting factor.
Big Timber and Woodlands - Consult Breakdown
April 09, 2024 15:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThis podcast is spitballing! We cover lots of things while coming back from a recent consult with Kyle and Adam. Buckle up!
S&F Who wants a brood habitat contest?
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBLast year we had our Nationwide brood habitat contest and it was a success. A lot of great habitat was put on the ground and a lot of great prizes were donated. Should we have another contest this year? Let us know your thoughts!
The Turkey Comeback!
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWe're joined by chainsaw Chad on this podcast to discuss recent work at the Whistling Woodlands. We're talking skid steers, quail, turkeys, and all things habitat management.
TSI vs. Shrub/Tree Planting
April 02, 2024 18:14 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBChanging the growth structure from trees to shrubs by using a chainsaw by felling or girdling will create way more woody browse and structure on the ground than planting any trees! You need to consider the utilization of an existing root system vs a new one establishing itself. In addition, it is critical to understand the difficulty in maintaining quality habitat once trees have been planted. Keep an open mind and really grasp the short- term gains vs. the long term play!
Which Skill to Master: TSI or Prescribed Fire
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOften times prescribed fire is the technique that gets hired out to contractors by landowners. They think fire is too dangerous, but they forget about the complications of hiring a burn crew to complete the burns. In comparison, most landowners want to tackle the TSI and run a chainsaw because they feel more confident doing so. At the end of the day, they forget that TSI is less commonly used than fire and TSI without follow-up fire is offering half of the value. Learning both TSI and fire i...
S&F Ducks with Luke Naylor
March 08, 2024 16:46 - 2 hours - 119 MBDuck season has come to an end once again, and several are unhappy with the way their season went and are wondering what’s going on. Today we sit down with Luke Naylor from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission to discuss Federal parameters, duck numbers, pressure and habitat. Join us as we take a look inside the complexity of how this all works.
Live Q&A Podcast - Quest Hunt Co
March 07, 2024 15:58 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBReporting LIVE from the Quest Hunt Co baquest in Springfield, Mo, we answer habitat questions from across the country! We welcome the audience to participate with their habitat related questions, we discuss topics from burning old fields, forbs relative to whitetails diets, sanctuaries, poor forest regeneration, addressing overpopulation of deer, and many more topics. The answers to these questions may surprise you, so listen closely!
S&F Great Things for Landowners Burning in Arkansas
February 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIt’s no secret that prescribed fire is a great thing for wildlife and that the majority of each state is mostly privately owned. So, the push for more landowners burning each year is vital. Recently there has been some great news for the landowners in Arkansas. Join us as we discuss some regulation changes and a new organization that we are happy to have been a part of. Who knows, maybe you can push to apply some of this in your state.
Habitat Management Throughout the Southeast
February 28, 2024 14:08 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWe cover topics such as intense turkey management, small property management, thinning pines, dense-secure cover, large farm vs. small farm management and much more! If you want to learn more regarding our consultation services, please reach out to us at [email protected]
40,000 Acres in the Next 5 Years - The Horizon 2 Program
February 20, 2024 20:24 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBThis is ground-breaking, legacy-minded conservation efforts that will change the environment, water quality, wildlife populations and much more. The H2 program from Roeslein Alternative Energy is making waves to convert prairie and cover crop biomass into natural gas that can be used to fuel America. To discuss this we are joined by Steve Mowry a Land & Legacy client and the Director of this program to discuss the ins and outs of how the program works. We hope that you all join us in the mi...
Grade Cards are In! Turns Out, We've Got To Stay After Class..
February 19, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBEveryone is aware of grade cards, but have you ever applied it to your farm and more specifically to each feature of your farm?
S&F “Are they cutting timber again, they are going to ruin hunting!”
February 16, 2024 14:03 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBI see this phrase every time I open social media. It seems that no matter where it happens, someone is complaining about the government “ruining their hunting” by logging or TSI work. Today we dive into why timber thinning is necessary, what happens when it isn’t cut and is someone really “lining their pockets” from a timber sale.
In the Heart of Consulting Season
February 09, 2024 16:57 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBOn this podcast we discuss a multitude of things we've ran into these last few weeks.
Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes?
February 07, 2024 16:36 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBAlan and Brady discuss the steps they are taking with their children to ensure the legacy lives on. They share some great hunts and discuss the steps they took ahead of time to ensure their children were successful and hooked from the beginning.
The Stages of Landownership with Ben Harshyne
January 30, 2024 18:36 - 1 hour - 84 MBLandownership can be a long journey for a hunter. You should be prepared for this and all the stages that follow. We discuss this 10 year journey for Ben as he acquires Blackjack, a 42 acre hunting parcel in South Central Iowa. There is also a corresponding successful hunt posted on the Whitetail Properties Youtube page that you will want to watch after hearing this story unfold!
S&F Managing a New Property
January 25, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBWhether you’ve purchased a new property, or recently decided to start managing a property you’ve had for a while, there are always questions about what to do and where to start. Join us as we break down the steps we like to take when deciding how to get started managing a property for wildlife. And it doesn’t have to be work, we think it’s as fun as the hunt!
Diversity Got Hijacked
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBOn this week's podcast Matt and Brady discuss what the term Diversity actually means! This term has been hijacked over the last few years; the meaning and importance of diversity has been compromised and it's time to set the record straight. Diversity is not crop fields, timber, a creek bottom, and pasture all wrapped up in the boundary of any given property. We are attempting to steer the term "diversity" away from being the next "hinge-cut" buzzword by defining what it is specifically, and...
Salvaging Your Deer Season
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOptions for those seasons when shooter bucks seem scarce or non-existent on your farm. Focusing on antlerless harvest, working on habitat, trying alternative activities to steer deer movements or retain young bucks on your farm. All these are options that can turn a poor season into a great use of your time.
Part 2: How to move up the Farm Tier
January 09, 2024 16:31 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBGoing from one Tier to another is critical. Most times we see folks applying the right techniques, but all at the wrong times. This leads to poor responses from those techniques. Remember, what you do should build upon what has already been created. Without a foundation of solid habitat, your efforts will be futile. Therefore, be diligent and learn how to properly execute the right habitat management strategies at the proper time. This will graduate the property up the Farm Tier levels we'v...
How to Evaluate Your Recreational Farm: Farm Tiers with Land & Legacy Pt. 1
January 08, 2024 17:03 - 1 hour - 74 MBThere has never been a way to truly evaluate a recreational farm, until now. We developed a Farm Tier system to evaluate where your property stands in the spectrum of management. You've probably wondered how much better can I make this or even what can I do to improve this place, or perhaps you're misguided and think you've done more than you have. This guide or roadmap will help you evaluate where you are at and most importantly, what's next! Land management for whitetail deer is a journe...
Against All Odds: 40 Acre Dream Season
January 03, 2024 16:55 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB10 years ago this 40 acre parcel was overgrazed pastures, now it is holding bucks and attracting them from miles away when the pressure of deer season gets going. No acreage is too small to manage. Secure areas are critical to offer on these smaller acreages and you will see why when a mature 10-pt is daylight all over this farm. If you have small acreage, don't consider it a lost cause. This story of success in a tough neighborhood will be enough to fuel you to take the same steps and hop...
The Difference Between State Biologist and Private Consultants
December 29, 2023 16:16 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBA state wildlife biologist or local NRSC agent assists landowners daily. They work to improve habitat and dish out cost-share dollars that improved habitat, but they have boundaries and restrictions in how they can assist. In comparison, private consultants work directly for and on behalf of the landowners goals without restrictions based on specs that have been written within the EQIP program. Our consultants also work to address the entire farm and its operation and huntability. We intenti...
S&F In The Thicket
December 22, 2023 21:01 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBDiscussing shrub motts, food plots, rut timing and Merry Christmas
S&F GTR’s and Ground Gremlins
December 14, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBPlus we discuss finding the buck at the end of the blood trail and it not being what we expected which seems to happen a lot. Have ground gremlins ever got a hold of your buck before you got to him?
Late Season Hunting - Don't Miss Out
December 13, 2023 18:22 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWant the most success on limited time? Don't sleep on late season.
Top 5 Limiting Factors for Recreational Landowners
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBChanging perspectives, mindsets, attitudes, improving knowledge, and addressing fears is never easy. It's always difficult to do, so today we discuss these hot button issues. Oftentimes these issues keep people from experiencing the success that they think they could have or perhaps have earned. Looking at ourselves in the mirror is priority number one. Don't keep pointing the finger at every other issue. The habitat will change once we agree it needs to change, learn how to change it, and t...
S&F Making Your Skinning Work Easier
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAfter the trigger pulled the work usually starts, but there are always ways to make the work easier. This week we discuss improvements to the skjinning shed and tools that can make a dreadful process enjoyable.
Welcome to the Neighborhood - Get Out
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThere are things to look for when buying a property if you want old deer. Small tracts mean more neighbors which can mean more problems
Get Em While We Got EM! Habitat Calendars
November 30, 2023 02:41 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWe're breaking down how this calendar will help you with your planning to make better habitat.
S&F Deer and Some of The Ideas Around Them
November 25, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBWith deer season in full swing across much of the country, and most sportsmen's minds focused on pursuing them, we commonly hear some of the same old stuff about their behavior. Things like "The rut is going to be early this year," or "according to the moon guide, tomorrow mornings not worth hunting."
Annual Calendar Launch with Ryan Kirby
November 21, 2023 22:22 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWe've been working with our friend Ryan Kirby to make this happen and we couldn't be more proud of this piece. Be sure to pick yours up at shoplandandlegacy.com
S&F Expectations vs reality with our state DNR
November 17, 2023 14:49 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOften we are left frustrated when our DNR fails to meet our expectations. But are those expectations reasonable and properly assigned? What can a DNR actually do? We discuss our misplaced expectations, DNR ability, policing ourselves and taking action without dependence on the government agency.
Shooting Big Deer May Mean Delaying Your Success
November 16, 2023 15:32 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe number one goal that landowners come to us seeking assistance on is growing and harvesting mature deer CONSISTENTLY. However, many fail to realize off the bat the need to first allow more deer to reach the necessary age class of 5.5 or older. Rarely do we walk into a situation where someone has an adequate number of mature deer existing within the deer herd. So with this podcast, we break down the do's and dont's of producing more mature deer on your property. A landowner must adopt a...
The Rut - How to Hunt and Signs of Lockdown
November 14, 2023 15:15 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThe rut can be frustrating if you don't have cover. It can be frustrating even if you do have cover but we're discussing ways to create success on your farm this rut!
Alan Summerford Takes Down a 6.5 Year Old Tennessee Buck
November 08, 2023 14:26 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThere was no shortage of history with this 6.5 year old buck! The trail camera photos were numerous, but the location in which this buck was using was a hard to reach ridge top funnel! Yet, success was had due to understanding the land, clearcuts, thermals, and a disciplined hunting strategy! After years of watching this buck in a tough to hunt area, Alan decided to make some changes to the property. Alan converted an existing food plot into a wildlife opening that improved access into thi...
Client Success: Brad Pitt - North Missouri Harvest
November 07, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBAfter obtaining a new parcel just over a year and a half ago, Brad got to work quickly. A timber harvest was conducted as well as the transformation of pasture ground to both agricultural land and old field management. The new crops included corn and alfalfa for 2023, but the layout of these is key to the huntability of the farm. After the logging was completed, bedding thickets were installed and the new structure was holding deer on this 95 acre parcel. During a mid-October hunt, a hit l...
S&F Still Hackin'
November 02, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSummer has ended, fall is in full swing. The deer are starting to chase and the ducks are on the move. We are working hard to finish up late season habitat projects so we can enjoy the fruits of our labor.
Balancing Treestand Access and Areas Void of Deer
October 31, 2023 14:51 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBTo be successful, you have to hunt undetected. Therefore, you need consider where you wind is blowing at all times. This means that there is a very distinct need to a manage for dormant season voids. These areas can be diverse pastures, frequently burned early successional areas, or areas that have had many of the mast producing trees cut. Deer relate there activity direct to topography and vegetation, it is up to the landowner to find the balance of habitat improvement and funneling deer in...
S&F Managing Pressure on Wildlife
October 27, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBRules are made for a reason, and it’s usually out of necessity. Unfortunately, these rules prohibit or limit activities, but often that isn’t a bad thing. Most successful hunting clubs have rules that have to be followed to maintain the quality of hunting that everyone expects, otherwise these private lands end up no better than public. Today we dove into several issues we constantly see on various areas and how to avoid them.
So Much to do in the Fall
October 25, 2023 13:46 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWe discussed the competing interests in the fall and how social media can cause folks to spend time pursuing something to the point it isn’t even fun anymore just due to the pressure to make a post or tell their buddies at work. Whether it’s trying to kill 100 ducks in a season, or the need to kill your “buck”, or even disallowing some family time at a farm for fear of disturbing wildlife. Hunters need to ask themselves, if they couldn’t tell anyone about their hunt or harvest, then what hun...
6 Pre-Rut Hunting Strategy Considerations
October 24, 2023 14:21 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe deer hunting season is about to change, are you ready for these incoming strategy changes? Ditch the food plots you've been hunting all early season and start getting back to the cruising locations! We break down 6 different key points to consider when it is time to hunt during the pre-rut. Some of these considerations include ways to blow your wind in favor of a buck and not directly the hunter. In addition, what scrapes specifically to hunt and what pinch points are truly important d...
S&F Procedures
October 19, 2023 15:49 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThese procedures might not be what you’re thinking. This week we stray from habitat work a little to take care of other things. But hey, sometimes you’ve just got to stop and take care of life so you can stay on track.
Why and How to Creating Dominant Scrapes
October 11, 2023 14:36 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis podcast will cover in depth the why and the how to in creating the dominant mock scrape in the area. We discuss the do's and dont's and top locations for these scrapes. If you want to learn how to gain valuable information and pattern mature bucks you need to listen to this podcast. Trail cameras are great tools if you know how to use them appropriately. Ask yourself if you are getting the most out of these tools? There is not a fall that goes by that we don't have 90% of all trail ca...
The Difference between Feeding, Baiting, and Food Plots
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThis podcast has a purpose! Our goal is to clearly define the similarities and differences between supplemental feeding programs, baiting, and food plots for wildlife. This topic can be highly debated among hunters and is fueled by the various perspectives that everyone can have based on their personal experiences. Despite these challenges we wanted to address the hot and highly debated topic ourselves. The terms are important to define and critical to establish that there are often mis-us...