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Field Days

62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -

Field Days is anything and everything food plots and habitat management for whitetails! 14 original shows and topics each year with special guest and experts in the industry. Field Days is hosted by Jason Say of Wired Outdoors, who has produced hundreds of food plot videos.

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Episodes

Reasonable Expectations For A Food Plotter

April 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

Jason Say and Jody Holdbrooks talk about the expectations a food plotter should have from growing food plots to shooting big bucks. 

All About Your Timber For Whitetail

April 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Jason and Jason Lupardus, a wildlife biologist and forester talk all about what you can do with timber stand improvements to create the ultimate whitetail habitat. 

What You Should Do On Smaller Acre Property To Consistently Hold Mature Whitetail

April 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

Generally speaking, most properties under 200 acres aren't going to hold big mature whitetail every year, but we go over everything you need to do to tip the scales in your favor. 

Should I Plant My Plots In The Spring Or Fall

March 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Jason discusses with Jon Cooner everything that he plants in the spring and why. 

Everything You Need To Know About Frost Seeding

March 18, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

Frost seeding is a great way to thicken existing perennial plots and a way to potentially establish new plots. Jason and Brandon discuss all the do's and don'ts of frost seeding. 

Tough Perennial Weed Problems In Food Plots

March 11, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB

Jason talks with Dr. Carroll Johnson about some very common difficult weed problems and how to get rid of them. 

Planting Trees as Part of Your Habitat Strategy

August 21, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MB

Jason talks with Caleb of Whitetail Hill Chestnuts all about developing a tree strategy to compliment your food plots!

Common Food Plot Mistakes And How To Fix Them

August 14, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MB

Jason and Jody discuss the most common food plot/habitat management mistakes and how to fix them. Some are easier than others. 

Designing The Perfect Whitetail Property

July 31, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

Jason and Jody talk about how they design properties to hold mature whitetail. 

Buckwheat, Sorghum, Revive, Make Your Soil Healthy

July 24, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

Jason and Jon Cooner talk about the amazing difference they have seen the Revive product make in their food plots and overall soil conditions.  

Why Variety Is Important For Killing Deer AND Taking Care Of Your Soil

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

Jason and Jon Cooner discuss why variety in your food plots is so important. 

My 3 Year System For Planting New Plots

July 10, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MB

Jason and Jody talk about what they do and advise their clients when planting a new food plot. 

Spring and Fall Food Plot Advice During Drought Conditions

July 03, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

Jason and Brandon Self of Whitetail Institute gives food plot tips and advice on planting and maintaining your food plots in dry conditions. 

My Big Buck Story, Wind, Entrance and Exits

March 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

In this episode we discuss the importance of entrance and exit on your food plots as well as how important it is to play the wind.  And Jason shares the story of his monster PA buck!

Destination vs Kill Plots

March 09, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

Jason and Jody talk the difference between Destination vs Kill Plots and when and where you want to plant them!

Food Plot Design To Kill Deer

February 27, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

Designing a food plot to kill deer is about way more than some pretty design.  Jason and Jody Holdbrooks talk about what they think about specific designs for food plots.

Setting Up Your Property Right To Kill Mature Bucks

February 20, 2023 12:02 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Jason and Jody Holdbrooks discuss designing and setting up your property to hold and attract big bucks.  We talk about everything for food plot placement, cover to hunting strategy.  

Your Food Plot Is In And You Have A Giant Buck Showing Up - Now What?

July 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Jason talks about the giant buck he has showing up and what his plan is to shoot him!  We also discuss the brand new cellular trail camera, the Edge, from Moultrie Mobile with Marketing Director, Mark Olis. 

Food Plot Designs

July 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Jason has extremely successful outdoor writer, Scott Bestual on the show and they talk destination vs kill plots as well as what you should look for in designing your food plot shape and size. 

How To Take Advantage Of Free Habitat Management and Food Plot Services

July 11, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

Jason talks with Wildlife Biologist, Merle Hacker, all about free food plot services available to landowners. 

Our TOP 5 Favorite Food Plots

July 04, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

Jason and Brandon discuss their favorite food plot seed blends and why. 

Buffalo System, Buckwheat, No Till, What Is Here To Stay and What Is A Fad

June 27, 2022 10:30 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MB

Jason and Jon Cooner discuss the different methods of planting food plots from drilling to traditional methods. 

Why does Fertilizer Cost So Much More and How To Save Money This Fall

June 20, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MB

Jason discusses the state of the fertilizer industry with Josh Lesniak of J and J Feeds and Needs. Josh owns the local feed store and has been working with fertilizer his entire life. 

What I’m Planting This Fall Using Nothing But My Quad

June 13, 2022 12:26 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

In the first half of the show Jason and Brandon discuss what they are planting as well as some pretty cool cost cutting experiments.  In the second half, Jason is talking to Matt Kunz of Kunz Engineering all about the equipment he is using with his quad to plant all his food plots. 

Electronic Food Plotting Tools - Make My Life Easier!

March 28, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB

In this episode we are talking about the brand new App developed specifically for Food Plotters called Plot Perfection. It is simply amazing!! plotperfection.com

All About Fertilizer and Skyrocketing Prices - What Are Our Options

March 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

With the skyrocketing prices and shortage of fertilizer we give tips and advice on being more efficient and possible fertilizer alternatives. 

Glyphosate Shortage, What Are Our Options

March 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

We are in the middle of a glyphosate shortage and it's only going to get worse! We discuss all the different options you have for weed control without glyphosate.

Episode 5

March 10, 2022 19:47 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Cory Croft, Land Manger Advice and His 199” Giant Buck Story

March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Join Jason as he talks to Cory Croft, Wildlife Biologist and Land Manager, everything he does managing his property from food plots to deer trail cam surveys.  Then Cory gives us all the details and amazing story of his 199” giant buck!

When and Why To Look For A Food Plot Consultant

February 28, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Jason and Jon discuss any and everything that will help a new food plotter to an old food plotter of when and why they might seek the services of a food plot consultation. 

New Soil Building Seed Blend - Revive

February 21, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

We are super excited to talk about the new soil building seed blend called Revive as well as Jason's new spring strategy!

Food Plot Equipment For Any Budget

February 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

We discuss all the different levels of food plot equipment that anyone can plant food plots. As well as some new products we are using that we love. 

S2 : E14 - Big Buck Stories!

July 20, 2021 13:38 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

We are talking big buck stories with Matt Harper who shares a few stories about his biggest bucks and how food plots played a part!

S2 : E13 - Tips And Advice on Best Approach To Hunting Your Food Plots

July 13, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

Should I or Shouldn't I Hunt On My Food Plot. Jason and special guest Scott Bestul discuss the best approach to hunting your food plots.

S2 : E12 - Planting Multiple Seeds and Seed Blends for Maximum Attraction

July 06, 2021 15:03 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

We discuss best practices for planting multiple seeds and seed blends, how to properly plant and what to be careful of.

S2 : E11 - Planting Food Plots in Less Than Ideal Soil Conditions

June 25, 2021 19:26 - 56 minutes - 77 MB

We discuss ways to have successful food plots in sandy, acidic, dry, wet and limited sunlight soil.

S2 : E10 - NO RAIN!! When To Panic and Understanding Liquid Soil Amendment Products

June 23, 2021 12:41 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

You planted your seed and now you haven't got any rain! Jason discusses when you should PANIC. We also discuss and help you understand liquid soil amendment products. What works and what you should watch out for.

S2 : E9 - Seed Bed Preparation and Best Soil Practices

June 14, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Jason and Mark Trudeau talk best practices in preparing your seed beds for planting but also the best ways to take care of your soil for the long term.

S2 : E8 - What I'm Planting This Fall and Why?

June 08, 2021 13:59 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

Join Jason and Brandon Self as they discuss their food plot strategy for this fall and what they'll be planting.

S2 : E7 - Talkin' Food Plots for Turkey

March 03, 2021 14:11 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Host Jason Say sits down with a familiar guest Brandon Self and new guest, Wired Outdoors Field Staffer and Turkey Hunting enthusiasts, Kyle Campbell, to talk turkey. Food plot strategy, Turkey Hunting strategy, and general turkey hunting.

S2 : E6 - Deer Nutrition - The Do's and Don'ts

February 24, 2021 13:44 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

We are talking all things deer nutrition from the winter months to Spring and Summer ultimately creating a healthier deer herd.

S2 : E5 - Strategic Approach To Attracting And Holding More Deer On Your Property

February 17, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB

Jason Say discusses his property he has had the last 6 years and his strategic approach along with tips and advice on attracting and holding more deer, and most importantly, killing big bucks.

S2 : E4 Understanding Lime and different kinds of lime and a brand new product!

February 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

This week we talk about understanding you PH and the different types of lime used to correct your soil. Including ag lime, pell lime, liquid limes and additional ph adjustment products. 

S2 : E3 -Weeds, Weeds, Weeds

February 03, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MB

This episode we talk about the best strategies and methods for controlling weeds in your food plots. 

S2 : E2 - All About Soil Health - Take Care Of Your Soil

January 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

We discuss what are best practices for soil health as well as how to fix poor soil.

S2 : E1 - What I'm Planting This Spring And Why!

January 20, 2021 15:23 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB

We talk all things spring food plots including  frost seeding, seed bed preparation and what we are planting this spring and why.

Episode 14 - All About Improving And Maintaining Soil Health For Food Plots

July 28, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

In this episode we discuss everything soil health!

Episode 13 - All About Planting Brassicas

July 21, 2020 15:30 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

We talk everything brassicas, from what they are, when to plant to why!  The Deer Love them.

Episode 12 - Planting and Understanding Nurse Crops

July 14, 2020 15:30 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

This Podcast we discuss with Brandon Self. What nurse crops are, what to plant, and when to plant.

Episode 11 - Step By Step Planting Successful Fall Food Plots

July 07, 2020 15:30 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

We take you through and discuss in detail how you can have successful fall food plots this season.