Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting
722 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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 Monitor the Phases of the Rut
November 05, 2019 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWith each passing week, the rut closes in. We've been studying hard the daily updates from the Cuddelink System. We aren't just looking for where deer are located, but more importantly, what are they doing. Behavior and wind are two of the biggest predictors of stand selection for us at this time of the year. We closely monitor the intensity of movement by the trail camera images as well as our in the field observations. At this point of the season, we have located two main pockets of antl...
Shrubs, Rutting Whitetails, and Adequate Cover
November 05, 2019 01:16 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis week is devoted to all things cover. Cover for wildlife can come in many different shapes and sizes. This is why we promote various cover types and within those cover types according to the region you should have a whole suite of beneficial species. Tune into this podcast to hear what cover looks like in each region of the country for whitetails. Every region has different factors that determine what type or composition of cover should be present. The various forms are dictated by the c...
Critical Habitat Observations
November 01, 2019 21:58 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBOn this podcast, we discuss several critical observations we made while consulting across the country. Recent trips have taken us to farms in Mississippi, Virginia, Arkansas, Iowa, and Missouri. We have seen several trends on the past tours that we devote our time to discuss. Our goal is to educate everyone on the proper management of the natural resources on their land. Closed canopy forests are so common across much of North America. However, when we examine forests closely, they provide...
It's Go Time in the Deer Woods
October 29, 2019 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThis is the time in which deer hunters across the country begin to hit the woods with real anticipation for encountering rutting whitetails. From our in the field observations and what has been sent through the CuddeLink System, we know very little chasing is occurring in our neighborhood at this time. However, we are just days away from a massive cold front closing out October. The combination of a cold front and the photoperiod is a recipe for pre-rut activity. In this week's podcast, we...
Missing a Hitlist Buck with a Bow
October 22, 2019 01:37 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBNot every encounter with a giant whitetail ends well. Misses are not fun, but they are real and happen to every bowhunter. Without fail at some point you will either miss a buck or loss one to a marginal hit. These tend to be the lower points of archery hunting. On this podcast, we discuss a recent hunt on the Prairie Hollow Property that resulted with an amazing encounter with the largest whitetail currently on the property. The hunt did not end with a truck bed full of antler, but a clean ...
Getting REAL Value from your Recreational Land
October 22, 2019 01:31 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBOn this podcast, Matt interviews returning guest Todd Watts to share in detail the transition of The Hogan property to new owners. It is not uncommon to have many listeners call in to ask questions regarding recreational land real estate questions. Since Todd was the owner of a stellar property in Ohio that just went through real estate transaction process it was only fitting to bring him back on the podcast to discuss getting the most out of the recreational land you own. This property was ...
Consulting and Restoring Lands in Oklahoma
October 15, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this weeks podcast Matt and Frank discuss in full a property consultation from eastern Oklahoma. This property has some incredible opportunities to create a diverse property with dynamic habitat. The landscape in this region has the potential to strongly influence deer travel patterns and hold quality whitetails. In addition, produce some exceptional habitat for wild turkeys. This however can not happen without some sizeable changes. There are some challenges to this property transformati...
Iowa Big Buck Land Management
October 15, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAs most hunters are making their way to the woods to hunt and enjoy a season they've looked forward to all year, Adam and Kyle are doing things a little different. They're headed to Iowa to assist a landowner with his habitat management plan. This involves everything from prairie restoration, timber management, and food plots. This is right in the mecca of big buck tv in southern Iowa, what do you think is the biggest limiting factor with the habitat and needs of the deer? This podcast Ada...
Habitat and Hunting for Sage Grouse
October 08, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBThe United States Public Lands are a wonderful thing to enjoy if you're a sportsman, bird watcher, or anyone who likes being outside. Unfortunately, for some species our public lands are the few places where adequate habitat is abundant enough for steady populations. Unfortunately, that isn't the case for the Sage Grouse. This past week, Kyle Hedges and Frank Loncarich are headed to Wyoming to chase this illusive bird and learn more about the declining species. When it comes to bird huntin...
How to Decide Which Stand to Hunt
October 08, 2019 02:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThere are many questions that run through your mind as a hunter each fall. Some of the most common include, which stand should I hunt? How do you determine which conditions the stand should be hunted with? Often times you can find yourself second-guessing every decision you seem to make when you enter the woods. This is a two-part podcast. The first part we break down for you is our pre-hunt conversation as we weigh out the pros and cons of each stand option for the daily conditions. The sec...
Early Season Saddle Success
October 01, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBDuring this podcast, we review a recent successful hunt during the early bow season here in Missouri. This podcast reviews from start to finish the thought process from hunting location selection to shot selection and everything in between. This is year one for us hunting from tree saddles. Our goal is to give them the test on how useful and applicable they are to hunting private land as well. This podcast shows just how useful they can be even when you have a stand or blind already setup t...
Wildlife and Livestock Friendly Pastures
October 01, 2019 02:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIf you have hunted long enough, you've heard or been apart of the common struggle that exists between cattle farmers and hunters. This tension can be broken when goals and understanding of pasture management and wildlife are discussed. It is very unproductive to have just cool-season grasses working for livestock. The number of productive growing degree days is severely limited when only cool-season forage present. You can get more out of you land and pastures with diverse plantings to captu...
Private Land Tree Saddles Not Just for Public Land
September 24, 2019 02:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIf you've listened long enough you know we love to experiment! We try all sorts of creative things when it comes to habitat and food plots. Hunting strategy is no different and for this year we are getting to tree saddles. There has been a buzz around hunting from saddles for the past few seasons. After looking into the system we connected with good friend Greg Godfrey of Tethrd and got our hands on these awesome pieces of equipment. It doesn't take long to figure out this system has extre...
Native Glade Restoration Deer Bedding Area
September 24, 2019 02:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWho knew that land management could be so much fun? Over the years we've been working to improve the Prairie Hollow farm and blend native landscape restoration with hunting strategies. During that time we've found some great ways to improve the land for all native species as well as improve our hunting! One of our favorite techniques if the landscape offers is glade restoration. Glades are a native ecosystem to the Ozark Mountains but can be found throughout other parts of the country. Th...
Changing The Trail Camera Game with the CuddeLink System
September 17, 2019 02:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThis week, we take time to sit down with Mitch and Dan from Cuddeback Trail Cameras. As you all know, we don't talk products vary often on the podcast. We have to be firm believers in the system or technology before suggesting others use the product. Well, we found a trail camera system to believe in with the Cuddelink system. After trying this system out for several years, we feel as if this system and technology is practical and super efficient! It has saved us countless hours, expenses, ...
Determining the Success of Your Season
September 17, 2019 02:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHere is your pre-season pep rally! We take time this week to discuss how you should gauge the success of your season. Yes, big bucks are fun and play a role in our season, but there is much more weighing in on the success of a long hunting season. The outdoors is a medium or a way for you to draw closer to creation. Don't overlook the opportunities this season to understand the importance of being silent and listening! In addition, to determining the success of a season, we also discuss why...
Upland Bird Hunting and Building the Hunting Heritage
September 10, 2019 02:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBHow did you become passionate about the outdoors? For several of us at Land & Legacy is was upland bird hunting behind a bird dog. Unfortunately this tradition is slipping away and at a much faster rate than we may realize. What has caused the hunting community to lose so many hunters in such a short time? During this podcast we cover a wide variety of topics, including what we believe could help in getting more youth involved in the outdoors. Our passion for hunting wasn't started with col...
Timber Management and Bedding Thickets
September 10, 2019 02:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIt's easy to get on a piece of ground and start thinking food plots and how to make more of them. Food plots are a great hunting strategy and attraction, but it's important to never get to focused on them. Last winter Adam assisted the guys at Sunshine Legacy Farms with their habitat management plan and it's taken them in a whole new direction! Having defined bedding areas is an important part of a hunting strategy, but what is proper bedding? Is woody saplings 10 or 15 feet tall adequate b...
Discussing the Unwritten Rules of Hunting
September 03, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBOften times there are various grey areas hunters find themselves in. Hunting is a unique combination of strict legal hunting regulations and a code of ethics to help guide decisions. Despite these boundaries to provide hunters a moral compass, there are still situations that arise where people seem to have a flexible code they follow. In this podcast, we discuss various highly debated discussions that hunters may find themselves in. Often times these situations are focused around public lan...
Maximizing Acorn Production with Dr. Craig Harper
September 03, 2019 02:00 - 55 minutes - 41.7 MBA long overdue guest finally joined us on this week's podcast. Dr. Craig Harper of the University of Tennessee Extension discussed his recent research devoted to understanding acorn production. We encourage you to grab pen and paper, an aerial of the property you hunt, and turn on your "listening ears". We hope this week will further open your eyes to proper timber management techniques. Dr. Harper's research was recently shared in the latest version of Quality Whitetails. This article revi...
Hunting and Planting for Mourning Dove
August 27, 2019 02:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBDove season will begin very soon and it's a great way to get the whole family outdoors! We sit down with Land & Legacy Consultant Kyle Hedges who has spent year tweaking and understanding the art of managing the land to attract dove during the key times of dove hunting. Whether you have a small tract for recreational use or a large farm for whitetails there is room to create a great dove hunting spot! Over the course of the years Kyle has managed some of the most popular conservation area i...
Archery Season Predictions with Seth Harker
August 27, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOn this podcast, we discuss the strategic plans set in place for a few of Seth Harker's finest deer on the lease. This property over the years has produced some giant whitetails. The habitat has been managed well and the amount of food available is insane. However, just because you grow big deer, doesn't mean you harvest them. During this podcast, we touch on several tips and techniques Seth has used to seal the deal on mature bucks with a bow in his hands. Seth explains in full detail why ...
The Value of Old-Field Management
August 20, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOne of the goals that we have set out to achieve with Land & Legacy is to change mindsets when it comes to managing the land. The current model of land management is tainted and skewed by placing improper value on food plots, mineral, and supplemental feeding. This has tainted the extreme value associated with managing our natural resources. This podcast is devoted to sharing the success of one Land & Legacy client in Ohio. Todd Watts has been managing his property for 3 full years now. Whe...
Strategy and Setup for Arrowing Homegrown Bucks
August 20, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis podcast comes at the time of highest anticipation! Fall is rapidly approaching and opening of bow season is just under a month away. September 15th opens the archery season for us here in Missouri. This podcast is devoted to the bucks we will be chasing this fall on the Prairie Hollow Property. We have some rich history with this lineup for the fall. Several encounters over the past seasons have helped us connect the dots on how we plan to harvest these bucks. Other data like trail cam...
Advanced Fall Food Plots
August 13, 2019 02:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBDuring this podcast, we continue the discussion on fall food plotting. Last week we covered the specific fall food blends we would be planting offered by Stratton Seed Company. To say the least, we are excited to get these blends in the ground, however, it is not a random selection of forages, but a strategic plan to optimize our success this fall with a bow. This week we dive deeper into the strategy behind how we continually plant successful fall food plots. We review the step by step cos...
Lessons from a Bloodtrail
August 13, 2019 02:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWould a fixed blade broadhead perform better on a shoulder impact than a expandable? We learn from an experienced blood trailing what his experiences have shown. Hindsight is 20/20 when it comes to taking the shot on a whitetail deer. We sometimes realize we should have waited or you should have taken the shot at a different range. We can learn a lot of lessons from our mistakes on shot placement. This week we sit down and talk with Kasey Morgan of Drury Outdoors who owned a blood tracking c...
Fall Food Plot Guide with Stratton Seed
August 06, 2019 02:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBSeed is going in the ground as we speak! How can it be time to plant fall food plots already across much of the country. So this week in the spirit of fall food plot season, we sit down with Stratton Seed Company to review the fall lineup. Guess what...we talk about diverse fall blends because they provide the most attraction and tonnage! Keith Hammer of Stratton Seed jumps on the call and we break down the many blends offered by Stratton Seed. Many of these blends you may have heard us dis...
Final Preparations for Archery Season
August 06, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIt is crunch time for preparations for the fall of 2019. Summer is winding down and that means fall is just around the corner. It is not to late to put the touches on habitat work to make sure you have the best opportunities moving forward for this year and the ones to follow. Habitat work doesn't end for no matter how close to hunting season we are! In this podcast, we discuss all the last-minute tricks to complete for archery season that is just around the corner. This past week has been ...
Consult Course - Habitat Improvements for Small Acreage
July 30, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBTurning small pieces of ground into great hunting is overlooked by many, but they're missing out! Smaller parcels of hunting land are great options for almost anyone, and you can get down to managing the square footage of the property. By managing on a smaller scale we can focus on making every square inch a beneficial product for the wildlife and the land. Whether you own 1000 acres or 15 acres there is always something to do to improve the habitat and ultimately make your hunting better. ...
Top Apps For A Land Owner
July 30, 2019 02:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBTechnology has changed so many things in the world today. We can complain about it creating a society that's suffering from "Nature Deficit Disorder," or we can use it to our advantage! How many times have you wondered what weed is growing in your food plot? Or the type of tree that your favorite deer stand is hanging in? Looking for ways to get your children interested in the outdoors? This might be the podcast for you! Like many of you, we've always wondering how much rain our food plots ...
Outdoor Educational Opportunities with Kingham Johnson
July 23, 2019 02:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week we are joined by Kingham Johnson who is a current intern with Land & Legacy and our partners. Kingham is meeting his internship requirements through the Kansas State Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise program. During the podcast, Kingham describes the advantages of the program and how it is helping him reach his goals of running a business based on habitat management. We discuss how his opportunities this summer are helping him learn the business of consulting, client relations, habi...
Southeastern Grasslands Initiative with Dwayne Estes
July 23, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBHere it is, this podcast is a long time coming. Dwayne Estes with the Southeastern Grasslands Initiative is leading the charge of habitat restoration throughout the Southeastern United States. This non-profit is fiercely dedicated to educating the country on the vast diversity of landscapes the southeast us to possess. This diversity includes shortleaf pine woodlands and savannas, and vast grasslands. The changes this country has endured is incredible and a loss of biodiversity is the conce...
Top Picks for Land & Legacy
July 16, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBDuring this podcast, we take a slight detour from our normal heavy in-depth topics of habitat management and discuss our favorites. It is time that you get to know us beyond our habitat and land management thinking. We share some interesting facts about our preferences from land to life. You can only imagine what we divulge and how the conversation and stories flow from there. We answer questions like favorite hunting trip, species, non-game animal, landscape, shrub, grass, trees, and so mu...
Planting Seeds for Conservation with Justin Adams
July 16, 2019 02:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBDuring this week's podcast, we sit down with Justin Adams of Pure Air Natives to discuss the practical impact and importance of native landscaping. Conservation is active, so where do you start? Everyone has the ability to impact a different number of acres in the name of conservation. But the important part is that you begin. You can start with your yard. Yes, your yard is a great segway into larger projects on the farm, but get ready for an informative podcast where we walk you through the...
Maximizing Useable Space On Your Property
July 09, 2019 02:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBIt's not always about the number of acres you have to manage, but more about the useable space on the property. This could also be understood as suitable acres for bobwhite quail habitat. The bobwhite quail is not a generalist species like whitetail deer, they require specific habitat to be able to survive and reproduce, without it present quail will be extremely limited. In this podcast, we sit down with Kyle and Frank our bobwhite quail consulting biologist to better understand the founda...
Public Land Habitat Management
July 09, 2019 01:50 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week, we step away from private land management and the real estate side of things to discuss public land management. Over the past several years, public land hunting has certainly become more popular and trendy. With that taking place, you tend to hear more opinions about how the state or federal government should be managing the land. So we went straight to a source who works daily for The US Forest Service as a wildlife technician. Chad Keith describes in full detail how areas are s...
Next Level Habitat - Shrubs
July 02, 2019 02:30 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBTime to step up the game of habitat! No more messing around, here are the nuts and bolts or foundation piece of land management to maximize the benefit for wildlife. Shrubs play a critical role in offering benefit on the landscape 24/7 or 365 days a year. Trees and grasses tend to get the glory when it comes to habitat management, but we forgot about the middle ground. Shrubs come into play for non-game birds, game birds, rabbits, grouse, quail, turkey, whitetail deer, and more. Shrub thick...
10 Ways to Get the Family to the Farm
July 02, 2019 02:18 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBDoes your family enjoy the farm like you do? Or Do you get texts asking when will you be home from the farm? Sometimes the farm can be a distractor from the important things in life. Family comes first, but that doesn't mean you can't have both and bring the family to the farm. During this podcast, we discuss 10 different ways to bring the family to the farm. There is an endless list of ways to recreate with the family, but these 10 ways are all ways to lead to more in-depth outdoor activit...
Pt. 2 Hinge-Cutting vs. Clear-Cutting with Matt Ross of QDMA
June 24, 2019 15:08 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBTime to recap the topic! Last week we discussed the difference and similarities between hinge cutting and clear-cutting. Both types of techniques do benefit wildlife, but the question we have set out to answer is do they provide the same value? This last podcast caused come hype on social media, so we are here to revisit the topic with some outside advice from Matt Ross of the QDMA. In this podcast, Matt discusses in full length from his background as a forester, hunter, and QDM practitione...
5 Ways to Increase the Value of Recreational Land
June 24, 2019 14:52 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOften times opportunities arise or changes in situations occur when recreational land hits the market. When it's your land that hits the market you want to make sure get top dollar. There are certain do's and don'ts that every landowner should be aware of that directly affects the value of the property. During this podcast, we discuss the top 5 things that can increase the value of recreational land. These strategies are common sense, but often times forgot or undervalued assets to a recrea...
5 Things that Hurt the Resale Value of Recreational Land
June 18, 2019 02:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDuring this podcast, we discuss 5 different topics that will hurt the resale value of your recreational property. Every seller wants to get top dollar for their land, which is understandable, but there are certain things to avoid when managing and owning the property. We cover the top things to avoid when selling your land. The top five things you will want to consider are personalized touches, no income potential, poor access, poor neighborhood, and conservation easements. Grab a pen and p...
Hinge Cutting vs. Clear Cutting
June 17, 2019 17:46 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBTime to end the glory days of hinge cutting. This technique has been glamorized and praised for many years now. However, does it deserve the glory it gets? After several years does a hinge cut create the opportunities as a clear cut would? During this podcast, we stack these two techniques up side by side and give you the cold hard facts, pros, and cons for each practice. It is time to think critically about the techniques we choose to manage the landscape. We have to forget the short term ...
Why Do I Need a Habitat Management Plan?
June 11, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIt is not uncommon to have folks reach out and ask questions like, "So, what is it that you do?" Our response is lengthy and detailed, so we figured, why not give you an idea of what Land & Legacy truly provides our clients with? This week, we discuss in great detail the services that Land & Legacy provide to landowners across the country. The second most common question is, why would I need a habitat management plan? Our response would be something similar, would you start a business witho...
Father's Day Salute
June 11, 2019 02:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThere are many of us out there listening who have dads or granddads in our lives who were instrumental in taking us outdoors for the very first time. Without the many Dad's of the world, traditions and hunting heritage would be lost. Without the passing of the torch and integration of values learned from outdoors activities passed on to the next generation, our lives would be drastically different. For us, activities outdoors started at a very young age. Some of the earliest childhood memor...
Amazing 20-Year Land Transformation
June 04, 2019 04:59 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBDuring this week's For Love of the Land Podcast we discuss the highs and lows of land ownership with special guest, Latty Hock. This Delaware native is the proud owner of 297 acres situated in the last remaining stronghold of farmland in the state. Surprisingly, this area produces some quality outdoor experiences from giant whitetails down to loads of migrating waterfowl. Latty's story is a unique journey of discovery, development, and pursuit of greatness with a single parcel of land. In t...
The Ruffed Grouse Society
June 04, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBDuring this week's podcast, Adam sits down with the President of the Ruffed Grouse Society to discuss the organization's mission and goals. You will be very surprised at just how much in common management for ruffed grouse can easily support and benefit other game and non-game species. It is very encouraging to sit back and listen to the root of development for the Ruffed Grouse Society. This group takes habitat management to the next level. It is critical that ruffed grouse have young fore...
Using Technology To Build The Outdoors
May 27, 2019 23:52 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWhen introducing new people to the outdoors there are many more ways than just through hunting. In fact, sometimes hunting can be a negative experience for some people when new to the outdoors. Knowing our audience and using stepping stones into the outdoors in a great way to build our nation. We've found that focusing on nature, and highlighting the experience rather than the hunt is something we can all get excited about! We sit down with our good friend Tyler Ross to discuss ways he's got...
Herbicide Free Food Plots
May 27, 2019 23:34 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWe're talking more food plots this week but with a slight tweak. Herbicides are a hot topic in agriculture and in deer hunting. Many people are trying to limit their use of chemical applications and still remain successful. Adam's brother, Chad joins the podcast to look back 23 years ago to the first food plots planted on their family farm. We discuss the lessons we've learned and the amount of fails that have occurred over the years.
Big Annoucement: Quail on the Rise
May 20, 2019 17:18 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBGrab your over and under, box of shells, chaps, and bird dog, it's quail time! We have a big annoucement to make on for the bobwhite quail, Land & Legacy is expanding into a new field by bringing on two of the top quail researchers and hunters in the country to our team! Both Kyle and Frank who have been guests in the past will be working under the Land & Legacy name to provide top-notch upland habitat management consultations across the country. These two guys have spent many years studyin...
How to Accuratley Determine Your Land's Potential
May 20, 2019 17:07 - 46 minutes - 35.6 MBOn this week's For Love of the Land Podcast, we discuss the benefits and uses for evalutating land using the free online web soil survey program. Do you know what your land use to be like? Do you know what type of soil your farm consists of? Do you know the average rainfall or growing degree days? Have you considered what the potential of your farm truly is? You can find out this week! The web soil survey is an incredible tool to evaluate many different aspects of a selected piece of land. ...