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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Dream Conditions for Late Season
December 12, 2018 15:58 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBEvery hunter tunes into the weather station forecast and watches it like a hawk from September through January. As weather forecasters predict weather fronts, hunters do their best to predict deer movements. There are certain times when weather patterns or variables all align and it seems like every deer in the woods begin to move. During the late hunting season, weather variables play a huge roll in success. Every region of the country has different weather patterns that get deer on their ...
Think Twice Before "Culling"
December 12, 2018 15:55 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWe've thought long and hard about the terms and phrases hunters and land managers often use. Some phrases make sense, while others make you question the origins or science behind those words. On this week's podcast, we On this week's podcast, we discuss the science behind the term "culling". The term culling has been used in many different applications in land management, from culling bucks to culling undesirable trees. However, no matter the application there is strong science behind that ...
How to Recruit New Hunters with Matt Ross of QDMA
December 05, 2018 15:13 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBAs the number of hunters continues to drop, organizations like the Quality Deer Management Association are stepping up in their efforts to turn that statistic around. Matt Ross the Assistant Director of Conservation for QDMA also answered the call by taking a lifelong friend named Andy hunting this fall. One common misunderstanding when it comes to recruiting new hunters is the fact that youth hunters are the only ones we should be recruiting. Andy is a perfect example of a grown man who ha...
Live Q&A Podcast
December 05, 2018 15:12 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBOn this week's podcast we took the opportunity to interact live with social media followers of Land & Legacy to answer questions directly on the podcast. We love any interaction with podcast listeners, so this was a chance hear from you. During the podcast, we cover any and every topic thrown our way! Questions range from proper management strategy of old field management to thoughts on the second rut, all the way down to what food sources a hunter should be looking for on public land in Ar...
Post Rut: The Return to Food
November 28, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBFor the past several weeks we have been discussing in detail the whitetail rut and how whitetails use different habitat features throughout each phase. These podcasts provide all the necessary encouragement to get each and every landowner out this winter working to improve the habitat. If you want to hunt the rut successfully each year, take a listen to learn about whitetails and apply these simple techniques to the land you hunt. During this week's podcast, we cover the post-rut phase! Whi...
Hunting Hitlist Bucks with Seth Harker
November 28, 2018 13:28 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBOur good friend and Land & Legacy team member Seth Harker joins us for a mid-season update this week. Seth Harker is a proven whitetail hunter, especially in Southwestern Missouri. Over the years, Seth has worked on developing a property for a nonresident landowner. His devotion to land stewardship, habitat management, and whitetails pays off for him each hunting season. This year, Seth had his sights set on a buck he called Snoop. Seth's first encounter with this buck came years prior when...
5 Signs You are Hunting the Lockdown Phase
November 28, 2018 13:26 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBWelcome to the rut! The highs and lows of many hunter's seasons are created during this time period. Action can be hot or dreadfully slow and it can change from one to the other in a matter of seconds. These highs and lows often force hunters during mid-November to question their own sanity and skill level. Hunting buddies are exchanging pictures of great bucks being harvested, while you can be left feeling lonely in the woods hoping to lay eyes on a deer bigger than a spike. This is the loc...
Firearms Season Flashbacks
November 28, 2018 13:23 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBLast week we threw it back old school to stories of deer camp and traditions we both had coming up as young hunters in our respective families and regions of the country. This week as firearms season for deer has opened up in several states recently, it is only right if we share some of our best firearms hunting memories. Growing up in different portions of the country allowed for different hunting regulations for Matt and Adam. This translates to stories of success hunting whitetails with ...
Bowhunting Bedding Areas During the Rut Pt. 2
November 05, 2018 03:12 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIf we had one hunt left in our lifetime, I'd request to hunt a treestand on the downwind side of the bedding area thicket I had created years prior during the second week of November. This would be an obvious choice! Hold on to your seat, cause this podcast may change your strategy of hunting during the rut. Deer, both bucks and does, seek cover during the rut. These areas offer protection for does as bucks are relentlessly seeking out receptive does. Naturally, does will find the areas of ...
Creating Bedding Areas for Hunting the Rut Pt. 1
November 05, 2018 02:43 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIf there was just one habitat technique that we could recommend or do on every property, it would be to create bedding area thickets for whitetails. The significance, impact, and huntability of these areas are dynamic, especially in areas with poor bedding cover. As we get closer and closer to peak breeding season, the emphasis from every hunter should switch to hunting areas of cover, the biology of the whitetail through countless research projects tell us so! In this week's podcast we jum...
Advanced Techniques for Bowhunting Bottlenecks Pt.2
October 30, 2018 02:16 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn our Habitat focused podcast, we discussed this week how to improve the habitat around bottlenecks to make them better. As hunters, we know that as deer activity increases, we to take to the woods this time of the year in search of pinch points, funnels, and bottlenecks. The increase in daylight movement from shooter bucks drives us to keep hunting these funnels. When we as hunters begin to learn the why and how of whitetails, making stand selections throughout a given season becomes much...
Managing Habitat To Improve Bottlenecks Pt. 1
October 30, 2018 01:59 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThe time of the year that we all dream about it here. Pre-rut activity is ramping up across the country. Even nonhunters like motorist take notice of this spike in activity. They notice certain areas in their commute that always have deer crossing the road. They may not refer to these areas as a bottleneck, but us hunters are aware of these funnels. With deer on their feet and moving like crazy, it is imperative for hunters to spend their time hunting the pre-rut and using bottlenecks to th...
Round Table Discussion with Nature's Eye
October 23, 2018 02:59 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBLife is funny how it allows you to cross paths with folks who hold similar values and interests. Two years ago we met Blake Hamilton, owner of Nature's Eye Consulting at the QDMA National Convention. Immediately, we identified Blake as an individual who we wanted talk hunting stories with! He is link-minded and loves everything land management, just like us! It may seem odd that we have linked arms with what some may view as a competitor, another land and wildlife consultant. Blake couldn't...
Whitetail Scrapes 101
October 23, 2018 02:52 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this hunting podcast, we discuss scrapes! We are entering peak scraping activity as late October is just around the corner. Before the pre-rut window opens around Halloween, scraping activity will be at it's highest of the season. Scrapes are simply communication points where deer exchange specific identification markers from various glands. This allows other deer who visit scrapes the opportunity to identify it's previous visitors. As hunters, scrapes equal awesome opportunities to doc...
How to Get More From Your Food Plots
October 23, 2018 02:45 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBEven after years of continued development, tweaking, and perfecting food plots, we still force ourselves to learn and grow through each growing season. If we continue to learn, we can perfect our methods and increase the chances of growing successful food plots each year. This week, we take a look back over the food plot season to openly discuss failures and successes. We recap the lessons learned regarding the Heritage Blend. What were its strengths and weaknesses? Knowing this will allow u...
Mobile Treestand Sets Equal Results
October 23, 2018 02:41 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBIf there is one tip every bowhunter can relate to at one time of the year or another is the need for staying mobile with treestand setups. This season has presented certain challenges that result in hunters in our region to become mobile bowhunters. Permanent stands in old faithful locations, just don't have the same success as they do in years without as many acorns. Never have we seen a year with this many white oak acorns, it can be almost seen as a plague to the ill-prepared hunter. In ...
5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Hunting Land
October 07, 2018 16:23 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThis week, we dial it back to land discussions! If we were honest with ourselves, we can all admit we want to own or invest in hunting land during our lives. Knowing how to get the most out of the land is an important factor in this process. Therefore, this week, we discuss the 5 best ways to increase the value of your hunting land. The five topics covered are all important to improve so the value of the resources increase and the ways to recreate on the property multiplies. If time and ener...
How to Hunt Whiteoak Acorns
October 07, 2018 16:21 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThey can be a blessing and a curse. The staple they provide for animals preparing for winter is essential. This hard mast is the future forest! How can something so good, cause so many troubles for hunters! This year, white oak acorns are everywhere in our area. In a matter of a few days, patternable bucks have seemed to vanish. The irregular feeding patterns cause hunters each fall to pull their hair out until they change their tactics! This week we discuss some of the ways we will alter ou...
Common Early Hunting Season Mistakes
September 27, 2018 21:12 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBDuring this week's podcast, we break down for you the common mistakes we see made during the early portions of hunting season. As many of us know from experience these mistakes can be costly and ruin chances for the remainder of the season! Avoiding these bowhunting pitfalls will help increase your odds of success down the road. We discuss topics like blowing out food sources, hunting acorns before they drop, food plot failures, not killing antlerless deer early, missing cold fronts, forgett...
Bowhunting Small Properties
September 27, 2018 21:07 - 35 minutes - 33 MBOn this week's hunting podcast, it is all about hunting small properties, 40 acres and under! These properties can dynamite or just a bust depending on your approach as a hunter. Our experience has shown us that a skilled and knowledgeable woodsman can successfully get it done yearly on small acreage if the hunting approach is dialed in. We run through this topic with a fine tooth comb, sharing various tips, approaches, and techniques to adopt when hunting small properties. Don't overlook or...
The Powerful Impact of Nongame Species on Whitetail Deer
September 24, 2018 18:29 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBDuring this week's podcast, we scratch the surface on the complexity of Creation. More specifically, we discuss how nongame species like songbirds and butterflies should change the way we manage our land. We are more than just deer hunters, we need to take a stand on education to better understand the vast diversity within the land we manage. You will learn how nongame species help develop grants to increase habitat work that benefit game and nongame species. Plus, we share the coolest facts...
DIY Elk Success with Chad Keith
September 24, 2018 18:26 - 40 minutes - 37 MBOn this week's Land & Legacy hunting podcast, we take time to sit down with Chad Keith, Adam's older brother to discuss a recent trip west to Colorado on a DIY elk hunt. This was not only Chad's second trip but his second successful trip at tagging a bull elk. He shares with us some key techniques he uses in the midwest and out west when calling in game. His elk hunting theology is sound and he keeps his approach simple. This combination and his determination continue to put elk meat in the...
10 Red Flags When Buying Hunting Property
September 11, 2018 02:42 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this Land & Legacy podcast, This is a podcast that has been in the making for several months! During this week's, we discuss the common red flags that alert us on property listings. As hunters looking for every edge, we can often fall victim to marketing schemes. This podcast is devoted to making you, the potential buyer, aware of what to look for and be cautious of when buying a hunting property. Titles like "Big Buck Paradise", outdated trail camera images, phrases liken "not been hunte...
Early Season Hunting Tactics & Gear
September 11, 2018 02:39 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBOn this episode of the Land & Legacy podcast, Adam and Matt discuss their plan of attack on hunting early season bucks and preparing for the hunting season. The y also discuss early season hunting gear to keep you cool.
Truths Behind Culling Bucks
September 03, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOk, here it is! Over the years we've all heard phrases like "I'm going to take him out of the gene pool" or "I don't want him to spread his genes any longer" perhaps even, "he maybe 2.5, but he is just a cull buck" It's time to put this thought process to rest and prepare for realistic harvest objectives for this coming year. The question is, can hunters positively influence the antler growth by shooting inferior bucks? The answer is simple, NO! We share three very simple principles as to wh...
Spot and Stalk Mule Deer Hunt Preparations
September 03, 2018 01:50 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn a matter of a few weeks, we will be setting the GPS to take us west for a spot and stalk Mule Deer/Whitetail hunt. With any travel hunt comes preparations with your gear, health, shooting, and food. This week discuss what our preparations cover and how we are mentally preparing for the western spot and stalk style of hunting. From shooting a bow to what kind of shoes we will be wearing we discuss it all. Hopefully, we will be sharing some harvest photos soon! Enjoy.Learn.Share! #ForLoveof...
Bully Bucks and Season Outlook with Seth Harker
August 28, 2018 01:36 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis podcast's focus is an outlook on the whitetail season with our friend and Land & Legacy contributor Seth Harker. Seth is a whitetail freak. He is constantly managing his farm, taking inventory, and learning his local deer herd. Over the past few years, a buck he calls Snoop Dawg has caught his eye. We take time to discuss his plans on how to harvest this deer. There are several other deer on the radar as well, but one of the big plans for this fall on his property is to lower the antler...
Preseason: Monoculture Mindset Management
August 28, 2018 01:31 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBYou may be wondering what does monoculture mindset management mean? This is a big title to simply discuss the flaws and long-term failures behind having a mindset with one focus as we prepare for hunting season. The bulk of this podcast is devoted to discussing what the future holds when hunters and land managers focus all season long on one specific buck. This seems harmless, but down the road, this focus or mindset can change the whitetail herd dynamics. Does are passed continuously and th...
Hunting is an Art with Ryan Kirby
August 21, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBWarning: Authentic Conversation is about to be heard! There are no notes, no plans, just real campfire talk with wildlife artist and hunter Ryan Kirby! After recently touring Ryan Kirby's new farm in Illinois. We took time to sit down with him and discuss how his talent of bringing to life wildlife with brush strokes on canvas and hunting are so closely related for him. Ryan is a die-hard hunter from the state of Illinois. He grew up in a family of hunters and utilized his art skills and ins...
Improving the Back 40 for Deer Hunting
August 21, 2018 01:31 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBHave you ever dreamed of the opportunity to own your own hunting property? Often times 40 acres isn't given enough credit for the offering great deer hunting opportunities. Wildlife Artist, Ryan Kirby just bought his first property near his childhood hometown in IL. We had the privilege of walking the hunting property with Ryan recently to offer our suggestions on how to hunt and improve the habitat. We highlight and discuss 11 different points throughout the property. This property breakd...
Land & Legacy | Deer Hunting Tournament with Quest Hunt Co.
August 14, 2018 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBA new concept for deer hunters! This week we interview Springfield, Mo natives with Quest Hunt Co. Phil, Brian, and Jeff all developed the first nationwide whitetail deer hunting tournament. This interview is based around all of the tournament rules and regulations as well as the prize packages for each team in their state. This unique tournament format is designed to bring hunters together from across the county. Hunting heritage and unity are at the center of the design. If interested in ...
Land & Legacy | Plant Your Legacy with Pure Air Natives
August 14, 2018 02:11 - 1 hour - 79 MBThis podcast quickly rose to the top as one of our favorites as we interviewed Justin Adams of Pure Air Natives. Over the last few months, we have been developing native seeds blends with Pure Air Natives, a custom native seed dealer. We've done this for several reasons, but most importantly is to solve common problems and provide long-term solutions for hunters and land managers. This summer we assisted Pure Air Natives in developing a whitetail deer bedding blend, a screening blend, and a...
Film #4 Review and the Whitetail Rut
August 07, 2018 00:18 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBDuring this podcast, we review our fourth film of the year! Even though we aren't hunting in this film, it's our favorite film so far. Just like everyone else, we are building anticipation for the fall by assembling a Redneck Blind, inventorying hitlist bucks with DeerLab, scouting out the timber harvest, as well as spending time with family and friends fishing on a local Missouri river. This film embodies summertime in Missouri for us here at Land & Legacy. So, be sure to watch the film and...
How to Hunt the Infamous "October Lull"
August 07, 2018 00:14 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBLast week we covered the dream conditions for early bow season hunting action. This week we continue down the line and discuss the myths and proper strategy to stay successful while hunting the so-called "October Lull". We know from research, that this is just a myth, deer, still move during this time frame, but hunting observations tend to plummet. Just like the deer, conditions alter when and how they move, therefore, weather conditions should alter when, where, and if you even hunt at all...
Land & Legacy | Fall Food Plot Fanatics
July 31, 2018 16:41 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIt's hard to believe but fall food plot time is rapidly approaching for many whitetail hunters and land managers across the country. Most will admit this pre-season ritual is the final nail in the coffin for preparations before bow season opens. Thousands of food plot acres will be planted this fall, some will be successful while some fail. Others will only provide temporary attraction while others will provide high-quality forage for many months. This week we cover the Food Plot QDMA Modul...
Land & Legacy | The Perfect Early Season Scenario
July 31, 2018 01:35 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWith the hunting season rapidly approaching and bucks routinely showing up on camera, it's hard not to begin imagining how the first hunts of the fall may take place. Anticipation is building, therefore, strategy development begins as well. Bowhunting during the early season can be a perfect time of the year to capitalize and tag a great buck. This week we cover the basics in planning a bulletproof early season bowhunting setup. We discuss, food sources, stand locations, humidity, wind spee...
Land & Legacy | QDMA Convention: Where Deer Hunters Belong
July 24, 2018 16:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis podcast maybe one of our favorites to date! We sit down with several staff members, branch officers, and first-time attendees to the QDMA National Convention. This event was a blast! We met with hundreds of whitetail deer hunters from across the country. Top researchers, habitat managers, and hunters all came together and presented the newest findings in everything whitetail deer. As we sat down with various folks at the convention we discussed topics like hunter recruitment numbers, w...
Land & Legacy | Born From Necessity: DeerLab
July 24, 2018 02:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIf we look at the origins from many great inventions over time, the beginnings can be drawn directly back to necessity. The origins of DeerLab are no different. Jon Livingston the co-owner of DeerLab sits down with us this week to discuss why DeerLab got started. As a new hunter just 7 years ago, Jon quickly learned that trail camera images offered more than just a picture of a buck. Jon wanted to create a software that could sort, analyze, and categorize trail camera images efficiently, so ...
Land & Legacy | Fawns and Food Plots
July 17, 2018 02:11 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIt's that time of the summer when the heat really sets in. It's been dry on top of all the heat, so we put the Heritage Blend and Stratton Soybean to the test. In the discussion, we get real with the value of the native vegetation within the timber harvest under these stressful growing conditions. On top of this, we have a heart to heart about the value of weeds in food plots. Yes, you heard right! Staying consistent with the QDMA Modules, we cover #4 this week as well. Fawns are always a h...
Land & Legacy | Analyzing Trail Camera Photos with DeerLab
July 17, 2018 01:56 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWell, summer scouting has officially started. The trail cameras are out and starting to capture some great bucks. Since we've gone ahead and removed all mineral from camera sites, we review some of the ways we've successfully gotten a few of the hit listers already documented this summer. Once we've reviewed and identified the hit listers, it's time to add them into DeerLab. Since we have history with some of these bucks from last year, we can begin to strategize ways to successfully hunt t...
Land & Legacy | The Horrors of a One-Lung Hit
July 10, 2018 01:42 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOften times this can be the most misleading shot placement. Even with a behind the shoulder, mid-level body cavity shot, an arrow can hit and take out a single lung. This sounds like a great thing, but the resilence of deer turns this shot from an easy track job to an unrecovered deer. Blood trailing at first may seem great, however after the blood begins to slow down, it's time to back out. If you suspect a one lung hit, we walk you through the steps to fully recover that animal. Prepare f...
Land & Legacy | Debunking Home Ranges and Movement Patterns of Whitetails
July 10, 2018 01:27 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis topic is a constant brain scratcher for most hunters. We spent countless hours a season attempting to fully understand and predict specific deer movements and patterns only to be fooled. During this podcast, we cover the 3rd QDMA module Deer Home Ranges and Movement Patterns. Hands down this is the best module to date. It was so good we spend a full hour discussing home ranges of bucks and how science has made us better hunters. We cover topics including, home range, core area, site fi...
Land & Legacy | All About Antlers and Summer Habitat Management
July 03, 2018 01:23 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBQDMA Module #2 is in review this week, it's all about antlers! We discuss at length many of the crazy characteristics with whitetail antlers including age, nutrition, and genetics. These amazingly unique features grow in just a few months time, shed velvet, display dominance, and then shed completely within one year. In addition, we share how science debunks several of the common myths that float around many hunting camps. Many times the summer months are often overlooked in the productivit...
Land & Legacy | The Mindset of a Miss
June 30, 2018 01:33 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWe've all done it, been there, lived it, regretted it, and put it behind us. However, did you learn from it? Did you turn that negative energy into positive energy and become a better shot? This week we share the full stories behind the most prominent miss we've each experienced in the field. However, we share the steps we took after that miss to put it behind us as well. No doubt more misses will greet us down road, but we can stomach them better now! Share with your buddy who misses every ...
Land & Legacy | Aging Deer and A Bonus Session!
June 26, 2018 02:14 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBDuring this podcast, we review the first of 8 QDMA Online Modules, based on aging deer. This knowledge will drastically change the way hunt, analyze trail images, document deer, record harvest information, and share deer images with neighbors. The knowledge gained from this module will enable you to become an ever better herd manager. At the end of the module, we are confident that anyone will be able to accurately estimate deer on the hoof and post-harvest by analyzing tooth wear and replac...
Land & Legacy | Executing Perfect Treestand Access
June 23, 2018 01:54 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIf you are taking the easiest route to and from your treestand, you are likely hurting your chances more than helping." How easy is it for you to walk the field edge or ridgeline into the perfect hunting location? We've all done it and been caught red-handed as deer bound off in the darkness. Now is the time of the year when you make the most of each sit during the hunting season. Plan your routes accordingly! Scout your entry and exit routes, use the terrain to your advantage and avoid bei...
Land & Legacy | CWD and Deer Mineral. What Do We Do?
June 19, 2018 01:15 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWe've made a change, will you? With recent changes and developments in CWD research, things are changing and changing fast. Penn State recently released information that confirms CWD prions were found in active bait sites, 9 of 11 actually. This staggering information should raise red flags and result in a change in management and mineral placement regardless if your state regulations have changed yet. This podcast is not to argue if CWD is real or a "conspiracy", rather provide you with al...
Land & Legacy | Truth Behind Deer "Jumping the String"
June 16, 2018 03:09 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBYes, we went there! This is without a doubt a highly debated topic among bow hunters. We've all been there and missed chip shots cause the deer seemed to "jump the string". After years of filming countless deer hunts and studying footage both successful and unsuccessful shots, we've got the answer. Luckily for you, it doesn't require any more practice or the purchase of new equipment, simply an awareness of a deer's body posture will make you more successful. We provide you with the shoot an...
Land & Legacy | "The Revival" Film #3 Review and More
June 12, 2018 00:32 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBBeyond the review of our third film this year, we have got some exciting announcements to make! First off, we have an opportunity to work alongside you as we cover the 8 QDMA Online Modules during the podcast! Yes, there will be a special code for Land & Legacy listeners to use. Adam and Matt will be reviewing the course material each week then discussing the hot topics and sharing how to use that information to improve your skills as a hunter and land manager. We will share more from this a...
Land & Legacy | Product Review: Redneck Soft-Sided Deluxe Blind
June 08, 2018 03:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOn this week's hunting podcast, we cover the "how-to" successfully use the Redneck Soft-Sided Camo/Ghillie Deluxe Blinds in various hunting scenarios. This hybrid blind has proven to be an effective tool in our arsenal over the past few years. From early season bow hunting to late muzzleloader season and even the quick spur the moment hunts, this blind has covered the basis. Some of the key features that make this blind versatile in these many situations include the vertical and horizontal w...