Beasts Of Burden

In this episode, I talk about the results of the drone spraying applied on the invasive black locust. I share about the implications of using drone technology in the future. I also express the concerns as conservationist being held to a higher standard since we are setting aside land for wildlife that some might deem as, "waste" and using drones and hebicides as an "necessary evil" to save our nat...

In this episode, I this episoe I discuss tree plantings. The philosophy behind if they're worht it? If the traditional approach of spray, burn, spray, plant 600 trees, and tubing is the most reliable approach or the approach of grass selective only herbicides with 1000 trees per acre with no tree tubes is more effective ecspcially as early successional habitat. I go into detail of my own tree plan...

In this episode I go over a quick health update. I talk about becoming a certified tree farmer. I also talk about how to navigate windy burns ecspecially an early growing season burn. I finish the episode what conditions to record and analyze before performing a mid or late Growing season burn.  Thank you for listening! For Real Estate Services Jesse.knox@basecampcountry.com  Agent – Jesse Knox -...

In this episode, we cover a lot of housekeeping. Sick kids, ADHD diagnosis, two deaths in the family, and finally the busy wet spring here in south east Iowa. Trying to juggle real estate listings with farming and conservation work needing to be done on the Knox Farm. Thank you all for listening! Jesse Knox Base Camp Country Real Estate Jesse. Knox@basecampcountry.com https://www.basecampcountry.c...

In this episode, I interview a special guest: Becky Lee Forestry Specialist with Iowa DNR. Becky grew up in south east Iowa on her family farm. Becky was raised with a blend of agriculture and conservation. Becky has rasied a multitude of livestock such as goats, sheep, pigs, and cattle with using rotational grazing. Becky has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Forestry with a minor in Entomology fr...

In this episode, we our honored to have wildlife biologist and Director of Operations of Wildlife Investments. Moriah has a Bachelors of Science of North Carolina State University and Masters of Science of Mississippi State University. Moriah served as deer biologist for the Department of Natural Resources for the states of Indiana and North Carolina. Mohriah currently works for Wildlife Investmen...

In this episode, I share some thoughts on our cultures lack of appreciation for the land. A beautiful gift from God to support all life exploited instead of learning from. I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listening Base Camp Country Real Estate Jesse. Knox@basecampcountry.com https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ For Habitat Consultations, Forestry services, or show requ...

In this episode, I play catch up! I share the story about the buck I shot in shotgun season and a couple other hutning stories. I talk about some more health issues I'm experincing. I share about some unknown grieving my body was experincing I didn't know I had to go through. I end the episode about the TSI project on the family farm. Thank you listening. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I I w...

In this episode, I rant about our current shut down. I express my frustation how good friends of mine are currently laid off that serve in the federal government. I express disappointment in us, myself, how dependent we are for our conservation and even agircultural efforts are government dependent. Near the end, I talk about the differences of linear, reduction, and systematic thinking. We need t...

In this episode, I share about suppossed Bigfoot encounters I've had in south east Iowa. It's pretty out there, but I'm not sure what to think. Not your average encounters, mostly the paranormal Bigfoot kind of encounters Real Estate: Jesse. Knox@basecampcountry.com https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ Habitat Consultations, Forestry Services, and Show questions: JKnox0623@gmail.com

In this episode, I talk about establishing green firebreaks for prairie and timber. I talk about how to establish smooth green firebreaks for easier access for you vehicles and equipment, but also easier on your mower and way easier on your tiller (due to less tillage!). I talk about timber firebreaks from using a weed eater, tractor, or a skid steer. Also, I highlight the use of access using your...

In this episode I share how one event led to a domino effect. What felt like being lost in a sea of chaos led me to an island oasis. I had a creek Crossing built at my farm. The construction led to hiring a drone to spray the out of control CRP, to new ideas, challenging my limited beliefs, to trust God during these turbulent times. I hope you enjoy the wild ride with me! Base Camp Country Jesse....

In this episode, I do a rehas on events in my life. I talk about my first real estate listing here in Jefferson county! I talk about the TSI project I worked on this past week in regards of which technique is more suitable? Girdling? Cut Stump? Hack N Squirt? It depends. Depends on the over all health of the stand and your goals. 125 acre Jefferson County Iowa Base Camp Country Real Estate https:/...

In this episode, I share a little catch up. I talk about my food plot plans. I transition into the tasks ahead we all face on our farms. I descrive forestry management as the Holy Trinity of Forestry: TSI, Fire, Invasive Management. You need all 3 to have a healthy timber. I talk about compartmentalizing a stand out of the whole timber. I also encourage you to break down the invasive management st...

In this epsisode, I have the honor and privilege to have Jace Elliott, Iowa DNR Whitetail Deer Biologist in person! Jace explains his common sense CWD management plan. This plan relies on hunter participation in harvest from hunters to decrease spread of CWD and also dependent on hunter participation regarding submitting deer heads or lymph nodes to DNR Conservation Officers or at the Wildlife Uni...

In this episode, I chat about thinking outside the box in regards to habitat management. I discuss about possibly using a plane or helicopter to apply herbicide on my over grown black locust and multiflora rose stand and using a timely burn post application. I advocate to break out of the norm to try new things when it comes to managing your land. Don't be so focused on the fall food plots we lose...

In this episode, I start off sharing the farm happenings at Hickenbottom Farms. I open up and become honest about the lack of episodes. I talk about the principle of Zen and how a Zen mindset leads to a disciplined freedom. I go over a change of diet and finally I talk about the truth of hardcore conservation. Thank you for listening always grateful! Base Camp Realty: https://www.basecampcountry.c...

In this episode, I reflect on the Not One Acre movement spearheaded by conservationist like Ryan Callaghn, Cameron Hanes, and Randy Newberg. I speak about the selective language chosen by Senator Mike Lee in his "forfeit letter" and I explain this as an example of the god of efficiency example in a previous episode. Base Camp Country https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ For Habitat Re...

In this episode, I answer a listener questions about using wheat as a food plot and letting it go fallow. Letting the wheat stand all year to provide fawning habitat, brooding cover for turkey, pheasant, and quail. I explain how to handle between an exsisting stand and a current fallow field. I talk about the CRP update on my farm and the black locust we have taken out so far. I hope you all enjoy...

In this episode, I complain about the gnats. As one should. I share about my short, but effecient spring drilling season. I then focus on the CPR sign up for 2025 and the issues I am experincing. Mostly the good problems, but challenging aspects of getting back in! I hope you found this interesting and helpful thank you for listening! Real Estate Inquiries www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/...

In this episode, I disucss the phrase of "walking in abudance" "avoiding scarcity". This mindset affects your day to day life. "Where attention goes, energy flows" If you are only focused on the negative then you will only receive the negative. If you are only focused on tresspassers, you will have problems with tresspassers. If you focused on providing the best habitat you can possibly create, th...

In this episode, I update the listners with unexpected bronchitus. Frustrating flat tires in Amish country. The discovery of a Bloodfluke Worm in my body since I was 6. Finally, the real topic looking at your land as an onion. There are layers to a farm. We peel back the toxic outer layers such as the first round of TSI, or cedar trees, or heavy invasive management. Then it finally gets down to th...

In this episode, I reflect on the prescribed burn my friends Nate Parks of Hawkeye Land Solutions https://hawkeyelandsolutions.com/ and I performed on the 20 acres of cut cedar trees. These cedars were cut in 2021. 3.5 years later they are ready to be burned. I tell the tale how the burn went. I reflect on perhaps finding another way to utilize the trees. I also talk about the next steps for the b...

In this episode, I talk about an accident I had in the woods while looking for a dead head. I slipped and fell on a cedar stump. I cracked a rib or two in the process; so folks be careful out there! The rest of the episode I focus on prescribed fire 1. Set your goals with fire 2. Establish a firebreak 3. Access any loose ends such as dead trees 4. Always rely on NOAA Fire Weather Dashboard for you...

In this episode, I share a critical element of my real estate classes. Feedback. Feed back helps you grow. If you're a habitat or forestery contracter feedback is a great way to communicate with your clients and to teach them. To empower them. I dive into empowering you as my listener. As I try to teach and empower our clients we should be empowering each other to be able to take responsibility of...