Beasts Of Burden

In this episode, we interview John Birk, District biologist of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He covers Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois. We discussed the declining turkey poult population and the importance of good timber management. https://www.nwtf.org/ NWTF Americas Big 6: Crossroads https://youtu.be/W5rBWvtlmkw NWTF America's Big 6: Southern Rebirth https://youtu.be/JlVyLxxaQcE

In this episode I discuss where do we put our focus and energy in? Treking across the mountains hunting elk or managing your property to make it a wildlife paradise? What is more fulfilling? The experience of the hunt or the experience of restoring habitat?

In this episode, a listener submits a question, "Is the customer always right?" To answer, we explore communication is key. You must be percsise in your speech to have clear communication. You must ask lots of questions to help serve your customer to the furthest extent.

Today we talk about the importance of planning, mainly around praire establishment. I give examples of other improper planning and even a personal story of mine how I failed to plan accordingly.

Today I attempt to talk about ego from the Jungian perspective. I try to explain how ego is the greatest enemy we all face: within. Have any questions my email is JKnox0623@gamil.com or DM @beastofburden on Instagram https://youtu.be/dLLB7daSttY link to After Skool video with Eckhart Tolle

It's ok Akira the Don David Goggins Track "It's OK" https://youtu.be/nj-s7_SaNFY Clint Locker Trapping Radio 2.0 http://trappingradio2.com/ Thanks for listening! JKnox0623@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss the perspective of a land owner and a land manager (contractor). I share my perspective of both being both. We discuss mainly understanding each others perspectives, but the goal is to complete the task.

Folks, I'm a little burned out this week. Have not made time to sit down and think about a better quality show. This episode is just shooting the breeze. Talking about my week and new obstacles I'm taking on. Let me know if you liked this kind of show or not. I am interested in doing a Q&A session, maybe once a month. If you are interested please email me at : JKnox0623@gmail.com or DM on Instagra...

Today we talk about the importance of spring food plots. Mainly the point is too keep green cover, keep attracting wildlife, building nitrogen for future food plots. We also explore the concept of potential no-till food plots without a drill.

I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation between world renowed mycologist, Paul Stamets and Iowa Represenitive Jeff Shipley of district 82. This was a great honor to listen to the great mind of Paul Stamets share his experience, expertise, and wisdom with the proper therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms and the steps to decriminalize psilocybin from Iowa code. I know not the average h...

REUPLOAD: Fixed the sound In this episode, we have Kevin Andersen, private lands biologist of the Iowa DNR, return to the show. Kevin shares his experiene as a Ducks Unlimited privatelands biologist before his current career. It was a fascinating discussion. Mainly it's always captiviating to listen to Kevin's stories and seeing the fire for wildlife. Enjoy the show! If you have any questions plea...

In this episode we talk about some methods I've learned to trap egg predators such as raccoons, opossums, and skunks. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome to another episode of Beast of Burden! Todat we talk about the necessaties of trapping on your land. Mainly, I focused on the delusion of "if I have this habitat, I'll have more prey species therefore the predators will leave my deer, turkeys, ect alone because the predators have plenty of mice and rabbits".... in a fantasty land sure, but the beautiful aspect of habitat management is: bui...

This is a special episode with very special guests: the hosts of The Dear Hunter Project Cody Altizer and Erich Long! It was a great conversation with great guests! The topic is: the lack of responsibility in the hunting community, myself included. It was a challenging conversation, but much needed. Please enjoy! Give yourself time of reflection and ask, "What can I do?" I ask myself that everyday...

In this episode, I pick up the conversation from The Dear Hunter Project (check out their podcast on all platforms) and their Bucks to Birds Campaign; consisting of saving the Ruffed Grouse. I wanted to add to the conversation by explaing why I care. In my own convulated way I hope I got that messge across. As a hunter, all of N. America (and perhaps the worlds) wildlife is important to maintain a...

Today we talk about how to prioritize different farm projects. Perhaps you bought your first farm. Maybe you inherrited one. Or you've had your farm for a while and you don't feel like you're going anywhere. I explain how I look at a farm in a simple conept. Macro projects such as cover, farmland or CRP, and food plots top priority projects. Then micro projects like passion projects such as resori...

Welcome to another episode of Beast of Burden! Today we discuss a new personal favorite movie of mine: Ford vs Ferrari. WARNING SPOILERS! I am not a racing fan or a sports guy AT ALL... trust me this show makes it very clear I do not know what I'm talking about. However, I do appreciate the determination and drive of individuals who find a task or burden that calls them to carry. That is what this...

With the new year upon us what better time then now to talk about self improvement. The key to self improvement is changing your behavior. We will be discussing the big 5 personality traits with Brady Hill part owner of Impact Fitness in Fairfield, Iowa. We discuss the personality traits along with lifting, modifying physiology, and modifying behavior.

So I felt creative and thought I write about some abstract writing regarding the outdoors. Just trying something let me know if you guys like this style show. Its super short.

Choosing the appropriate equipment can be overwhelming for someone who may have never worked with tractors, skid steers, ect. My main experience has been what not to do. This is a should've would've could've episode, but I'm happy to share my experiences so others dont go down the same path. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode we discuss establishing native prairie. If you have any questions email me at JKnox0623@gmail.com

I hope you all had an awesome Thanksgiving! This time of year makes me thing of what I am grateful for. A good time of self reflection. I hope this doesn't come across as bragging. The goal is to find gratefulness in the people and things we do that we often take for granted. I listed a few that were the most important too me and what I've been focusing on for a while. There is a lot of things I a...

Welcome to a special interview with my good friend Nathan Parks of Hawkeye Land Solutions. Nathan has been operating Hawkeye with his business partner since 2016. Nathan became full owner in 2018. Nathan has had 12 years of experience prior including seedings, erosion control, ect Hawkeye Land Solutins specializes in food plots, native prairieestablishment, invasive weed control, timber managment,...

Hello everyone welcome to the 10th episode! Today we talk about something very personal to me: trapping. The lifestyle where you go out in the woods and match your wits with what crawleth. I've been trapping since 2007. Still not very good, but it is my life goal. To be in it as much as possible. This is a personal episode. The path I walk is shrouded in darkness and is easy to lose sight. However...

I thought this would be a different episode to change up our topics. Different income streams from our farms. I thought I would discuss specifically shiitake logs. Not exactly an how too, but more of the different benefits znga opportunities that come from just shiitake logs. Hope you enjoy! PS I mentioned a friend's podcast here is the link if anyone is interested https://southernappalachianherbs...