Everland Outdoors Podcast

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Can you actually afford to buy your own hunting property? And once you own it, how do you pay for the habitat improvements needed to grow and hold mature bucks? In this episode, we sit down with land expert Jake Hofer (host of The Land Podcast and creator of Whitetail Cribs ) to break down how to get your foot in the door with your first land investment. We look at land management through a financ...

This week on the Everland Outdoors Podcast , hosts Lee and Jay are flying solo! We’re taking a week off from guests to check in on each other’s personal prep work, spring/summer planting, and current habitat projects. With the scorching heat of summer officially here, deer chores and land management are slowing down for a brief moment—but it’s just the calm before the storm. We talk about how we&#...

Ever feel like your deer herd is out of balance, or miss that classic "deer camp" camaraderie during the off-season? In this episode of Everland Outdoors , we sit down with Tim, the founder of Doe Patrol , to discuss how a simple mission to help less fortunate families in need of protein turned into a massive movement for conservation, community, and charity. Tim breaks down how Doe Patrol serves...

Here is the Spotify description stripped of emojis and bullet points, formatted as clean, engaging paragraphs that read smoothly on mobile screens while keeping the SEO keywords intact. What does it take to spend 170 days a year in the field while successfully running 20 different businesses in the outdoor industry? This week on Everland Outdoors, we sit down with Mark Peterson to discuss the past...

How did Indiana transform into one of the premier Big Buck states in the Midwest? This week on the Everland Outdoors podcast, we are joined by Indiana State Deer Biologist Joe Caudell to break down the fascinating evolution of Indiana's whitetail deer landscape, history, and management. Joe shares the exact strategies that put Indiana on the trophy map—including the massive biological impact o...

If you are obsessed with whitetail habitat design, then learning from the legends who have spent decades making mistakes and perfecting the craft is the ultimate shortcut to success. That is exactly why you need to know Jake Ehlinger from Habitat Solutions. Jake is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to transforming land to hold more deer, create secure bedding, and establish flawless pr...

Everyone has heard about the shifts happening in Michigan’s hunting landscape. Whether you view them as good or bad, these changes are happening because every day, people decide to speak up. This week, we are finally joined by the long-awaited Josh Arbogast from the Michigan Whitetail Project . Josh shares his firsthand experience advocating for wildlife management and hunting regulations. While h...

Elimination of the Limited Firearms Zone: The historical restriction on rifle usage in the southern Lower Peninsula has been completely eliminated. Hunters statewide can now use all legal firearms, including bottleneck cartridges and rifles larger than .22 rimfire. The "One-Buck" Rule (Effective 2027): Lower Peninsula hunters will be strictly limited to harvesting one antlered buck per s...

Whether you agree or not with the plan, there is no doubt Jeff Sturgis was one of the pioneers in bringing habitat to your home screen, and this week we are joined by the man behind the lens, Dylan Lenz. Dylan shares his journey from taking selfies at a bar to now living the outdoor dream full-time. From remote settings to rap videos, Dylan has an eye for the "Lenz." We discuss Dylan’s j...

Beards, Bucks, and Better Dirt | Turkey Hunting Success, Land Prep and The One Buck Limit

Want to transform your hunting land? This week on the Everland Podcast, we sit down with Kent Boucher (Hoksey Native Seeds & The Prairie Farm Podcast) to discuss the power of native prairie restoration for deer hunting and land health. Establishing a native prairie is about more than just "planting wildflowers"—it’s about creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that provides elite beddi...

When most people think of deer management, they think of food plots and trail cams. But to be a true steward of the land, we have to take a step back and think bigger. If you are truly trying to be a good steward, the goal must be to leave the land better than you found it. This week, we had the honor of speaking with Thomas from Untamed Ambition about his "holistic approach" to land man...

We’re joined this week by Nate Loeffler from Nate’s Bowhunting for a deep dive into his success planting Red Milo for deer in ag country. Nate hunts small parcels in Wisconsin surrounded by thousands of acres of agriculture, so when the crops come off, deer are left with little to no food or cover. That’s where Red Milo shines: providing both COVER and FOOD when it matters most. Not only does Red...

In this episode, we sit down with the team from the Give for Grouse Initiative to challenge the way we look at land management. While most hunters and landowners focus strictly on "deer habitat," we dive into why managing for a broader range of species—specifically upland birds like Ruffed Grouse—actually creates a superior ecosystem for whitetails too. We explore the philosophy that &qu...

This week, we’re diving back into the Michigan Deer Initiative because the stakes have never been higher. If you want a balanced herd, more mature bucks, and a better hunting future for our state, April 8th is a date you cannot miss. On April 8, 2026, the NRC will hold its final meeting at Lansing Community College West Campus (Rooms M119-121) before one of the most significant votes in Michigan h...

This week, we are joined by Eric Seymore, the founder of Rise Turkey Hunting. Eric’s story is truly powerful. We dive deep into the origins of "The Rise" and the incredible journey God led him through along the way. From battling cancer to navigating financial stress, Eric shares his raw and honest testimony of how God shaped him through life's hardest seasons to prepare him for a gr...

Is your water hole a life-giver or a death trap? In this episode of the Everland Outdoors podcast, we sit down with Zach Haas from Creek Bottom Land Management to dive deep into the science of whitetail hydration. Most hunters realize water is important, but few understand how stagnant, bacteria-filled water sources can become breeding grounds for Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). Zach reveals...

Habitat season is officially here, and this week we’re doing a deep dive into what it takes to build a true Michigan hunting paradise. We’re joining Mike on-site to break down a property that defines "strategic land management." To give you the best seat in the house, we are  utilizing Everland Outdoors drone imagery  throughout the entire episode. This isn't just a bird's-eye vi...

This week Jay and Lee discuss their mindset and strategy as we get further into this habitat season. The guys are at two different stages of the journey: Jay is logging his property to improve the land, while Lee has his sights set on buying his first ever property. We get into a little controversy regarding habitat management, but for the most part, we just talk good old habitat and hunting strat...

It’s not just a harvest; it’s a strategy."In this episode, we sit down with Colin Koskinen to discuss a paradigm shift in how we view land ownership. Most people see logging as a one-time transaction. We see it as a holistic investment in the future of your property’s ecosystem and its ability to hold elite, older age-class whitetails. As landowners and stewards, we have to move past the &quo...

Whether you're a seasoned land manager or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, this episode is a literal "dirt dive" into the foundation of every successful food plot: The Soil. In this episode of the Everland Outdoors Podcast, we are joined by Al from Vitalize Seed for a masterclass on soil health. Al breaks down the science of what’s actually happening beneath your boots and provide...

Is Michigan’s deer hunting in a state of crisis, or is it simply at a turning point? In this powerhouse episode of the Everland Podcast, we’ve assembled a "Mount Rushmore" of whitetail expertise to dissect the current state of Michigan’s deer management. We are joined by four industry titans, each bringing a unique philosophy on how to fix the "Michigan problem":Skip Sligh (Iow...

What is a healthy whitetail deer herd—and are we managing deer the right way? In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the science of whitetail deer management, focusing on what actually creates healthy deer herds in Michigan and the Midwest. This conversation breaks down age structure, buck-to-doe ratios, habitat carrying capacity, selective harvest, and long-term herd sustainability—the founda...

After weeks of navigating the dense (and often heated) drama of hunting regulations, it’s time to step out of the courtroom and back into the woods. This week, we’re taking a deep breath and sitting down with Dean Hulce, host of God’s Great Outdoors , for a conversation that strips away the politics to reveal the true heart of the hunt. In an era of shifting rules and digital noise, Dean helps us...