Jared Van Hees

Habitat Podcast

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The Habitat Podcast is a podcast for land and wildlife habitat managers, and for hunters who learn and utilize different types of habitat in their hunting strategy. We interview hunters and habitat managers from across the country, picking their brain to learn their success's and failures. We are different in the fact that we are not the experts. This podcast is for us and the listeners to learn a thing or two, from the experts we analyze.

Author

Jared Van Hees

Episodes

#269 - "A Week In The Field" Part 2: Edge Feathering, Hack and Squirt, and Manipulating Travel Corridors with Brian and Al 22.03.2024 52:54

Habitat Podcast #269 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will be talking about what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The second installment of this series is with my Co-host Brian and Al Tometchko talking about TSI and edge feathering for travel co...

#268 - The.Deercamp.Podcast: Andy Hutchens with Andy May Talking Deer Hunting 15.03.2024 1:04:46

Habitat Podcast #268 - In today’s bonus episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are doing something a little different. Repeat guest and friend of the podcast Andrew Hutchens has recently launched his own podcast called The. Deercamp. Podcast where he talks with guys from all walks of life about deer camp-style hunting stories. From time to time we will be premiering a few of his episodes and we are st...

#267 - The Quietest Product in The Outdoor Industry: Uncle Lou from Stealth Outdoors 15.03.2024 48:30

Habitat Podcast #267 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are sitting down with one of our favorite personalities in the outdoor industry, Uncle Lou. Lou owns Stealth Outdoors and has been making hunters quieter for years. We discuss: Stealth Outdoors' origin story Starting with the creation of cable silencers Adapting to customer demand for various sizes The Rail Silencer Insights into...

#266 - The O.G. Tony LaPratt: A Deep Dive Into Property Management for Whitetail From One of the Best To Ever Do It! 08.03.2024 1:08:43

Habitat Podcast #266 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are sitting down with one of the original habitat managers Tony LaPratt. Tony has been managing his farm for deer for years and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to setting up your farm. We discuss: Tony's journey from fur trading to deer hunting Tony's trapping root's influence on hunting Importance of buck bedding areas Zo...

#265 - New Habitat Podcast Series "A Week In The Field": All Things Cutting Trees For Deer with Corey Sullivan 01.03.2024 31:17

Habitat Podcast #265 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a brand new series called "A Week In The Field." In this series, we will be talking about what habitat projects we are doing each specific week relating to the specific time of year. The first installment of this series is with a friend of the podcast Corey Sullivan talking about cutting trees on his Minnesota fa...

#264 - The Michigan Deer Management Citizens Advisory Committee, The Importance of Predator Control, and an All-New Packer Maxx Cultipacker with Lincoln Rohn of Packer Maxx 23.02.2024 1:11:27

Habitat Podcast #264 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Lincoln Rohn. Lincoln is the owner of Packer Maxx Cultipackers who lives and breathes habitat work 24/7/365. We discuss: Launching a six-foot Packer Max Cultipacker Iowa late-season hunts Late season deer & habitat set up The importance of predator control Predator hunting during the rut Advantages of...

#263 - Dealing With Nightmare Neighbors, Adding An Adjacent Piece To Your Farm, and Running a Hunting YouTube Channel with Kyle Heuerman of Team Radical 16.02.2024 1:13:49

Habitat Podcast #263 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Kyle Heuerman. Kyle is a friend of the podcast and also has a YouTube Channel called Team Radical where he films his hunts and habitat projects. We discuss: Select cutting timber on your farm Adapting to neighboring hunting the fence line Impact of seasonal greens on deer Tree stand placement Figuring...

#262 - Effective Food Plotting in Sandy Soil, Starting a Deer Camp, and a Brand New Hunting Podcast with Andy Hutchens of The Deer Camp Podcast 09.02.2024 41:21

Habitat Podcast #262 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Andy Hutchens. Andy is a friend of the podcast and is also host of the Deer Camp Podcast. We discuss: Exciting updates on the Northern 70 Logging adventures and habitat tips Andy's transition to podcasting Planning a Veteran's Hunt Soil rebuild with vitalized seed Upcoming projects: Northe...

#261 - Why Now Is The BEST Time To Put Up Sets and Nail Down Access and The New Habitat Podcast Patreon Is Here! with Michael Back 02.02.2024 1:05:29

Habitat Podcast #261 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Michael Back. Michael is a deer hunting guide in southern Ohio and lives and breathes big bucks 24/7/365. We discuss: Mastering Deer Access The Importance of Stealth Effective Stand Placement Don't access in pre-dawn or post-dusk Creating thick cover for stands Impact of hunting access on deer behavior...

#260 - Sacrificing a Hunting Season to Let Loggers Do Their Job and Finding the Correct Forester and Logger for Your Property with Corey Sullivan 26.01.2024 1:19:48

Habitat Podcast #260 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Corey Sullivan. Corey is a contributor to the Habitat Podcast YouTube channel documenting some of his habitat work on his home farm in Minnesota. We discuss: Growing up hunting in New York Learning the ropes of habitat management on a blank slate property Familiarize yourself with the different species...

#259 - Thinking ahead to spring food plots, tweaking Nitro Boost, and a new product for 2024 with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed 20.01.2024 45:59

Habitat Podcast #259 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed. Al has put years of research into deveolping the Vitalze Seed Co blend. We discuss: Winter habitat tasks and safety New Nitro Boost mix New product: Seed Armor Plus! A fish fertilizer? The crucial role of soil testing Sudan grass added for biomass Opportunities for Vitaliz...

#258 - Is Baiting Ethical, 2024 Real Estate Outlook, and The Best Way to Get a New Piece of Property with Neil Hauger of The American Land Man Podcast 12.01.2024 1:23:20

Habitat Podcast #258 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Neil Hauger. Neil is a Whitetail Properties rep out of Wisconsin and is also the host of the American Land Man Podcast. We discuss: Neils 2024 Ohio buck Baiting deer: ethical or not? Predictions for the 2024 real estate market Habitat management plans for 2024 Real estate market insights Sustainable ha...

#257 - Being Versatile and Adapting to Any Situation Clark Cummings of Whitetail Properties 05.01.2024 1:12:56

Habitat Podcast #257 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Clark Cummings. Clark is a Whitetail Properties rep out of Illinois and is also a serious deer hunter and habitat manager. We discuss: Versatile habitat management Stealthy access and strategic food plot placement TSI and plot diversity CRP land transformation Bedding improvements for maximum deer attr...

#256 - Adding Elevated Blinds to Your Property and A Deer Feeder Masterclass with Rich Hixson 29.12.2023 1:08:43

Habitat Podcast #256 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Rich Hixson. Rich is the owner of tagged out seed products in southern ohio and has grown his fair share of big bucks. We discuss: Deer Blind Placement Strategies High Volume Feeder Benefits Maximizing habitat Turnkey habitat improvement Ideal blind height Supplemental feeding strategies Managing land...

#255 - TSI with Skip Sligh Part 2: Creating Deer-Friendly Timber, Utilizing Natural Browse, and Diversifying Your Habitat 22.12.2023 56:49

Habitat Podcast #255 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Brian and Jared are back with part 2 of this series with Skip Sligh of Iowa Whitetail. Skip has been managing his farms for monster whitetails in the coveted southeast corner of Iowa for the last 25 years including a 241" Seven Year Old Buck which you might recognize from the OnX Presents "Angry" short film. We discuss: Skip's 25 ye...

#254 - TSI with Skip Sligh Part 1: Break out the chainsaws, Using TSI to feed your deer all winter and Creating escape routes in cover 15.12.2023 58:00

Habitat Podcast #254 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Brian and Jared sit down for part 1 of this part series with Skip Sligh of Iowa Whitetail. Skip has been managing his farms for monster whitetails in the coveted southeast corner of Iowa for the last 25 years including a 241" Seven Year Old Buck which you might recognize from the OnX Presents "Angry" short film. We discuss: Skip's 2...

#253 - The Highs and Lows of Deer Hunting, Illinois Success Stories, and The New Habitat Podcast Patreon! with Sam Carrozza 08.12.2023 1:15:34

Habitat Podcast #253 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Brian and Jared sit down with friend of the podcast and repeat guest Sam Carrozza. It has been a long season with higher high's and super low low's but at the end of the day, that feeling of tagging out is what keeps us coming back! We discuss: Missed shots and near misses Epic monologues on hunting lows Your season can change in an...

#252 - Booner on 43 Acres! Land Plan client success and working with the NRCS with Ryan Jackson 01.12.2023 1:14:07

Habitat Podcast #252 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with friend of the podcast and land plan client Ryan Jackson. Ryan has been putting in the hard work on his 43 acre Indiana property and it has paid dividends majorly! We discuss: Father-son hunting strategy 160+ buck harvested by his son Intense big buck encounters Transforming 43 acres into a big deer honey hole NRCS c...

#251 - Northern 70 Update, Deer Camp Recap and the All New HP 40 Property! 25.11.2023 1:00:44

Habitat Podcast #250 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are live from the Northern 70 with my dad spending Thanksgiving with the family. We discuss: Logging updates at the Northern 70 The vision for Northern 70's transformation Introducing the new HP 40 project First hunt on the HP 40 property HP 40 debut hunt observations Chainsaw work reshapes the land Deer camp traditions & favorit...

#250 - LIVE From Michigan Deer Camp 2023! Deer Camp Stories and Successes 17.11.2023 1:00:02

Habitat Podcast #250 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are live from Van Hees Deer Camp 2023 with some familiar voices and one new one. We discuss: A Boundary dispute with rude landowner Tension with a local landowner Encounters with "Squirrel Man" An Intense Firestarter debate New traditions Opening day deer camp excitement Opening day success New hunting gear reviews An encounter w...

#249 - Strategies For Upcoming Gun Seasons, Planting Trees in Sandy Soil and Spring Prep for Planting Trees with Cory Franceus 10.11.2023 1:05:36

Habitat Podcast #249 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with Cory Franceus. Cory is a repeat guest from Michigan who has had a stellar season so far on his home farm. We discuss: Sandy soil can pose challenges in tree growth and food plot establishment Ordering trees in advance ensures availability of desired varieties Focusing on one buck can be rewarding The benefits of enh...

#248 - The Rut is Here, Patreon Deer Camp and Habitat Management in the Upper Peninsula with Adam Miller from The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast 03.11.2023 1:08:17

Habitat Podcast #248 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with Adam Miller. Adam is the co-host of The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast and is early into his habitat management journey with his Northern Michigan Property. We discuss: How he got started with the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast Adam talks about his recent hunting trip to Northern Indiana public land Dealing with the ch...

#247 - Breaking Down The Successes and Failures on 25 Acres in Kentucky with One Of Our First Land Clients Ty Johnson! 27.10.2023 1:19:47

Habitat Podcast #247 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with Ty Johnson. Ty was one of our first ever land clients on his 25 acres in Kentucky after he made the move from Colorado to Kentucky, and we break down the Successes and failures he's seen on his property. We discuss: He started by hunting on friends' property before eventually buying 26 acres of land for himself Soil...

#246 - Habitat Podcast Round Table: In-Season Updates, Scrape Week is Coming and Michigan Deer Camp 20.10.2023 1:32:12

Habitat Podcast #246 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, The crew sits down to all give in season updates with Jared, Brian, Al and Sam Corozza. We discuss: Hunting pressure and food plots The different regulations on poundage for hunting in Ohio and Michigan Scouting for natural browse to help locate potential deer habitats Focus on bulletproof access and strike when the wind and conditi...

#245 - Managing Habitat for Whitetails in the South! Tailoring Land Management Strategies to Landowner Goals with Jerremy Ferguson 13.10.2023 1:08:19

Habitat Podcast #245 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits down with friend of the podcast Jerremy Ferguson. Jerremy is an experienced wildlife consultant and land broker from Alabama. We discuss: Utilizing the free resources available, such as state programs and information provided by government agencies Building large food plots is essential for high deer density areas Adding...