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In this episode I am joined by Jon Teater owner of Whitetail Landscapes. We discuss what we see while consulting on hundreds of properties across dozens of states we visit each year, and key things we commonly find as challenges for clients and properties. Jon discusses some of his deigns concepts and how he uses these to manipulate deer on the landscape. Colin and Jon talk about terrain features...

In this Episode Colin Koskinen talks about the most recent research in whitetail forbs and what nutrients deer need in them with Mark Turner who is a Wildlife Specialist with University of Oklahoma. https://www.instagram.com/extensionwildlifedoc/ https://www.legendaryhabitat.com/service-page/consulting-services https://www.instagram.com/legendary_habitat/] https://www.facebook.com/LegendaryHabitat...

In this Episode, Colin talks with Brad Harper of Harper Growing Solutions. Brad talks about new products for 2025 and how they were created to solve problems and create better, easier solutions for the everyday food plotter. Colin talks about the challenges he faces with many clients he works with and how to work through these issues and create solutions for that client's goals and objectives....

In this Episode, Colin is joined by Adam Ray, owner of Yukon River Knives, and Hunting The Harvest on social media. Adam discusses how we, as hunters, can be stewards of Gods properties, and how we can create habitat that has a lasting impact on future generations. Colin discusses how he has strived to be a good steward of his family farm, and the challenges and things he has learned over the year...

I this episode Colin is joined by Curt Rogers, Owner of Rogers Natural Resources. Curt discusses the equipment he uses for forestry mulching and what he has learned over the years from mulching in many different situations. Colin talks about how him and Curt have worked together to get a lot done on client properties when being at the same property. Curt and Colin talk about planting warm season g...

In this episode Colin talks with Dr. Jim Brauker Owner of Extreme Deer Habitat. Jim talks about the biggest mistakes he sees landowners make while improving their property for better deer habitat, and how to avoid these mistakes while implementing habitat improvements. Colin talks about some common things he sees while visiting clients each year, and things he has learned while going back to clien...

In this episode Colin talks with Jaden Bjorkland owner of Northland Habitat. Jaden Talks about starting with what your goals are as a landowner and hunter, and how to create a plan to fit those goals. Colin talks about how he recommends clients go about managing clear cuts, Jaden talks about what he sees on properties he visits, and what works and what doesint. Colin talks about managing new growt...

In this Episode Colin is joined by Lee Vanderbrink (Part owner/founder of Aerial Wildlife Solutions. Lee Breaks down how he got started in the hunting industry, and how it has progressed him getting into drone services and what his goals are for the business. Lee talks about what sets Aerial Wildlife Solutions apart from others, and how they can offer some of the highest quality maps for your prop...

In this episode Colin Koskinen is Joined by Kip Adams who is the Chief Conservation Officer for National Deer Association. Kip discusses the biology behind the whitetail biology breeding season and when it happens in each region of the Midwest. Colin talks about some buck/doe ratios observations and what he has seen on his northern MI farm. Kip talks about ideal radios that we should strive for on...

In this Episode, Colin Koskinen and Joe Allera AKA "The Boogieman" discuss pre-rut strategies and current observations on private and public land. Joe breaks down his small property where he has done extreme habitat work, and how it has improved his overall hunting. Colin asks some follow-up questions since he was out on the property cutting timber for Joe in the spring. Colin Talks about some rec...

In this episode, Colin and Al Tomechko discuss all things spring planting and cover crops. We discuss cover crop termination methods and the advantages of planting higher diversity seed blends. Al Talks about the testing he has done on his farm, and other customers' farms to better learn how to manage different soil types and cover crop strategies. Colin Talks about spoon-feeding sandy soil and ho...

In this Episode, Colin Sits down with Brad Harper Owner of Harper Growing Solutions. They talk about spring food plots, Improving Soils with cover crops, using liquid fertilizers to improve soil quality, and planting spring fruit trees. This Podcast is also available on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@legendaryhabitatllc7649?si=x4rI-Znp5fzZkw8Y Consulting | Legendary Habitat Llc | Michigan Podcast S...

In this Episode, Colin is joined by Sam Tumberg, Owner of Purpose Filled Habitat Management based out of Minnesota. Sam talks about his background how he grew up hunting on their family dairy farm as a young man, and his journey as a bow hunter and habitat manager. Colin talks about how both of their farms are very similar in many different ways, and both have done similar habitat improvements. Sa...

In this episode, Colin Is joined by well-renowned Michigan whitetail bow hunter John Eberhart. John discusses how he breaks down both public and private land hunting locations. John goes into detail about what to look for when scouting these areas, and how to hunt them with many outside factors that are continually changing. John talks about the Importance of Security cover and details how to hunt...

In this episode, Colin is joined by a good friend and Whitetail Habitat Consultant Jake Hendrickson. Jake tells the story of his most recent mature buck he harvested on his highly managed Michigan property, and how he strategically created a game plan to get this buck in daylight and have an encounter with him, and his plan was executed perfectly. Colin Gives an update on how his season has gone t...

In this Episode, Colin is Joined by Jake Ehlinger owner of Habitat Solutions 360. Jake first talks about managing your timber in high deer density situations where it can be hard to keep diverse quality native habitat thriving with so many deer browsing on it constantly. He also talks about how he cuts on a property, to make it easy to maintain, and maximize space within a bedding area. Next, Jake...

In this episode, I am Joined by My friend Al Tomechko, as we discuss Many different aspects of soil structure, diversity in cover crops, Fixing your PH and how and why to limit much lime you apply each year. We also talk about the tissue sampling that Al has done on his food plots, and what he has learned from them. While at the same time, discussing some challenges I have had growing food plots i...

In This episode, I have Jim Ward & Jim Brauker on to discuss deer herd movement, terrain features for bedding, different logging tips and why logging is important, as well as many other things. Consulting | Legendary Habitat Llc | Michigan (38) Legendary Habitat LLC - YouTube (38) Extreme Deer Habitat - YouTube

In this episode, I am joined by Joshua Shields who is a certified wildlife biologist, and registered forester for the state of Michigan. We go over many different topics around managing your woods for better wildlife, understanding your goals and objectives for your hunting and habitat, and some things to look for when hiring a forester or logger.  We also discuss the recent trend in pure sta...

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Brad Harper owner of Harper Growing Solutions. We talk about all things spring tree planting, and some things you should consider before going out and spending large amounts of money and time buying and planting trees this spring. We also discuss planting techniques, tree type, and tree size to determine which is best for your property. Along with that, we...

In this episode, I had the pleasure to discuss many tops revolving around hunting big woods public land with Steve Sherk owner of Sherk's Guide Services located in PA. Steve has been scouting several hundred acres of public land for over a decade, running well over 100 trail cameras in many different locations each year. His personal success and clients' success speak for themselves. Sherk's Guide...

In this episode, I sit down with a good friend Jake Henderickson, as we talk about some exciting things heading into the 2023 habitat season. We discuss some things to be looking for as you scout your property this off-season, applying hunting observations to your overall habitat plan, why a plan and worklist can be essential to achieving your habitat goals, and much more! Consulting | Legendary H...

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In this Episode I had the pleasure of talking to Jaden of Northland Habitat out of Minnesota. We discussed many different topics all revolving around Forestry and whitetail deer, all the way from hinge cutting, to managing clear cuts and much more!  Northland Habitat (@northland.habitat) • Instagram photos and videos Northland Habitat | Facebook Colin Koskinen (@legendary_habitat) • Instagram...

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