Small Acre Hunting Podcast

On this episode I delve into a topic I spent a lot of time discussing with hunters at the Midwest Sportsmen Classic in Shipshewana, IN - mock scrapes & all their uses. I also touch on frost seeding in the beginning as well. www.smallacrehunting.com for more information.

I sit down in this episode of The Small Acre Hunting Podcast to provide updates on my season, the Benor Hunt and dive deeply into something a viewer and I noticed watching the Benor shot sequence. I end the podcast discussing some offseason plans and look forward to telling you more about the story of Benor on Christmas over at Chasing Giants TV

Let's discuss the many things that routinely I see foolish hunters do...and hopefully cause reflections of actions by myself and all who listen.

I sit down and share some things to consider if you are like me and find yourself with no target buck just days from season. I also share a few products I use and have loved like the Redline Guru rest by AAE, the Mathews Bond Grip System and the Comica Boom XD Pro mic setup.

I finally check in with everyone, provide update on family, property and life. Discuss the sorghum and pea planting and if I will ever do that again in the spring...plans for the fall...bucks currently MIA and more. The outfitter mentioned is https://tuscaroracanoe.com/

On this episode I delve into a discussion prompted by quite a few messages and the ever increasing world of habitat consultants out there. What good are they? How do you make certain your consult, if you choose to have one, works out??What is the biggest key to guaranteeing your consult ends well??www.smallacrehunting.com

In this episode I reflect upon the recent show I attended, respond/discuss my arrow build as it came up multiple times and I share a story of a younger man from PA and how I pray no one gets discouraged because of what they don't have - instead embrace what you do have and get to work.

The short video I posted last week had a lot of feedback and many wanted me to unpack it some...so here it is. Never let deer presence dictate your locations more than sound entrance and exits.

This episode I just share essentially my entire thoughts on clover...establish clover plots, reading their seed tags, knowing the differences between various seed types....

The last episode came with a lot of great messages and comments on changing our confidence or shot decisions, I touch on that a little bit but not before delving into the poaching case involving CJ Alexander (scum). I also discuss the struggle small property owners have to deal with in the bedding vs cover decisions we face yearly on our properties.

On this episode I delve into a brief summary of how my 2024 season went, but focus primarily on an encounter with one of my main target bucks and the reflections which came from it.

Part 10 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. This episode is one I struggled to make as it is a non-hunting topic for many but one which I feel directly ties to you as a hunter and whether or not you're a hunter I desire to have be part of the hunting community. Small...

Part 9 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. This episode is a tough one for many and is something I've had to learn over the years...just as I say sometimes the best shot is no shot...sometimes the best hunt is no hunt. Guarding our small properties is a must if we wa...

Part 8 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. Today I keep it brutally honest about you likely won't have a stand for each wind...and some properties may very well be a single wind type direction spot.

Part 6 and 7 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. Today I keep it brutally honest about intrusion each time we visit our property, regardless of the activity AND we discuss how Pops and I hunt in order to have as much success over the years as we have.

Part 5 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. Today I keep it very short and sweet on a topic I've talked about a lot...NOT worshipping mature timber.

Part 4 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. This episode touches how on a small property we HAVE to focus on being their daytime destination not their destination food source.

Part 3 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. Today is all about the does and just how crucial they are to your properties hunting come the fall. I share why and/or how I harvest does IF I do and provide some items to ponder about when and how to take those antlerless d...

Part 2 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. Today is all about the bucks...and how more often than not you will be faced with losing a buck than those not on small properties. This is something some just aren't capable of accepting and small property challenges will r...

Part 1 of a 10 part series tackling the realities and mindset needed to chase, hunt and manipulate the habitat on small properties in a pursuit for the top bucks in your area. Today is all about the biggest hurdle that some just aren't capable of accepting and that is the challenge overall that doing all this on small properties present...it isn't for everyone - is it for you?

I sit down for an update of where I am preseason and also something which I think many can relate to - the mindset of the hunter we are. Do we spend far too much time focused on what we don't have, and miss the opportunities infront of us?

Honestly, it's that time of year where so many are tricked into wasting tons of money on junk seed....when there is no excuse to be ignorant.

Folks complicate everything these days...food plots do not have to be one of them. I share five quick thoughts on this episode that all should remember this fall food plotting season: Pay for seed and just seed. Don't overthink this...we are not scientists...pedologists... You don't need twenty plant types to be successful... Don't overuse or overthink fertilizers and consider foliar....

Let's delve into the second of four items I shared in an October social media posting - that small property owners should above all else prioritize.

This episode (and three more) were triggered by an October 2023 posting which shared that there are four things that despite all the unique traits and situational difference properties can have; these four things will never fail a property owner in finding success should they focus on these four. This is especially crucial on small properties.