Southern U

Hunters are faced with many choices throughout their lives. Where to hunt, how to hunt, what weapon to use, etc. All of these are questions that a hunter has to figure out. Some hunters may have a dream to hunt for a specific game animal that does not live near you and will require you to travel to another state or even another country to pursue. In these cases the choices are either DIY the hunt...

In this one the guys sit down to discuss the impact predators have on southern wildlife populations, how to control them, and what we need to know to stay informed. We cover everything from domestic dogs to bobcats and a whole lot more. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are wanting to improve your habitat for wildlife/hunting opportunities this is a good episode to check out. Tree planting is most likely a part of your management plan if you own property in the southeast. Whether it be pines, oaks, or even fruit bearing trees you must take careful consideration in following the necessary steps to ensure that your trees are successful after they have been p...

In this one we look at what southern whitetails need in the summer months in order to have optimal nutrition for the fall and winter months. We cover everything from antler growth to lactation for does with fawns. Let us know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are a southern landowner/sportsmen you have probably had to deal with feral hogs in some capacity. We have all heard the stories and seen the "doomsday" scenarios that are out there surrounding feral hogs and their impact on our ecosystem, but is any of it true? Are these animals as big of a problem as they have been made out to be or are they just another animal for southern hunters to pur...

Are you getting ready for Dove season? Now is the time to start planting those Dove fields. We discuss this topic in detail. Hope you find this one informative! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Putting minerals and feed out for wildlife is something heavily debated among outdoorsmen. Do they make any noticeable difference? Are they worth their price tags? We cover these questions and a whole lot more in this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a deep dive into southern spring food plots in this one. We discuss the prep work needed, timing of planting, diversity of seed types, and much more. We hope you find this one helpful and informative! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In previous episodes we have discussed the "What" of land management. In this one we take some time to discuss the "When". We take a generalized, month-to-month management plan and talk through what landowners/ long-term lease holders should be doing each month to make their property the best it can be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we sit down with Joseph Clark of @firstsouthfarmcredit4885 to discuss the land buying process. No matter what you plan to do with your land (farm, timber, recreation, hunting, etc) there's some things you will need to look out for so that your land purchasing process goes as smoothly as possible. Joseph shares his insights on how to get it done.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

While attending NWTF 2024 in Nashville, TN we met up with Ernie Power of Tethrd to talk saddle hunting. Ernie takes us through the origin of Tethrd, price points for getting started, and what is on the horizon for them in the future. We hope you enjoy it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we sat down with Bobby Cole of Mossy Oak to talk a little about conservation while at the NWTF Convention in Nashville, TN. Southern states have their struggles just like anywhere else in the country when it comes to managing wildlife. We discuss the current state of various wildlife species in the south and some potential solutions to make improvements. Give it a listen! Learn mor...

In this episode we are at the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) Convention in Nashville, TN. We had a chance to sit down with NWTF Director of Development for Central/East US, Paul Campbell to talk turkeys. Topics covered range from conversation of the wild turkey to tips and tricks for turkey hunting success. There’s bound to be a laugh or two as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

We are talking about all things antler in this one while putting some southern hunter philosophies to the test. We look at the concept of “Cull bucks”, spikes/half racks being genetically inferior, and antler restrictions as a means of harvest criteria. Be careful listening. We might hurt some feelings on this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode the guys take questions sent in from our listeners and give their best effort to answer them. Topics range from food plot locations to supplemental feed vs natural browse and everything in between. Tune in and see if we have a clue what we are talking about.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you shot an animal…now what? In this episode the guys discuss what to do after you have pulled the trigger or released an arrow in the field. We talk about the sights, sounds, equipment used, and many more things that are needed to successfully recover your game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode the guys discuss the facts, myths, and management plans associated with both Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in the south. It’s a hot topic in the outdoor space with tons of hearsay. We try to shed some light on what sportsmen and landowners need to know when it comes to understanding how they can effect their deer herds. Learn more about your...

Taylor, Matt, and Jerremy discuss the basics of hunting the rut in the south. While some things are universal about the rut, there’s a ton of things that vary depending on where you are. The south has one of the most diverse ruts for whitetail in the entire country. Some areas get hot in October while others won’t get started until February. We take a deep dive on the subject so its sure to be ent...

In this episode the guys sit down to talk about Deer Density in the south. What is it? What does it mean? How does it affect management plans? We cover a lot in this episode, but a few questions we tried to answer were: How to determine deer density on your property. How to determine deer herd health on your property. How to improve deer density. And a whole lot more. Listen in for some solid info...

In this episode Tayor and Jerremy are joined by longtime professional archer and avid bowhunter, Allen Connor of Darton Archery to discuss the basics of bowhunting. Getting into bowhunting can be a little intimidating. Trying to decide on gear, practice routines, or even just a place to start can be overwhelming. Listen in as we hear from one of the greatest minds in all of the sport.  Learn more...

In this episode Matt and Taylor discuss realistic harvest expectations for whitetail in the south. Based on the amount of land, deer density, geographical location,the landowner/lease holder goals for the property, and much more we break down what a southern landowner should expect to harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Taylor, Matt, and Jerremy discuss the first topic in a series of content that we call “The 101”. The 101 is our effort to present entry level information that landowners and outdoorsmen need in order to be successful. This week we take a deep dive on how to scout for Southern Whitetails in the early season when temps are hot and food is plentiful. Learn more about your ad choices....

Tune into the pilot episode of the new Southern U podcast as Taylor McMurtrey (Broadside Marketing and Branding), Jerremy Ferguson (Tutt Land Company / Wildlife Consulting Services), and Matt Brock (Habitat 1st Properties) lay the foundation for what you can expect to hear on the Southern U podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices