Whitetail Landscapes - Hunting & Habitat Management

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), discusses a hat giveaway this week from Whitetail Company. If you want to get in on the giveaway, please email me jon@whitetaillandscapes.com . This week Greg Berndtson (Berndtson Timber Management) and Jon talk forestry, logging, and deer. Greg is a forester and logger, and provides his background and management tactics that are intended to evol...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), discusses the failures in not asking the necessary questions when hiring a consultant. Jon provides explanations on what questions to ask a consultant and details failures of both the consultant and client and how to avoid those. Jon provides information on his master class and future giveaways. Jon provides an explanation of the significance of...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Will Gulsby (Auburn University/ Wild Turkey Science Podcast) discuss coyotes, land management, coyote removal, fawn recruitment, and predator-proofing a property. Will discusses coyote ecology, and the purpose these animals serve on the landscape. Will describes the biology of predators and how coyotes serve to the betterment of our landscape...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss deer management, harvest strategy to assess deer numbers to improve quality habitats and grow larger bucks. Jon discusses time of year and winter severity indexes that impact deer in the north country. Jon discusses carry capacity and what significance this has on our deer populations, the mouths we are tr...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Colin Koskinen (Legendary Habitat) discuss  hunting season and complications that exist when hunting highly pressured ground. Colin details his soils, tree species and vegetation types that are in Michigan and how he breaks down this property. Colin explains mapping land and where big bucks exist. Colin discusses the benefit of succession and...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jacob Newton (Hillside Farms) discuss farming operations and integration of livestock. Jacob does not use any synthetic fertilizer and is able to develop healthy livestock, crops, and soils. Jacob explains his farm setup and management on how to integrate cows on the landscape and how to increase pasture quality on the farm. Jacob goes through...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Skip Sligh (Iowa Whitetail) discuss Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Deer Health, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), Baiting and Supplemental Feeding.  Skip discusses deer fertility, antler and body size and the benefits of supplemental feeding.  Skip is pro-supplemental feed and anti-baiting, specifically against feeding corn from a bait pile...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss post hunting season planning and recent success. Jon explains the differences in hiring a consultant that has experience in highly pressured hunting areas and how that creates a different atmosphere of understanding and knowledge. Steve discusses a particular deer he planned to harvest and explains m...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Rocky Burrus (SA Farm Management Service) discuss next level habitat and hunting techniques that allow you to kill the biggest bucks in your area. Rocky discusses off season work and opportunities he creates to improve properties and gain access to new land. Rocky provides secrets and intimate details on what separates the properties he improv...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Josh Streichert (JWS Logging) discuss the marathon of hunting and how persistence can pay off. Josh explains his hunting season and his family priorities during the season. Josh details his first early season deer hunt and harvest with his kids. Josh explains how at times he throws caution to the wind and just goes after deer, particularly whe...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Jaden Bjorklund (Northland Habitat) discuss opportunities for landowners to reach goals and cost savings along the way. Jaden works in the northern latitudes and discusses how he works with and enrolls clients in programs to ensure they can develop their hunting properties with lower cost. Jaden discusses timber stand improvement, logging, and...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) reaches his 100th episode and discusses his journey and hunting season. Jon discusses his recent buck harvest. Jon explains how to work through the process of hunting pressure and dealing with competition and making changes to your property. Jon details the best vegetation to attract deer during hunting season. Jon provides an example of the best...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Dan Johnson (Sportsmen’s Empire) discuss technical hunting series hunting gear. Dan explains his recent buck harvest during the rut and strategies around how to be successful. Dan explains his clothing and what hunting tactics tie into success. Jon explains his clothing, using scooters, and how to reduce the chance of being cold or hot as you...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Eric Hansen (Just Hunt Club) discuss the rut and strategies around how to be successful.  Eric and Jon discuss preplanned setups and how to build hunting locations around the rut and how in some instances mobile setups are essential. Jon discusses the “right” days to hunt and details how he chooses those days in the woods. Eric details a close...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discusses his upcoming Master Class and how to attend and apply online. Jon gives some examples of what to evaluate as you hire a consultant to work on your property. Jon explains his 2024 consulting schedule and opportunities for future clients. Jon discusses scent molecules and distribution of scent on the landscape. Jon explains how to managing...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Johnny Stewart discuss hunting tactics in multiple states and how he works his hunting strategies as the rut nears. Johnny explains where to start when breaking down a hunting property and how he approaches areas that he has history with. Johnny explains the ideal habitat conditions for deer that he focuses on. Johnny explains how to lay out h...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Dieter Kochan (Stealth Hunting E-Bikes) discuss technical hunting strategies around hunting locations and tactical scrapes. Dieter explains his methods to locate deer. Dieter explains how he breaks down land and deer movement a year in advance to start to identify deer he is considering.  Dieter explains when he switches to scrapes and why he...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Skip Sligh (Iowa Whitetail) discuss technical hunting strategies around building better hunting locations. Skip explains the reality of Iowa whitetails, deer hunting, and explains what permits him to have success on his own farm and those that hunt with him. Skip details the specifics on locations he hunts and how to improve a property for bet...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Greg Litzinger (Bowhunting Fiend) discuss technical hunting strategies around mobile hunting and mature bucks. Greg and Jon discuss their upbringings as it pertains to hunting and what foundational elements framed their hunting skills. Greg discusses the concept of buck bedding and how this shapes his hunting tactics.    Greg explains the clue...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) discuss technical hunting strategies in the big woods. Jon discusses his 2024 habitat day  and information that will be released soon. Steve and Jon talk about their recent in woods scouting event/class and what was learned for the day in the big woods of Pennsylvania. Steve talks about changes he is making...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss considerations and best ways to set up a hunting property. Perry discusses the drought that he has been experiencing on the Drury Farms and the approaches they are using to grow productive food plots. Perry explains the primary elements, and what many miss out when they purchase a property. Perry explains...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discusses next level property design hunting and habitat concepts. Jon discusses ecologic function and concepts that will change your property. This podcast goes beyond cutting bedding areas, travel corridors, and food plots. Jon discusses the importance of catching energy resources on the landscapes. Jon explains a method of capturing water on th...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), Colin Koskinen (Legendary Habitat), and Brad Harper (Harper Growing Solutions) discuss the benefits of liquid products on food plots and why to switch from granular fertilizers. Colin explains the foliar and drenching sprays that Brad offers to increase plant productivity.  Brad's products are well known by food plotters and some are carbon based...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Colin Koskinen (Legendary Habitat) discuss Box Blinds and what Colin prefers to install on his client properties. Jon discusses his opinion on 360 hunting blinds and what he prefers. Colin and Jon discuss poor soils and what are the options for folks that want to change their food plots for the better. Colin discusses the importance of a cover...

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Eric Hansen (Just Hunt Club) discuss Box Blinds and why they are a primary consideration for hunters. Eric explains how he started with man-made box blinds and why he has changed to manufactured build blinds.  Eric explains his style of hunting and the benefit of hunting blinds and how manufactured blinds have made hard to hunt areas much easi...