Best Jake Hofer Podcasts (2025)

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295. Deer Anatomy Myths DEBUNKED w/ Ranch Fairy 1:58:52

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#187 - The Do's and Don'ts of a 1031 Exchange with Jared Van Hees of The Habitat Podcast 1:03:10

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Jared Van Hees of The Habitat Podcast. We discuss: Jared …

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352: Drought Season Reality Check: When Mother Nature Wins, You Pivot with Matt and Doug Holmes of Downburst Seeders 1:39:54

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Habitat Podcast #352 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and our good friends Doug and Matt Holmes of Downburst Seeders. We discuss: Dry conditions crushed deer movement and morale. Year-one plots exposed setup weaknesses. Customer rains highlight regional variability. Seeding rates adjusted for …

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294. Bow Hunting Rutting Elk in the Alberta Bush! 1:31:06

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#186 - Selling The Boat He Lived On For Over 3 YEARS To Buy His Dream Farm with Nate Hicks of Painted Arrow 1:10:22

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Nate Hicks of Painted Arrow. We discuss: Nate Hicks share…

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351: The BEST Way To Cut Steep Hills, Managing Hill Country Habitat, and Dealing with Autumn Olive with Scott Limer 1:17:44

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Habitat Podcast #351 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with co-host Andy and our good friend and chost of the patreon hunt Scott Limer. We discuss: Access is king; right route makes the whole plan work. Creek crossing = deer highway when pressure cranks. Wind rolls off the ridge; thermals flip mid-hunt. Plant to…

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350: Soil Testing 101: Why It Matters for Sustainable Agriculture with Dr. Patrick Freeze of Ward Labs 1:20:36

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Habitat Podcast #349 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with a bonus episode from my good friend Al Tomechko talking with Dr. Patrick Freeze from Ward Labs. We discuss: The role of soil testing in agriculture Understanding Liebig's Law and its implications The importance of residue management and cover crops The …

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#185 - Selling ALL of His Rental Properties To Buy A New Farm with Shane Albert 1:15:04

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Shane Albert. We discuss: Shane reflects on lessons learn…

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349: The RIGHT Way To Fix Failing Food Plots with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed 1:07:08

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Habitat Podcast #349 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and co-owner of Vitalize Seed Al Tomechko. We discuss: Drought conditions are affecting food plots this year, similar to last year. No-till planting helps retain soil moisture and supports seed growth. Monitor weather patterns closely aft…

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#184 - How ONE Letter Catapulted His Land Journey with Daniel Pifer 1:01:57

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Daniel Pifer. We discuss: Daniel shares his journey from …

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The Thrill of Western Big Game Bow Hunting | Hunt Talk 1:07:22

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In today's episode, Jake Gaylord and Christian Babcock talk about the thrill of bow hunting the West. We discuss the second leg of our Kodiak Island trip and touch on our upcoming trip to Alberta. - Use code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg…

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348: Why You Should ALWAYS Clean Your Sprayer Before Spraying Fertilizers, Fixing A Failing Food Plot, and Overlooked Blind Locations You Haven't Thought About with Matt Zahl 1:01:16

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Habitat Podcast #347 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and repeat guest Matt Zahl. We discuss: Matt shares a close call with a coyote threatening his chickens. They talk about setting up deer blinds and moving them around the property. Matt describes his blind setup and how he’s camouflaged i…

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#183 - 3 Things To Look For When Buying An Out Of State Property: Q&A with Skip Sligh 1:56:35

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Skip Sligh, rehashing a live event we did over on the whi…

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293. Exposing Buck Behavior w/ THERMAL DRONES with Derrick Dixon 1:27:55

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347: Understanding Different Soil Types, How Soil Impacts Tree Plantings, and Creating Bulletproof Access with Jake Hofer 1:04:50

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Habitat Podcast #347 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend and repeat guest Jake Hofer. We discuss: Jake Hofer is a land agent and passionate whitetail enthusiast in Illinois Trail cam activity is picking up as fall approaches, exciting hunters Land sales are slower, with limited inventory availa…

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#182 - Are We Entering Into A Buyer's Market? What an Economist Can Tell Us About The Land Market with Connor Lokar 1:24:21

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Connor Lokar, an Economist and keynote speaker from ITR E…

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346: The Importance of Native Plants for A Balanced Ecosystem with Kent & Nick from Prairie Farm Podcast 1:09:16

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Habitat Podcast #346 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friends Kent and Nick from The Prairie Farm Podcast and Hoksey Native Seeds. We discuss: Kent and Nicholas run Hoksey Native Seeds and the Prairie Farm Podcast Hoksey Native Seeds focuses on native plants for conservation and habitat restoration…

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292. DIY Bow Hunting Kodiak Island, Alaska | Sitka Blacktail Down! 1:20:45

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#181 - From Pre-Approval to Purchase: Understanding Recreational Land Financing with Buckland Funding 59:56

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with a different kind of podcast. Our friends from Buckland Fu…

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291. Where The Blood Trail Leads w/ Ricky Loftis 1:48:16

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Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntersadvantage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunters_advanta…

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345: Using CRP To Turn a Marginal Michigan Farm Into Big Buck Heaven with Jordan Browne 1:01:06

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Habitat Podcast #344 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Jordan Browne of Michigan Out-Of-Doors TV. We discuss: Jordan Brown's background and upbringing in Michigan. Overview of the Michigan Outdoors TV show and its history. Seasonal outdoor activities covered by the show, inc…

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#180 - Building a Business to Buy a BIG Farm & Seller Financing Benefits: What First-Time Buyers Need to Hear with Matt Kline 1:19:50

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Matt Kline. We discuss: Early lessons learned about land …

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290. The Truth About Heavy vs. Light Arrows w/ Scientific Archer 2:04:30

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Check out Jake's Page - Scientific Archer: https://youtube.com/@scientificarcher?si=xpRWYa5uAmrLIW4NUse code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters…

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344: Building A Better Whitetail Property in Iowa with John Mulligan 1:06:53

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Habitat Podcast #344 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to John Mulligan. We discuss: First hunts revealed unexpected deer movement patterns Original setup plan didn’t work as intended Small adjustments can completely change a hunting spot Deer often bed closer than hunters real…

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#179 - Phil Lincoln: The Man That Had Jim Ward, Tony LaPratt, Don Higgins, and Jeff Sturgis Help Set Up His Farm! 1:11:07

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Phil Lincoln. We discuss: Phil bought his farm in 2012 af…

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289. How-to Buy a Hunting Farm & The Future of Deer Media w/ Jake Hofer 1:12:28

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Use code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.…

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343: Brand New Into Habitat Management: David Riley Jr's First Ever Food Plot 59:27

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Habitat Podcast #343 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Angelo Giannoni. We discuss: First-time food plotter builds a 2.5-acre clover and chicory plot Plot started after farmer offered to stop planting a small section Land was bought to give kids and grandkids a place to hunt…

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#178 - Don't Do This When Buying A Farm With A Partner: Hard Lessons Learned with Joe Kavanaugh 1:32:52

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Joe Kavanaugh. We discuss: Joe Cavanaugh shares his journ…

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288. Inside the Mind of a Mature Buck w /Johnny Stewart 1:34:33

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Use code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.…

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342: How To Effectively Use Cover Crops For Better Soil Health with Kevin Gross 1:10:36

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Habitat Podcast #341 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Angelo Giannoni. We discuss: Kevin Gross farms in Central Michigan, focusing on habitat management and cover crops He transitioned from dairy farming to cash cropping with his uncles Kevin emphasizes the importance of so…

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#177 - Given The Current Market, Should You Buy Land Right Now with Skip Sligh 1:07:53

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back on the road, stopping in Iowa to chat with Skip Sligh. We discuss: Iowa's la…

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287. What Running 200+ Trail Cams Taught Me About Mature Buck Behavior w/ Steve Sherk Jr. 1:41:11

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Use code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.…

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341: Using Tree Planting Cages As A Funnel To A Waterhole with Angelo Giannoni 1:06:52

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Habitat Podcast #341 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Angelo Giannoni. We discuss: Angelo grew up in Chicago, surrounded by a hunting family with a rich outdoor tradition. He owns 45 acres in Northwest Illinois, focusing on habitat improvement for wildlife. Angelo enrolled …

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#340 - The Evolution Of Hunting Shows and TV: How Much The Digital Age Has Changed Filming Hunts with Matt Bullins 51:30

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Habitat Podcast #340 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a bonus episode from Andy over at the.deercamp.podcast where he sits down with Matt Bullins! We discuss: Matt Bullins from Red Rising TV joins the Deer Camp Podcast this week Fourth of July sparks excitement for the upcoming deer season Matt's new series, Bloodlin…

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#176 - The #1 Reason Why Your Fall Food Plot Will Fail: A Soil Master Class with Dr. Wes Wood 1:04:00

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio to talk with Dr. Wes Wood. We discuss: Dr. Wes Wood shares his…

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286. 'The General' Buck Was Altered? 49 Point Record Doesn't Add Up… 1:10:21

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Use code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com Check out Alberta Professional Outfitters Society for Hunting Alberta: https://www.apos.ab.ca Follow our socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.…

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339: Summertime Control Burns, Native Grass Plantings, and Deer Season Prep! 41:19

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Habitat Podcast #339 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back on the road with a solo episode talking about what habitat projects I have going on right now! We discuss: Jared shares updates on habitat management and recent activities Discussed a successful prescribed fire event on a client's property Native grass planting planned to…

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338: From Touring with A Rock Band To Maryland Deercamp: Getting Into Hunting Later In Life with Cj Wilson 1:04:36

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Habitat Podcast #338 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are bringing you a bonus episode from Andy over at the.deercamp.podcast where he sits down with CJ Wilson! We discuss: He enjoys hunting and has access to 80 acres across the street for hunting Last season, he tagged out on turkeys and shot a decent-sized buck on opening day CJ le…

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#174 - First Time Land Buyer Series: Building Wealth Through Real Estate To Buy His Wisconsin Farm with Jeremy Lopez 1:05:14

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio to talk with Jeremy Lopez. We discuss: Jeremy shares his journ…

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337: Turning Tillable Into Tourism: How Corey Sullivan Is Making Money With A U-Pick Flower Business On His Hunting Property 1:05:12

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Habitat Podcast #337 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with friend of the podcast Corey Sullivan! We discuss: Corey shares updates on his busy life and excitement for summer activities He discusses habitat management challenges in Minnesota The importance of managing deer populations for better age structure Transitioning fro…

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#174 - First Time Land Buyer Series: The Complexities of Buying Land From a Corporation with Mike Kuhlkin 59:01

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio to talk with Mike Kuhlkin. We discuss: Mike shares his journey…

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285. Ditching Whitetails & Chasing Alaskan Dreams 1:38:51

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In today's episode, Jake Gaylord and Christian Babcock talk about upcoming hunts and the thrill of the upcoming whitetail season. - Use code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com Check out…

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336: Fall Food Plot Time Is Almost Here: Till vs No Till, New Vitalize Seed Products, and Putting In Food Plots No Matter What Equipment You Have with Al Tomechko 1:12:01

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Habitat Podcast #336 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we sit down with friend of the podcast and Co-Owner of Vitalize Seed Co Al Tomechko to talk about fall food plots and more new products coming from Vitalize! We discuss: Vitalized Seed's new fall mix revealed Innovative no-till fertilizer products Soil enriching amino acid-based boos…

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#173 - Hard Lessons Learned From Building A Dream Whitetail Farm From Scratch with Steve Hanson 1:06:14

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back on the road in Iowa and we made a pit stop to talk with none other than Stev…

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284. Three Million Acres at Risk + Gear Tweaks for Western Hunting | Hunters Advantage Live Podcast 1:13:36

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In today's episode, Jake and Christian field topics from the Hunters Advantage Community in this live podcast! - Use code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Use code HA10 for 10% VPA Broadheads: vparchery.com Check out Alberta Profession…

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335: Northern 70 Update: Cleaning Up The Mess (Still) From The Ice Storm, Improving Roads With A Bulldozer, and The Importance of Safety and Caution with Pat Cross and Greg Van Hees 57:56

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Habitat Podcast #335 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are coming to you from the field at the northern 70 with my dad Greg and my good buddy Pat Cross. We discuss: Dozer operation by Josh for road and tree clearing Safety emphasized while cutting trees Cutting trees under tension Discussion on affordable chainsaw options Importance o…

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283. Five Threats to Deer Hunting (Leasing, Outfitting, Land Ownership, & More) 1:04:09

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In today's episode, Christian Babcock and Jake Gaylord talk through the 5 biggest threats to the future of deer hunting. If you enjoyed the podcast, make sure to leave a rating and review. - Use code HA20 for 20% off Pnuma Outdoors gear! https://pnumaoutdoors.com/ Use code HNTA15 for 15% off Out On A Limb MFG products! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ Us…

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#172 - The CRAZIEST Real Estate Scam Ever: Almost Loosing $55,000 To An Overseas Real Estate Scammer with Brandon Martin and Kent Boucher 1:12:58

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are doing things a little differently. I co-host this episode with Kent Boucher of Th…

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334: Michigan Food Plot and Logging Update, Pennsylvania Deer Camp Traditions, and Being a Better Woodsman: the.deercamp.podcast with Beau Martonik 1:06:34

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Habitat Podcast #334 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Andy sits down on the.deercamp.podcast with Beau Martonik of the East Meets West Podcast. We discuss: The Ins & Outs of Outdoor Podcasting Reviving the Legacy of Deer Camps Building a Brand in the Hunting Industry Struggles and triumphs of elk hunting Celebrating the “Make Deer Camp …

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#171 - First Time Land Buyer Series: Turning 18 Acres in Wisconsin Into 73 Acres in Minnesota with Travis 57:15

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Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, Jake sits down with Travis from Minnesota for an episode all about his land journey. We …