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Habitat Podcast

Jared Van Hees

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The Habitat Podcast is a podcast for land and wildlife habitat managers, and for hunters who learn and utilize different types of habitat in their hunting strategy. We interview hunters and habitat managers from across the country, picking their brain to learn their success's and failures. We are different in the fact that we are not the experts. This podcast is for us and the listeners to learn a thing or two, from the experts we analyze.
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The official deer management, food plot and habitat management podcast keeps you in the know on all of the latest strategies for managing private hunting properties. Interviews with innovators in deer & wildlife science, research and habitat management. Jason R. Snavely, Certified Wildlife Biologist and private consultant, will fill you in on cutting edge information and techniques to better manage your property and maximize its deer hunting potential.
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Habitat Podcast #328 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared is joined by Andy, Al Tomechko, and Jake Bollinger. We discuss: Planting tree cuttings The importance of timing planting with rain The benefits of natural fertility coatings for food plot seed Prioritizing quality and effectiveness over simplification and cost-cutting Creating …
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Habitat Podcast #327 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared is on the road again with Andy from the deercamp.podcast over in Wisconsin. They sat down with land plan client Jeff at his off grid solar powered cabin to talk habitat. We discuss: Off-grid cabin living & solar usage Navigating hunting on thick lands Balancing apple trees with…
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Habitat Podcast #325 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared is back in the studio with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed Company. We discuss: Cleaning up the mess at the northern 70 Invasive species removal and midstory removal NRCS contracts for timber work The importance of patience and collaboration with foresters Advantages of herbicide …
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The Killer Food Plots podcast is back! Company owner Rich Chrzan joins host Mike Avery to talk about the last couple of years and where KFP is today. Rich talks about the history of Killer Food Plots and how he got into the business. He also describes his passion for creating successful food plots and commitment to his customers. Chrzan then goes i…
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Habitat Podcast #324 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared and Andy are back in the studio with Lee Vandenbrink of Aerial Wildlife Solutions. We discuss: Achieving success with small parcels Timber management before leaf-out Hinge cutting and bedding area basics Using terrain hand in hand with hinge cutting Timbering can optimize deer …
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Habitat Podcast #324 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with some more familiar faces. This week Andy from the.deercamp.podcast sits down with friend of the podcast Matt Zahl. We discuss: Big plans for a fruit orchard & chestnuts A DIY buck bed attracts a shooter Introduction to late-season fruit orchards Strategic chestnut ri…
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Habitat Podcast #323 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are out of the studio in Iowa with some familiar faces. Brian hosts this episode with friends of the podcast Chris Hanbury and David Hamm. We discuss: A dream shed hunting trip in Iowa The joy of finding match sets Benefits of strategic deer fencing Gratitude for supportive wives …
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Habitat Podcast #322 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Chase Burns. Chase is the host of a podcast called Land Your Ground where he dives into the subject of land ownership. We discuss: Transitioning from wildlife biology and habitat management to becoming a land specialist in real estate Having high ethica…
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Habitat Podcast #321 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Thomas Rovery. Thomas is from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and works closely with Dr. Craig Harper. We discuss: The practice of hinge cutting and its effectiveness in creating deer bedding Effective hinge cutting techniques The importance of cr…
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Habitat Podcast #320 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Dieter Kochan of Faceoff E-Bikes. We discuss: E-bike's role in efficient habitat management Custom-built e-bikes for hunters E-bikes for stealthy, scent-free access Setting up a farm entirely for E-bike access Powerful motors conquer hills The tech behi…
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Habitat Podcast #319 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guests Matt Zahl and Andy Hutchens. We discuss: Selecting the right trees for wet areas Creating strategic deer bedding through cutting Using an auger for effective tree planting Crafting a bridge for enhanced property access Benefits of targetin…
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Habitat Podcast #315 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Andy Hutchens my good friend Roger Sampson. We discuss: Rogers' 30 years of experience in native grasses Regenerative agriculture Food Security in South Sudan The potential of switchgrass as a solution to the US energy crisis Planting 350 acres of switc…
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Habitat Podcast #316 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Lincoln Rohn. We discuss: Maximizing limited soil quality Balancing hunting with habitat work Benefits of cultipacking for growth Soil type and moisture management Insights on overcoming soil & drought issues Effective use of cult packers o…
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Habitat Podcast #316 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Mark Kenyon of MeatEater. We discuss: The importance of protecting wild places and wildlife for future generations The significant loss of species The importance of hunters and anglers in addressing these issues How to stay informed about e…
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Habitat Podcast #316 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Al Tomechko. We've both been working hard behind the scenes on some new products that we dive into on this episode. We discuss: Frost seeding a warm spell New Vitalize website New bundles Food plot starter kits Fertility bundle New Seed Products Premium…
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Habitat Podcast #314 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Lucas Jones. We discuss: Habitat management on Family property that you don't own Don't get rid of thick underbrush Fixing bad access Using the neighbors select cut to your advantage The role of terrain in deer movement The top fruit tree…
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Habitat Podcast #313 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Cody Jarrett. We discuss: Selling his Illinois properties to buy a larger piece in Ohio The challenges of managing the deer population When is the best time of year to shoot does Battling EHD Older bucks have smaller ranges Passive vs aggre…
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Habitat Podcast #312 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with HP team member and friend of the podcast Matt Zahl. We talk all things January habitat management. We discuss: Habitat wins and future plans Timber management boosts wildlife activity Successful deer hunt with heartwarming father-son moment Enha…
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Habitat Podcast #311 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are starting off 2025 back in the studio talking with long-time friend of the podcast Corey Sullivan. This episode is the kick-off to some new things that we are rolling out on both the podcast and our YouTube this year. We discuss: Cutting maples to rejuvenate habitats Planting c…
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Habitat Podcast #310 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio talking with Chris Howell. Chris is the owner of an excavating business where he is moving dirt 24/7 and we get into everything Infrastructure and Erosion Control on your property. We discuss: Understanding erosion & controlling it DIY vs. professional solut…
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A premium food plot starts with premium seed. We've got you covered with Drop-Tine Seed. However, even the best seed will struggle if you don't invest some time getting to know your drill and making sure that it's set up for precise seed placement. This is one of the most all-inclusive single-source podcasts you'll find on how to fine tune your no-…
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Habitat Podcast #309 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another installment of the small parcel series. Today we talk with a friend of the podcast and land plan client Jason Rogers. We discuss: Strategic use of limited space for effective wildlife habitat Burning for better cover & fewer ticks Strategic screening in small…
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Habitat Podcast #308 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another bonus episode with my good friend Andy over at the.deercamp.podcast. Andy traveled to the Ponderosa deer camp hosted by my good friend Matt Zahl to talk all things deer camp. We discuss: 60 years of deer camp legacy Pranks and deer camp camaraderie Life lesso…
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Habitat Podcast #307 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another deer camp episode with a very special guest. We sit down in Wisconsin with the Lativian Eagle himself, Janis Putelis of MeatEater. We discuss: Developing a sustainable habitat plan Cutting hard for future oak regen Preserving hunting land for future generatio…
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In this episode, we share Jason's 2024 Springfield MO presentation that earned him a challenge coin from an American warrior in the crowd. Jason has noted, on numerous occasions, that this is the greatest 'thank you and recognition' that anyone could present and as many of you know, receiving a challenge coin from an American warrior is a great hon…
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Habitat Podcast #306 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another deer camp round table chat. We sit down in Illinois with longtime podcast friends Jordan Hanks and Dusty Rose. We discuss: Deer camp traditions Doubling up during gun season Impact of habitat on hunting success Evolution of hunting gear and strategies Deer se…
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Habitat Podcast #305 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another 2-parter. We are coming to you from the Van Hees deer camp with a round table chat. Part 1 will be premiering over on the.deercamp.podcast! We discuss: E-bikes and hill climbs Buck pole construction saga Thrilling Northern Michigan buck hunt Exciting first bu…
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Habitat Podcast #304 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friends Cory Franceus and Dylan Major. The time has finally come to tell the wild story of my 2024 Michigan buck. Thank you again to Dylan and Cory, without you guys, I would've never found my buck! We discuss: ALWAYS wear a safety harness/linem…
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Habitat Podcast #303 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with a two-parter. We sit down with with Andy from the.deercamp.podcast and my good friend Jake Bollinger talking bad neighbors. The second half will be premiering on the.deercamp.podcast where we talk more in-depth about Jake's 2024 Michigan buck. We discus…
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Habitat Podcast #302 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Joesph Coe. Joesph is a dog tracker from southern Michigan and has some absolutely WILD tracking stories to share. We discuss: Growing up in the Venezuelan jungle hunting and fishing with Indians in Venezuela Alaska to Afghanistan with th…
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Habitat Podcast #301 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another bonus episode with my good friend Andy over at the.deercamp.podcast. Cory Franceus, Matt Zahl, Jeff Lipple, and I all sit down to talk about our recent trip to deer camp hosted by Kevin over at the Deerhunter podcast. We discuss: Deer Camp's mix of struggles …
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Habitat Podcast #300 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are celebrating a milestone, 300 Episodes! When we started this journey 6 1/2 years ago, I had no clue what we were in store for. Fast forward to today and we have built a huge community of like-minded hunters and habitat managers all working towards the same goal. I am still blow…
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Habitat Podcast #299 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Al Tomechko. Normally when Al and I get together it's to talk about everything seeds and food plots. This time around, Al's freezer is a little more full so we dive into the story of the buck he just killed named Dozer. We discuss: The role…
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Habitat Podcast #298 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Jeff Pike. Jeff is a land manager from southeast Pennsylvania who also hunts the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland. We discuss: Jeff's first velvet buck, 38 years in the making Importance of doe management for a thriving habitat Should yo…
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Habitat Podcast #297 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat guest Jordan Hanks. In this episode, we are reversing the roles and Jordan will be interviewing me. We discuss: The transition from chasing deer to crafting habitat Implications of evolving regulations on hunting Personal tales of first hunts and…
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Habitat Podcast #296 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with my good friend Kevin Leach of Latitude Outdoors. Today's episode is going to be all about mobile hunting. We discuss: September hunting prep Swamps vs. hill country hunting New latitude platforms and backpacks New bow hanger design Morning vs. Evening s…
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Habitat Podcast #295 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Andy from the.deercamp.podcast and my good friend Jake Bollinger. Today we cover a litany of different things but we mainly focus on swamp habitat improvement and bad neighbors. We discuss: Planting Red Osier for deer Stand placement in the swamp Crafti…
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Are you growing deer, duck, dove and turkey food plots or are you growing pest insect food plots? This is Part 1 with Jason & Dr. Dykstra....Part 2 was JUST RELEASED on the Drop-Tine Innovators! Podcast. To subscribe and become an INNOVATOR! visit glow.fm/drop-tine. Listen to both episodes to learn how Drop-Tine Innovators! address insect and disea…
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Habitat Podcast #294 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with a shorter episode talking with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed. Al and I get into what he's doing in Ohio right now with his fall food plots to help them make it through to the fall during one of the worst droughts on record for the Ohio River Valley region. We discuss:…
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Habitat Podcast #293 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with a mini-series on something that doesn't get talked about as much as it should. We are going to be bringing you "The Small Parcel Series" over the next few weeks, deep-diving into habitat management on small pieces of property. On this episode, we sit down with former…
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Habitat Podcast #292 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another bonus episode with my good friend Andy over at the.deercamp.podcast. He sits down with Matt Lehr to talk about chasing an Illinois giant. We discuss: The origins of The Mobile Hunter's Dojo The joy in building a hunting community Creating platforms for hunter…
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Habitat Podcast #291 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio doing my end-of-summer update on all of the happenings with the numerous habitat projects I have going on and my pre-season checklist. We discuss: Late August means bow season prep Food plots are growing, bucks are browsing Prepping food plots against a dry …
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Habitat Podcast #290 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with repeat offenders Brian Halbleib and Cory Franceus talking about the top things you forgot to do before hunting season. We discuss: A Fraudulent Real Estate Listing Scam The importance of building positive relationships with neighbors The challenges of d…
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Habitat Podcast #289 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Allen messing. Allen is a rep for one of our partners Midwest Lifestyle Properties and also manages several properties for clients. We discuss: Enhancing land value with timber Importance of strategic road systems Profitable land flipping techniques How…
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Habitat Podcast #288 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Nick Nation. Nick is the owner of the Habitat Hook and has been managing habitat on his home farm for years. We discuss: The Habitat Hook Enhancing a small property for deer Innovating on a 20-acre wildlife playground Utilizing neighboring land features…
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Habitat Podcast #287 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Raleigh Galiano. Raleigh lives in southern Louisiana and hunts on his farm in Mississippi where we did a land plan 2 years ago. We discuss: Mastering Habitat in the South Thick habitats change the game Strategic tree cutting is key Using drones for prop…
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Habitat Podcast #286 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Jordan Hanks and Andy Hutchens. We break down fall food plots from 3 different parts and soil types of the Midwest. We discuss: What equipment did we used starting out Small equipment can yield big results What equipment do we use now Maximizing food pl…
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Habitat Podcast #285 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Jake Matelic. Jake is a co-owner of Latitude Outdoors. We discuss: Jake's hunting origin The transition to mobile hunting The evolution of mobile hunting The comfort factor in hunting saddles Effective use of cover in hunting The impact of saddle huntin…
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Jason was recently a guest on the Wild Turkey Science Podcast with Dr. Marcus Lashley (Univ. of Florida) and Dr. Will Gulsby (Auburn Univ.). Listen as the three combine their unique perspectives on regenerative wildlife agriculture and how the principles and practices of 'food plotting in Nature's image' impact wild turkey productivity. These guys …
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