Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting

Back to What Works: Building a Simple, Effective Spring Food Plot Plan

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring plots don’t have to be complicated. Adam and Matt break down a simple, proven system for building food plots that actually work—without cha...

Fantasy Land Management: When Habitat Advice Sounds Good… But Fails in the Field

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into what we call “Fantasy Land Management”—the world where habitat strategies sound great on paper, c...

LandBeat Review: How to Improve Timber for Wild Turkeys

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Keith 7:47 PM (0 minutes ago) to me In this episode from the Land & Legacy podcast, the conversation zeroes in on how timber management direc...

Does Burning Create more Turkeys?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does Burning Create More Turkeys? It is widely known the value that prescribed fire can play in habitat management for wild turkeys. However, we commo...

Land Beat - INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION!! | 2 Year Bedding Clear Cut Revisit

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most landowners overlook a simple yet powerful strategy—you can dramatically improve deer habitat and hunting success by strategically logging and c...

Turkey Research Priorities with Patrick Wightman

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NWTF is doubling down on science-led conservation strategy A dedicated research leadership role signals a new era of coordinated, national-scale r...

Land and Habitat Chat with Brady Bradley

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

During this week's podcast consultants Matt Dye and Brady Bradley discuss a wide range of habitat topics. They are playing 'Where's Waldo?' in the rea...

How-To: Prescribed Fire

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode Kyle and Frank discuss prescribed fire. They cover the basics of how fire timing, techniques, and weather conditions affect the ...

Turkey Research: What the Science Really Says - Dr. Brett Collier

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re coming to you from the NWTF National Convention with Dr. Brett Collier to break down the latest in wild turkey research. We dive into the hot-...

Duck Migrations - What’s the Hold Up?

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re discussing the highly debated topic of duck migrations and why places in the south have seen drastic changes in duck numbers.,, or are they? W...

What is the Best Cover for Whitetail Deer?! Land Beat Q&A

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lets compare the structure of four commonly found habitat features on the landscape and see how they measure up in hiding a bedded deer. We're diving ...

TSI - What Your Farm is Likely Missing

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast we review the dramatic transformations that TSI can provide to a recreational property. This often is the missing piece to many fa...

Baiting Deer - What are We Even Talking About

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if the neighbors are baiting? Isn't that illegal? What are you supposed to look for if you aren't allowed to bait? Adam and Mat...

Wealth Strategy Service Workshop

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our first ever Wealth Strategy Service Workshop held in Sioux City, Iowa August 7-8th. This event will teach you how to develop a strategy and detai...

Heartland Bowhunter Workshop

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spend an entire weekend with Mike & Shawn from Heartland Bowhunter, along with Matt & Adam from Land & Legacy discussing all things whitetail from a l...

Huntworx Workshop

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why southern Iowa is considered the big buck capital of the world? Here’s your chance to go behind the curtain and see what Adam and Mat...

Wealth Strategy Workshop

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our first ever Wealth Strategy Service Workshop held in Sioux City, Iowa August 7-8th. This event will teach you how to develop a strategy and detai...

Learning From Our Mistakes

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alan and Adam sit down to discuss things we've learned over the years that can help you from having to learn the hard way. Isn't it great when we can ...

There is a Better Way to Own Land: Announcing Wealth Strategy Services

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For years we have watched landowners pour cash and resources into land and only profit from the recreational potential that comes along with owning la...

The Tale of Three Different Farms - Herd Management Strategies

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Dye discusses herd dynamics and deer densities on three different recreational farms across three different states. He highlights the importance ...

"House 8" Full Story Hunt Breakdown

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we break down Matt's buck harvest from this fall on a 7.5 year old buck. This deer never was top of the chain and seemed to evade us when i...

The Solution is Rather Simple with Jack Huston

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Year after year, season after season, next year will be the year that you start shooting does like you should. Forgetting that you are slipping furthe...

A 20+ Day Pursuit for "The Natural"

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast we are joined by HuntWorx own Greg Glesinger. Greg is known for pursuing huge whitetails in the midwest. Year after year he and Kasey ...

How Are Trail Cameras Influencing Your Hunting? Be Honest.

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One this week's podcast we are joined by Land & Legacy consultant Alan Summerford. He discusses his recent success in the field with his son Reid in A...

Know Your Neighbors: Mark Williams - Whitetail Properties

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast we are joined by Mark Williams of WTP. He and his team have been developing deer management neighborhoods across the country. W...

Arkansas Hammer 8 pt Hits the Dirt!

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Zeke Barrett of Whitetail Properties as he connects on a large home body buck on his property in North Arkansas. This story...

Easy Habitat Work: Quick Results

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the time of the year when bedding thickets really shine! However, it doesn’t take years to develop these areas… maybe just weeks or months....

Client Success: South Carolina Mature Buck

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The client success stories are rolling in, one after another! This story comes to us from South Carolina, the land of the pines! So if you manage in p...

Chubb's Harvest Story

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the story of Chubbs! The hunt and management if the property are woven together tightly. You will hear how 1 year old bedding thickets an...

4 Pre-Rut Essentials

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is here, we have arrived. The pre-rut phase is imminent. Are you Ready? If not, this podcast will prepare you for weather fronts, morning hunting...

October Trail Camera Manuscript

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its' your last chance to get your cameras set before all scraping activity breaks loose! The peak of scraping and mature buck intel is coming. This po...

Topography Breakdown

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Topography breakdown is here on the podcast. We show you through onX some awesome features you should be looking for on your hunting property. We disc...

Topography: 301

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hang on to your treestand seats.... we take a deep dive this week into why topography is such an influential part of habitat management and hunting st...

Macro and Micro Variable: Early Season

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It goes without saying there are always things evolving or changing in the whitetail world. Early season may be the biggest change though. From testos...

Step by Step Food Plot Install Breakdown

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back this week at the Farm Progress Show in the John Deere Booth talking about green and yellow John Deere equipment and how to properly instal...

Maximize the Value of Different Land-Use Types

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are recording live in the John Deere booth at the Farm Progress Show in Illinois. This event is huge in the agriculture world so this wee...

Meeting assets for NWTF August/Sept. are ready!

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

August: What is the bird doing? What is the bird eating? How do I create what the bird is using? Growing season burning- What does it accomplish for a...

7 - Key Pre-Season Strategies

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deer season is just around the corner. Are you prepared or are you behind? This week we discuss 7 key points that you should be considering as we draw...

Early Season Strategies

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deer season is upon us!!! Multiple states now have velvet seasons, but even if you don't have a velvet season it's time to start getting an inventory ...

Top Priority Deer Checklist to Complete in August

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During this week's podcast Matt and Adam cover the long list of top priority items to get completed for the month of August if you are a deer hunter a...

How to Establish, Grow and Maintain an Alfalfa Food Plot

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matt Dye discusses the establishment and management of alfalfa as a food plot crop. He emphasizes the importance of proper soil prepa...

Breaking Down Hunting Property Access

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Land of Legacy podcast, host Matt Dye introduces a new format that combines video breakdowns with podcast content. He discusses...

Prime Time Farm - Recreational Real Estate

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a new look at what recreational real estate should look like on the market! We highlight and talk in depth about a clients property ...

Part 2 Enhanced Drone Deer Survey

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of the Thermal Drone Wildlife survey series, we breakdown a new service option for those listening and entertaining how beneficial a thermal...

Philosophies Behind Thermal Drone Surveys Pt. 1

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast we start a short series on drone surveying for wildlife population surveys. the more data you have about the wild free ranging dee...

Scout's Motto "Be Prepared"

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are always working on the property trying to enhance the habitat, or preparing food plots, but oftentimes opening day slips up on us before we are...

Buying the Right Property

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buying "the right" farm can be a daunting task. Luckily, we have some helpful tips and tricks that can make the process a breeze, all the way to the c...

How Drone Technology May Change the Way You Manage Your Land

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have on guest Brock Knapp from Accu-drone Solutions. Brock is a licensed drone operator and herbicide applicator in Arkansas and Missouri...

Late Spring Burns vs. Fall Burns

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Kyle and Frank break down a research paper that compared late spring burns vs. fall burns and the plant response, deer usage, and turk...

Just How Valuable are Forbs for Whitetail Deer?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt and Chainsaw Chad discuss the ins and out of forbs and the value they provide to lactating whitetail and bucks developing antlers. We r...

To Plant or Not to Plant

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's foodplot season!!! Most people are geared up and ready to plant their summer plots, but is that what we should be doing? On this episode, Alan an...

Cutting Timber Holds more Deer- We've Got the Facts

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've got the facts that point you to how quickly deer relate to the value produced from harvesting timber! A client conducted a thermal drone survey ...

NWTF Turkey Management Collaboration February - March

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Land and Legacy podcast, Matt Dye and Alan Summerford discuss the NWTF project, focusing on the management and behavior of wild...

LandBeat Breakdown: How Not to Use Fire and TSI

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast we cover the nuisance usage of TSI and fire. We review a particular location that has years of fire and a round of TSI, but no ...

LandBeat: Creating 3000lbs of Deer Food Per Acre

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During this week's podcast Matt Dye walk you through a recent Whitetail Properties LandBeat video. We dive deep into the details, steps, and nuances o...

Wildlife Openings for Turkeys

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it may take years to see the results of your hard work. However, other projects may be immediate. Matt and Alan dive into some of the most o...

Florida Turkey Hunt Success

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks podcast Kyle and Frank recap their recent Turkey hunt in Florida on a property that they wrote the plan for several years ago. They go i...

Crash Course for Prescribed Fire

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fire shouldn’t be terrifying. Smokey said only you can prevent forest fires, but the lack of fire is even more devastating on the landscape. On ...

New Research Explained: Bedding Thickets Studied

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Dye and Adam Keith discuss a recent study by Dr. Craig Harper on deer bedding blocks using hinge cuts and canopy manipulation. The study, conduct...

LandBeat Breakdown: In Depth Timber Evaluation

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks podcast Adam is breaking down all your questions from a recent whitetail properties LandBeat video. When it comes to deciding which tree...

Strategically Evaluating Where You are Going

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast we review the importance and acknowledgment of the direction of your farm transformation. Where are you starting and where are you...

Usable Space

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast Kyle and Frank do a deep dive on usable space and how it pertains to deer, turkeys, quail, and overall property management.

The Habitat Association - Improving Habitat is our Priority

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are officially announcing the formation of The Habitat Association. We have joined forces with The Habitat Project, The Hunting Public, and R...

You Have to Let Good Deer Walk to Shoot Giants

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Keith and Alan Summerford discuss the hunt for a deer named Cream. Alan's son Reid coined the name while watching a pair of deer that resembled t...

Timber Management Order of Operations

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Dye and Brady Bradley discuss the importance of proper timber management, emphasizing the need for a multi-step process. They highlight the criti...

Open Water in the Winter for Wildlife

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the only way we will know is to try. In this podcast we're talking about one of the tests we have going on at the farm on trying to keep wat...

All About Screens

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks podcast Kyle and Frank Discuss the necessity and functionality of screens. From annual screens, to perennial options this podcast covers...

Sheds on the Brain

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Brady and Tucker discuss shed hunting tips and tactics. Why look for sheds, where to look, and when to look? From stories to strategy ...

Deep Dive Into TSI

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a hot topic right now, TSI! In this episode, following our "How to Get Started with TSI," we dive deeper into the weeds of timber stand improveme...

How to Get Started with TSI

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TSI is a well known and adopted technique to dramatically improve the timbered acres on a given recreational property. However, most people don't know...

Hunting Success and Tactics Recap

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alan Summerford and Brady Bradley discuss their 2024 hunting seasons and tactics. They are joined by the buck slayer himself, Reed Su...

The Full Season Pursuit with Alan Summerford

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode Alan Summerford discusses his pursuit of a mature Tennessee whitetail. This episode is full of hunting strategy tips as Alan had 8...

Is A Consultation What You Need?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast we break down for you the importance of knowing if you are ready for a consultation or not. Everyone is in a different place in th...

2025 Whitetail Workshop - KY Buck Factory

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have two special events for 2025. These Workshop opportunities are fantastic learning experiences for attendees to get hands-on lessons of habitat ...

How to Effectively Run Trail Cameras

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast we cover the basis when it comes to how to effectively run, setup, place, and evaluate trail cameras. The mis-use of trail cameras...

The Hunt and Story of Beef Cake

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we share the hunt breakdown and story behind a buck we called Beef Cake. This buck was appropriately named based off his appearance and matu...

Whitetail Workshop Announcement: Heartland Bowhunter - 2025

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to announce a 2025 offering to you all. We have partnered with Heartland Bowhunter for a one of a kind event at their farm in North Mi...

LandBeat Breakdown: The #1 Gun Hunting Mistake and How to Fix it!

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, we breakdown a LandBeat video discussing the missing aspects of most gun hunting setups. Evaluating gun hunting seasons and de...

Brady Harvests a Mature Midwestern 9 Point

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we catch up with Land & Legacy consultant Brady Bradley as he fills his archery tag on a mature Missouri buck. We break down this hunt from ...

S&F Recovering your Trophy

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've spent all summer waiting for season to open preparing for that buck to give us a shot, but what should we do after the shot? What if there is no...

Where Should I Hunt This Week?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Alan and Matt sit down to discuss the current weather patterns, acorn crop, drought, and winds we've experienced this season. ...

Connecting the Dots Through God's Creation

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast we connect the dots between experiencing God's creation from a deer stand and taking it a step further acknowledging his power, di...

Creating Soft Edges is a Breeze

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kyle Hedges and Matt Dye bring you a discussion regarding the importance, preparation, execution, and benefits of creating soft edges throug...

How to Manage Whitetails and Game Birds in Bitter Cold Winters

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Kyle and Frank discuss a consulting trip that they took during 2024 to North Dakota. These two consultants were assisting a landowner impro...

Is "If Its Brown its Down" All That Bad?

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hold on to your seats... this podcast may make you reconsider a lot about your neighborhood when it comes to managing for older age class deer. The ol...

S&F What Should I Feed My Deer?

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined with Pierce Young. Pierce is the Assistant Coordinator of Private Lands, with Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and...

A Complete Guide to Determining if a Location is HUNTABLE

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a detailed guide to answering the tough question everyone asks, Can I hunt here? We always give ourselves a pass or an excuse to be in an area...

Non-Intrusive Farm Improvements

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Kyle and Frank discuss ways to maximize your fall if you tag out early or just plain can't get enough farm improvements. These ...

White Oak vs. Red Oak

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feed trees can play a major role in daylight activity on your property. Join us this week as Alan and Brady dive into the tactics to have success hunt...

S&F Managing Existing Ponds

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pond management for fish isn't that much different than managing upland habitat for wildlife. This week we are joined again by Fisheries Biologist Mic...

LandBeat Breakdown: Ultimate Guide to Deer Bedding Thickets

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast we are trying out a new podcast style and need your feedback. We have been filming for years with the folks at Whitetail Proper...

Velvet Bucks in Range and Reading the Script

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Alan and Reid Summerford take to the woods in search of a velvet whitetail. The prep work has been completed and in part 1 of ...

The Transformation of a Bowhunter to a Land Manager with Shawn Luchtel

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s podcast we sit down the Shawn from Heartland Bowhunter. Shawn is a devoted bowhunter but now is a land manager. Shawn is passionate a...

S&F New Pond and Lake Construction

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Several of us have ponds on the farms that we manage, and others may be thinking of building or stocking a new body of water. Just like your wildlife ...

A Buyers Top Considerations for Buying a Recreational Farm

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we take a deep dive into several key considerations when buying recreational land. The biggest of all is to investigate the neighborhood with i...

All Things Food Plots

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss what creates an awesome food plot, it's not just the seed that goes in the ground, but the location, soil type, and nature ...

S&F Just Burn It

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prescribed fire is one of our favorite tools in our management tool box. In fact, there aren't many properties that wouldn't benefit from fire, but it...

Habitat Planning And Recommendations

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're using some photos from recent consults to guide you through the recommendations you hear weekly to help on your farm! Enjoy how we plan to guide...

S&F Sharpening your axe

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No, it’s probably not what you think. We took a short break to catch up on life, or to “sharpen our axe” but we are back! Join Hunter and Thoma...

20/80 Rule - Work Smarter Not Harder

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don't be lazy, get out there and do the work! But! if time is limited, start with these projects to ensure success this fall on your farm. What is th...