Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting

Kill or Cut?

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stumps offer more than just a place to set mineral blocks - they are a rich source of nutrients that deer crave. In this episode, Alan and Frank highl...

Do's and Dont's of a Timber Harvest Pt. 2

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trees have been cut, now what?? Now that the timber has been cut, it's crucial to develop a strategy to restore the area. In this week's episode, Alan...

Do's and Dont's with a Timber Harvest

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cutting timber? LIsten to these steps first! Brady Bradley and Alan Summerford talk about what to do before you bring a logger onto the property to ha...

Fight the good fight. How to overcome invasives.

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The secret of getting ahead is getting started, the secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks, and starting on the first o...

Summer Management Strategies

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We dive deep into the weeds, as we discuss old field management and enhancement. Invasive species control was also a hot topic where we discussed in d...

Less is More : Quality over Quantity

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We often see hunters "chasing the most recent activity". They follow what they saw as opposed to making deer produce certain patterns in huntable loca...

How to Maximize Your Consultation Experience

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

These answers help guide us to be able to deliver the best, most accurate, and strategic plan possible. Boiler plate habitat management plans are so c...

Consultation Review and Truths of Summer Food Plots

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In addition, we cover the truths about summer food plots. We address their necessities, limitations, value, and alternatives to planting summer plots....

Crushing the Basics Leads to Compounding Results

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast, Alan and Matt go back to 3rd grade biology to lay the foundation of the needs of wildlife; food, cover, and water. These basics a...

Hot Fires and Hot Gobblers

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Lybarger joins Alan Summerford to talk about turkey hunting strategies that were used on previous hunts. We also break down what we are seeing on...

Transforming Farms One Tier at a Time

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brady shares his experiences working on two vastly different farms one in Kansas and one in Missouri that has seen 500 acres of TSI and multiple fires...

Habitat Management with Alan Summerford and Kyle Lybarger

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Big timber and rugged terrain. Kyle Lybarger joins Alan Summerford on a property that is in a conservation easement for old growth timber. As we brea...

Big Timber and Woodlands - Consult Breakdown

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is spitballing! We cover lots of things while coming back from a recent consult with Kyle and Adam. Buckle up!

S&F Who wants a brood habitat contest?

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last year we had our Nationwide brood habitat contest and it was a success. A lot of great habitat was put on the ground and a lot of great prizes wer...

The Turkey Comeback!

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by chainsaw Chad on this podcast to discuss recent work at the Whistling Woodlands. We're talking skid steers, quail, turkeys, and all th...

TSI vs. Shrub/Tree Planting

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Changing the growth structure from trees to shrubs by using a chainsaw by felling or girdling will create way more woody browse and structure on the g...

Which Skill to Master: TSI or Prescribed Fire

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often times prescribed fire is the technique that gets hired out to contractors by landowners. They think fire is too dangerous, but they forget about...

S&F Ducks with Luke Naylor

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Duck season has come to an end once again, and several are unhappy with the way their season went and are wondering what’s going on. Today we sit do...

Live Q&A Podcast - Quest Hunt Co

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reporting LIVE from the Quest Hunt Co baquest in Springfield, Mo, we answer habitat questions from across the country! We welcome the audience to part...

S&F Great Things for Landowners Burning in Arkansas

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that prescribed fire is a great thing for wildlife and that the majority of each state is mostly privately owned. So, the push for mo...

Habitat Management Throughout the Southeast

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We cover topics such as intense turkey management, small property management, thinning pines, dense-secure cover, large farm vs. small farm managemen...

40,000 Acres in the Next 5 Years - The Horizon 2 Program

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is ground-breaking, legacy-minded conservation efforts that will change the environment, water quality, wildlife populations and much more. The H...

Grade Cards are In! Turns Out, We've Got To Stay After Class..

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is aware of grade cards, but have you ever applied it to your farm and more specifically to each feature of your farm?

S&F “Are they cutting timber again, they are going to ruin hunting!”

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I see this phrase every time I open social media. It seems that no matter where it happens, someone is complaining about the government “ruining the...

In the Heart of Consulting Season

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast we discuss a multitude of things we've ran into these last few weeks.

Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes?

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alan and Brady discuss the steps they are taking with their children to ensure the legacy lives on. They share some great hunts and discuss the steps ...

The Stages of Landownership with Ben Harshyne

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Landownership can be a long journey for a hunter. You should be prepared for this and all the stages that follow. We discuss this 10 year journey for ...

S&F Managing a New Property

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’ve purchased a new property, or recently decided to start managing a property you’ve had for a while, there are always questions about...

Diversity Got Hijacked

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Matt and Brady discuss what the term Diversity actually means! This term has been hijacked over the last few years; the meaning...

Salvaging Your Deer Season

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Options for those seasons when shooter bucks seem scarce or non-existent on your farm. Focusing on antlerless harvest, working on habitat, trying alte...

Part 2: How to move up the Farm Tier

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Going from one Tier to another is critical. Most times we see folks applying the right techniques, but all at the wrong times. This leads to poor resp...

How to Evaluate Your Recreational Farm: Farm Tiers with Land & Legacy Pt. 1

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has never been a way to truly evaluate a recreational farm, until now. We developed a Farm Tier system to evaluate where your property stands in...

Against All Odds: 40 Acre Dream Season

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

10 years ago this 40 acre parcel was overgrazed pastures, now it is holding bucks and attracting them from miles away when the pressure of deer season...

The Difference Between State Biologist and Private Consultants

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A state wildlife biologist or local NRSC agent assists landowners daily. They work to improve habitat and dish out cost-share dollars that improved ha...

S&F In The Thicket

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing shrub motts, food plots, rut timing and Merry Christmas

S&F GTR’s and Ground Gremlins

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Plus we discuss finding the buck at the end of the blood trail and it not being what we expected which seems to happen a lot. Have ground gremlins eve...

Late Season Hunting - Don't Miss Out

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want the most success on limited time? Don't sleep on late season.

Top 5 Limiting Factors for Recreational Landowners

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Changing perspectives, mindsets, attitudes, improving knowledge, and addressing fears is never easy. It's always difficult to do, so today we discuss ...

S&F Making Your Skinning Work Easier

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the trigger pulled the work usually starts, but there are always ways to make the work easier. This week we discuss improvements to the skjinnin...

Welcome to the Neighborhood - Get Out

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are things to look for when buying a property if you want old deer. Small tracts mean more neighbors which can mean more problems

Get Em While We Got EM! Habitat Calendars

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're breaking down how this calendar will help you with your planning to make better habitat.

S&F Deer and Some of The Ideas Around Them

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With deer season in full swing across much of the country, and most sportsmen's minds focused on pursuing them, we commonly hear some of the same old ...

Annual Calendar Launch with Ryan Kirby

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've been working with our friend Ryan Kirby to make this happen and we couldn't be more proud of this piece. Be sure to pick yours up at shoplandand...

S&F Expectations vs reality with our state DNR

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Often we are left frustrated when our DNR fails to meet our expectations. But are those expectations reasonable and properly assigned? What can a DNR...

Shooting Big Deer May Mean Delaying Your Success

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The number one goal that landowners come to us seeking assistance on is growing and harvesting mature deer CONSISTENTLY. However, many fail to realize...

The Rut - How to Hunt and Signs of Lockdown

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The rut can be frustrating if you don't have cover. It can be frustrating even if you do have cover but we're discussing ways to create success on you...

Alan Summerford Takes Down a 6.5 Year Old Tennessee Buck

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There was no shortage of history with this 6.5 year old buck! The trail camera photos were numerous, but the location in which this buck was using was...

Client Success: Brad Pitt - North Missouri Harvest

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After obtaining a new parcel just over a year and a half ago, Brad got to work quickly. A timber harvest was conducted as well as the transformation o...

S&F Still Hackin'

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer has ended, fall is in full swing. The deer are starting to chase and the ducks are on the move. We are working hard to finish up late season ha...

Balancing Treestand Access and Areas Void of Deer

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To be successful, you have to hunt undetected. Therefore, you need consider where you wind is blowing at all times. This means that there is a very di...

S&F Managing Pressure on Wildlife

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rules are made for a reason, and it’s usually out of necessity. Unfortunately, these rules prohibit or limit activities, but often that isn’t a ba...

So Much to do in the Fall

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discussed the competing interests in the fall and how social media can cause folks to spend time pursuing something to the point it isn’t even fu...

6 Pre-Rut Hunting Strategy Considerations

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The deer hunting season is about to change, are you ready for these incoming strategy changes? Ditch the food plots you've been hunting all early seas...

S&F Procedures

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

These procedures might not be what you’re thinking. This week we stray from habitat work a little to take care of other things. But hey, sometimes y...

Why and How to Creating Dominant Scrapes

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast will cover in depth the why and the how to in creating the dominant mock scrape in the area. We discuss the do's and dont's and top locat...

The Difference between Feeding, Baiting, and Food Plots

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast has a purpose! Our goal is to clearly define the similarities and differences between supplemental feeding programs, baiting, and food pl...

Early Season Strategies - Alfalfa

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chainsaw Chad strikes in southern Missouri with an aggressive strategy during the early season. We often say early season is a time to be patient but ...

The Land & Legacy Team

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast we sit down all together! Adam and Matt are joined by fellow consultants, Kyle Hedges, Frank Loncarich, Alan Summerford, and Brady Bra...

S&F Herd Management

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year when our focus shifts from habitat work to hunting. But can hunting have a bearing on your habitat? Join us as we discuss how...

Habitat Management in September

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've been rolling with timber stand improvement through late summer and today we're discussing how we did it!

S&F Technology Good & Bad

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Technology has allowed us to have a wealth of information at our fingertips as well as “better” equipment to make a lot of our tasks easier than i...

First Hunt, First Deer, 6.5 yr old Buck Down.

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding bedding, historical movement, and individual personalities led to the game plan and execution.

S&F Thinking Outside the Box

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we tackle unconventional methods we use to plant fall food plots based on weather conditions as well as the topic of conformation...

Food Plot Problems - Weeds, Weather, and Failure.

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do I have all this equipment and my plots look worse today than they did five years ago when I was disking my plots? All these questions have answ...

Consider Hunting only 5% of Your Farm

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is going to hit home and right in the feels for a lot of listeners. As the hunting season opens up around the country, consider taking th...

S&F What’s happening in Arkansas - PBA’s, DMAP and the new Burn Bill

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year when our work starts shifting toward hunting preparations, but there is still a lot to do. Join us this week as we discuss th...

Dove Hunting 101

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Land & Legacy consultants Allan Summerford and Brady Bradley discuss everything dove hunting. With season right around the corner they discuss managem...

Stacking Up "Buffer Bucks"

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast, we discuss the importance of the 3 year old age class for various goals in whitetail deer management. The focus of most deer hunt...

S&F Should I pay a consultant?

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With several free options available these days, a lot of folks wonder why they should have to pay a consultant to help them with a plan for their prop...

Achievable Goals that Compliment the Vision

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We encourage landowners to create a vision for their farm. With that being said, this long term goal is something to strive for, but many people get c...

Basal Treating, Hacking, And Girlding...What's the Difference??

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During this podcast we share with you the pros and cons, use case scenarios, and the differences between Basal Treating, Hack-n-squirt technique, and...

S&F Hit List Bucks

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined with Land & Legacy’s Alan Summerford and neighboring property owner Lee Skinner to talk about which bucks make the hit list and ...

S&F Made in America??

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we discuss where some recently purchased ribeye steaks came from as well labor shortages driving prices for things and how this fits i...

August Work That Doesn't Mean Food Plots, Stands, and Trail Cameras

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is plenty to do on your farm before season opens up that isn't about the traditional hunting strategy.

Getting More from OnX with Jared Larson

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Onx app has more to offer than you already think, listen to all the new features to help make your life easier on the farm.

S&F Brood Contest Results

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We just wrapped up our first ever brood habitat contest and it turned out unbelievably well. A huge thanks to everyone that donated and all the awesom...

S&F Wildlife Management as a Career

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As with a lot of positions, it’s often who you know that gets you the position. But in managing habitat, it’s what you know that spells the differ...

Regen Food Plots vs Conventional Food Plots Research with MSU

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does organic matter and deer forage have in common? What does the long term management of no herbicide and weed control look like? We're unpackin...

S&F Pond Management Isn’t a lot Different than Wildlife Management

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss some recent pond management that we’ve done and how it relates to managing for wildlife. A lot of the principles are the same; spaw...

Pine Management for Whitetails PT 2

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago we discussed the importance of  understanding the future of pine management in regards to whitetail deer. The future is bleak for man...

Wild Turkey Science - Land & Legacy

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down recently with the Dr. Will Gulsby and Dr. Marcus Lashley from the Wild Turkey Science podcast to discuss our finding across the country an...

S&F Mesophication - A Big Word with an Even Bigger Meaning

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined with NWTF Biologist Will Rechkemmer from Missouri to discuss what happens when fire is removed from the landscape, how t...

Summer Trail Camera Photos vs. Fall Patterns

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's official, the deer season preparations are on! The anticipation is high as velvet photos are strolling in, but what does that actually mean for d...

S&F Implements and Equipment for the Habitat Manager

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having the correct tool of the job saves time, money and headaches. This week we discuss implements and equipment that we commonly use, some we made, ...

Soil Health Fads, and Improved Food Plots with Al Tomechko

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Al better known as Al James on the social media world has been passionate about finding solutions to food plots and soil health. He's devoted himself ...

S&F Tying Up Loose Ends

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Thomas and Hunter are discussing cheap & easy food plots, a big reason that clover plots fail, how to figure pure live seed, sprayers and th...

Pine Management is NOT Deer Management

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For 50 years pines have dominated the southeast  region. We’ve been told that you can manage for whitetails and grow pines. But at the end of the d...

S&F Miracle Food Plots and Magic Soil Amendments

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined with guests Chuck Mays, a law enforcement officer and phenomenal habitat manager from North Mississippi and Caleb Traugh with Trau...

You Can't Maximize The Farm Like You Thought

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This term is thrown out without realizing what is actually meant by it. Often times, people say they want to maximize a farm, but what they really me...

False Expectations - Regenerative Food Plotting

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks podcast's we're discussing the regenerative food plotting trend. We've covered it before but not like this!  Fresh off of a recent cons...

Time to Officially Meet Frank and Kyle

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Combined they have over 45 years of experience managing public lands. This includes grasslands, woodlands, forests, glades, old fields and wetlands. T...

S&F Do it For The Deer

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined with Missouri Forester and Wildlife Manager Daric Denny to discuss what deer eat, how to create more of it and the nutritional...

S&F Participation Helps Understanding

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss getting involved in classes, PBA’s, cost share programs, and start the journey to a better understanding of managing habi...

Advanced Tips for Bedding Thickets

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bedding thickets and need for providing secure cover is the backbone of a solid hunting property.  In the timber it takes a distinct strategy to crea...

Advanced Lessons in Embracing Ecological Function for Improved Habitat

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not every consultation is created equal. Recently we travel to North Mississippi to work a bottom land floodplain forest property. These sites always ...

S&F When The Shoe Doesn’t Fit

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss what to do when the typical approach doesn’t work, when it doesn’t make sense to spend the money to fight what you have...

3 Biggest Factors to Grow and Harvest Mature Bucks

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk habitat management 365 days a year because it’s critical to optimizing a landowners success. However, so is a well developed and executed hu...

S&F Companions

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They are known as man’s best friend and quickly become a part of the family, they love us unconditionally and their only goal is to spend more time ...

5 Must Have Herbicides with Kyle and Frank

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and Frank discuss a few herbicides that should be kept on hand at all times for landowners. They also get into the specifics of various herbicide...

New Ideas for Brood Rearing - Kyle Hedges

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating Brood Rearing habitat in ways other than dormant season fires and disking!