Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting
Episodes
S&F Habitat Management in the Southeast with Alan Summerford.
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New team member Alan Summerford is doing a fantastic job of managing habitat near his home in Alabama. This cattle farmer has grasped the the concept ...
Grassland Opportunities Abound
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How about the fact we’ve lost 3 out of every 4 meadowlarks since 1970? This is not just a problem for songbirds. Bobwhite quail, prairie chick...
Using the ONX Hunt App to Improve Your Farm
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Using onX features to improve your farm lay out and hunting success!
S&F Hunting Management or Habitat Management
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes there is a fine line between things we do to take more wildlife and things we do to make more wildlife. Today we are joined with our friend ...
Our Springtime Supplemental Food Plot Plans
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That means groceries should be abundant across the landscape. Fawns and getting ready to drop and antlers are well on their way to developing. Hunter'...
Timing Isn't Everything!
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're discussing the importance of not always following the guidelines!
S&F This is for the Birds
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the birds we love to hunt, to deer, cattle and even criminals fleeing from the law, they all depend on habitat and we are covering it all today.
HuntWorx - Plan, Prep, Pursue with Greg Glesinger
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is HuntWorx? Tune in to find out! Many of you will remember out podcast from August 2022 when we discussed what was in store for the future of ...
S&F “The disconnect”
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our perspectives cause us to view things differently and that’s a wonderful thing that helps us be unique and diverse. But in specialized subject ma...
S&F Fescue Pastures and Politics
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion about the millions of acres of sod forming grasses across the southern US and Thomas tries his hand at politics on the new burn bill to m...
The Fruits - What Are the Fruits of Your Management?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Bible, Jesus uses the parable of fruit production in regards to healthy trees and diseased trees. Buckle up! We're applying it to land manageme...
S&F Contest Announcement
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brood habitat has been determined to be one of the number one limiting factors across the landscape. Let’s work on fixing it together and have some ...
Turkey Management Equals Fried Turkey
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turkeys aren't doing well in the south east but not according to Alan Summerford
S&F Arkansas Turkeys with Jeremy Wood
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined with Jeff Craig and Arkansas Game & Fish Commissions Turkey Program Coordinator Jeremy Wood to talk about the status of turkeys in...
Property Access: Targeting Mature Bucks
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the importance of how access is regarding recreational property and a solid hunting strategy, however, despite the importance we oft...
In-the-Field Prescribed Fire Review
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are reviewing a prescribed fire from three weeks ago. We walk through 3 different sites within the prescribed fire units and discuss exactly wha...
Turkey 365 - Landscape Turkey Usage and Management
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the scale in which they live or perhaps the fact that they don't sport unique antler characteristics? Today's podcast is centered around a 365 d...
Regional Influences that Alter Management Strategies
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a deep dive into the details of each farm, each region, and the current status of each vegetation type to devise a plan to maximiz...
Who's the Father? A Dive into How Successful Bucks are at Breeding
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many myths, misinformation, and hunting stories that lead the whitetail hunter astray from what is truth. The truth of this matter is more ...
S&F Turkey Talk with Jeff Craig
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff knows turkey research as well as most anyone we’ve met and is dead set on spreading the truth. Why? The answer is simple, he wants more turkeys...
Managing without Prescribed Fire
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is for you guys who wonder what to do if you can't burn but still want to create disturbance.
S&F Just do it!
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brood habitat has been identified as the most limiting factor across the landscape for turkeys. We are learning how to create it, but sometimes limiti...
Predators and Turkeys with Dr Marcus Lashley and Dr Will Gulsby
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Marcus Lashley and Dr Will Gulsby have been driving home the point of habitat management for turkeys since rhe launch of their Wild Turkey Science ...
How To Create Brood Rearing Cover for Wild Turkeys
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the management strategies to create the most limited resource available for wild turkeys in 2023. This critical collection ...
S&F What's good for the bird is good for the herd
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss management practices that benefit ground nesting birds and deer. Deer are able to thrive in a variety of habitat but turkey and...
Wild Turkey Science and Baiting with Dr. Lashley and Dr. Gulsby
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Put your listening ears on for this one! We have a heavy hitter coming at you as we interview Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Will Gulsby from Wild Turkey...
Content Paralysis - Over Loading the Farm Plan
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2023 and there is an overwhelming amount of content to consume, only one problem, it all contradicts the other. So how do you know which viewpoin...
S&F Are You Really Doing Habitat Work?
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As more landowners shift to thinking about habitat work, more questions pop up; Do I need a consultant? Do I need a contractor? How do I choose someon...
New Farm - Fresh Breakdown - Woodlands
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We added to the Woodlands this year, and it's something we're very excited about!
How to Implement Old Field Management
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simple yet effective is the name of the game. From a business perspective it’s, a supply vs demand scenario. Have species demand early successional ...
S&F Cut the Tree and Burn Where it Used to Be
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the ongoing turkey decline and quail numbers completely nonexistent in several areas these days, it’s so encouraging to see more landowners doi...
The Difference Between A Forestry Plan and A Habitat Plan
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're discussing the recent Forestry Management Plan we put together for our home farm the Woodlands and how we're managing for wildlife even though i...
Managing the Landscape and Landowner Mindset
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a long day in the field Matt and Frank review a land and wildlife habitat consultation from central Kansas. This farm ground in the Great Plains...
S&F Managing Moist Soil for Ducks
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Matt Farmer, Public Land Manager with Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks to discuss managing moist soil for waterfowl. I...
How Many Mature Bucks Should Be On My Property?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a loaded question that we often get while working with hunters and landowners. It can be difficult to answer as herd density, hunting pressure...
High-Graded Timber Harvest vs. Select Cutting
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing will get landowners more fired up than a timber harvest gone wrong. The aftermath often last for years and the next harvest may not come durin...
S&F Green Timber Reservoir's and Todays Ducks
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arkansas has long been known as the Duck capital of the world, but changes need to be made if we are going to keep that title. Join us this week as we...
Conservation Work Isn’t Going To Get Easier
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The time was yesterday to start working on improving your property. The changes didn’t occur overnight, we’ve allowed decades of zero management, ...
Do's and Dont's of Timber Stand Improvement
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to grind, February is movement month for the health, diversity potential, and overall improvement of your property. You should be improving...
Western Hunting Upland Birds!
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle and Frank as they chase birds in the west!
Planning a Western Bird Hunt With Kyle and Frank
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Frank are returning from an exciting hunt out west chasing various bird species in some of the prettiest country you can find! Tune in to hea...
Landowner Spotlight - John Hauk
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we discuss how John Hauk has transformed his Illinois property into a wildlife paradise.
Success in the South! Managing Deer and Turkeys in Alabama
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Sommerford has been a run of success in the great state of Alabama but don't picture a land of milk and honey for wildlife. Alan is a cattle farm...
Improving A Texas Ranch in the Cross Timbers Region
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent consultation trip to North Texas, Kyle and Matt design a killer habitat management plan for this property. During the podcast we break ...
S&F Arkansas Deer Status Update
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Cory Gray and Ralph Meeker from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission to discuss what’s going on with our deer herd. Severa...
Questions for a Habitat Manager with Dexter Keuss
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're covering all kinds of topics this week on the podcast, from favorite doe hunt, to biggest flops in habitat management. This podcast is different...
Consistent Kansas Giant on the Hedges Farm
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Hedges Farm in SE Kansas has been on a roll during the last few years. Kyle Hedges, a Land & Legacy consultant has been managing this family farm ...
S&F Wild Turkey Science
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mention turkeys on any social media page and the conversation quickly turns to the population decline and the opinions on why the decline is happening...
TSI, Hinge Cutting, Woodlands and Savannas
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is a TSI timber block great bedding or is a hinge cut thicket better? Can you create different levels of cover without creating cover too thick it is ...
Client Success: 20 Acres, a Dream, and Hardwork!
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the story of how an eager and goal oriented 20-year old purchased his first property, executed a habitat management plan, hunted smart, and ta...
S&F That Doesn't Work Here Like it Does There
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That doesn’t work here! We constantly hear it on social media. Today we are joined with Wildlife Professionals and Consulting Foresters from the Nor...
Advanced Lessons on Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The acronym TSI or Timber Stand Improvement is very commonly used, but the practice is often misunderstood. There is a wide realm of understandings, b...
Valuable Junk - Trees, and Habitat
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast you are going to learn how to turn "junk timber" into whitetail woods. The term junk timber is over-used, misused, and used incor...
S&F End of the Year Thoughts & Rants
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we discuss some of our past projects as well as plans we have for next year, some of our upcoming guests and even a couple of ran...
How to Create A Bedding Thicket: Step-by-Step
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is your how to instructional podcast to create one of the most important foundational aspects to a managed hunting property for whitetail deer. Y...
S&F Habitat Planning from a Deer Stand
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there. We climb up in the stand for a relaxing hunt and our thoughts quickly turn to what you wish you had gotten done. If I would ha...
Late Season Iowa Mature Buck Hits the Ground
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Late season is the time to harvest mature bucks. The exhaustion of the rut and settling in of cold temperatures drives bucks to feed and feed routinel...
Utilizing Winter Burns to Promote Forbs
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Burn in the spring to promote grasses and burn in the summer to promote forbs, but what about winter burns? For many of us burning during the late sum...
S&F Landowner Spotlight - Chuck Mays
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Mays is no stranger to intense situations. As Chief Inspector of the Shelby Co Tennessee Sheriff’s Department and a long career with the SWAT ...
What Do Deer Eat in the Winter
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready or not, the cold is coming. There is the treaty of serious cold temps hitting the whitetails range in the next few weeks. Does your land have th...
Three Year Landownership Journey: Big Ohio Whitetails
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, we are joined by Brian Modrzynski, a Land & Legacy client from southern Ohio. This story will take you on a journey of lando...
S&F Know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear landowners say “I don’t want to cut my woods”, but timber needs to be thinned occasionally so it will remain healthy and regenerat...
Leasing Land or Buying Land Pros/Cons
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every hunting season brings new perspectives to discuss and learn from. During this episode we discuss how a 36-acre managed property out performed a ...
Are You Hesitant to Change Your Way of Thinking?
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Old habits die hard. This saying is so fitting for many landowners. We've all heard the lines that most hunters murmur when they just simply accept po...
S&F Learning More About Big Buck Habitat by Following a Tracking Dog
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout this deer season Hunter Johnson has had the privilege of visiting over 40 top notch deer clubs while following his tracking dog Lanky. Tune...
The Value of LANDownership with Neil Hauger
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a private landowner or do you aspire to become one? The value of owning land is difficult to comprehend and write about, so this week we dive ...
It won’t work? Native Grazing with Ryan Parker
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It won’t work!” We constantly hear this from cattle farmers across the country. Tune in with us as we join Ryan Parker Quail Forever, Grassland...
Don't Miss Out: Post-Rut and Late Season
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a deer tag still? If you do, listen up! There is still a lot of great hunting season left. After the peak of the rut, it seems hunters' ...
Scratching the Surface - Missouri Giant Goes Down!
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back at the woodlands this week discussing the recent success that was had on a 5.5 year old buck we called the Big Ten. We watched this buck gr...
Booner Down in Missouri: 10-Year Land Management Journey
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a remarkable story for you and a returning guest to the Land & Legacy podcast. Mike Hinkle is a client and great friend. He is also...
It won’t work? Native Grazing with Ryan Parker
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“It won’t work!” We constantly hear this from cattle farmers across the country. Tune in with us as we join Ryan Parker Quail Forever, Grassland...
Are You Hunting for Validation
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast may hit home for you or encourage you, but you will for sure feel something. It’s the middle of deer season and the results of other su...
Absentee Landowner Success - Success on Limited Time
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finding time to improve your farm while having kids and living nearly four hours away can be very difficult, and Jay Dirks won't try to tell you any d...
S&F Gas on It!
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we visit with Matt Martin and get a unique perspective from a guy that has been on all sides of land management. Matt worked for the NRCS,...
A Rut Within the Rut - Same Word - Two Meanings
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting the Rut can be tough but it can all change in a instance.
Forest Management for Wildlife and Ecosystem Function
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we sit down with Ryan DeSantis of Oklahoma State University to discuss forest health. This episode is all about the importance of acti...
S&F Taking the Plan Into Action - Adam Keith
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time and time again we get asked after we write a management plan what are the next steps. It's a loaded question but the general theme is the same. S...
Client Success - Kansas Giant Falls
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Land & Legacy client Aaron Jordan has had a season to remember! Laying down a 181" Kansas giant is not simple task. This didn't come from accident tho...
Studying the Impact of Hunting Pressure on Mature Bucks with Andy Little
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all asked that question when running into a buck we didn't want to leave our farm. Does he stay and just go nocturnal or does he leave the are...
S&F Landowner Spotlight- Cole Shealy
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We recently asked landowners to reach out to us and tell us about your habitat work. Today we are joined with Cole Shealy from South Carolina to discu...
Missouri Mature Buck Harvest in a Bedding Thicket
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard the talk, scout before season, scout during season, scout while hunting! Blah, Blah, Blah! Most of us don't have the time to scout and pl...
A Solution for Your Permanent Hunting Locations
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are two things that always coincide with treestands, that is safety and comfort. We can all agree on that at least. Every farm has several loc...
S&F - After the Shot
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined with Mr Donnie Deaton from the pine thickets of south Arkansas to talk about how to recover from a bad hit on that deer we’v...
Private Land Hunting Setups and Gear
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks podcast we review the three main ways we hunt and setup farms to be hunted. There are a lot of die hard hunters who cling to stereotypes su...
Rut Predictions for 2022
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rut Predictions are lame. We are basing this on the science, the cold hard facts! The rut happens the same EVERY SINGLE YEAR AT THE SAME TIME! Sorr...
Prescribed Burn Associations and Learning to Burn
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined with Private Lands Supervisor Ted Zawislak from Arkansas Game & Fish Commission to talk about putting more prescribed fire on the ...
Booner Buck Down in Iowa - Greg Glesinger & Kasey Morgan
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember that phrase, "You can't kill them from the couch?" That was probably spoken by guys who hunt every waking moment they can and likely put way ...
The October Lull is Fake News
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, the term “October Lull” is thrown around as a time frame during a portion of October that some believe mature bucks don’t move withi...
S&F Common Pesticides for the Land Manager
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
None of us like spraying herbicides and we really dislike having to purchase it these days. In this weeks episode, we dove into some of the herbicides...
Elk Hunting with Rolling Bones Outfitters!
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're very excited to share the recent western trip to the mountains and future plans with Rolling Bones Outfitters. For more info on this hunt and ap...
How To Develop a Hunting Strategy Years in Advance
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you read the title correctly. It is possible and during this week's podcast, we discuss how the proper trail camera placement will reveal consist...
S&F - The Not So Fun Work
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we cover a topic a lot of habitat managers seem to struggle with. We cover easy sprayer calibration, sprayer setups and mixing herbicide fo...
Early Season Archery Harvest: 7.5-Year-Old Buck
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast covers the full story of a 7.5-year-old buck named Dove Creek 10. Seth Harker has been after this buck for several years and finally, as ...
How to Hunt Acorns and Consultation Follow-up
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are bumper crops acorns a good thing or a bad thing for bow hunting? That is part of the conversation during this week's podcast. We give you tips on ...
Raising the Bar on Herd Management with Bubba Groves.
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined with Arkansas DMAP Coordinator Bubba Groves as he goes over deer nutrition from both natural habitat as well as reducing mouth...
Summer to Fall - Project Recaps
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're going over some of our past projects we did on our farms this summer. One of those is the use of planting annuals into perennial plots...
What States Have the Best Whitetail Hunting?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a highly debated topic for this week's podcast! This topic is incredibly important to consider when you are buying recreational land. Every st...
A Missouri Consultation Review
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we cover a property consultation in a two part podcast. The first segment is discussing our expectations of the property located in Centra...
S&F Rabbits Trails
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Hunter and Thomas talk about what’s happening on the farms they manage as well some great podcasts they have heard recently. Join us as w...
Anticipating a Whitetail's September Transition
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for the month of transition for whitetails? Ready or not it is here! This month is full of change and variables. The factors are numerou...