Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting
Episodes
These Ain't Your Grandpa's Woods Anymore!
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode we dive in with Forester and Wildlife Manager Daric Denny to discuss how your timber stand has changed over the years. Many benefici...
Hunting Season is Here! Elk Camp
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're headed west! It's a busy time of the year but some times it's important to slow down and go hunting! This week we're discussing our upcoming tri...
Changing Your Habitat Perspective with Sean Far
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by Whitetail Properties Producer Sean Fahrendorf to discuss his feet to flame introduction to habitat management. Unlike many o...
S&F - So Simple a Man Could Do It with Maia Larson and Ciera Rhodes
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quail forever and Pheasants Forever have accomplished many things for private land across the nation, but they aren’t just improving the quail habit...
Cash Rent or Custom Farm Your Farm Land with Stephen Stockman
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone has open or agricultural acres on their recreational farms, however, this conversation can still be beneficial for everyone to listen to....
10X TV - New Whitetail Adventures with Greg Glesinger
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Glesinger has a history of tagging giant whitetails, and when we say giant whitetails we aren't saying booners, we're talking 200" and bigger. In...
S&F Is it Deer Genetics or our Own Limitations with Dr Marcus Lashley
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear people say “we just don’t have the genetics to grow big deer around here”. On today's podcast we dive into this topic with Dr. Las...
Should You Plant Natives or Let the Seed Bank Respond?
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast we discuss whether it is necessary to plant natives or simply allow the seed bank to respond. We have a special guest and post-...
Sawdust and Fire!
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we grow, you get more content coming your way. Sawdust and Fire is a new podcast coming to the Land & Legacy feed. This podcast will be for the lan...
Habitat is the Main Focus with Casey Bergthold
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The group at Quail Forever is a lean mean habitat focused machine. They are keenly aware that the persistence of bobwhite quail and pheasants are depe...
How to Maintain Your Clover Plots: Mow, Spray, or Both?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is a heated debate over the topic of, whether should you mow your clover. There have been many schools of thought, but now a long-term research...
The Relationship of Culture and Game Species with Dr. James Martin
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Please take note during this podcast of the importance of hunting culture. This culture is essential to the resource. As hunter numbers shift and cha...
Mature Bucks Frequenting A Small Property
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, we interview a passionate landowner and client from the mid-Atlantic region. This 23-acre property is rocking, so we have to tell...
You HAVE to Commit to Maintenance
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't plan on maintaining the work you've done, don't bother implementing it! You should consider the maintenance of the farm to not be opt...
The Golden Years of Land Management
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a different spin on the podcast this week! Adam and Kyle are discussing the how the window of time maybe closing on you making the biggest imp...
Top Nonessential Tools for Every Landowner
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like saving time, energy and money? We sure do, well there is a long list of tools that if you have access too will cut time and expenses, but ...
Understanding Over-browsed Food Plots
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we all prepare for hunting season mentally, we want to provide you with a series to consider so you get the most out of the fall. So we are going t...
#500 Episodes Down and the Best is Yet to Come
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating our 500th episode this week! Who can believe it!? 500 episodes beginning from 2017 to today with all things land. We're going to bre...
Squirrel Hunts, Quail Whistles, and Fire
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On episode #499 we're talking with our friend Thomas Baldridge about all the things connecting him to the land! Thomas is an avid outdoorsman and pres...
Preparing for a Better Farm
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is devoted to the landowners who like to plan, and to the ones who don't like to plan, get with the program!! With every consult our job ...
5 Positive Trends For Future Land Managers
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To follow up our recent podcast discussing the future concerns in land management, it’s only fair if we discuss the things that are looking up! So...
Embracing the Drought - Improving Land in Tough Times
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many land owners across the country, we're in a drought that doesn't seem to be lifting anytime soon. What does this mean for land managers trying...
July Habitat Management Observations
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's going in the outdoors during the heat of the summer? Where are Matt and Adam Traveling during the summer? we cover these topics and any more on...
The Six Biggest Threats to Land Management Now and in the Future
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Education is the key to remaining on top. Even with interest in land management growing rapidly, there are a few key things that could bottleneck your...
How to Grow More Raccoons! Put More on the Farm!
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, we take a unique angle at how someone would intentionally manage to improve a raccoon habitat. No, we never have met someone who is t...
Top Down vs. Bottom Up Management
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a podcast on Mindset management. Ask yourself the question, are you managing for the end goal or start to finish? Do you consider individuals ...
Deer Management vs Turkey Management - How They are Not the Same
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've spent a lot of time talking about the decline of the Wild Turkey in the last few years but it's time we get into the weeds of how our management...
Small Crew Big Results with Hunter Johnson
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can be a big task to manage a farm without help or a plan. Hunter Johnson from Arkansas is doing some great work on a big project with very little ...
Don’t Pick Up Where They Left Off
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found a deer stand in the woods and thought, “this must be a good spot?” That is a common occurrence. Very little thought goes into ...
Welcome to the Jungle
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Its early June and it’s too thick already! With the spring rains, sunny days, and warmTemperatures, most of the countryside has turned into a jungle...
Accidental Results - Planned Success
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many times in our travels and consulting across the country we find landowners who are having their best success from accidental projects. These resul...
Sharptail Grouse and Pheasant Management in the West
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We always enjoy working with landowners who have multi-species in mind when it comes to their management and farm goals. On a recent consultation, the...
Western Whitetail Management
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This past week, we spent the week working in Eastern Montana. This is not the vision that comes to mind when thinking about hunting whitetails. Most...
Green Isn't Good Enough
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If we've heard it once, we've heard it a thousand times! A green understory doesn't mean that it is desirable vegetation that will produce food or cov...
Principles of Land Management
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to make decisions on your farm for habitat improvement, game management, land ethics, etc there should be a form of checks and balances....
Balancing Prairie Restoration and Hunt-ability
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, Kyle and Matt discuss a recent consultation trip to SE Kansas. This property was located at the point in which the Cross Timbers ...
How To Buy Your First Recreational Property
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here is your buyer's guide for recreational property. This a step-by-step guide to preparing you for a land purchase. We are joined by Whitetail Prop...
Food Plot Plans and New Techniques
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're discussing our food plot strategies for this spring planting and how we're trying new things! Over the years we've never been scared to try new ...
Turkey Season Regulations and Trapping Predators
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the wild turkey with Frank Loncarich and hear about his spring season. It was a slow spring for a lot of hunters this year with l...
Hard Gobbling Longbeard:Hunt Breakdown
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a treat for you! We've included audio from our turkey hunt here in Missouri that took place during the last week of the season. These longbear...
A Deeper Understanding of Turkey Predation with Dr. Bret Colier
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we all gravitate toward the easy options or less complex issues at hand. However, if we want to understand turkeys and their reproductive c...
Fruit and Oak Tree Plantings - The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First and foremost, we are talking about detail work this week! Yes, we are not talking just 80 grit management. This is the fine-tuning and finish...
Identifying Micro-Climates on Your Property
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is a Micro-Climate? Have you ever heard of that before? Did you know that you are likely impacting or creating a micro-climate right now as we sp...
Reading the Body Language of a Wild Turkey
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The best turkey callers are not ones who sound the best throughout every yelping sequence or one that can make the most delicate turkey noises, it's ...
We're Missing the Point
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the purpose of land? Why would you wish you're hunting success on luck? We sit down with the Element guys this week to discuss hunting, fis...
Full Throttle Habitat = Success
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During the last few weeks of working across the country, we have seen successes and results around every corner. There is one theme however that rings...
The Proper Use and Application of Four Land Management Tools
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this week's podcast, Matt and Frank discuss the usage, application, and perspective that involve the four main types of habitat management tool...
No Fire is Created the Same
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're discussing a recent prescribed fire at "The Woodlands" and how each and every burn unit has the ability to provide different results f...
Setting Goals that Make Sense - Destinations not Directions
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when you've accomplished your goals? Is it the amount of deer you're seeing, the turkeys harvested, or the amount of money made on the...
Connecting with The Natural World with Kyle Lybarger
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast we catch up with fellow conservationist, Kyle Lybarger of the Native Plant Society. Kyle has a strong passion for natural history ...
Generational Land Management - Hold the Line
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard not to be romantic about managing and improving a farm. After all this land could be apart of your legacy. Imagine the idea that one day you...
Quality Habitat Doesn't Always Mean Quality Hunting
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this week's podcast, we hit a subject that some landowners are all too familiar with, poor hunting. No one wants to have to endure a season of...
Turkey & Deer Hunts at The Woodlands!
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're breaking down all the latest work completed at the Keith farm, better known as "The Whistling Woodlands!" Over the last few months we've complet...
100% of Turkey Nests Destroyed by Predators
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For several years the talk of the town is about wild turkeys and the decline many people are experiencing across the country. The reasons and factors...
The Maintenance Phase of Land Management with Travis Sumner
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Travis Sumner of NWTF. Travis among many other jobs at NWTF manages the NWTF property at their headquarters in Edge Field,...
Remember We Are All Hunters At Our Core
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, you will hear from two die-hard hunters! They reside in Arkansas and they know a thing or two about managing the land. At the fou...
We Want to Learn How to Burn with Primos' Lake Pickle
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's all the craze, everyone wants to learn how to use prescribed fire. It's the most underutilized but effective tool a land manager can use. This we...
Cost-Share Dollars for Timber Improvement with NFI
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to utilize EQIP or other cost-share programs to improve your land? This we sit down with the folks from National Forestry Initiative...
What's Your Role in Turkey Management with Dr. Mike Chamberlain
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is upfront and honest about the ways we all can be UNITED in the management of the wild turkey and its resources. For years now researche...
NWTF Convention Intro: Stay Open-Minded
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we lay the groundwork for some great content coming soon to the Land & Legacy Podcast. Chainsaw Chad is co-hosting this Wild Turkey series...
Hunting Iowa as a Nonresident
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, we chat with Garret Armstrong of Whitetail Properties. Garret serves the western Iowa region within the state. In addition to bei...
7 Principles of Building Diversity into Your Hunting Property
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder how to create a more diverse property or even question what that actually means? During this podcast, we create a road map of how t...
Whitetail Properties - Buying Hunting Land Then and Now
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode of the Land & Legacy podcast, we break down the connection between our business and Whitetail Properties. It's pretty easy to see ...
Wildlife Openings - Benefitting All Wildlife
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Almost every farm has one, it's that place you planted in a food plot years back that you stopped planting for many reasons. It sits along the road to...
Sea to Shining Sea - Consulting Season
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the swamps of Georgia to the mountains of Virginia to the salt rivers of western Oklahoma, we've put the miles on lately. Each property has a who...
Predator Series - Trapping How To
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Which weather forecast is better for trapping raccoons and possums and which is better for trapping coyotes, bobcats, and foxes? Don't know? you'll wa...
Small Deer to Big Deer with Dr. Bronson Strickland
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This will likely be one of our best podcasts in awhile! No offense to the previous and the future podcasts but Dr. Bronson Strickland covers one of ou...
Predator Series - Managing Habitat Against Predators
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if we told you that the way you're managing your farm is better for predators and not for prey? What if we said your timber looks like you're try...
Kansas Consultation Review: Making a Midwest Farm Functional
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we catch up with Kyle Hedge, Land & Legacy consultant, who spends a day working in Southeast Kansas. This consultation like ma...
Habitat Management Works Best When You're All In!
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a week of consulting in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas the Land & Legacy team has some great insights to share from these farms. In addition, we...
Predator Management Series: What Do Predators Eat?
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's January and traps are in the field during this time of the year. There is no doubt that many people are considering the idea of trapping predator...
Low Input, High Yielding Food Plots
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back and enjoy another fantastic guest discussing a new food plot management technique that requires low inputs. There is a method to the madness ...
The Best Year of Land Management is Ahead of You
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the calendar turns to 2022, it is a great time to set new goals, expectations, and refuel to make the most out of your recreational land during 202...
New Beginnings and Bright Futures
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 has started out with a big surprise for those who follow along with Land & Legacy. We have started a new podcast feed and what to invite everyon...
Fighting High Inflation Food Plots
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready or not the high-priced food plots are coming. The price of herbicide, fertilizer, freight, and seed is here. Food plot planting during 2022 is g...
Is Your Property Even Producing Mature Deer?
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about property goals every day. Most folks want to harvest mature deer or the biggest deer the neighborhood produces. This goal has a flaw and...
Habitat Work Completed in One Year
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back over the year it's easy to think the work list did not get completed as hoped but when you put it all on paper you might feel very accom...
How To Play Both Offense and Defense: Land Management
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For years the hunting industry has developed strategies and products for hunters to be more effective. There has been some great information shared al...
Late Season Iowa Buck Harvest
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This trip has been one that has been developing for several years. We have built a great relationship with very generous and passionate landowners in...
What’s More Important, Overstory or Understory?
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Timber management is a huge part of wildlife management. However it seems there is a common disconnect with the purpose or intent of managing the timb...
There is No Time for Willy Nilly Land Management
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been plagued by poor planning and execution of land management practices? Do you regret your decision to add a food plot in that location? Th...
How to Create and Hunt Bedding Areas for Whitetail Deer
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you own the secure cover in the neighborhood, you own deer during daylight hours. This creates more opportunities for hunting and encountering ma...
Habitat Management in Kansas with Kyle Hedges
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine owning 160 acres but still living two and a half hours away! How would you go about making an impact on the landscape with limited time? Now i...
Understanding Oak Management for Wildlife with Dr. Marcus Lashley
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your pens and paper, because you are getting ready to learn on this podcast with Dr. Marcus Lashley. We take a deep dive into the production, s...
Oak Management Recap - How Does this apply to a Landowner?
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After enjoying the conversation on the other podcast this week with Dr. Marcus Lashley so much, we felt it was best to further unpack why this informa...
Habitat Management During the RUT
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's always time to get to work improving habitat, even during the rut! On this week's podcast Matt and Adam discuss all the work they've been workin...
Cut, Burn, Hunt, Repeat, A Client Success Story
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of our goals is to try and simplify the learning curve and process for landowners who are interested in getting the most out of their recreational...
How to Accomplish More Habitat Work with OnX
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all start out with the best of intentions when it comes to the work we want to accomplish on a property. We create our own to - do lists while hunt...
Insider Secrets to Growing Giant Whitetails Annually
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are there really secrets left in deer management? The answer is no, but we still have lots left to figure out. One aspect of deer management that seem...
Kansas Rut Hunting and Habitat Features
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even in great neighborhoods with a history of giant bucks can use a little work, and in many cases a lot of work! Aaron Woodward, a Land & Legacy cl...
The Rut is Your Litmus Test
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How's your rutcation going? Do you look forward to the rut on your property or despise it? What does that say about your property and the management...
Executing the Gameplan - A Missouri Buck Falls
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks podcast we re-tell the story of a buck named Goofy. Adam was fortunate to harvest this buck with a bow on his second sit for Goofy. That...
How To Convert Habitat Work to Taxidermy Bills
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we share with you a story from a client named Patrick Stewart. His family owns property in Kentucky that they have been hunting and managing...
The Dreaded One Lung Hit
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bowhunting can be difficult, it's all about minimizing the risk of failure. However, even after a fatal shot is made, this does not mean you will reco...
Do I Buy In a Proven QDM Neighborhood or Start My Own?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a loaded question! We do our best to unpack it this week during the podcast of where to buy hunting property. As with any big decision in lif...
What Else Can You Learn from the B&C Distribution Map
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big deer only grow where crops are grown! Wrong! That's been the commonly accepted answer after a quick evaluation of the Boone and Crocket entries ma...
Woody Browse with Dr. Will Gulsby
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sure we all know and accept that deer like acorns, tender leaves, and "food plots". But, that is an elementary understanding of what deer actually eat...
Creating a Priority List for Habitat Techniques Part 2
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a successful podcast last week, we need to complete the comparison podcast to build upon the importance of having your priorities in order for ...
Fall Habitat Ramblings and Reminders
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you harvested a buck yet? Are you waiting for the rut to hunt or the cooler days in the forecast? If so, this podcast was designed for you to lea...
Land & Legacy - Creating a Priority List for Habitat Techniques - Part 1
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this week's podcast we break down a property and the habitat techniques from top to bottom. There is 11 total, but the number isn't important, ...