Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting
Episodes
How to Decoy Mature Whitetails with Greg Glesinger
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast we break down with an expert the art of decoying in rutting whitetails to bow range! This podcast is fun, filled with great bo...
How Does Rainfall Impact A Management Plan in Texas?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, we compare and contrast two different regions of the great state of Texas. Kyle Hedges joins Matt Dye on this podcast as the r...
230" Whitetail Mega Giant Buck, Again!
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not one, not two, but three bucks over 200" in four years is quite the accomplishment. Throw in a 193" buck last year and you're looking at one of the...
A 6.5 Year Old Buck Goes Down
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Follow along with us this week as we chat with Seth Harker who relives the story and multi-year hunt for a buck him and Trace call Hefty. Young bowhu...
Leaving a "Living Legacy" with Dr. Sanchez
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been too long since we had Dr. Sanchez back on the podcast but without any more waiting we breakdown what it means to leave a "Living Legacy". ...
Habitat Management - Quick Results and Quick Kills
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning from someone else's mistakes and also their best practices is a lot easier than trying to learn from your own mistakes. Land & Legacy Client ...
Chasing a Missouri Velvet 8-Pointer
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, we complete a multi-day hunt for a velvet 8-pointer in southern Missouri. We take you through the techniques and strategy we go throu...
Observing Whitetails From the Treestand
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whitetails reveal all that we need to know if we can read their body language. As bow season has opened up here in Missouri and only a few hunts in, a...
How Many Does Should I Shoot with Kip Adams
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, you will hear from Kip Adams the Conservation Director of the QDMA. Kip is a long time hunter and land manager with extensive kn...
What Happened to the Quality Bucks?
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, you will hear our take on a listener question. This question falls right in line with some of the recent podcasts we are having regar...
What's in Our Hunting Pack for 2020
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the bowhunting season is opening up across the country, we are putting the finishing touches on our gear selections for this season. Today's podcas...
Managing For Improved Age Structures
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, you will hear the recipe for having more big bucks on the landscape. This isn't rocket science, yet it seems hunters get caught up in...
A Deeper Understanding of Weather Fronts with Bryan Jackson
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had to reach out to the experts on this topic. Bryan Jackson of the National Weather Service is an experienced meteorologist who works day in and ...
Why We Burn in Late Summer
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this habitat focused podcast, we discuss the benefits of the burning during the late summer. Yes, we burned during a drought recently here in sout...
Our Outlook on a New Lease
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New opportunities are on the horizon for Land & Legacy this fall. With one phone call, we packed the truck and headed west to a new hunting opportunit...
Land Management vs. Herd Management
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of the phrase "that farm is managed"? Have you stopped to consider what that means? Do you wonder, what type of management they ar...
Proven Dove Hunting Tactics
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, we sit down with Kyle Hedges of Land & Legacy to discuss the cheat codes for dove season. The opening day of dove season in many ...
Ohio Update
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks podcast, we discuss the flexibility of land. We have worked a certain property in Ohio for several years now. Despite working the same p...
Hindsight is 20/20 - Mistakes on the Land
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best way to learn is to look back in history at what worked and most importantly, what didn't work. During this podcast we discuss some...
Overhauling an Iowa Hunting Property
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this weeks podcast we bring you an update from the owners of Bur Oaks Bluff. This 280 acre property is getting a habitat facelift. Since the o...
Wool and Whitetail Hunters with Kevin Harlander of First Lite
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been coming for a while, the wool revelation for the typical eastern whitetail hunter. Wool has been used for hundreds of years as a premium fa...
The Foundational Element of Landscape Architecture
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this week's podcast, Matt and Frank discuss one of the largest and overlooked fundamental aspects of land management, location! Your specific...
Step by Step Fall Food Plot Planting Guide
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for fall like we are? Ready or not here it comes. During this week's podcast we discuss how fall food plots actually work. We start at t...
Introducing the National Wildlife Cooperative
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is! Finally the wait is over, after a few years of development, Hunter Pruitt the founder of the National Wildlife Cooperative is ready to rel...
How We Are Implementing Wildlife Cooperatives
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We would be hypocritical if we didn't implement cooperatives in our region. These cooperatives are wide ranging in the structure, some will be very or...
What Fall Food Plot Blend is Best For You?
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of several years we have worked closely with Stratton Seed Company to develop many different blends for food plotters across the count...
Finding the Good in Hot, Dry Weather
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How's the weather in your part of the world? It's the middle of the summer so most of us are experiencing the severity of summer heat. If the summer ...
The Things I Wish Were True
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is one for the ages! We take a light hearted approach this week to land management information. Disclaimer, these "research" points are ...
What is Our Land Actually Telling Us?
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our land, public or private is showing clear signs of warning. In many places the land is degraded and in need of assistance. How do we know this? Wel...
Don't Emotionally Buy A Hunting Property
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast you will hear how two Land & Legacy listeners used us to help find them the perfect property to reach their goals. Oftentimes we f...
Buying Land "Outside of the Box"
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dream of owning your own property one day? Do you have a complex understanding of what that buying process looks like? During this podcast you ...
Are Gov't Cost Share Programs Really Worth It?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, we break down a contract on an existing Land & Legacy project. These are real numbers applied to real habitat management project...
The Great Debate - Food vs. Cover
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oftentimes the debate of food versus cover has caused heated discussions among hunters. Here is the quick and simple explanation, the answer is both....
Planting Natives and Homesteading in the Mid-Atlantic
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On a recent trip to the mid-Atlantic region, Matt was able to spend time reviewing success from a client who planted diverse natives as well as met wi...
This Is Why We Love Land
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hope you are ready for a passion-filled podcast! This week we fly off the cuff and provide listeners with an in-depth look at why we love land. Bein...
Why Do I Need to Identify Plants?
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your pen and paper for this podcast! After many months of debating this podcast topic, we release the truths behind the knowledge that will take ...
Where Did All the Quail Go?!
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Where did all the quail go? This is a recurring question that begins in the eastern United States and ends in western United States with many ideas a...
Food Plot Trials and Tribulations
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If we could sum up food plots in one question or phrase it would likely be, "How can we maximize our food plot production with as little time and mon...
Creating Summertime Thermal Cover
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast we cover all things summer and heat. It’s been heating up in the Midwest and a recent consulting trip to Texas reinforced t...
It's Time To Start Focusing on the "Little Guys"
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Frank and Matt discuss the foundation and start of life for many of the game species we all enjoy chasing. We address rumors and comm...
Open Your Eyes, You're a Land Manager!
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The best tool a land manager can have is their own two eyes! Chainsaws, prescribed fire, tractors, drills, sprayers are all great, but if you don't se...
Timber Management in the North Woods
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Spring has been one to remember from chasing turkeys to burning down the roads on consulting trips. Two recent trips took Adam to the hills of C...
Expanding Travel Corridors and Increasing Diversity in Kansas
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back on the road again, Matt and Frank discuss a recent trip to the heart of deer country in SouthEast Kansas. Working with new landowners is always e...
Do Soybeans Really Grow Antlers?
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back and enjoy! Yup, we went there and put a bullseye on soybeans! This week, we invited Kip Adams of the QDMA to discuss how bucks grow antlers...
Evaluating the Results of Prescribed Fire
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't learned yet, we love prescribed fire for managing native plant communities. Fire has so many different elements that impact the result ...
Using Cattle to Improve Wildlife Numbers
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing statement is that cattle and wildlife can't co-exist and this podcast is devoted to debunking that statement. Adam and Kyle discuss the us...
The Lies Grandpa Told Us About Land Management
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all grew up listening to our Grandpa's, hanging on every word they had to share with us. Well, these days we find that not all of these phrases ho...
How to Properly Manage Open Acres
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, we talk specifically on the best ways to manage open acres on recreational land. These open acres can be comprised of various forms ...
Why Are You Buying That?
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, we examine the benefits of purchasing the latest and greatest gear versus simply habitat management tools. These tools we compa...
Turkey Management 301
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is, all you need to know about turkey management. Do you have turkeys on your property now? Do you want turkeys? Download this podcast and ap...
Spring Turkey Success Part 2
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What an unreal first week of the spring turkey season for the Land & Legacy team in southern Missouri. Opening day was a huge success for Matt and ...
Are You a Producer or a Consumer?
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go! This podcast topic has been brewing for several weeks. In essence, the podcast is simply produced to get people thinking about pulling the...
Turkey Opener: Planning and Strategy Pt. 1
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anticipation is at an all-time high this week. Here in Missouri, the spring turkey season has now opened. This week's podcast is special as you will...
Youth Hunting - The Difference Between Boys and Girls
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It might be every dad's dream who grew up hunting to think of the day that he gets to introduce his kids to hunting. A passing of the torch, or a deep...
The Future of Land Management - Wildlife CO-OPS
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As this crazy world we live in continues to evolve, so does conservation. With the continual increase of land values across the country, it is becomin...
Let the Food Plot Planting Begin
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again when the food plot planting questions start all over. Food plot planting is just around the corner and we are ready for it, are ...
We Are Losing Quail Habitat at Alarming Rates
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Matt and Frank discuss the recent trends in bobwhite quail numbers. This podcast should wake you up! Not with excitement, but ...
You think CRP is Good? Just Wait!
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does CRP mean to you? Do you think of dense tree plantings or a mix of warm-season grasses among a vast number of tillable acres? Did you know t...
What Makes a Larger Impact? Managing Coyotes or Antlerless Deer
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well, sit back and get ready for a debate. This week is full of science, hard data, and truth about managing for a bigger impact. Our goal here is to ...
The Importance of Nesting Cover for Turkeys and Quail
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we sat down with some of the top Wild Turkey Biologists in the country who are studying the decline of turkey populations through the South...
Don't Use Whitetail Deer As Your Habitat Meter
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this week's podcast, we are self- quarantined in separate offices as we record but we keep bringing the heat on land management information. ...
Friends, Films, and Coffee with Nathaniel Maddux
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of building Land & Legacy, Nathaniel Maddux has seemed to stay in the shadows, despite his immense support in the mission. Nathaniel ...
How To Increase Usable Space for Whitetail Deer
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you missed the QDMA Whitetail Weekend, we give you a taste of what the seminars and educational opportunities are present at the event. Every year...
Non-Native Invasive Species Are Not Welcome!
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is no room for non-native invasive species on the landscape. These species vary from region to region, but the presence of them is not welcome....
Flush-Cut, Hinge-Cut, Hack-N-Squirt, When To Use Each
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Timber management is not a question of if you should implement it, but when. However, there are serious misconceptions as well as misunderstandings o...
When Science and Optics Collide - “RLVNT”
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
By now you know we are kinda nerdy when it comes to wildlife and facts about how they work and function. Well this week we take science and the functi...
The Power of Native Plant Communities
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While in Nashville at the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention, we caught up with Pure Air Native’s Justin Adams. He took time to sit down and...
Using Prescribed Fire to Restore Landscapes and Ecosystems
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner to discuss the direction of wildlife and landscape management in the state. We wer...
What Hard Science Tells Us About Wild Turkey Populations
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we spoke with the man who was in charge of the restocking efforts of the the wild turkey across North America. This week, we sit down with t...
The History of Re-Stocking Wild Turkeys with James Earl Kennemar
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how wild turkey populations became available in your neck of the woods? You may need to take a moment and thank this week's guest, James...
Managing Right of Ways with NWTF's Steve Barlow
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast, we sit down with Steve Barlow of NWTF and associate Travis Rogers of Corteva. These two gentlemen represent large groups activel...
Introduction to Burr Oaks Bluff
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We want to officially welcome you to our latest project, Burr Oaks Bluff! This farm is about to get a major facelift. This week, we discuss this 288-a...
"Renewing the Mind" of Hunters with Dr. Sanchez
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sit back and prepare yourself to be challenged, encouraged, spiritually awakened, and educated. This week, we sit down with the renowned Dr. Sanchez ...
The Recipe for Producing Top Caliber Deer ANYWHERE
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The excuse of I don't live in Iowa or Kansas anymore doesn't work. Big deer can be produced anywhere across the country! No matter the state, the reso...
Addition by Subtraction - Land Management Edition
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we find ourselves in the great state of Iowa! the hunting heritage is strong here in the state. But to make the hunting better and to improv...
Cookie Cutter Consulting - Why Historical Evidence is Important in Land Management
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to land and wildlife management there should be very little cookie cutter techniques. That's due to the ever changing landscape that we...
How To Make Your Property A Chick Factory
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about chicks, as in how to increase brood survivability on your property. Quail and wild turkeys can nest in many different locations...
Growing and Harvesting a Michigan Giant Whitetail
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every state has the potential to grow top-caliber deer. In most areas, the natural resources are already present on the landscape to produce great h...
The Pitfalls of Managing for Big Bucks Only
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being our on the road a lot during this time of the year, we begin to see many different habitat types that are struggling and begging to be managed i...
Observations from Across the Whitetail's Range
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, we discuss our recent observations traveling from Kansas to West Virginia. We saw farming landscapes, bottomland, CRP, and tho...
How to Shrink a Deer's Home Range
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to keep a mature deer on your farm for as many days as possible is a goal many hunters try to obtain. Others wish to lower the amount of deer t...
Must Kill Management - Finding True Land Management
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard a deer hunter speak about needing to kill more coyotes and a few months later complain about having too many deer? Or better yet a...
Tricking Out a Kansas Farm
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Matt, Kyle, and Frank breakdown the steps it is going to take to convert an under-utilized farm in Kansas into a dynamic wildl...
Edge Feathering - The Lost Habitat Management Tool
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Edge Feathering has been lost in the weeds for sometime now but it's time you should bring it back. When we look for habitat or land management tools ...
A Year in the Life of a Land Manager
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the goals we have for the podcast is to help land managers prioritize their time. There are so many different ways that land managers can get ...
Big Buck Encounters and 2019 Gear Review
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Late-Season does not at all mean the best part of season has come and went. Some fantastic hunting opportunities are still out there for the taking. ...
The Truths of Trapping Predators
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast Kyle and Frank go deep into the history of trapping and the complex dynamics of predator-prey relationships. Both Kyle and Frank ...
Why You Should Be Using Prescribed Fire
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Prescribed fire is discussed throughout our podcasts. From the launch of Land & Legacy we always try to discuss the importance of native species and ...
Hunters Trying to Play "Land Manager" & Common Mistakes
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, Matt is joined by Kyle and Frank to discuss an important common misunderstanding among hunters. There is a disconnect between hunters...
Late Season Timber Hunt Buck with 8 Inch Bases
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you guessed it, late-season deer hunting success with Seth Harker. No this was not over cut corn, a field full of soybeans, or a lush clover fi...
Western Upland Bird Hunting on Public Land
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Land & Legacy Consultants Frank Loncarich and Kyle Hedges headed west this September to chase upland birds in Wyoming and Nebraska. Turn back to the p...
Virtual Property Evaluations
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, it is here! We have been hinting at this for some time and after many months of development, we are releasing a new service to landowners. Th...
Client Success - Transforming Recreational Property
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During this week's podcast, we sit down with a client form Southern Missouri to discuss the transformation his property is going through. In February...
Hunting a Wilderness - What Does the Future Hold
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This past week, we stepped out into a different realm most would not picture us in. We took advantage of the 1000's of acres of public land in southwe...
Kansas Deer Hunting & Land Management with Kyle Hedges
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Hedges and Frank Loncarich joined the Land & Legacy team to extend the knowledge and information our company can provide. Both with a long histor...
Massive Habitat Improvements in Kentucky
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have listened and followed along for very long, you know that we often recommend full-scale land management and habitat improvements on each p...
Hunting Success with Habitat Improvement
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to manage a property to maximize your hunting success sounds like an easy thing to do! To anyone who's ever owned or managed a farm knows it's...
Whiplash - The Story of a 6.5 Year-Old Whitetail
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, we chat with Land & Legacy contributor Seth Harker. Seth is a life-long resident of Southern Missouri and has taken his fair share o...
Habitat Changes and the Effects on Hunting
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every deer season is a learning experience and for Adam and Chad it's a great reminder of just how far it has come. Not many people are blessed with t...
How to Monitor the Phases of the Rut
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With each passing week, the rut closes in. We've been studying hard the daily updates from the Cuddelink System. We aren't just looking for where deer...