Whitetail Landscapes - Hunting & Habitat Management

In this podcast Tim Russell from Green Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services discusses how to get miles ahead of others that don’t cut their timber.  Thinning timber and evaluating the trees that are resident to meet goals of Forest Stand Improvement and objectives of benefitting deer. Landowners should contemplate what tree species are being taken out of the timber stand before a harvest and be mindful of trees that are left behind.  Studying and evaluating the resident plant communities in the overstory and understory is a logical step to evaluating the state of the forest and diagnosing what trees can benefit from thinning as it pertains to future harvests or crop trees that provide a mast benefit. Evaluate non-native plants and their abundance on the property and be mindful of these plants as they can create a conflict with existing and developing plant communities after a timber thinning.  Also, assess the amount of light reaching the forest floor and the resident plants that provide forage and cover for deer. Strategies related to post timber thinning as it pertains to remaining treetops and patchwork, in addition to a tactic called variable thinning will lead to more hunting success as deer interest increases.Social LinksGreen Fire Forestry & Wildlife Services, LLChttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Whitetail Landscapes is Powered by Simplecast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, find out how Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service gets his mature buck data right after hunting season. Steve is notorious for killing mature deer and helping his clients find success. Steve is a big woods hunter that pursues deer on public land in Pennsylvania and New York, his tactical and purposeful approach to evaluating and understanding deer movement and establishing a process to harvest deer will translate to your hunting. Steve and Jon discuss deer habitat and what preferences exist this time of year and where to scout. Sometimes conditions allow for double the data and will put you closer to understanding what deer will be doing next season.  Also, we dive into Steve’s scouting process, how he picks apart his hunting areas. Figuring out what deer have survived the hunting season is the first step. Evaluating the areas deer use and defining home ranges first, then forecasting core ranges to help narrow down and dial in where these deer want to be during hunting season. The use of trail cameras is essential to Steve’s process, his technique of clustering and analyzing trail camera data fuels his success. Steve’s ability to get intel all year long and his focus on scouting over 300 days a year,  and his focus on learning about specific deer movement and usage of areas seasonal supports his continued success in the big woods. Social LinksSherk's Guide Service – Guided Deer Hunts (sherksguideservice.com)Sherk's Guide Service - Home | FacebookSteve Sherk Jr. (@sherksguideservice) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Whitetail Landscapes is Powered by Simplecast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, find out how Jon Teater of Whitetail Landscapes designs hunting properties. The biggest focus area of Jon’s approach will start you down the correct path. Knowing more about the fundamentals of design makes the process so much easier. Understanding key facets of plants and the environment, which will help attract deer to your property.Landowners taking a stance, being open to change and promoting an unbiased perspective provides an opportunity to transform their hunting property. No property is perfect, landowners or leasees must recognize that each property has an opportunity to be more productive.  Evaluate your property against the neighborhood and thinking more realistically about the property setup.Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Whitetail Landscapes is Powered by Simplecast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we introduce Maximize Your Hunt produced by Whitetail Landscapes. Whitetail Landscapes is located in New York State and focuses on enhancing whitetail deer hunting properties through design and management efforts. Jon Teater owns and operates Whitetail Landscapes and has established clients throughout the United States. Jon’s experience combined with reoccurring podcast guests will provide opportunities for those around the country to learn how to improve their hunting property.The podcast includes information and background of Whitetail Landscapes and contributing guests. In addition, understanding differences across the country as it pertains to hunting expectations and habitat quality is significant to understanding what your property can provide. Please follow along as we dive into some key topics of design and strategy. #WhitetailLandscapes Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Whitetail Landscapes is Powered by Simpleast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.