Habitat Podcast

Jared Van Hees

Deer Hunting

Habitat Management

Timber Stand Improvement

Deer Habitat Management

Food Plots

Hunting Strategy

Hunting Strategies

Bedding Areas

Wildlife Habitat Management

Whitetail Properties

Vitalize Seed

Whitetail Deer

Illinois

Whitetail Strategies

Land Management

Logging

Hunting

Tree Cutting Techniques

Northern Michigan

CRP

The Habitat Podcast is a podcast for land and wildlife habitat managers, and for hunters who learn and utilize different types of habitat in their hunting strategy. We interview hunters and habitat managers from across the country, picking their brain to learn their success's and failures. We are different in the fact that we are not the experts. This podcast is for us and the listeners to learn a... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	370	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	SportsWilderness

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366: 7 Habitat Myths That Are Ruining Deer Properties with Matt Zahl and Corey Franceus

Habitat Podcast #366 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with the HP crew Andy Hutchens, Matt Zahl, and Corey Franceus! We discuss:

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Soil improvement takes years longer than most landowners expect

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Access... more

9 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 31 min

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365: Should You Shoot Does In The Late Season? with Adam Miller and Nate Rozeveld

Habitat Podcast #365 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with our good friends Adam Miller and Nate Rozeveld! We discuss:

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Private land deer move differently than pressured public land deer

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Equipment upgr... more

2 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 12 min

364: Why You Should Be Managing for Grouse To Make Your Deer Habitat Better with

Habitat Podcast #364 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with our good friends Erich Long and Cody Altizer! We discuss:

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Managing for grouse improves deer habitat across the entire property

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Grouse are spe... more

28 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 18 min

363: The Habitat Strategy Behind Growing a 179” Tennessee Buck with Justin Curtis

Habitat Podcast #363 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens and our good friend Justin Curtis! We discuss:

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Hunting is about restraint, not just killing deer

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Mature bucks are kille... more

19 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 10 min

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Recent Guests

Justin Curtis

Tennessee-based hunter and habitat manager, passionate about deer hunting and land stewardship.

Episode: 363: The Habitat Strategy Behind Growing a 179” Tennessee Buck with Justin Curtis

Blaine Becker

Habitat manager and wildlife specialist with a background in conservation management

Habitat on the Horizon

Episode: 362: What You Can Do Right Now To Make Your Deer Habitat Better with Blaine Becker

Nick Pullano

New land owner and hunter from Northern Central Michigan

Episode: 361: Make Deer Behavior Work For Your Property with Nick Pullano

Frank Brock

Expert from Morse Nursery discussing fruit trees and habitat management

Morse Nursery

Episode: 357: Don't Make This Mistake In The Spring: Why Right Now Is The BEST Time To Order Your Fruit Trees with Frank Brock of Morse Nursery

Gerald Casperson

A veteran and avid hunter from the Upper Peninsula.

Episode: 355: Successful Food Plots In The Big Woods Of Michigans Upper Peninsula with Gerald Casperson

Zach Hass

Land manager and aquatic biologist

Creek Bottom Land Management

Episode: #352 - What You Can Actually Do To Combat EHD: Ecosystem Health and Water Quality with Zach Hass of EHDefense

Dr. Patrick Freeze

Soil health scientist and director of research and development at Ward Labs

Ward Labs

Episode: 350: Soil Testing 101: Why It Matters for Sustainable Agriculture with Dr. Patrick Freeze of Ward Labs

Jake Hofer

Whitetail land agent and podcaster specializing in habitat management

The Land Podcast and The Whitetail Podcast

Episode: 347: Understanding Different Soil Types, How Soil Impacts Tree Plantings, and Creating Bulletproof Access with Jake Hofer

Angelo Giannoni

Hunting enthusiast and habitat manager

Hunting Life 365

Episode: 341: Using Tree Planting Cages As A Funnel To A Waterhole with Angelo Giannoni

Host

Jared Van Hees

Host of the Habitat Podcast, passionate about habitat management and land stewardship, actively engaging with the hunting community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 739 ratings

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Love the pod guys the info I get week in and week out helps all aspects of me growing as a hunter and land manager thank you guys for all you do keep them coming !
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5
Huntn247
United States7 days ago
Helpful and Interesting
This is one of my go-to podcasts with consistent quality and information. I appreciate I can listen without fear of bad language.
Apple Podcasts
5
VeeRod
United Statesa month ago
My favorite podcast
This is such a great podcasts that gives all types of knowledge from soil health, planting strategies, habitat management, to access with throwing in the consideration that there is not one cookie cutter answer that will work for all properties.
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PilotninjaYT
United States2 months ago
Two thumbs up
My favorite podcast. The HP crew delivers an informative, fun & welcoming experience.
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RedBeard, Evart MI
United States3 months ago
Awesome Information!
Jared and the whole crew are a wealth of knowledge on habitat management and hunting strategies. I’m addicted to not only the podcast but the practices held within. I only have 8 acres but have been putting some of these methods into my property and it’s working! Thanks for the great work guys and looking forward to the future. ~Hans PA.
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Hans Groff
United States4 months ago

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Overall, the content is seen as informative, entertaining, and relatable for fellow land and wildlife enthusiasts.

The camaraderie and engaging personalities of the hosts create a welcoming atmosphere.

Many reviews highlight the practical and actionable insights gained from episodes.

Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared about habitat management and hunting strategies.

Listeners value the blend of expert interviews with the hosts' learning journey.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#125	United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#158	Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#130	Sweden/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#143	China/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#158	Finland/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

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361: Make Deer Behavior Work For Your Property with Nick Pullano

Q: What is your prime food source on your property?

My prime food source is a five to seven acre hayfield that a farmer up the road farms, although there's a scarcity of other food sources around.

#352 - What You Can Actually Do To Combat EHD: Ecosystem Health and Water Quality with Zach Hass of EHDefense

Q: What are the steps in restoring ecosystem health to combat EHD?

Use the EHD fence products, which include a bio-catalyst to enhance decomposition in water bodies and improve ecosystem health by increasing beneficial bacteria.

#352 - What You Can Actually Do To Combat EHD: Ecosystem Health and Water Quality with Zach Hass of EHDefense

Q: Can deer survive from EHD if they get it?

Yes, deer can survive EHD, especially if they are healthy, but they are likely to face mortality later during the rutting season.

#352 - What You Can Actually Do To Combat EHD: Ecosystem Health and Water Quality with Zach Hass of EHDefense

Q: How does EHD happen?

EHD is caused by a small midge that bites certain animals like cattle, which can harbor the virus and transmit it to deer.

344: Building A Better Whitetail Property in Iowa with John Mulligan

Q: What do you think you're one of your favorite types of like a habitat and hunting setup on your place for a mature buck?

I usually try to target mature deer that are scent checking does and walking a little more slow, focusing on green food sources like clover early in the season.

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Focused on land and wildlife habitat management, the content frequently explores the intersection of hunting strategies and ecological stewardship. Through interviews with various habitat managers and hunters, the conversations dive into their successes, challenges, and insights on enhancing environments that support wildlife. Key topics include effective deer management, habitat improvement techniques, food plot preparations, and the importance of community in shared hunting experiences. Unique to this series is the candid exploration of learning from both successes and failures, creating an approachable platform for those interested in wildlife conservation and hunting practices.

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1. Chasing Giants with Don Higgins
2. The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests
3. HUNTR
4. Wired To Hunt Podcast
5. Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting

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Habitat Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 370 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Habitat Podcast include:

1. Justin Curtis
2. Blaine Becker
3. Nick Pullano
4. Frank Brock
5. Gerald Casperson
6. Zach Hass
7. Dr. Patrick Freeze
8. Jake Hofer

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