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Habitat Podcast

Jared Van Hees
Habitat Management
Deer Hunting
Food Plots
Wildlife Habitat Management
Hunting Strategy
Hunting Strategies
Hunting
Deer Management
Whitetail Deer
Timber Stand Improvement
Michigan
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Habitat
Vitalize Seed
Switchgrass
Deer
Logging
Iowa
Wildlife Conservation
Saddle Hunting

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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Latest Episodes

Habitat Podcast #405 - In today's episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Gavin Sodders!

We discuss:

-Gavin transforms his family's roughly 26-acre Indiana hayfields through fourteen years of habitat work.

-Gavin watches mor... more

Habitat Podcast #404 - In today's episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Cory Franceus and Chad Fike!

We discuss:

-Chad goes from years of small bucks to big Michigan deer after three trips to Tony LaPratt's boot camp.

-Cor... more

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Habitat Podcast #403 - In today's episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Cory Franceus and Matt Zahl!

We discuss:

-Hutchy gets poison ivy and cellulitis prepping one stand in southern Ohio in 95-degree heat.

-Matt plants a ... more

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Habitat Podcast #402 - In today's episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Arron Bleise and Kevin Gross!

We discuss:

-Arron explains why planting an inch and a quarter deep in July left his seed sitting 21 days.

-Arron adds p... more

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Recent Guests

Chad Fike
Special guest discussing the 80-acre property and habitat work
Property owner / habitat manager on site
Episode: 404: How He Designed 80 Acres In Michigan So That Bucks Never Leave (Virtual Property Tour) with
Arron Bleise
Sultry voice, guest and co-host on Protect Our Bucks appearances
Habitat Podcast guest
Episode: 402: How He Builds Successful Mock Scrapes On Food Plots with Arron Bleise and Kevin Gross
Kevin Gross
Hunter with long-running experience, guest on multiple episodes
Habitat Podcast guest
Episode: 402: How He Builds Successful Mock Scrapes On Food Plots with Arron Bleise and Kevin Gross
Justin Curtis
Hunter featured on Deercamp Detour episodes; extensive international hunting experience
Independent hunter
Episode: Return Of The Deercamp Detour: What It's Actually Like On A 14 Day Fly In Alaska Hunt with Justin Curtis
Janis Putelis
Returning guest, habitat manager focused on oak savanna restoration
Episode: 401: How Janis Putelis Turned 50 Acres Of Big Woods Into A Whitetail Paradise
Mark Drury
Long-time guest and founder of Drury Outdoors
Drury Outdoors
Episode: EPISODE 400 SPECIAL! The First 3 Things Mark Drury Does On A New Farm
Joe Allera
Hunter and habitat manager, known for his swamp-to-habitat transformation on a 40-acre property
Self/Boogieman Outdoors
Episode: 399: Turning 40 Acres of Worthless Swamp Into a Big Buck Sanctuary with Joe Allera
Adam Hutchie
Guest on the episode, long-time hunter and participant in the Patreon camp
Episode: 397: Does Killing a 170" Buck in Iowa Make You a Better Hunter?
Josh Arbogast
NRC/ deer management advocate and NRC/HDNR figure
NRC / Michigan wildlife community
Episode: 396: The Real Reason Michigan's New Baiting Law Doesn't Make Sense with Josh Arborgast

Hosts

Jared Van Heaves
Host of habitat-focused shows and community learning leader.
Andy
Co-host and collaborator on habitat and land-management discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 762 ratings
  • Down to earth

    Very informative and down to earth people. Lee the content light and fun as well as have very good information for various ways to create habitat. Great to listen to and pass the time at work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Will shelmadine
    United Statesa month ago
  • Habitat Podcast!

    I really appreciate the Habitat Podcast and all of the content they put out. I just bought my first property, and am listening to several episodes for a second or third time to start applying concepts to my own property. Thanks Jared!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Dickerson
    United States3 months ago
  • My “farm” is already better

    helped me form the plan to redo my crp land get l best i can

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keppler320
    United States3 months ago
  • Best damn pod

    Best deer podcast out there . Jared rules

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjjjjjjsbdbehdjdu
    United States4 months ago
  • Real Manager Lessons

    I listen to countless podcasts and share many with my habitat clients. I am a fan of multiple techniques and am always learning. This is one of my favorite groups of all time. Awesome guests, methodology and truth from the field that cannot be replicated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ksdoubledrop
    United States4 months ago

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A few critics note some offbeat or early-episode topics, but overall consensus favors practical, actionable content with strong community feel.
Listeners praise the show for being relatable and down-to-earth, with practical, field-tested tips.
Many appreciate the breadth of guest expertise and real-world stories shared by hosts and guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#133
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#249
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#246
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#32
South Korea/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#136
Sweden/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

394: Two Fields, 250 Yards Apart, Completely Different Deer Pressure — Here's Why with Al Tomechko
Q: When are you planting fall food plots this year, and how do you decide the timing across different regions?
Planting windows vary by location and frost risk; up north, August into early September is common, while further south may shift earlier. I base timing on soil moisture, weather forecasts, and field readiness, using a mix of Carbon Load and Nitro Boost to balance establishment and deer pressure.
387: The Simple Sprayer That Changed His Food Plot System: Liquid Fertilizer, Clover, and Southern Habitat Strategy with Cale Giddens
Q: What is the Plot Blaster and what does it do?
The Plot Blaster is a two-inch receiver-hitch sprayer bracket with a boomless nozzle that sprays up to about 30 feet wide. It's fully adjustable, corrosion-resistant, and designed to be compatible with a wide range of tanks and pumps, making it easy to retrofit existing gear into a professional sprayer system.
390: The 10-Acre Big Buck Factory He Built Around His House with Dave Hoy
Q: Can you kind of lay your property out for us that doesn't listen to the podcast before, the year round, like kind of how it goes?
Dave describes a 'mullet' layout with the house up front and a large back area devoted to hunting and deer habitat, including a front yard that is manicured and a back zone that is structured to thwart deer movement around the house while providing access to hunt and access to food plots connected by a screened boomerang shape.
388: Tree Tubes, Cages & The Right Way To Protect Fruit Trees with Cory Franceus and Matt Zahl
Q: What gear or equipment is most helpful for efficient habitat work on large plots?
Spending on trenchers, excavators, backhoes, and specialized seeders like Downburst; saddle hunting gear and portable equipment also cited as game-changers for accessibility and efficiency.
388: Tree Tubes, Cages & The Right Way To Protect Fruit Trees with Cory Franceus and Matt Zahl
Q: How do you manage autumn olive and other invasive plants around productive plots?
Participants describe basal bark treatments with oil-based herbicides like triclopyr, using window-screen mesh as mouse guards, and selectively removing invasives while preserving beneficial plants.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Habitat Podcast

What is Habitat Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, hands-on show about land and wildlife habitat management, with a strong focus on deer habitat, food plots, native species, and landscape-scale improvements. Episodes highlight real-world tactics from small parcels to larger properties, including seed mixes, equipment, prescribed fire, and business aspects of habitat work. Guests range from habitat managers and real estate pros to seed companies and technology makers, all sharing actionable tips, candid failures, and community-rooted learning. The format emphasizes practical education over ego, with a bias toward regional challenges, neighbor dynamics, and affordable, scalable improvements that listeners can apply to their own properties or clients' lands.

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Recent guests on Habitat Podcast include:

1. Chad Fike
2. Arron Bleise
3. Kevin Gross
4. Justin Curtis
5. Janis Putelis
6. Mark Drury
7. Joe Allera
8. Adam Hutchie

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