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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
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Habitat
Michigan
Vitalize Seed
Switchgrass
Logging
Iowa
Wildlife Conservation
Saddle Hunting
Deer Camp

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 #389 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Dave Hoy!

We discuss:

• Dave harvested his biggest buck ever—a 145" deer—from 10 acres.

• The property's "mullet" design prioritizes access and de... more

Habitat Podcast #389 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Jake Bollinger!

We discuss:

• Jake's 82-acre farm is transitioning from ag production to habitat.

• Miscanthus screens are being used to create vi... more

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Habitat Podcast #388 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Cory Franceus and Matt Zahl!

We discuss:

• Tree tubes are easy, but cages may protect better long-term.

• Apple trees can struggle when tubes hold... more

Habitat Podcast #387 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Cale Giddens of Plot Blaster!

We discuss:

• Plot Blaster was built to solve common ATV sprayer frustrations.

• A boomless sprayer can reduce broke... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Bollinger
Grass Lake, Michigan area, farmer/habitat manager
Episode: 389: After Multiple Years Of Habitat Work, These 3 Things Worked The Best with Jake Bollinger
Cory Franceus
Fruit tree and habitat management expert
Episode: 388: Tree Tubes, Cages & The Right Way To Protect Fruit Trees with Cory Franceus and Matt Zahl
Max Wierda
Real estate broker focused on land and habitat projects
TerraQuest Real Estate and Land Company
Episode: 385: Turning an Ugly Property Into A Big Buck Haven with Max Wierda
Lincoln Rohn
Partner at Packer Max; industry expert in food plots and habitat tools
Packer Max
Episode: 384: The BEST Budget Food Plot Setup for Deer Hunters with Lincoln Rohn
Travis Owen
Co-host guest, Missouri land real estate professional and founder of Twin Rivers Prescribed Burn Association (PBA)
Twin Rivers Prescribed Burn Association
Episode: 383: The Truth About Honeysuckle and Declining Turkey Numbers: Why You Need To Burn Your Property Now!
Josh Tanner
Guest from Mid-Michigan; co-host of Mic'd Up Podcast
Mid-Michigan, Mic'd Up Podcast
Episode: #382 - Small Parcel Series: Turning Small Acreage Into a Whitetail Magnet
Randy Birdsong
Whitetail hunter and TV host; background in Habitat management and deer farming
HeadHunters TV, The Raven Project (habitat/show projects)
Episode: #381 - Do You Actually Need A Big Farm To Kill Big Bucks? with Randy Birdsong
Will Hastings
Host of Deer Camp Podcast (guest on episode)
Deer Camp Podcast
Episode: 379: How to Make Deer Move Exactly How You Want Them To Do with Will Hastings
Ryan Lawrence
Founder of Antler Anchor Co.
Antler Anchor Co.
Episode: 377: What Finding Shed Antlers Really Means for Your Farm with Ryan Lawrence of Antler Anchor Co

Hosts

Jared Van Heaves
Host of The Habitat Podcast; focused on habitat management and practical land stewardship.
Andy Hutchins
Co-host; participates in habitat-focused discussions and guest conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 756 ratings
  • Relatable

    I enjoy how relatable your topics and guests are to the average landowner trying to improve their little piece of the habitat pie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cabin45
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Very educational and good group of guys with even gooder information!!! Would have never heard of Morse nursery if it wasn’t for this pod! Got 20 trees coming to start my orchard next month! I’m from northern Indiana can relate to these Michigan guys! Thanks and keep the pods coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshcarson2
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the show

    You guys are awesome. Think you and your guests make a show that targets and entertains all levels and skill of hunters everywhere. Would love that decal for the beer fridge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Decal Please
    United States5 months ago
  • early episodes are better

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    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rugbym10sflyu
    United States5 months ago
  • Packed content

    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 !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Huntn247
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the relatable, down-to-earth approach and practical, actionable advice.
Many appreciate the breadth of guests—from real estate professionals to habitat specialists.
Some criticism notes variability in episode quality but overall strong value and consistency.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#93
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#137
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#123
Sweden/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#133
South Africa/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#178
China/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
388: Tree Tubes, Cages & The Right Way To Protect Fruit Trees with Cory Franceus and Matt Zahl
Q: What do you do now to protect new trees as they grow out of the tubes?
Several speakers discuss transitioning from tubes to cages as trees thicken, with plans to fence when necessary and keep deer from rubbing trunks.
388: Tree Tubes, Cages & The Right Way To Protect Fruit Trees with Cory Franceus and Matt Zahl
Q: What was the first Habitat task you prioritized this year after winter?
People talked about planning and planting, prioritizing corn or other crops, mapping deer access, and preparing shooting lanes and infrastructure before the peak of summer.
380: Designing A Property To Make Mature Bucks Feel Safe with Lee Vandenbrink of Everland Outdoors
Q: What is the core offering of Everland Outdoors and how does it differ from traditional satellite imagery?
Everland Outdoors focuses on up-to-date, drone-based property maps that capture detail satellites cannot provide. Maps can be flown any time of year, offer precise edges and canopy features, and are used for planning habitat, food plots, and deer movement with a high level of accuracy and visual appeal.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Habitat Podcast

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

The show targets land and wildlife habitat managers and hunters who want practical, field-tested insights on turning properties into productive habitat. Episodes consistently cover habitat improvement tactics, food plots, water features, cover, and access, with a strong emphasis on real-world budgeting, neighbor collaboration, and scalable strategies for small to mid-sized parcels. A notable strength is the guest mix—real estate brokers, habitat consultants, veteran hunters, and tech-enabled land-management pros—offering diverse perspectives while keeping tips actionable for property owners and managers. Listeners can expect hands-on tactics, thoughtful stewardship discussions, and practical equipment recommendations grounded in on-the-grou... more

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Recent guests on Habitat Podcast include:

1. Jake Bollinger
2. Cory Franceus
3. Max Wierda
4. Lincoln Rohn
5. Travis Owen
6. Josh Tanner
7. Randy Birdsong
8. Will Hastings

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