Wing & Tail Outdoors - Habitat Management Do's and Dont's ft. Jason Michael
Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting
Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network
4.8 • 615 Ratings
🗓️ 2 April 2026
⏱️ 80 minutes
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Summary
Join us on "The Land Management & Habitat Strategy Podcast with Jason Michael," where we delve into the art and science of land management, habitat creation, and timber strategies. This podcast is perfect for hunters and landowners eager to enhance deer habitat and forest health. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned habitat creator, each episode is packed with actionable insights and practical experience to guide you in making informed decisions about your land.In our episodes, we explore the importance of small, deliberate steps in managing land for wildlife, planning timber harvests with future value in mind, and planting food and mast trees like crab apples and chestnuts. We also discuss managing regulatory constraints, effective tree planting techniques, and the role of habitat in attracting and holding deer throughout the seasons. Tune in to learn about selective thinning, canopy management, and creating travel corridors, all while layering food plots and adjusting planting times for optimal mast production. Join us for expert advice and takeaways that will help you succeed in your land management journey.
- The importance of taking small, deliberate steps when managing land for wildlife.
- Planning timber harvests with both habitat and future timber value in mind.
- Strategies for planting food and mast trees, such as crab apples and chestnuts.
- Managing regulatory constraints related to taxation and land use.
- Effective techniques for planting, protecting, and nurturing trees for long-term benefits.
- The role of habitat in attracting and holding deer throughout the seasons.
- Considerations for selective thinning, canopy management, and creating travel corridors.
- The value of layering food plots and adjusting planting times for mast production.
- The importance of a zoned management plan for bedding, food, and travel routes.
- How natural disturbances like wind events can enhance habitat naturally.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Since 1988, Whitetail Institute has been perfecting annual and perennial seed products, |
| 0:06.3 | specifically for hunters who plant food plots. |
| 0:09.2 | Their seeds have been engineered to be palatable, high in protein, and extremely attractive to deer. |
| 0:15.4 | Whether you live in the deep south... |
| 0:19.0 | What's up, everyone? |
| 0:20.5 | Welcome to the Wing and Tail Outdoors podcast, your Northeast destination for hunting, |
| 0:25.4 | fishing, and outdoor recreation. |
| 0:27.6 | I'm Chris, your host, and on this show, we break down the science, strategy, and real-world |
| 0:32.6 | experience behind life in the woods and on the water. |
| 0:35.8 | The goal is simple, to educate and empower the outdoor community |
| 0:39.5 | to make informed, responsible decisions in the field. |
| 0:42.8 | So grab your gear, tune in, and let's get after it. |
| 0:45.6 | And always remember, success is just a commitment away. |
| 0:51.7 | What is up, guys? |
| 0:53.1 | Welcome back to the show. As I record today's intro, it is Monday, March 30th, and I literally just stopped the recording for this week's episode. We're going to talk about that here in a second. But right now, I'm pretty darn fired up. Yesterday, I was driving to work, and this one connecting road that I have to take from |
| 1:12.5 | one county road to the other to get to work on both sides of the road for pretty much the entire |
| 1:18.3 | stretch of the road, it's fields on both sides, whether they plant crop or hay or whatever the |
| 1:23.3 | case is. They plant something there year round. Right now, it is the residual from the overseeding |
| 1:30.1 | or the cover crop that they put in towards the end of the fall last year. And as I'm driving |
| 1:35.4 | down this road yesterday, I look off to my left and I see the first fully fanned strutting |
| 1:42.0 | Tom of the season. And I was instantaneously fired up. If you guys know, |
| 1:47.9 | last year, my turkey season was kind of cut pretty darn short, you know, with Lily having just |
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