Redefining Deer Habitat Design and Management, Master Class

Whitetail Landscapes - Hunting & Habitat Management

In this episode, Jon Teater of Whitetail Landscapes and Derek Schoffstall (Client) discuss habitat management and the recent Master Class. Derek discusses his history with podcasts, his own property in Pennsylvania, and his rationale in coming to the master class. Derek explains why he signed up so quickly to the master class. Derek discusses the shortfalls on his personal property and his familiarity with big woods, terrain, north and south slopes.

Derek discusses food plot layout, bulletproof access, terrain features for hiding treestands or box blinds. Jon explains the importance of hedgerows, shelterbelts, food plot architecture and the significance of willows. Derek and Jon discuss food plot layout, destination food sources, deer flow and surrounding deer in food.

Jon refutes depth of cover and new ways to design bedding areas. Jon discusses harvest decisions, what deer to shoot and where to hunt deer. Jon discusses the importance of deer herd management and deer hunting property. Jon discusses managing timber based on slope and aspect, how to manage for quality timber and deer interest. Derek explains the level and volume of cutting and how much is needed to cut

Jon and Derek discuss putting deer close to neighbor borders that help to educate and support more interest in sanctuaries. Derek discusses his own property design and changes he plans on making after the master class. Jon discusses deer herd dynamics, mature bucks, fawn retention, and deer dispersal.

Jon discusses changing a deer’s core area, and pulling in the largest bucks in the area, and executing during hunting season. Jon discusses having multiple food plots, numerous bedding areas, and compartmentalization. Derek discusses having more data on deer, recording information, and comparing year to year. Jon discusses what deer patterns mean and why annual deer movement does not occur in many hunting

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