Jared Van Hees - Habitat Podcast

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 413: Jared Van Hees - Habitat Podcast

In this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast, we dive deep into the real work behind better deer hunting: habitat management, food plots, timber cuts, hinge cutting, access, and how to think like a deer all year long. Jared Van Hees breaks down why chainsaw work can create more value than food plots alone, how logging changes deer movement, why thick cover and transition zones matter, and how to build a property that consistently holds and patterns deer.We also get into practical food plotting strategy for private land, including where to plant, how much to plant, and how to use small high-impact plots near stand locations to pull deer where you want them. Along the way, we talk saddle hunting, first-sit success, public vs. private land, out-of-state hunting, and the mindset shift that turns deer hunting into a year-round process.If you’re into deer hunting, habitat work, food plots, public land strategy, saddle hunting, and learning how to make properties better for wildlife, this episode is packed with useful, real-world insight.Topics covered:

Deer habitat management

Food plots and fall planting

Logging, hinge cutting, and chainsaw work

Deer movement and bedding cover

Public land vs. private land hunting

Saddle hunting and first-sit strategy

Out-of-state whitetail hunting

Building better deer properties

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