Thomas Mlsna, founder of Untamed Ambition, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of trail cameras in hunting preparation. In this conversation, Jon Teater and Thomas discuss various topics related to hunting property design and management. They cover the importance of wet meadows in hunting properties, the use of compost teas to promote microbial activity in food plots, and the challenges of balancing soil health and weed control. They also touch on the concept of solarization, the benefits of diverse plant blends, and the value of focusing on the surrounding habitat rather than just food plots. Additionally, they discuss the use of herbicides, the benefits of no-till drilling, and the importance of soil amendments in timber areas. In this conversation, Jon Teater and Thomas discuss the importance of long-term habitat management and the role of consultants in implementing systems and routines. They emphasize the need to address weak points on the property and improve soil health through methods like fertilization and introducing organic matter. They also discuss the value of fire as a tool for cycling through vegetation and the challenges of using prescribed fire in certain areas. They highlight the significance of diversity in habitat and the impact of food plots on the surrounding environment. They encourage listeners to observe and experiment with different amendments and plant species to improve their habitat. Finally, they provide some quick tips for improving habitat before hunting season, including timber stand improvement, burning, and scouting.

Takeaways:

• Trail cameras only tell you where you should have been, not where you should be.
• Trail cameras only tell you what is happening directly in front of them.
• Pressure is anything that causes stress or discomfort on a deer to a level that it's going to change their behavior.
• There are really only two things that reduce pressure on deer. It is cover and consistency in pressure or lack thereof.
• Topography is the greatest form of cover there is.
• Variation in food value, a variation in food type composition is extremely important.

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• https://www.theuntamedambition.com/

In this episode, host Jon Teater interviews Rocky Burruss (SA Farm Management Service) about his upcoming hunting season and his strategies for preparing for the velvet season. They discuss topics such as managing livestock and trophy deer, dealing with drought conditions, and preparing for bow hunting. Rocky shares his tactics for setting up stands, manipulating the habitat to attract deer, and using attractants like vanilla extract. They also touch on the importance of water sources and how to hold mature bucks on a property.

Rocky explains the early hunting season tactics for velvet bucks. Rocky explains working areas just before hunting season, and things you can do to create movement around key hunting locations. Rocky uses equipment to better interact with deer just before season. Rocky details provide minimal threat to deer and still make treestand locations. Rocky fine tunes his hunting location and uses existing trees to manipulate movement. Rocky explains tips and tricks to allow deer to Rocky client mistakes, land setup and tactics.

Rocky provides details on his data that allow his deer to be harvested more efficiently. Rocky explains managing deer populations on small properties, and creating opportunities for large bucks. Rocky assesses holding mature bucks for longer periods, and how to attract better deer. Rocky explains the importance of water in key areas on the property.

Thomas Mlsna, founder of Untamed Ambition, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of trail cameras in hunting preparation. He emphasizes the need to be intentional with camera setups and to use them to collect information and build theories about deer behavior. He also highlights the significance of wind, pressure, food, and timing in understanding deer movement.

Thomas and Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discuss the value of pressure as a tool and the importance of social interaction among deer. They also touch on the concept of creating high-value environments to attract and hold deer on a property. The conversation focuses on the importance of cover and consistency in reducing pressure on deer. The speakers discuss how deer stack up in areas with consistent human activity and how cover provides a sense of security. They also touch on the significance of topography as a form of cover. The conversation then shifts to the role of food plots and the importance of variation in food type and composition. They emphasize the need to understand how deer relate to different types of food and cover. The speakers also discuss the importance of observation and flexibility in hunting success, as well as the role of wind in deer movement. They highlight the value of training the brain to notice important details in the environment and the benefits of scouting during the hunting season. The conversation concludes with the importance of visualization, theory-building, and continuous learning in hunting.

Takeaways:

• Trail cameras only tell you where you should have been, not where you should be.
• Trail cameras only tell you what is happening directly in front of them.
• Pressure is anything that causes stress or discomfort on a deer to a level that it's going to change their behavior.
• There are really only two things that reduce pressure on deer. It is cover and consistency in pressure or lack thereof.
• Topography is the greatest form of cover there is.
• Variation in food value, a variation in food type composition is really important.

Social Links

https://whitetaillandscapes.com/

https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/

https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en

https://www.theuntamedambition.com/