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Improving your "whitetail instinct" 7 minutes at a time! The Whitetail Instinct Podcast is for hunters with a short attention span who want to learn about public land whitetail hunting and whitetail habitat management. One week it is a public land whitetail tip and the next we will be talking hab…

Chance Vorderstrasse


    • Dec 5, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 7m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Episode 32 Harvest Plots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 7:24


    Harvest plots are a great way to get bucks and does moving during daylight on their way to a major food source. By using them correctly you can up you odds of success. In this episode we discuss a few different topics about harvest plots.

    Episode 32 Harvest Plots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 7:24


    Harvest plots are a great way to get bucks and does moving during daylight on their way to a major food source. By using them correctly you can up you odds of success. In this episode we discuss a few different topics about harvest plots.

    Episode 31 Planting Oak Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 6:29


    Oak trees are a valuable hunting and habitat management resource. By planting them on your property you can increase your hunting and habitat management success. In this episode we discuss how to grow your own oak trees from acorns.

    Episode 31 Planting Oak Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 6:29


    Oak trees are a valuable hunting and habitat management resource. By planting them on your property you can increase your hunting and habitat management success. In this episode we discuss how to grow your own oak trees from acorns.

    Episode 30 How Many Cars In A Public Land Parking Area Are Too Many?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 7:21


    Hunting pressure is a major factor when hunting public land. An easy way to tell how much hunting pressure a property has is to see how many cars are in the parking area. So, how many cars are to many? It depends. In this episode we discuss our take on this question.

    Episode 30 How Many Cars In A Public Land Parking Area Are Too Many?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 7:21


    Hunting pressure is a major factor when hunting public land. An easy way to tell how much hunting pressure a property has is to see how many cars are in the parking area. So, how many cars are to many? It depends. In this episode we discuss our take on this question.

    Episode 029 An Intro To Timber Stand Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 7:55


    Managing timber on your property, especially in the eastern United States is very important for creating wildlife habitat. In the episode we discuss some things to get you thinking about TSI on your property.

    Episode 029 An Intro To Timber Stand Improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 7:55


    Managing timber on your property, especially in the eastern United States is very important for creating wildlife habitat. In the episode we discuss some things to get you thinking about TSI on your property.

    Episode 028 Finding The Predominant Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 7:50


    When hunting on public land not spooking bucks is very important. To do this you need to know what stands to hunt and when. On this episode we discuss how to find the predominant wind and how to think about wind direction on public land.

    Episode 028 Finding The Predominant Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 7:50


    When hunting on public land not spooking bucks is very important. To do this you need to know what stands to hunt and when. On this episode we discuss how to find the predominant wind and how to think about wind direction on public land.

    Episode 027 Evaluating Your Property

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 7:59


    On this episode we are discussing habitat management and specifically how to evaluate your own property so that you know what things need improving so that you can reach your habitat goals.

    Episode 027 Evaluating Your Property

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 7:59


    On this episode we are discussing habitat management and specifically how to evaluate your own property so that you know what things need improving so that you can reach your habitat goals.

    Episode 026 Planning An Out Of State Public Land Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 7:47


    On this weeks episode we discuss how should plan an out of state hunt on public land, some things to think about when doing so, and how to hunt on an out of state piece of public land.

    Episode 026 Planning An Out Of State Public Land Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 7:47


    On this weeks episode we discuss how should plan an out of state hunt on public land, some things to think about when doing so, and how to hunt on an out of state piece of public land.

    Episode 025 Cattle And Woodland Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 7:32


    Many habitat managers and land owners have to deal with cattle on the property they manage or hunt. In this podcast we discuss some ways you can still implement habitat management activities on your property and what affect cattle have on habitat management activities.

    Episode 025 Cattle And Woodland Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 7:32


    Many habitat managers and land owners have to deal with cattle on the property they manage or hunt. In this podcast we discuss some ways you can still implement habitat management activities on your property and what affect cattle have on habitat management activities.

    Episode 024 Hiding Tree Stand Loctions On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 7:46


    When you hunt public land and find the perfect tree stand location you don't want anyone else to find that spot. In this episode we talk about how we hide our tree stand locations on public land.

    Episode 024 Hiding Tree Stand Loctions On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 7:46


    When you hunt public land and find the perfect tree stand location you don't want anyone else to find that spot. In this episode we talk about how we hide our tree stand locations on public land.

    Episode 023 Corn Food Plots And Nitrogen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 7:26


    Corn food plots are very popular in the food plotting world and are a good late season option. But there are lots of concerns when comes to planting corn food plots, especially how much nitrogen corn plots use.

    Episode 023 Corn Food Plots And Nitrogen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 7:26


    Corn food plots are very popular in the food plotting world and are a good late season option. But there are lots of concerns when comes to planting corn food plots, especially how much nitrogen corn plots use.

    Episode 022 Hard To Get To Stand Locations VS Overlooked Spots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 7:56


    When hunting public land whitetails and choosing stand locations which is better, the hard to get to spots or the overlooked spots? We discuss which we would choose and why on the latest episode.

    Episode 022 Hard To Get To Stand Locations VS Overlooked Spots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 7:56


    When hunting public land whitetails and choosing stand locations which is better, the hard to get to spots or the overlooked spots? We discuss which we would choose and why on the latest episode.

    Episode 021 Things To Consider Before Planting A Poor Man's Plot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 7:55


    Planting a "Poor Man's Plot" has become very popular in the habitat management world and can be a great way for someone on a budget or short on time to benefit their deer herd and help their hunting. In this episode we discuss some things you should consider before you start a plot yourself.

    Episode 021 Things To Consider Before Planting A Poor Man's Plot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 7:55


    Planting a "Poor Man's Plot" has become very popular in the habitat management world and can be a great way for someone on a budget or short on time to benefit their deer herd and help their hunting. In this episode we discuss some things you should consider before you start a plot yourself.

    Episode 020 Hunting Public Land After The Gun Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 7:30


    Hunting public land after the gun season in your state brings on a whole new set of challenges. In this weeks episode we discuss how we relocate and hunt after the gun season.

    Episode 020 Hunting Public Land After The Gun Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 7:30


    Hunting public land after the gun season in your state brings on a whole new set of challenges. In this weeks episode we discuss how we relocate and hunt after the gun season.

    Episode 019 Can You Have Too Many Food Plots?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 7:54


    When it comes to whitetail habitat management many see food plots as a common solution to their problems. But can you have too many food plots. In this episode we discuss how you can tell if more food plots are needed on your property or if you should spend your money on another type of habitat improvement.

    Episode 019 Can You Have Too Many Food Plots?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 7:54


    When it comes to whitetail habitat management many see food plots as a common solution to their problems. But can you have too many food plots. In this episode we discuss how you can tell if more food plots are needed on your property or if you should spend your money on another type of habitat improvement.

    Episode 018 Dealing With Waterfowl Hunters On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 7:13


    Dealing with other hunters on public land is a constant battle. But how do you deal with waterfowl hunters. Sometimes the biggest bucks live in marshy areas that waterfowl hunters frequent. Is it still a good idea to hunt these areas. In this episode we discuss how we deal with other waterfowl hunters on public land and if you should still hunt these spots.

    Episode 018 Dealing With Waterfowl Hunters On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 7:13


    Dealing with other hunters on public land is a constant battle. But how do you deal with waterfowl hunters. Sometimes the biggest bucks live in marshy areas that waterfowl hunters frequent. Is it still a good idea to hunt these areas. In this episode we discuss how we deal with other waterfowl hunters on public land and if you should still hunt these spots.

    Episode 017 Tips For Starting A QDM Cooperative With Neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 7:49


    We discuss how you should go about starting a QDM Cooperative with neighboring landowners. There are lots of things to think about and we touch on a bunch of different things to consider.

    Episode 017 Tips For Starting A QDM Cooperative With Neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 7:49


    We discuss how you should go about starting a QDM Cooperative with neighboring landowners. There are lots of things to think about and we touch on a bunch of different things to consider.

    Episode 016 Taking Inventory Of Deer On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 7:30


    It is easy to see what deer you have on your property if you hunt private land, but it is a more difficult if you hunt public land. In this episode we discuss some ways you can take inventory of the bucks on the public land you are hunting.

    Episode 016 Taking Inventory Of Deer On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 7:30


    It is easy to see what deer you have on your property if you hunt private land, but it is a more difficult if you hunt public land. In this episode we discuss some ways you can take inventory of the bucks on the public land you are hunting.

    Episode 015 Hinge Cutting Basics Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 7:28


    We touched on hinge cutting basics a few weeks ago and this week we continue the conversation about this popular habitat management technique.

    Episode 015 Hinge Cutting Basics Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2017 7:28


    We touched on hinge cutting basics a few weeks ago and this week we continue the conversation about this popular habitat management technique.

    Episode 014 Scouting Large Pieces Of Public Land With Aerial Maps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 7:24


    When hunting public land whitetails using aerial maps is a great way to narrow down potential stand locations. But sometimes it is tough to know how to narrow these locations down. In this episode we discuss some ways to help you do that.

    Episode 014 Scouting Large Pieces Of Public Land With Aerial Maps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 7:24


    When hunting public land whitetails using aerial maps is a great way to narrow down potential stand locations. But sometimes it is tough to know how to narrow these locations down. In this episode we discuss some ways to help you do that.

    Episode 013 Food Plots And Drought Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 7:47


    In this final episode on drought and food plots we keep discussing how you can make your food plots drought proof. Make sure to listen to the first two episodes to if you missed them.

    Episode 013 Food Plots And Drought Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 7:47


    In this final episode on drought and food plots we keep discussing how you can make your food plots drought proof. Make sure to listen to the first two episodes to if you missed them.

    Episode 012 Public Land Tree Stand Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 7:31


    Being successful on public land means doing nearly everything perfectly. Alerting deer while entering or exiting your stand can mean a season of frustration. In this episode we discuss how we access our tree stands on public land and some things you should think about when hunting public land.

    Episode 012 Public Land Tree Stand Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 7:31


    Being successful on public land means doing nearly everything perfectly. Alerting deer while entering or exiting your stand can mean a season of frustration. In this episode we discuss how we access our tree stands on public land and some things you should think about when hunting public land.

    Episode 011 Hinge Cutting Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 7:36


    Hinge cutting has become a common term in the habitat management world. Here are a few things to think about before you do any hinge cutting on your property.

    Episode 011 Hinge Cutting Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 7:36


    Hinge cutting has become a common term in the habitat management world. Here are a few things to think about before you do any hinge cutting on your property.

    Episode 010 Wind And Tree Stand Location On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 7:30


    In this episode we discuss how much of a factor wind is when choosing a tree stand location and what factors you should take into mind when thinking about the wind when hunting public land.

    Episode 010 Wind And Tree Stand Location On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2017 7:30


    In this episode we discuss how much of a factor wind is when choosing a tree stand location and what factors you should take into mind when thinking about the wind when hunting public land.

    Episode 009 Food Plots And Drought Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 7:35


    A few weeks ago we talked about how you can "drought proof" your food plots. In this weeks podcast we continue that conversation.

    Episode 009 Food Plots And Drought Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 7:35


    A few weeks ago we talked about how you can "drought proof" your food plots. In this weeks podcast we continue that conversation.

    Episode 008 Leaving Tree Stands Up On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2017 7:26


    In this episode we discuss what to do when other hunters leave tree stands up on the public land you hunt. We give you ides on how to turn this negative into a positive.

    Episode 008 Leaving Tree Stands Up On Public Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2017 7:26


    In this episode we discuss what to do when other hunters leave tree stands up on the public land you hunt. We give you ides on how to turn this negative into a positive.

    Episode 007 Food Plots And Drought Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 7:11


    Drought and dry weather can cause your food plots to fail. In this episode we discuss what you can do to help ensure a healthy food plot rain or no rain.

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