Podcast appearances and mentions of seth harker

This podcast covers the full story of a 7.5-year-old buck named Dove Creek 10. Seth Harker has been after this buck for several years and finally, as the 2022 season rolled around, this buck was a regular during daylight. The key takeaways from this hunt were entry and exit, ridge top with consistent winds, annuals/perennial food sources, beating the acorn drop, and shade lines. We will break down for you the four sits we had for this buck and why it all came together as it did. This buck was a warrior, he had been shot years ago and overcame a wound from a neighbor. Although this could have been his smallest rack to date since he was mature, he made up for it in his body weight! There are always lessons from success, we hope you tune in to sharpen your skills as a bowhunter.

On this week's podcast we have returning guest Seth Harker to discuss his recent harvest of a mature buck over acorns. This is usually a very tall feat for most as trail cameras played a small role and woodsmanship skills are left to pick up the rest of the pieces. This story is exactly that! Seth watched this buck throughout the summer months almost daily. He knew the area well that this buck was frequenting. Once season opened, he was high on the target list. With only 1 trail camera image in two weeks, Seth managed to stay on this buck's trail by observing natural food sources. Black oak acorns were falling and the deer and turkey revealed their desired food source at the time. A middle of the season scouting trip found the best location to intercept this buck! Listen as Seth tells the story of the hunt and be sure to watch it all unfold on the Land & Legacy Youtube Channel. We hope you enjoy and learn somehting about mid-season scouting techniques. Trail camera images didn't reveal this pattern, scouting and knowing desired food sources sealed the deal! Enjoy and share! #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

On this week's podcast we have returning guest Seth Harker to discuss his recent harvest of a mature buck over acorns. This is usually a very tall feat for most as trail cameras played a small role and woodsmanship skills are left to pick up the rest of the pieces. This story is exactly that! Seth watched this buck throughout the summer months almost daily. He knew the area well that this buck was frequenting. Once season opened, he was high on the target list. With only 1 trail camera image in two weeks, Seth managed to stay on this buck's trail by observing natural food sources. Black oak acorns were falling and the deer and turkey revealed their desired food source at the time. A middle of the season scouting trip found the best location to intercept this buck! Listen as Seth tells the story of the hunt and be sure to watch it all unfold on the Land & Legacy Youtube Channel. We hope you enjoy and learn somehting about mid-season scouting techniques. Trail camera images didn't reveal this pattern, scouting and knowing desired food sources sealed the deal! Enjoy and share! #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

Follow along with us this week as we chat with Seth Harker who relives the story and multi-year hunt for a buck him and Trace call Hefty. Young bowhunter Trace Harker finally connects on this buck at just 25 yards. This podcast breaks down that journey of highs and lows. Several seasons ago, Trace Harker shot Hefty at 4.5 years old. Unfortunately, the arrow didn't penetrate but thankfully the buck survived the shot and lived to be chased again. Following the same path and pattern in 2020, Hefty started becoming a regular on the Cuddeback cameras. After seeing the pattern redevelop in the exact same location, Seth and Trace went in after this now 6.5-year-old buck. Walking the same path, Hefty was arrowed by a well-placed arrow. Trace was pumped and the buck was down quickly. Be sure to hear how Seth and Trace stayed with this deer for multiple years. There is some serious deer strategy talk as they take down another mature buck with a bow in early archery season. #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

Follow along with us this week as we chat with Seth Harker who relives the story and multi-year hunt for a buck him and Trace call Hefty. Young bowhunter Trace Harker finally connects on this buck at just 25 yards. This podcast breaks down that journey of highs and lows. Several seasons ago, Trace Harker shot Hefty at 4.5 years old. Unfortunately, the arrow didn't penetrate but thankfully the buck survived the shot and lived to be chased again. Following the same path and pattern in 2020, Hefty started becoming a regular on the Cuddeback cameras. After seeing the pattern redevelop in the exact same location, Seth and Trace went in after this now 6.5-year-old buck. Walking the same path, Hefty was arrowed by a well-placed arrow. Trace was pumped and the buck was down quickly. Be sure to hear how Seth and Trace stayed with this deer for multiple years. There is some serious deer strategy talk as they take down another mature buck with a bow in early archery season. #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

We would be hypocritical if we didn't implement cooperatives in our region. These cooperatives are wide ranging in the structure, some will be very organized while others will be fresh and new. However, the important thing is they will be started and communication can begin between landowners. This week we have two interviews during the podcast, one with Matt Dye and Seth Harker who was before his time and started working with neighbors to improve the overall neighborhood he leased ground in. Although not all jumped on board right out of the gate, his region is now seeing some incredible results, routinely harvesting multiple 150" class whitetails yearly and countless turkeys. In comparison, Adam and Chad discuss how they plan to begin a cooperative around the Prairie Hollow property. At this time the neighborhood is full of hunters, but very little communication between the groups. In time, with open dialogue, this too will be a region to watch wildlife and habitat be improved. This week is full of wildlife cooperative news! We hope you will join us in standing up for wildlife and the land they roam. Carry the torch in your neck of the woods to discuss goals and expectations with others openly. #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

We would be hypocritical if we didn't implement cooperatives in our region. These cooperatives are wide ranging in the structure, some will be very organized while others will be fresh and new. However, the important thing is they will be started and communication can begin between landowners. This week we have two interviews during the podcast, one with Matt Dye and Seth Harker who was before his time and started working with neighbors to improve the overall neighborhood he leased ground in. Although not all jumped on board right out of the gate, his region is now seeing some incredible results, routinely harvesting multiple 150" class whitetails yearly and countless turkeys. In comparison, Adam and Chad discuss how they plan to begin a cooperative around the Prairie Hollow property. At this time the neighborhood is full of hunters, but very little communication between the groups. In time, with open dialogue, this too will be a region to watch wildlife and habitat be improved. This week is full of wildlife cooperative news! We hope you will join us in standing up for wildlife and the land they roam. Carry the torch in your neck of the woods to discuss goals and expectations with others openly. #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

What an unreal first week of the spring turkey season for the Land & Legacy team in southern Missouri. Opening day was a huge success for Matt and Seth Harker. Two birds were down just as we planned in Part 1 of this podcast series. On the other hand, Adam and Chad Keith struggled during the first day, but made a strong showing on the second day of the season when they tagged two mid-day gobblers. Each turkey hunt was unique in its own way and we share the breakdown of those hunts on this episode. From strong gobbling turkeys, decoy shy birds, and bully jakes interfering with several hunts. To learn how we still remain successful under these conditions you will want to tune in! These hunts will be on the Youtube Channel and social media channels soon, so be sure to subscribe. You will hear our different techniques in hunting these early season scenarios. We hope you have a great successful turkey season. Be sure to share your harvest photos with us online! #ForLoveoftheLand Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

What an unreal first week of the spring turkey season for the Land & Legacy team in southern Missouri. Opening day was a huge success for Matt and Seth Harker. Two birds were down just as we planned in Part 1 of this podcast series. On the other hand, Adam and Chad Keith struggled during the first day, but made a strong showing on the second day of the season when they tagged two mid-day gobblers. Each turkey hunt was unique in its own way and we share the breakdown of those hunts on this episode. From strong gobbling turkeys, decoy shy birds, and bully jakes interfering with several hunts. To learn how we still remain successful under these conditions you will want to tune in! These hunts will be on the Youtube Channel and social media channels soon, so be sure to subscribe. You will hear our different techniques in hunting these early season scenarios. We hope you have a great successful turkey season. Be sure to share your harvest photos with us online! #ForLoveoftheLand Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

Anticipation is at an all-time high this week. Here in Missouri, the spring turkey season has now opened. This week's podcast is special as you will hear from two different groups of Land & Legacy hunters hitting the turkey woods. This Part 1 podcast is focused around the scouting, land management, and hunting strategy leading into the opener of turkey season. One team will consist of Seth Harker, Trace Harker and Matt Dye, while in an adjoining county, Adam Keith and Chad Keith will be joining forces. This is no competition, however, just two farms that require two different strategies to not only scout effectively, but to also hunt. First, you will hear from Seth and Matt and how they plan to capitalize on consistent images from the Cuddelink system. However, despite several years of success from this location, a massive habitat management project just went underway. So this will surely plan into the setup and hunt. In contrast, Chad and Adam are hunting a cattle farm with tillable acres and large pastures. The turkey numbers are high, but the consistent changes of cattle, farmers harvesting, spraying, etc, may play into the strategy of the hunt. Be sure to follow along with the social pages to see how both crews of hunters do during the opening days of turkey season 2020 here in Missouri. Next week, you will catch part 2, which will be the hopeful successful hunts! Stay tuned as we bring you the turkey hunting action. Enjoy. Learn. Share #ForLoveoftheLand Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

Anticipation is at an all-time high this week. Here in Missouri, the spring turkey season has now opened. This week's podcast is special as you will hear from two different groups of Land & Legacy hunters hitting the turkey woods. This Part 1 podcast is focused around the scouting, land management, and hunting strategy leading into the opener of turkey season. One team will consist of Seth Harker, Trace Harker and Matt Dye, while in an adjoining county, Adam Keith and Chad Keith will be joining forces. This is no competition, however, just two farms that require two different strategies to not only scout effectively, but to also hunt. First, you will hear from Seth and Matt and how they plan to capitalize on consistent images from the Cuddelink system. However, despite several years of success from this location, a massive habitat management project just went underway. So this will surely plan into the setup and hunt. In contrast, Chad and Adam are hunting a cattle farm with tillable acres and large pastures. The turkey numbers are high, but the consistent changes of cattle, farmers harvesting, spraying, etc, may play into the strategy of the hunt. Be sure to follow along with the social pages to see how both crews of hunters do during the opening days of turkey season 2020 here in Missouri. Next week, you will catch part 2, which will be the hopeful successful hunts! Stay tuned as we bring you the turkey hunting action. Enjoy. Learn. Share #ForLoveoftheLand Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

It might be every dad's dream who grew up hunting to think of the day that he gets to introduce his kids to hunting. A passing of the torch, or a deep rooted heritage belief that this is what our family does. But, as many Dads will likely tell you, that's not always how it happens. During this recent Missouri Youth Turkey season, our good friend Seth Harker got the experience of the fun differences of taking a son and taking a daughter.  With patience and humor Seth was able to have an exciting weekend with the kids chasing turkeys and learning life lessons. How do you get your kids into the outdoors? It's a crucial part of teaching and raising our children to understand the importance of time outside but if you're planning on teaching them about hunting it may take multiple approaches to ensure your kids are hunters. Listen in as Seth discusses the differences he experienced with his kids and how he used food as a technique to teach his daughter the importance of hunting. We also discuss the declining turkey numbers and how habitat improvement on his farm has allowed numbers to increase while surrounding farms continue to see declines. Why having tags doesn't always mean trying to fill all those tags. It's a great conversation about hunting tradition and ways to promote the future of hunting. #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

It might be every dad's dream who grew up hunting to think of the day that he gets to introduce his kids to hunting. A passing of the torch, or a deep rooted heritage belief that this is what our family does. But, as many Dads will likely tell you, that's not always how it happens. During this recent Missouri Youth Turkey season, our good friend Seth Harker got the experience of the fun differences of taking a son and taking a daughter.  With patience and humor Seth was able to have an exciting weekend with the kids chasing turkeys and learning life lessons. How do you get your kids into the outdoors? It's a crucial part of teaching and raising our children to understand the importance of time outside but if you're planning on teaching them about hunting it may take multiple approaches to ensure your kids are hunters. Listen in as Seth discusses the differences he experienced with his kids and how he used food as a technique to teach his daughter the importance of hunting. We also discuss the declining turkey numbers and how habitat improvement on his farm has allowed numbers to increase while surrounding farms continue to see declines. Why having tags doesn't always mean trying to fill all those tags. It's a great conversation about hunting tradition and ways to promote the future of hunting. #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

Yes, you guessed it, late-season deer hunting success with Seth Harker. No this was not over cut corn, a field full of soybeans, or a lush clover field. This hunt started two weeks ago when a familiar buck showed back up to the farm. A large winter flock of turkeys, lead Seth away from the destination food plot and back into the red oaks. Years ago a TSI project was completed in this area that released the black oaks and red oaks in this particular portion of the farm. With a strong crop of red oak acorns this yield, this area was going to be feeding a lot of game species. The flock of turkeys confirmed this and Seth moved in and had one of the most memorable hunts he has had to date just a few days ago during the first week of December.  This bully of a buck was sporting 8-inch bases, as it offered Seth a shot after pushing every buck out of the area. This hunt would have been missed by most hunters as early December hunting times falls to the wayside. Yet, December for the prepared and conscious hunter can mean success each and every year. We hope you enjoy this podcast and take the tips to heart. Enjoy.Learn.Share! #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

Yes, you guessed it, late-season deer hunting success with Seth Harker. No this was not over cut corn, a field full of soybeans, or a lush clover field. This hunt started two weeks ago when a familiar buck showed back up to the farm. A large winter flock of turkeys, lead Seth away from the destination food plot and back into the red oaks. Years ago a TSI project was completed in this area that released the black oaks and red oaks in this particular portion of the farm. With a strong crop of red oak acorns this yield, this area was going to be feeding a lot of game species. The flock of turkeys confirmed this and Seth moved in and had one of the most memorable hunts he has had to date just a few days ago during the first week of December.  This bully of a buck was sporting 8-inch bases, as it offered Seth a shot after pushing every buck out of the area. This hunt would have been missed by most hunters as early December hunting times falls to the wayside. Yet, December for the prepared and conscious hunter can mean success each and every year. We hope you enjoy this podcast and take the tips to heart. Enjoy.Learn.Share! #ForLoveoftheLand  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

On this podcast, we chat with Land & Legacy contributor Seth Harker. Seth is a life-long resident of Southern Missouri and has taken his fair share of mature whitetails in the area. The story and hunt for a buck named Whiplash is one that starts several years ago. On a recent rut hunt, Seth completed the story by arrowing this 157 2/8th inch bruiser.  During the podcast, we will chat about the years of development and details that lead to the recent harvest of Whiplash. You will hear how critical it is to record and catalog trail camera images once a solid deer has been noted. Watch the range and patterns develop over the years to make the strategic game plan. Habitat improvements like clear-cutting can decrease the range of an individual buck of interest just like it did for Whiplash. Even during the rut, deer can be patterned! It is important to take notice of these patterns that develop so you can replicate the success that Seth just experienced. Being patient and diligent will kill target deer. Don't glaze over the details during this time of the year. Now is when you take notice of patterns to fill tags for next season.  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

On this podcast, we chat with Land & Legacy contributor Seth Harker. Seth is a life-long resident of Southern Missouri and has taken his fair share of mature whitetails in the area. The story and hunt for a buck named Whiplash is one that starts several years ago. On a recent rut hunt, Seth completed the story by arrowing this 157 2/8th inch bruiser.  During the podcast, we will chat about the years of development and details that lead to the recent harvest of Whiplash. You will hear how critical it is to record and catalog trail camera images once a solid deer has been noted. Watch the range and patterns develop over the years to make the strategic game plan. Habitat improvements like clear-cutting can decrease the range of an individual buck of interest just like it did for Whiplash. Even during the rut, deer can be patterned! It is important to take notice of these patterns that develop so you can replicate the success that Seth just experienced. Being patient and diligent will kill target deer. Don't glaze over the details during this time of the year. Now is when you take notice of patterns to fill tags for next season.  Land & Legacy is Powered by Simplecast

On this podcast, we discuss the strategic plans set in place for a few of Seth Harker's finest deer on the lease. This property over the years has produced some giant whitetails. The habitat has been managed well and the amount of food available is insane. However, just because you grow big deer, doesn't mean you harvest them. During this podcast, we touch on several tips and techniques Seth has used to seal the deal on mature bucks with a bow in his hands. Seth explains in full detail why people often miss out on harvesting mature deer. They all have their weakness, we as hunters just often don't know enough about the deer and its habits to take advantage of those weaknesses. Even if a season goes by with tagging a specific buck, you should have gained valuable information that will mean success the following year. In addition, we talk trail cameras and how they have helped hunters kill deer, but at the same time, how they have interfered with people killing deer. Not every deer takes the same path daily. Remember trail cameras should reveal which deer is working the area, not document every step they take.We can't talk strategy without talking food plot plans. For Seth's first year of planting the Heritage Blend, he is thoroughly impressed with the growth and cover it produces. The acres he planted will remain standing to help screen eyeballs into a food plot from a highway. We hope you enjoy this week's podcast and learn to observe whitetail patterns outside of the normal trail camera photo this season. Enjoy.Learn.Share! #ForLoveoftheLand 

On this podcast, we discuss the strategic plans set in place for a few of Seth Harker's finest deer on the lease. This property over the years has produced some giant whitetails. The habitat has been managed well and the amount of food available is insane. However, just because you grow big deer, doesn't mean you harvest them. During this podcast, we touch on several tips and techniques Seth has used to seal the deal on mature bucks with a bow in his hands. Seth explains in full detail why people often miss out on harvesting mature deer. They all have their weakness, we as hunters just often don't know enough about the deer and its habits to take advantage of those weaknesses. Even if a season goes by with tagging a specific buck, you should have gained valuable information that will mean success the following year. In addition, we talk trail cameras and how they have helped hunters kill deer, but at the same time, how they have interfered with people killing deer. Not every deer takes the same path daily. Remember trail cameras should reveal which deer is working the area, not document every step they take. We can't talk strategy without talking food plot plans. For Seth's first year of planting the Heritage Blend, he is thoroughly impressed with the growth and cover it produces. The acres he planted will remain standing to help screen eyeballs into a food plot from a highway. We hope you enjoy this week's podcast and learn to observe whitetail patterns outside of the normal trail camera photo this season. Enjoy.Learn.Share! #ForLoveoftheLand

Our good friend and Land & Legacy team member Seth Harker joins us for a mid-season update this week. Seth Harker is a proven whitetail hunter, especially in Southwestern Missouri. Over the years, Seth has worked on developing a property for a nonresident landowner. His devotion to land stewardship, habitat management, and whitetails pays off for him each hunting season. This year, Seth had his sights set on a buck he called Snoop. Seth's first encounter with this buck came years prior when the young buck entered the food plot with his target buck of that time. Since then he identified him as a buck to follow and watch closely. The yearly study of habits began. For two seasons now Seth has watched and documented this buck closely. Each season revealed consistencies in his travel, bedding, and feeding patterns. These consistencies ultimately lead to Snoop's demise! In this podcast, Seth recalls from hunts this season, including a miss with a bow, that lead to him successfully tagging Snoop, a 146+ inch 10-pointer. This buck is a great example of how consistent devotion to learning a property and it's natural resources can lead to successfully harvesting hit list bucks.

Our good friend and Land & Legacy team member Seth Harker joins us for a mid-season update this week. Seth Harker is a proven whitetail hunter, especially in Southwestern Missouri. Over the years, Seth has worked on developing a property for a nonresident landowner. His devotion to land stewardship, habitat management, and whitetails pays off for him each hunting season. This year, Seth had his sights set on a buck he called Snoop. Seth's first encounter with this buck came years prior when the young buck entered the food plot with his target buck of that time. Since then he identified him as a buck to follow and watch closely. The yearly study of habits began. For two seasons now Seth has watched and documented this buck closely. Each season revealed consistencies in his travel, bedding, and feeding patterns. These consistencies ultimately lead to Snoop's demise! In this podcast, Seth recalls from hunts this season, including a miss with a bow, that lead to him successfully tagging Snoop, a 146+ inch 10-pointer. This buck is a great example of how consistent devotion to learning a property and it's natural resources can lead to successfully harvesting hit list bucks.

This podcast's focus is an outlook on the whitetail season with our friend and Land & Legacy contributor Seth Harker. Seth is a whitetail freak. He is constantly managing his farm, taking inventory, and learning his local deer herd. Over the past few years, a buck he calls Snoop Dawg has caught his eye. We take time to discuss his plans on how to harvest this deer. There are several other deer on the radar as well, but one of the big plans for this fall on his property is to lower the antlerless deer population. He currently has too many deer to feed and needs to lower the deer numbers. In addition to lowering deer numbers, we discuss the topic of "bully bucks". These bucks have a bad attitude, running other bucks off regardless of age or antler size. Seth has watched this over the years take place. Knowing this, there are plans to remove some of the mature bullies and see how the remaining deer herd reacts! Enjoy. Learn. Share! #ForLoveoftheLand

This podcast's focus is an outlook on the whitetail season with our friend and Land & Legacy contributor Seth Harker. Seth is a whitetail freak. He is constantly managing his farm, taking inventory, and learning his local deer herd. Over the past few years, a buck he calls Snoop Dawg has caught his eye. We take time to discuss his plans on how to harvest this deer. There are several other deer on the radar as well, but one of the big plans for this fall on his property is to lower the antlerless deer population. He currently has too many deer to feed and needs to lower the deer numbers. In addition to lowering deer numbers, we discuss the topic of "bully bucks". These bucks have a bad attitude, running other bucks off regardless of age or antler size. Seth has watched this over the years take place. Knowing this, there are plans to remove some of the mature bullies and see how the remaining deer herd reacts! Enjoy. Learn. Share! #ForLoveoftheLand

In this weeks hunting strategy podcast, we discuss our recent success in hunting strutting turkeys in the Midwest. Opening day in Missouri was cold and windy, but with the proper steps taken, we were still able to remain successful in tagging a tom. The morning's slow progression and unresponsive toms gave us the direction we needed. Our last strategy of the day paid off big as Seth Harker punched a tag on a great turkey as he showed off in the decoys. The next morning Matt was able to repeat the success as a bird pitched off the limb and strutted his way in before the sun was up. This success early in the morning can be attributed to scouting in advance! Listen as we break down these two hunts and why these two separate hunts resulted in filled tags. Enjoy.Learn. Share! #ForLoveoftheLand

In this weeks hunting strategy podcast, we discuss our recent success in hunting strutting turkeys in the Midwest. Opening day in Missouri was cold and windy, but with the proper steps taken, we were still able to remain successful in tagging a tom. The morning's slow progression and unresponsive toms gave us the direction we needed. Our last strategy of the day paid off big as Seth Harker punched a tag on a great turkey as he showed off in the decoys. The next morning Matt was able to repeat the success as a bird pitched off the limb and strutted his way in before the sun was up. This success early in the morning can be attributed to scouting in advance! Listen as we break down these two hunts and why these two separate hunts resulted in filled tags. Enjoy.Learn. Share! #ForLoveoftheLand

Most hunters are always looking for ways to improve your hunting. This week we talk with Seth Harker a good friend and partner with Land & Legacy. Over the years Seth has not only grown, but harvested some incredible bucks. How you may ask? Seth used his hunting observations and allowed them to guide him on what his properties were missing. There is so much to learn during this podcast. As season begins to open in your area, take notes on your observations from the stand this fall and use them to guide your way to improve habitat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most hunters are always looking for ways to improve your hunting. This week we talk with Seth Harker a good friend and partner with Land & Legacy. Over the years Seth has not only grown, but harvested some incredible bucks. How you may ask? Seth used his hunting observations and allowed them to guide him on what his properties were missing. There is so much to learn during this podcast. As season begins to open in your area, take notes on your observations from the stand this fall and use them to guide your way to improve habitat.

Most hunters are always looking for ways to improve your hunting. This week we talk with Seth Harker a good friend and partner with Land & Legacy. Over the years Seth has not only grown, but harvested some incredible bucks. How you may ask? Seth used his hunting observations and allowed them to guide him on what his properties were missing. There is so much to learn during this podcast. As season begins to open in your area, take notes on your observations from the stand this fall and use them to guide your way to improve habitat.