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Hobby Harvest
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Welcome to Hobby Harvest!!!
If you're looking for tips and tricks on how to improve the wildlife habitat on your land, you've come to the right place. I'm a 4th generation hunter that brings over 25 years of hunting experience. In that time, I've had to learn a lot of things the hard way before finally unwrapping the secrets I share on this channel. Over the years my focus has shifted from the hunt itself to providing quality habitat to the animals that call my land home because a successful hunt year after year is all but guaranteed when you provide quality habitat.
If you're looking for tips and tricks on how to improve the wildlife habitat on your land, you've come to the right place. I'm a 4th generation hunter that brings over 25 years of hunting experience. In that time, I've had to learn a lot of things the hard way before finally unwrapping the secrets I share on this channel. Over the years my focus has shifted from the hunt itself to providing quality habitat to the animals that call my land home because a successful hunt year after year is all but guaranteed when you provide quality habitat.
Good vs Bad Stand Locations
There's a lot that goes into selecting the perfect stand location. In this video I go over a few things you definitely want to avoid and what you should be looking for instead.
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The Best Place To Set Up For An Afternoon Hunt
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There's a different strategy to hunting in the morning and the evening. In this video I go over everything you need to know about selecting a place for those afternoon hunts. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3Adiub3 Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt ... Exclusive Discount Code For Boots & Other Merchandise:...
The Best Place To Set Up For A Morning Hunt
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There's a different strategy to hunting in the morning and the evening. In this video I go over everything you need to know about selecting a place for those morning hunts. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3Adiub3 Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt ... Exclusive Discount Code For Boots & Other Merchandise: H...
When Is The Rut and What Gets it Started?
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There's a lot of good information and some bad information out there about when the rut happens each year. In this video we dive into what exactly kicks off the rut and how the days of the rut differ as it progresses. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3Adiub3 Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt ... Exclusive D...
How I Make A Cheap Easy Deer Funnel
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With very little work you can improve a simple deer trail into an amazing stand location by turning it into a deer funnel. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3Adiub3 Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt ... Exclusive Discount Code For Boots & Other Merchandise: HISEA website➤ www.hisea.com/ 15% off discount code...
Understanding the Stages of the Rut
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Everyone talks about the rut but how many actually know the intricacies of it? We take a deep dive into everything rut related in this video! ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3Adiub3 Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt ... Exclusive Discount Code For Boots & Other Merchandise: HISEA website➤ www.hisea.com/ 15...
3 Easy Ways To Create Buck Pinch Points + Funnels
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5 Things I Make Sure To Do Before Every Deer Season
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A lot of things need to be done before hunting season but these are my top 5 must do's before the beginning of the season to make sure it's a good one! ... HISEA Men's Rubber Working Boots with EVA Midsoles: bit.ly/4f1avOk HISEA website➤ www.hisea.com/ 15% off discount code: HobbyHarvest ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3Adiub3 Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video ...
My Top 5 Types of Food Plots
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When I try to figure out what to plant in my food plots each year, 5 main types of plots stick out to me and each serves their own purpose depending on what your goals are and where you are in the country. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3BP2cTT Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt Want to contribute to the c...
How I Keep Bucks On A Small Property
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Holding deer on a small parcel is probably one of the most challenging things to accomplish in the deer woods. In this video I go over the things I work to keep bucks on a small property. *Soaking seeds for better germination* This only works with the larger seeds like pea and bean seeds. Once you've measured out how many seeds you need for your size of foodplot, put them in these mesh bag amzn...
How I Plant Weed Free Food Plots Without Using Chemicals
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Getting a weed free food plot without using chemicals is a lot easier than you may think. In this video I go over how I achieve that step by step. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3BP2cTT Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt Want to contribute to the channel? www.buymeacoffee.com/HobbyHarvest Disclosures: Some...
How I Get Deer To A Food Source Before Dark
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Taking the time and effort to put in food plots only to have deer show up to them after dark every night can be frustrating. In this video I go over the several steps I take to ensure they get to the food plot while it's still light out. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3BP2cTT Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1...
Understanding Daily Deer Movement
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Once you get into the mind of a deer and understand their daily movement it makes it a lot easier to hunt them more effectively. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3BP2cTT Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt Want to contribute to the channel? www.buymeacoffee.com/HobbyHarvest Disclosures: Some links in the desc...
How I Create Cheap Easy Pinch Points and How I Hunt Them
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My favorite area to hunt are by far pinch points and deer funnels. In this video I explain how to easily create your own pinch point utilizing a man made deer funnel for extremely cheap. ... Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3BP2cTT Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt Want to contribute to the channel? www.buymeac...
How I Establish Poor Man Food Plots
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Poor man food plots are one of the cheapest and easiest ways to create a great attraction on your property that's sure to bring in your local deer herd. Trail Cams I use: amzn.to/3BP2cTT Cell Cams I use: amzn.to/3MFU2Te My Drone: amzn.to/3ZOTbV4 This video shot exclusively with the DJI Pocket 2: amzn.to/3G1xRUt Want to contribute to the channel? www.buymeacoffee.com/HobbyHarvest Disclosures: So...
How I Create Micro Kill Plots That Attract Bucks
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How To Hold More Deer On Any Parcel Size
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Deer Hunter's Checklist To Improve Next Year's Hunt
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Turn An Existing Stand Locations Into a Pinch Point
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Turn An Existing Stand Locations Into a Pinch Point
Patterning Bucks Is Easier Than You Think
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Patterning Bucks Is Easier Than You Think
Revealing the Secret to Hunting Nocturnal Bucks
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Revealing the Secret to Hunting Nocturnal Bucks
I got one nice 8 pointer during bow the last weekend of September. It was my first with the crossbow. He was coming off a food source into cover. Then during the second day of gun hunting I shot an older 8 pointer that was the biggest one I ever shot. Really thick antlers. Love your videos.
That's awesome! Congrats!
It's my 1st year deer hunting, I've only gotten 1 deer so far. It's a great first deer for myself & my custom rifle build. He was a 10 point. Almost has 11 but that last point isn't but 3/16" long. I don't think it counts technically? It's actually only deer I've shot this year. I was hoping to fill my doe tags too. Still have little bit of time. Unfortunately I don't have many places to hunt. 2 properties I need to be invited. Other is inlaws property which I can go whenever but it's gotten hammered really hard by their kids & family. So deer went completely nocturnal there. If deer do go nocturnal which would be better to try get a doe late season, morning or evening?? Thanks
Doe movement to a good food source works like clockwork. That's what I'd focus on.
Nice lil overview n good content !
Thanks!
Lol lol egg took me a minute to figure out AG .. n his particular accent ! Lol !!
Great job of explaining how to set up Stand sights for people who don’t understand how to set up stands buddy
Thanks!
@ your welcome
Have 70 percent eastern red cedar trees on my 10 acres in Ochelata oklahoma, have 2 acre food plot, 1 acre pond, have 5 to 10 does every day, but have small bucks but no mature bucks only at night. any tips for me. do i need to get rid of my eastern red cedars
Not even any that pass through in the middle of the night or one's that come through during the rut?
How does one go about getting the soil's pH tested?
Your state's agricultural extension will typically do it for free. You can also go to a local feed mill or co-op and ask them, they'll get you hooked up.
This was my 1st year deer hunting here in SC. I haven't done that well as for filing the freezer. I did get a good sized 10 point buck. But that's it. I had a opportunity to shoot a doe. I passed she was very skinny & had a small fawn with her. Besides that I've been getting skunked. I'm mostly hunt my inlaws property. They have 140 acres but there's couple family members who hunt it pretty hard. 2 of them were hitting the woods 3-4 times a week for first couple months deer season started. There's ton of tracks & proof of activity but it seems like they went completely nocturnal. I think it got to much pressure. Not much I can do about it it's not my property or in my control. My only other option is find a hunting club or get permition to other property & public . I'd rather stay away from public if I can help it.
I have a LOT of buckthorn. Should I get rid of all of it? A lot of it is in with my Aspen which I am going to regenerate it this winter. Tks for sharing your experience & knowledge!👍👍 Captain Harry
Yeah, if I had the choice between buckthorn or aspen regeneration I would definitely want the aspen so anything you can do to give that more room to spread by removing the buckthorn will definitely help.
@@HobbyHarvest Thanks for the information!! Luv your videos 👍👍 HAVE a wonderful holiday season 🎄🦌
Great information! Thanks 👌
Glad it was helpful!
I just started hunting deer this year. I have permission to hunt a 120 acre lot that only couple other people do as well. At moment I'm using their stands or staying on ground. 2 of other people were both hitting woods together 4-5 times a week at begging of season. It's starts mid August here. I've been going 1 or 2 days a week. I think they were hitting it to hard for 2 long. I see ton of tracks & signs but they have to be middle of day or after dark. One guy has cameras & he mostly catches them at night. Do they go nocturnal because of pressure? Luckily there's a huge section everyone has been ignoring. Which is are I am gonna go rest of season. I haven't seen any deer mornings or evenings at thier stands in weeks!
Was wondering how to clear off a spot for food plot. I have a somewhat open area. It has a lot of brush in it though. Like hazelnut and stuff. Just wondering how someone would go about killing that off?
I've done everything from flush cutting and then continually trimming any new grown to pulling out things like buckthorn with my truck. Anything you can do to get them out there will work. I have stumps in my food plots, I just plant around them, no big deal if that's the route you go.
Hello Ken, What would you suggest for a starter for areas like Middleton and Verona WI? We will be doing some clearing in a week your guidance would be appreciated thank you
You have enough farm fields in that area to get away with doing brassicas blend on half of your plots and peas/beans/oats on the other half. This will ensure you have one crop popping throughout the season that makes sure the deer continue coming to them. Those things don't get planted until early to mid August so use the next few months to get the area cleared and as weed free as possible by then. There's a few ways to do that from spraying, to continually tilling the dormant seeds to the surface, to planting a cover crop like buckwheat. I have other videos on my channel on how to do all of that.
Roundup is toxic and is known as a gender bending chemical. I would not want to eat deer that ate that
Unfortunately a deer that lives anywhere near a farm field has already eaten plants that were sprayed. If I use chemicals, they're not sprayed on the plants and the plants don't germinate until after the halflife of the chemicals.
Can we get a video about making fall cover and fall bedding areas please?
Sure, I'll add it to the list.
You lost me at glyphosate.
There's no such thing as a nocturnal buck
Yup, but that's what people call them so that's what gets the clicks.
Thank you for the advice
Any time
You're right about one thing, for sure. In timber country, ANY greenery will bring them in and fast.
Sure does!
Here, it's definitely food. Pure appalachian timber. Everytime I clear a little and gain some green, the deer are ON it.
Yup, anything new and tender at the height where they can reach it is a huge plus.
WTF A rain event?? It's a fuckin thunderstorm! Don't change shit that isn't necessarily!
Thank for the video, lots of information. I have about 18 - 22 acres with 5 of it swamp/wetland. How do you work with wetland, do you have a video on that? I can see trails with deer using the wetland, but I never see bucks on my property until at night.
Deer are often times pushed to wetlands in more developed areas because those areas aren't developed by humans. The other thing wetlands usually have is browse close to the ground for the deer so they'll treat it as a food source. They will not bed down in it unless it's frozen though but if you have a couple small dry islands in it, they'll probably bed there. As far as developing wetlands, there's not much I do to them other than clone thing like red osier dogwood in them to thicken them up more if they aren't already.
How do you deal with no rain in the fall? For the last few years, the rain has turned off in August, so the plots die. That is why I am thinking of going with a clover-chickery perennial plot to plant once.
I've started planted earlier and earlier. I start watching the 10 day forecast in late July and if I see a big rain event coming (2-3 days of forecasted rain) I make sure to plant. The bigger seeds like peas and beans need a lot of water to germinate. Once they germinate, small amounts of precipitation can keep them alive if you're not in an outright drought.
This is one of the most helpful for me out of all I have watched. I Hunt in Maine and these deer here are very skittish! At least more than other places I have hunted. The wind is constantly changing direction on me because I live down wind not far from my Washington. When the wind isn't whipping around I see deer every time I go. But that's very rare.
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!
Lotsa useful detail. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Good luck!
Dude thank you! This is gold!
Glad it helped!
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I like it.
Thanks!
Public big woods land. Had a nice 9 point on cam since July Shot him 2nd day of season. 180 pounds dressed..
Wow, nice buck! We've had a few over the years pushing that 200# mark. They are not nice to get out of the woods, that's for sure!
Blessing
Any tips on keeping a rifle dry in a stand? It's hard to the rifle out of a bag without spooking the deer ? 🤷♂️
I usually just cover mine with my waxed jacket or a waterproofed piece of camo cloth/burlap👍
I definitely pick a blind with a roof if it's coming down out there but otherwise, I do have a piece of waterproof canvas in my gear that I can drape over the rifle and myself if need be.
Slicker cloth or a garbage bag Be aware of scents that may be off gassing. You can use wax paper or just hunker down over your bow or rifle and spread your coat out over it. It usually doesn’t rain continuously and if it is you really shouldn’t even be out there.
What should you plant if you are competing with neighbors who are big ag farmers (planting corn/beans/soy)?
I have corn, beans, and hay fields near me as well as neighbors who plant clover food plots. I have half of the plot planted in brassicas and the other half planted in peas/beans/oats/rye. I don't plant until August so right now (in the middle of November) my food plot is full of lush green while everyone else around me (neighbors and farmers) have deteriorating food sources.
@ thanks so much for your response. I’m new to hunting, own a small 20 acre parcel and each day that passes by it looks like I’ll be eating tag soup this season. In the meanwhile, I can hear shots all around me so my neighbors are clearly having a blast. It’s tough not to be envious. This is a tough hobby to get into especially if you don’t have any mentors in real life. I’m trying to keep spirits up by planning now for next year, and your videos and your response here are very encouraging. Thanks again.
3 miles? What the hell kind of deer are you talking about
The average GPS tracked buck ranges about 3 miles but that's a broad average depending on terrain and thickness of cover and available food, that can vary a lot.
I agree
All deer..
What is a good quality fall food?
Anything that is still green and lush during the fall is ideal. Some years that's more difficult to obtain than others. But when all of the other food sources the deer rely on are deteriorating quickly heading into fall, you want to have the young, lush, green food plot that was late planted so the plants are still young and tender.
Great information.
Glad it was helpful!
Common sense video . Great video Ken.
Thanks 👍
Fooled me
Not like this where i hunt
We have a mother bear and 2 cubs been hanging around for 3-4 weeks. Stopped feeding 3 weeks ago. How do I get her gone ? Was getting doe around but not when she came. Does this mean a bad deer week coming ?
Put her in the freezer....
I walked in on a 350# boar right under my stand one year. Got within 10 yards of him because of a small hill between us. Two bucks were shot out of that stand that season. You should be good.
Great job!
Thanks!
I have daytime bucks 4.5 yrs old and nocturnal bucks which arent bucks normally on my propertt does and fawns all summer and thereafter the season changeb
Have a great day Ken!
You too!
Every hunter has a different thing to say. It's always hilarious when this time of the hunting season comes around. The "experts" come out and say when the rut is or when the rut is not. There are a few facts that can help folks get through all this. The gestation period for whitetail deer is approximately 200 days. Factors like the weather temps, moon phase, and population density all have impact on the rut timing. However, the rut is a monthly cycle for deer in North America, white tail deer in particular.
This is almost or is word for word that a video that whitetail habitat solutions put out last week 🤔
Thanks. Guess I won’t need to watch Jeff’s video.
Great information, I agree with everything you say.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the common sense info Ken. Appreciate you bro.
Any time!
That was some good info. My man. We highly appreciate it. GO BLUE
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Good stuff, thank you! I will be working on improving trails and pinch points now that I have a good understanding of what needs doing. Thank you again for the videos, keep it up.
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck.
Thanks Ken, I don't think you can bring that up enough. People are always learning. Or they should be. Lol. Always try to pick up something, even if I seen it or know about it.😮😊
I know with me, a lot of times I just need to be reminded.
Great points....thanks for sharing. Bob SWWI
Glad it was helpful!