This is by far the best video you have ever put out! I would love to see more of these critique videos because I think more land owners can take this and relate it to their own property. This is the perfect land manager’s video!
I love that you a building a community within the greater WHS population. You are empowering people to learn and as in this video learn from each other. What a great resource. I really like how the channel is growing and evolving. Thanks Jeff, keep up the great work.
These videos are quickly becoming part of my morning coffee routine as I try to refine my plans on a property in ND. A wealth of information. Well done Jeff and WHS Team. Looking forward to the education. The hunting will follow.
Dang, hunting seasons over and definitely see a drop in views/likes... I think your best videos are during off-season so people better get to watching up!! Thanks Jeff for the best information on Whitetail deer!!
I just got a 23 acer home in Michigan with my family (im17) hope this year I’ll be able to shoot a nice one I’ve only ever killed 1 buck and 3 does in my life, and it was a 6point now that I have private land this year is game changer and it’s all Bc ur channel
GREAT VIDEO! Jeff, would it be possible to have a complete walk through video? (Showing poor habitat and later improvements) Maybe share the before and after drawings. Then an aerial view with break down of property features. Then a walk through, showing why the property design was set up the way it was.
11 minutes in, that question from Mike about concerns about bedding on neighbors property - has to be a concern for many others. Considering the neighbor's access to hunt that bedding was a huge light bulb moment for me! Had the same exact concern when considering putting some of my food near the property border.
I'm still not clear on why deer would leave my food plot at night to go to ag. I know youve got this down to a sceince and have the answer. Thanks jeff .another great vidio.
This was great; the visual with the various landmarks and colored key was tremendous in helping me better understand real world application of the concepts you teach. Instead of global / wide-ranging discussion we as viewers got to watch you critique (good and bad) what this landowner did!
Question: how do different neighbors effect your poker hand? I liked your insight on neighbors pushing towards Mike’s as they get to their stands. I’d love a breakdown on how to play our hands. Thanks!
I’m curious as well. I’ve thought of banding with my neighbors to create an “extension” of my habitat practices, but I worry what if they sell and new owners don’t have the same practices.
I haven’t found a video of yours on this topic, but maybe talk sometime on any improvements or things I can do on a property where landowner doesn’t allow tree cutting. I hunt 10 acre fairly flat rectangle of hardwood with big ag all around in southern Michigan. Deer movement changes yearly with crop rotation of alfalfa, corn, beans, and triticale. I’ve never used food plots due to canapy cover, mostly just hunt over the alfalfa. Thanks for all the great videos
Been following all your vids and work Jeff. I'm continuing to learn from your wisdom. Any tips for a long narrow 50 with small kill plots surrounded by 150 acres of neighboring corn/ag? Every year it's a stacked deck
Hi Jeff, thanks for all your content. Got a question I was hoping you could answer and maybe do a video on. Can I plant Egyptian wheat this year and then switchgrass in the winter? How do I prepare the ground when making the switch?
My property is heavy conifer throughout most of the property in Northern setting. Property runs east to west, only ag on the far east side. Food plots on the west side of the property and seams like deer use my plots as a destination plot and not as a holding or hunting plot. Am I dreaming lol. Also very low pressure.
Wondering when if at all you were going to do a Q&A segment via FaceTime my thinking is that it will probably help lots of deer enthusiasts who for the most part have lots of same thoughts
I commented on one of your other videos about switchgrass. You replyed and said it costs 10$ per acre. Your sponsor has 25# bags for 334$. They recommend 5-10 lbs per acre. Are you only spreading 3/4 lbs per acre?
It's actually less than $5 per acre per ywar...based on the fact that switchgrass last decades if managed correctly. That's IF you buy high quality seed to begin with and plant it right 😉
He said to use a Rubbermaid 100+ gallon tank or a Tuff Stuff Heavy Duty 100 gallon or bigger. He didn't give an exact distance for the trough to be from the bedding area or feeding area. He said there should be a stand over the water trough and licking branch which should within close proximity of each other. If I remember correctly you shouldn't be able to see the food plot from the water trough and vice versa. Jeff Sturgis is the whitetail buck whisper.
I believe Jeff has said for newly established switchgrass (where the ground is not prepared the year before) to plan for 3 sprayings before seeding. 3rd spraying can be at same time that you drill; 2nd spraying is 3 weeks prior to seeding; 1st spraying is 2-3 weeks after spring greenup (usually sometime in April). Hope that helps.
This is by far the best video you have ever put out! I would love to see more of these critique videos because I think more land owners can take this and relate it to their own property. This is the perfect land manager’s video!
Be cool to see one of these where there’s topography involved
I love that you a building a community within the greater WHS population. You are empowering people to learn and as in this video learn from each other. What a great resource. I really like how the channel is growing and evolving. Thanks Jeff, keep up the great work.
These videos are quickly becoming part of my morning coffee routine as I try to refine my plans on a property in ND. A wealth of information. Well done Jeff and WHS Team. Looking forward to the education. The hunting will follow.
Dang, hunting seasons over and definitely see a drop in views/likes... I think your best videos are during off-season so people better get to watching up!! Thanks Jeff for the best information on Whitetail deer!!
I’m subscribed to his page and had no idea this was posted. Think it’s a TH-cam thing
I just got a 23 acer home in Michigan with my family (im17) hope this year I’ll be able to shoot a nice one I’ve only ever killed 1 buck and 3 does in my life, and it was a 6point now that I have private land this year is game changer and it’s all Bc ur channel
Great content. Seeing the 3 different designs and being able to get feedback is awesome.
GREAT VIDEO! Jeff, would it be possible to have a complete walk through video? (Showing poor habitat and later improvements) Maybe share the before and after drawings. Then an aerial view with break down of property features. Then a walk through, showing why the property design was set up the way it was.
11 minutes in, that question from Mike about concerns about bedding on neighbors property - has to be a concern for many others. Considering the neighbor's access to hunt that bedding was a huge light bulb moment for me! Had the same exact concern when considering putting some of my food near the property border.
I'm still not clear on why deer would leave my food plot at night to go to ag. I know youve got this down to a sceince and have the answer.
Thanks jeff .another great vidio.
This was great; the visual with the various landmarks and colored key was tremendous in helping me better understand real world application of the concepts you teach. Instead of global / wide-ranging discussion we as viewers got to watch you critique (good and bad) what this landowner did!
I love this type of video. I’d like to see many more of these. Thanks for sharing your insight.
Question: how do different neighbors effect your poker hand? I liked your insight on neighbors pushing towards Mike’s as they get to their stands. I’d love a breakdown on how to play our hands. Thanks!
I’m curious as well. I’ve thought of banding with my neighbors to create an “extension” of my habitat practices, but I worry what if they sell and new owners don’t have the same practices.
I haven’t found a video of yours on this topic, but maybe talk sometime on any improvements or things I can do on a property where landowner doesn’t allow tree cutting. I hunt 10 acre fairly flat rectangle of hardwood with big ag all around in southern Michigan. Deer movement changes yearly with crop rotation of alfalfa, corn, beans, and triticale. I’ve never used food plots due to canapy cover, mostly just hunt over the alfalfa. Thanks for all the great videos
Great video, just got caught up on last week's uploads, great information as always.
Been following all your vids and work Jeff. I'm continuing to learn from your wisdom. Any tips for a long narrow 50 with small kill plots surrounded by 150 acres of neighboring corn/ag? Every year it's a stacked deck
Hey Jeff, really like these kind of videos, I love the visual representation
I may have to look into this class...
It me know if you do and how you like it Chris!
@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 will do!
Hi Jeff, How many months of the year does the core area need to be "All deer all the time" {12 food plots on 40ac guy ;-) }
Hi Jeff, thanks for all your content. Got a question I was hoping you could answer and maybe do a video on. Can I plant Egyptian wheat this year and then switchgrass in the winter? How do I prepare the ground when making the switch?
Jeff has many videos of planting and preparing for switch. Check them out on his channel.
Would be cool if you included what to plant in each of those food plots
My property is heavy conifer throughout most of the property in Northern setting. Property runs east to west, only ag on the far east side. Food plots on the west side of the property and seams like deer use my plots as a destination plot and not as a holding or hunting plot. Am I dreaming lol. Also very low pressure.
Wondering when if at all you were going to do a Q&A segment via FaceTime my thinking is that it will probably help lots of deer enthusiasts who for the most part have lots of same thoughts
Is it the HuntWise app you use to display these aerial views that allows you to put layers in it so you can visualize the plan?
What software are you using to draw the parcel designs?
So I have to use an ATV due to body limitations what could I do?
Question?? What is he planting and where is he planting it on the parcel?
Hi Jeff,
I have 12 acres of 10-15 year pine on a 84 acre parcel in NC. It’s very open now. Should I cut pockets or cut all? Thanks!
Has Northern Michigan seen a drop in hunting (over-hunting) pressure, & improved buck quality like we're seeing in Pennsylvania?
Jeff, what software do you use or suggest to use for when drawing up a parcel?
I commented on one of your other videos about switchgrass. You replyed and said it costs 10$ per acre. Your sponsor has 25# bags for 334$. They recommend 5-10 lbs per acre. Are you only spreading 3/4 lbs per acre?
It's actually less than $5 per acre per ywar...based on the fact that switchgrass last decades if managed correctly. That's IF you buy high quality seed to begin with and plant it right 😉
It looks like most of the stand locations are evening stands near food. Are there morning bedding area stands?
Thanks Jeff! I have a question of how close to my bedding area should I put a water hole? And also where do you get your water tanks?
He said to use a Rubbermaid 100+ gallon tank or a Tuff Stuff Heavy Duty 100 gallon or bigger. He didn't give an exact distance for the trough to be from the bedding area or feeding area. He said there should be a stand over the water trough and licking branch which should within close proximity of each other. If I remember correctly you shouldn't be able to see the food plot from the water trough and vice versa. Jeff Sturgis is the whitetail buck whisper.
@@jessemoore7696 Thanks!
How do you determine a treestand site to be used for morning or afternoon sits
Great video. Have you tried serviceberry or nannyberry?
Really cool show brother keep it up
Really appreciate it Chris!
@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 not a problem brother keep up the good work ..i have taken alot from the vids so im sure many others have to
When's the first time you wud spray if you if you were planting switchgrass in June with a drill.
I believe Jeff has said for newly established switchgrass (where the ground is not prepared the year before) to plan for 3 sprayings before seeding. 3rd spraying can be at same time that you drill; 2nd spraying is 3 weeks prior to seeding; 1st spraying is 2-3 weeks after spring greenup (usually sometime in April). Hope that helps.
Hey Jeff love the vids
Thanks a lot John really appreciate you watching!
Can you make a 13 acre property work?
Can I over seed my six year old clover plot without tilling it up?
Yes get out and do it asap. Just broadcast onto existing clover plot
What software or program are you or clients using to drawing on maps?
Well did ya find any sheds?
Just the 4 on Sunday...LOADS of snow still! May check this morning...will hit it again in 2 weeks
@@whitetailhabitatsolutions9751 I went yesterday to did find any but got some good scouting in anyway..
My legs are sore at least 😁
Great video!
Thanks a lot!
This is gold!
Mark, Mike, same thing.
Can we sent u a satellite picture of our property a d u draw out the best route of attack? And i pay you?
Qdm?
He drives trails every 3 hours everyday?
Lol take his license away stat
Middle Michigan and it's whitetail institute seed.
Oh no...we do not recommend poor quality seed mixes at all...read the seed label and see what it says.