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The Land & Legacy podcast brings expert advice each week on everything from habitat management, hunting, and recreational land investments. We unpack real world scenarios that we experience through consulting across the country to help you become a more productive landowner and hunter. If you own land, this is the podcast for you!
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- 1 weeks ago1h 9m
Early Season Success - Matt Tags Early!
When Extreme Conditions Create OpportunityMissouri’s early archery season opened with some of the most challenging conditions imaginable—extreme heat, drought, dry soils, and very little available food. Yet those same conditions created a unique opportunity for Matt Dye, who was able to harvest a mature buck on the second evening of the season.In this episode, Adam and Matt break down the entire hunt and the history of a buck that seemingly disappeared for nearly two years. Matt first encountered the deer in 2024 around his home, where it was part of a bachelor group utilizing a strong alfalfa food plot. After disappearing from trail cameras and seemingly vanishing from the area, the buck unexpectedly reappeared in September 2026—right in the middle of an extreme drought.The conversation goes much deeper than the story of one successful hunt. Adam and Matt discuss how agricultural practices, harvested corn, neighboring alfalfa, drought, limited food sources, and a small brassica plot all combined to concentrate deer movement. They also break down why Matt chose a particular pinch point between cover and food, how he hunted the area cautiously, and why a lack of trail-camera pictures didn't necessarily mean deer weren't using the area.The episode also provides a great reminder that deer behavior is constantly changing based on available resources. In extreme conditions, properties and food sources that normally aren't important can suddenly become the most attractive areas in the neighborhood. Being able to recognize those changes—and anticipate where deer will go next—is a major part of becoming a better land manager and woodsman.Adam and Matt also discuss the challenges of growing fall food plots in the Ozarks, why rainfall timing can be more important than simply planting a food plot, and how harvested crops can become extremely valuable wildlife resources at exactly the right time.Finally, they look ahead at how the coming rain, falling acorns, changing temperatures, and shifting food sources could completely change deer patterns over the next few weeks.In this episode:Matt’s early-season Missouri buckThe two-year history of a mature deer that disappearedHunting through extreme heat and droughtHow harvested corn concentrated deer movementUsing agriculture and wildlife resources to identify hunting opportunitiesWhy trail cameras don't always tell the whole storyDesigning food plots to influence deer movementHunting pinch points between cover and foodThe challenges of growing fall food plots in the OzarksHow drought can shift deer within their existing home rangeWhy land managers need to anticipate changing food sourcesPreparing for the next major shift as rain, cooler temperatures, and acorns arriveSometimes the conditions that look like the worst hunting conditions can actually create some of the best opportunities—if you're paying attention to how the landscape is changing.
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Early Season Hunting Plans
Adam and Matt discuss their early-season hunting plans and the food sources they’ll be watching closely this fall. From standing and cut corn to persimmons and brassicas, they break down how deer use these food sources and how changing conditions can influence movement.They also cover bedding, access, staging areas, hunting pressure, and how to identify the right opportunities without putting too much pressure on the property.Tune in as Adam and Matt break down their early-season strategy and what they’re looking for when it’s time to hit the woods.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Early Velvet Season Success with Alan Summerford
This episode of the Land & Legacy Podcast is all about family, summertime preparation, and three unforgettable nights in the whitetail woods with Alan Summerford and his son, Reid.Hunting in the heat of summer, Alan and Reid focused their efforts around joint vetch food plots, putting their preparation and patience to the test. Reid struck first, taking a buck on back-to-back nights and quickly turning the hunt into a father-son adventure neither of them would forget.Then, on night three, it was Alan’s turn.Three consecutive nights. Three successful hunts. And a whole lot of memories made together.From sitting over summer food plots in the heat to putting in the work and making the most of every opportunity, this episode highlights what hunting is really about — time spent outdoors, sharing the experience with family, and making memories that last long after the season ends.Join Alan and Reid as they break down the hunts, the preparation, the strategy behind hunting joint vetch, and the moments that made this three-night stretch one to remember.
- Sep 3, 20261h 9m
Keeping it Simple with Adam Brooke from Veritas Outfitters
With most things in life, we like to complicate things. On this week's podcast we sit down with Adam Brooke of Veritas Outfitters to discuss archery setups and how to cut through the fluff. We're talking arrow setups, nocks, new bows, and all things archery!
- Aug 21, 202643 min
Tethrd Saddle Hunting w/ Josh Hillyard
Saddle Hunting: A Private-Land Advantage with Tethrd In this episode of the Land & Legacy Podcast, Adam sits down with Josh Hillyard from Tethrd Hunting to dive into saddle hunting and why this versatile hunting method can be especially valuable for private-land hunters. Saddle hunting has changed the way many hunters approach the woods, giving them the ability to hunt from trees that traditional stands simply can’t access. For private-land landowners, that mobility can be a major advantage when it comes to hunting specific deer movement patterns, accessing difficult terrain, and taking advantage of the habitat improvements they’ve worked so hard to create. Adam and Josh discuss the fundamentals of saddle hunting, what makes the system different from a traditional tree stand, and how hunters can use it to become more mobile and strategic throughout the season. They also explore how saddle hunting can fit into a broader land-management strategy—allowing hunters to adapt their setups around food plots, bedding areas, travel corridors, terrain features, and changing deer behavior. Whether you’re already hunting from a saddle or have been considering making the switch, this conversation provides practical insight into how this technique can help private-land hunters hunt smarter, minimize pressure, and make better use of the habitat they’ve created. Tune in as Adam and Josh break down saddle hunting and how private landowners can utilize this technique to become more mobile, adaptable, and effective in the deer woods.
- Aug 14, 202647 min
Deer Season Preparations - Trail Cameras
Adam and Alan sit down to discuss one of the most important parts of deer hunting that often gets overlooked: pre-season preparation. A successful hunt doesn't begin when you climb into a tree on opening morning—it begins weeks and months beforehand with understanding the property, studying deer movement, placing trail cameras strategically, and making sure your stand locations actually match the conditions you plan to hunt. The conversation starts with trail camera placement and why hunters shouldn't simply hang cameras wherever they see a good trail. Adam and Alan discuss using cameras to answer specific questions about deer movement, bedding areas, food sources, staging areas, funnels, and travel corridors. They also cover the importance of understanding when deer are moving rather than simply identifying which bucks are using the property.
- Aug 6, 202648 min
It's More Than a Fall Blend w/ these Annual Clovers
When time is limited, make wise food plot decisions. Don't worry about what others are planting or chasing a trend. Plant a crop that gives you the best chance at high quality food over the course of many months. When you begin to allow in a diverse fall mixture for the annual clovers such a balansa, bereseem, and crimson clover to fully grow and cycle you realize that this food plot blend is more than a fall crop... its a 10 month+ crop. If you plant a blend with the right annual clovers added at the right density, you can achieve an extended life of food plot varieties, increased nitrogen fixation, and some quality weed suppression without needing to plant a summer crop. Just terminate the field and plant the same crop again. Food plotting is that easy.
- Jul 31, 202647 min
Food Plot Management- Minimizing Variables
During this podcast we chat with Land & Legacy consultant Alan Summerford about the management of his properties. We discuss distinct management strategies that produce results, simplify maintenance, and ensure success despite unknown variables that any growing season can throw your way. Some of the topics we cover include pre-emergents, herbicides, mowing food plots, amending food plots, herbicide proficiency, and producing high quality forage during the hunting season. Additionally, we discuss common themes observed during recent consulting trips. Similar trends appear in successes. Its not uncommon to see some folks who excel in food plots, but struggle with native habitat as well as the inverse: those who do great with a chainsaw and a drip torch but struggle with food plots. Both are necessary skills to hone and really take your property to the next level.
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