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Drop-Tine Podcast -The official deer management, food plot & habitat podcast

Author: Jason R. Snavely

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The official deer management, food plot and habitat management podcast keeps you in the know on all of the latest strategies for managing private hunting properties. Interviews with the best of the best in deer science, research and habitat management. Jason R. Snavely and Co-host Tim Kocher fill you in on cutting edge information and techniques to better manage your property and maximize its deer hunting potential.
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The Soil Talks!

The Soil Talks!

2021-12-0201:29:07

Taking soil health testing (CO2) to the field with new robust sensor technology.  Jason and Dr. Rich Haney introduce the results of two years of work: The ST-1 in-field, real-time soil health tool. Ag consultant David Kleinschmidt joins in on the discussion to provide his input after field testing the technology throughout the 2021 growing season.
Soil Health & Fall Reload

Soil Health & Fall Reload

2021-07-1201:23:25

We flip the script as Jason is interviewed by "AB" from Humanimal.  "AB" fires questions at Jason about soil health, biomimicry, weeds as desirable "free agents", food plotting in Nature's image and Fall Reload.
Looking for a new summer planted soil building option that's super tall, fast-growing, weed suppressing, nutrient cycling, carbon sequestering, moisture conserving SASQUATCH-building habitat that can be rolled down? NEW SUMMER SQUATCH is the perfect 60 day summer product to establish prior to planting Fall Reload?  Just roll it down and plant right into it for your best hunting season to date!
Jason introduces the future of in-laboratory soil testing in Nature's image.  The standard soil test conducted at universities and labs across the country is no longer needed, nor accurately calibrated, if you're managing your food plots in a regenerative manner.  If soil health and a biologically driven system is your approach moving forward, ditch the costly $15 university soil test for far better options.
Jason sits down with Casey Keefer and AB Bleise to introduce the Illinois Project that they recently kicked off. They discuss why they believe the property, and their unique goals & objectives of regenerative ecology and food plotting in Nature's image, will make this deer dirt a top 5 whitetail property in the country.
Montana. Jason is joined by cementum aging specialists Carolyn Nistler and A.J. Stephens of Matson's Lab in Montana.  After nearly 3 years in the making, the trio finally connects to ponder why this inexpensive but valuable tool is not more mainstream for hunters and managers.
Jason discusses the art and science of frost seeding with Dr. Sjoerd Duiker, Professor of Soil Management and Applied Soil Physics, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Department of Plant Science. All questions surrounding the frost seeding technique are covered including timing, planting rates, best forage species, perennials VS. annuals, equipment, site prep, optimal seed ballistics, shape and size and much more.  Can NWSG's and forbs be successfully frost seeded? 
Knoxville, TN-Jason talks with Univ. of Tennessee Master's candidate, Brittany Panos about her pioneering research that seeks to identify the benefits of cover crops to grassland birds (and other wildlife species). They discuss the benefits of later termination, roller crimper use and dozens of soil health and cover crop talking points. This is an information-packed episode!
TX & PA. Jason and Dr. Rick Haney discuss soil pH as it relates to RegenAg and whether you should lime at all or do plants take care of that too? What's the process of choosing which species go into the Reload blends and WHY? Are Jason and Rick working on an in-field soil health test that will change the game in regenerative agriculture and nitrogen application?
Coffee Co., Tennessee Jason records a call with Dr. Squatchy himself, Adam Daugherty NRCS District Conservationist. Jason and Adam discuss Regen Wildlife Ag, soil health, force feeding nature, synergistic affects, crimp termination, infiltration, and of course: GROWING SASQUATCH HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE!
Imaging trapping 37 coyotes in 32 nights on a property that is less than 200 acres! Jason sits down with his long time friend, former college classmate and income generating trapper of 26 years, Johnny Carter. With so much feedback on Episode 25 with carnivore ecologist Dr. Bruce Leopold, Jason steers the predator management (never "control") discussion in a slightly different direction.
You've heard enough podcasts with "expert guests"!  When Jason receives a call from a Pennsylvania client he hits RECORD! Topics include an opening day mature archery buck, "dirty plots", homemade roller crimpers, the Reload food plot system and low impact doe removal.
Jason R. Snavely, CWB sits down with predator/carnivore ecologist Dr. Bruce Leopold to discuss the pitfalls of predator management. Is the return worth your investment when it comes to protecting game species from predators and is there EVER a time when predator management is effective?  What does the science say?
Salina, KS. Jason sits down with LandPride's Dana Trumpp to discuss how to fine tune a no-till drill for great stands. Understanding Ag consultant David Kleinschmidt leads off with his input on the benefits of no-till farming. Jason offers a sneak peak into an upcoming Trump Train episode with Heath Graham.
Jason talks with Daniel Vitalis, creator of WildFed about foraging for wild edibles where you hunt and fish. Controlling your food supply has never been more vital than now.  Foraging for nutrient dense wild edibles offers medicinal and health benefits that ensure a robust immune system to tackle all diseases.
Drop-Tine Seed Co. is leading a paradigm shift in the way wildlife food plots are established and managed.  This all starts with restoring soil health.  Furthermore, the "WHY" behind soil health and high species diversity is covered in depth in this podcast with Keith Berns of Green Cover Seed. Jason and Keith discuss the joint venture between Drop-Tine Seed and Green Cover Seed and they get into each of the regen blends from Drop-Tine as well as Jason's pasture cropping system with the Reload seed blends.
PLANT THIS-NOT THAT! Why has the food plot industry missed the mark for so many years? The ONLY deer nutritionists are the deer themselves. Jason talks with Dr. Fred Provenza, author of Nourishment, as the two of them reveal why diverse, polyculture and complementary plantscapes are the key to nourishment and why monoculture food plots are failing to fully nourish and attract white-tailed deer. They discuss why Drop-Tine Seed Co. introduced the Reload series of plantings, and others...
Starkville, MS. Jason talks with Dr. Bronson Strickland, MSU Deer Lab, about the pitfalls of antler restrictions & high grading. They discuss slot limits and perpetual protection of smaller antlered, mature bucks. Beyond QDM - advanced buck harvest strategies - Managing The Thirds
Jason & Grant Snavely discuss a paradigm shift in regenerative wildlife agriculture with Gabe Brown; ND rancher & author of Dirt to Soil. Gabe and Jason discuss the benefits of high diversity cocktail forage blends as opposed to monoculture agriculture. They delve into soil health, soil biology and Dr. Provenza's work on ruminant nutritional wisdom. They discuss the creation of Reload seed blends from Drop-Tine Seed Co. and other soil health building blends.
Starkville, Mississippi. Jason talks with his former college Advisor/Professor and world-renowned deer researcher Dr. Steve Demarais from the MSU Deer Lab at Mississippi State Univ. Jason and Dr. Demarais discuss several instances where on-the-ground observation & university deer research cross paths. Does your buck roam or is he loyal to your hunting property?
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Rick Cracraft

If Your looking for science based real world information on habitat management not marketing B.S. hit the subscribe tab..... you will not regret it. Thanks for the great info and efforts to share your knowledge guys!!!

Jan 29th
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Kevin High

Great podcast guys

Feb 10th
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