DiscoverThe Ozark PodcastEp. 179 - Dr. Grant Woods - This Deer Habitat Strategy is More Important than Food Plots (and Leads to Bigger Bucks) [Greatest Hits]
Ep. 179 - Dr. Grant Woods - This Deer Habitat Strategy is More Important than Food Plots (and Leads to Bigger Bucks) [Greatest Hits]

Ep. 179 - Dr. Grant Woods - This Deer Habitat Strategy is More Important than Food Plots (and Leads to Bigger Bucks) [Greatest Hits]

Update: 2025-08-06
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In this episode, we're calling back to our conversation with renowned wildlife biologist and land manager Dr. Grant Woods for a practical, science-based breakdown of how to manage land and grow better deer in the Ozarks.




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00:00  – Why the Ozarks are under-managed


06:00  – How to hold deer without hundreds of acres


17:00  – Setting up sanctuaries and travel corridors on small properties


23:00  – What is “the red line” and how it predicts buck behavior


35:00  – The truth about antler genetics vs. nutrition and age


45:00  – Why hunting your property less often leads to better seasons




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Ep. 179 - Dr. Grant Woods - This Deer Habitat Strategy is More Important than Food Plots (and Leads to Bigger Bucks) [Greatest Hits]

Ep. 179 - Dr. Grant Woods - This Deer Habitat Strategy is More Important than Food Plots (and Leads to Bigger Bucks) [Greatest Hits]

Kyle Veit & Kyle Plunkett