What habitat managers on YouTube would you recommend?

Chipdasqrrl

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So as we all know, the deer hunting world is filled with lies, myths and misconceptions. Because of this, I don’t trust many people’s opinions outside of this forum.
So anyway, what are some good YouTube channels to visit to learn about the habitat management world? I watch Grant Woods videos religiously but that’s it. Thanks


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I watch most of them from time to time. Even if everything recommended by the "experts" doesn't apply to my property, I usually take something from them. Even if it just gets me thinking about my property, that's a win IMO.
 
There are many self proclaimed experts out there now... #1 - advice....THINK FOR YOURSELF! Don't follow anything Jim, or Steve or Grant or anyone else tells you if it doesn't seem to make sense to you! You are the worlds expert on your place! There is no single "one way"...there is no "magic plan or plant". Just keep an open mind and try to see the method behind the madness and then consider possible adaptations you can make or bits and pieces that you could apply.

Your property is 100% unique and as such what expert X says one day made be 100% true for you while that same expert could be 100% wrong the next as far as your place is concerned. They don't do it on purpose...there is just that much variety out there. Weekender hit the nail on the head. Many of them may offer up different concepts and the like and some may even contradict each other...but they all should at least make you think and try to see a different perspective of your property.
 
I think the best teacher is experience and the cumulative knowledge you can pull from boards like these, though I recommend paying particular attention to what usda zone and area any advice is coming from. Ultimately, trial and a little bit of error will steer you exactly where you want to be, and getting there is half the fun. All that said, I have enjoyed watching videos of all the guys already mentioned. I’ll add that I’ve really enjoyed watching The Hunting Public on youtube also. It’s a bunch of young guys crazy about hunting, who only bow hunt public land. Their enthusiasm is infectious and they do some different things and hunt hard. Reminds me of my younger self, just crazy about hunting. The first one I ever watched had one of the guys belly crawling a stalk on a bedded buck on public land. I don’t watch any tv hunting shows (except Rinella), but these are really entertaining. Anybody else come across these guys?


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I think the best teacher is experience and the cumulative knowledge you can pull from boards like these, though I recommend paying particular attention to what usda zone and area any advice is coming from.

Ditto this and J Birds last post for perspective and proper context

bill
 
I attended a Jim Ward seminar and I was very impressed. He is the most knowledgeable and interesting deer habitat and whitetail behavior specialist guy I have ever met. It was well worth the $35 entry fee.
 
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