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Design. Build. Hunt.

Whitetail Partners

Thanks for checking out the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast presented by Whitetail Partners. Here we cover all things whitetail property design, habitat improvement, and hunting strategy. Listen along as the Whitetail Partners" team of Habitat Consultants break down how you can improve the hunting on your property. Let"s change your property for good! If you"d like to learn more, check us out online at whitetailpartners.com, on Instagram @whitetail_partners, or on Facebook, Whitetail Partners, LLC.

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88. Managing Your Forest for Whitetails: TSI/FSI,...

Design. Build. Hunt. ·

2026/02/19

What actually makes great deer habitat inside a timber stand?In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. podcast, we break down how forests naturally grow—and why doing nothing often leads to poor whitetail habitat. From old-field succession to closed-canopy hardwoods, we explain what happens over decades as sunlight disappears and understory browse fades. Then we walk through how Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) and Forest Stand Improvement (FSI) can reset your woods, create structure, improve

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40:14

87. How to Buy a Whitetail Property (What to Look For...

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2026/02/05

Buying a whitetail property is one of the biggest decisions a hunter can make—and it’s also one of the easiest places to make irreversible mistakes.In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast, Josh and Sam break down how to buy a whitetail property with clarity and confidence. Drawing from years of habitat consulting, land evaluation, and real-world buying experience, they walk through the big-picture decisions, common red flags, and critical features that separate great properties from

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33:07

86. The Habitat To-Do List: What Whitetail Properties...

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2026/01/22

Deer season may be winding down, but habitat season is just getting started.In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh and Sam walk through the most important habitat tasks to tackle between January and early spring—the work that saves you time, money, and frustration later in the year. From planning and timber work to food plots, fruit trees, invasive control, and offseason prep, this conversation focuses on doing the right work at the right time so your property functions as a system, not a

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38:52

85. From Observation to Action: Turning Deer Season...

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2026/01/08

In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. podcast, Josh sits down with Scott to break down how in-season observations and post-season scouting translate into clear, confident habitat management decisions. From notes taken in the stand to trail cameras, snow tracking, and late-season patterns, this conversation focuses on turning raw information into actionable projects that actually improve how a property hunts.They cover: Why writing things down during the season changes everything

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32:49

84. From Good to GREAT: How Alignment Changed Everything

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2026/01/01

In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh Raley sits down with Whitetail Partners clients Joe and Talyn to break down how their South-Central Georgia property went from good to GREAT once all the pieces were finally working together.Over the years, they’d received solid input from foresters, habitat organizations, and implementation crews. Each voice brought value—but each focused on a different piece of the puzzle. What was missing was a single, holistic plan that put all the pieces together

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25:07

83. Post-Season Whitetail Mistakes: What Landowners...

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2025/12/25

As deer season winds down, many landowners are eager to jump straight into habitat work—but that excitement can lead to costly mistakes.In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. podcast, Josh sits down with Tim to break down the most common post-season mistakes landowners make and how to avoid them. From rushing into cutting timber without a plan, to failing to evaluate stand locations, to missing critical ordering windows for trees and seed, this conversation is all about slowing down, zooming

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39:20

82. Working the Plan: What Really Happens After the...

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2025/12/18

What happens after the habitat plan is delivered?In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh sits down with returning guest and client Emerson Chew to walk through two years of real-world implementation on his 40-acre South Georgia property. This isn’t a highlight reel—it’s an honest conversation about: What Emerson tackled first after getting his plan How travel corridors, access, water holes, and fire changed deer movement Mistakes made, lessons learned, and what didn’t

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24:27

81. Habitat Design Breakdown Series Pt. 4: Southern...

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2025/12/04

Hunting pine plantations in the South comes with its own set of challenges—tight visibility, rigid timber schedules, and landscapes that can feel monotonous if they’re not managed intentionally. In this solo episode, Josh breaks down one of his all-time favorite projects: a 600-acre southern pine tract designed from the ground up for predictable deer movement, quality bedding, and high-value forage.Josh explains how to work with the realities of timber rotations and revenue-producing

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27:42

80. Habitat Design Breakdown Series Pt. 3 - Lowland...

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2025/11/27

Episode 3 of our Habitat Design Review Series takes us to one of the toughest parcels we’ve looked at yet—a wet, flat, lowland tract that demanded creativity, discipline, and some strategic restraint.In this episode, Josh and Sam break down how to approach a marshy, dense, low-lying property with almost no topography and very few existing high-odds setups. From reading subtle elevation changes with 1–2 ft topo maps, to carving travel corridors through endless cover, to deciding which parts of the

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27:13

79. Habitat Design Breakdown Series Pt. 2: Hill...

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2025/11/20

Hill country presents some of the most complex challenges in whitetail habitat design. Between steep ridges, narrow benches, rugged drainages, and unpredictable access, many landowners struggle to crack the hill country code.In Part 2 of our Habitat Design Breakdown Series, we analyze a hill country parcel and show how to create high-odds hunting opportunities—even when most bedding is on the neighbors. We cover: • When inside-out access is the only workable solution • How deer use ridge lines,

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21:35

78. Habitat Design Breakdown Series Pt. 1: Farm...

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2025/11/14

This episode kicks off our Habitat Design Breakdown Series — a multi-part dive into how different habitat and terrain types influence design, movement, and hunting strategy.In this first installment, we break down a true farm country property: flat terrain, isolated woodlots, and agriculture in every direction. Josh and Sam walk through a real South Central Wisconsin woodlot and show how small parcels in ag country can be designed to hunt bigger and more consistently. You’ll learn: - How to

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22:56

77. Are You Over Hunting Your Property?

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2025/11/06

This week on the Design. Build. Hunt. podcast, Josh and Greg dig into one of the most overlooked problems in deer hunting—overhunting your stands.They unpack what “pressure” really means, how to recognize the signs that you’ve hunted a stand too much, and what to do to protect the integrity of your property. From access routes and wind management to understanding your property’s tolerance level, you’ll learn how to hunt smarter—not harder—and keep your deer calm, consistent, and killable. Whether

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30:15

76. Two Year Turn-Around

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2025/10/30

In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., host Joshua Raley sits down with Whitetail Partners consultant Scott Christison to unpack the transformation of Scott's Minnesota property.Scott walks through the exact steps he took to bring his Whitetail Partners plan to life: cutting timber, shaping bedding areas, building access trails, and rethinking how deer move through the property. The result? A once-random deer movement pattern turned into predictable travel, increased daytime activity, and a

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34:02

75. Pre-Rut Precision: The Discipline That Kills Big...

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2025/10/23

The pre-rut is where big-buck dreams meet reality. In this episode, we unpack why discipline, timing, and knowing your property’s limits make the difference between consistent success and blown opportunities. We cover how pressure builds through morning hunts, why food-source setups shine in the evenings, and how to match your tactics to your ground—whether it’s 10 acres behind the house or 300 acres in farm country.Every property is different—and the right pre-rut move depends on how deer use your

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31:13

74. October Playbook: The “Lull” and Prerut Moves

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2025/10/16

October can be one of the best, or one of the most frustrating, months of the year in the whitetail woods. In this episode, the guys unpack how deer behavior shifts from early October through the so-called “lull” and into the prerut. They cover why movement feels inconsistent, how to balance limited, smart aggression with long-game patience, where water and fresh sign fit, when mornings finally make sense, and what to fix in the off-season to make next October better on your property.If you want

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29:53

73. CAPITALIZE on October COLD FRONTS!

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2025/10/09

In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., we’re breaking down how to make the most of October cold fronts. We talk about when it’s worth getting aggressive, when to hang back and observe, how to approach mornings versus evenings, and which food sources tend to shine right now. Most importantly, we look at how to read your ground and your specific buck so you’re hunting with purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:47

Hunting with Feeders: Tool or Crutch???

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2025/10/04

Are deer feeders a smart management tool or just a crutch hunters lean on? In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh sits down with Whitetail Partners consultant John Hudspeth to tackle one of the most controversial topics in hunting.The guys break down the difference between supplemental feeding and baiting, the regional differences that matter, and the biggest mistakes hunters make when relying on feeders. More importantly, you’ll hear practical strategies to use feeders without ruining your

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30:18

71. Trail Camera Mistakes That Cost You

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2025/09/25

Trail cameras are one of the most powerful scouting tools we have as hunters—but they can also sabotage your season if used the wrong way. In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast, Josh and Sam dive into the most common trail camera mistakes that cost hunters opportunities, from facing cameras into the sun to checking them too often, relying too heavily on the intel, and waiting too late to move setups.Along the way, you’ll hear practical fixes, tips for getting the most out of both SD

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36:08

70. Opening Day Buck on 60 Acres: Off-Wind Setup +...

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2025/09/20

In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh sits down with Tim Kaiser to unpack Tim's opening-day bow kill on his 60-acre western Wisconsin farm. Smart design, early-season food, and a simple focal point in the plot did the heavy lifting with a timely cameo from a younger buck to seal the deal. Tune in to hear how prime bedding, a just-off wind, bullet proof access, and a solid focal point turned "in the field" into "in range."Ready for help on your place? Reach out today at

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25:15

69. Win 2026 Now: Postseason Planning That Changes...

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2025/09/11

Most hunters cram in “fixes” a week before opener—and then wonder why the season feels like damage control. In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh and Sam flip the script and show you how to win the long game by treating this fall as a data-gathering season and using the post-season window to design with clarity. You’ll hear the simple yearly rhythm: observe this fall, walk the property right after season, then design and implement with purpose this winter and spring. Do it right, and you’ll

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