Catching up | Everland Outdoors

Catching up | Everland Outdoors

This week on the Everland Outdoors Podcast, hosts Lee and Jay are flying solo! We’re taking a week off from guests to check in on each other’s personal prep work, spring/summer planting, and current habitat projects. With the scorching heat of summer officially here, deer chores and land management are slowing down for a brief moment—but it’s just the calm before the storm. We talk about how we're utilizing this downtime before everything ramps back up into full swing ahead of the fall whitetail season. Whether you're sweating it out over your own food plots or planning your property layout, we hope you enjoy this casual check-in. Want more outdoor content? * Listen Back: Check out our past episodes featuring some incredibly knowledgeable guests from across the hunting industry. * Learn More: Visit our website at Everlandoutdoors.com [https://everlandoutdoors.com] to see what we’re up to. If you love the show, please follow us, leave a 5-star rating, and share this episode with a fellow woodsman. Thanks for listening, and most importantly, God Bless!

Managing Your Herd & Feeding the Hungry | Doe Patrol

Ever feel like your deer herd is out of balance, or miss that classic "deer camp" camaraderie during the off-season? In this episode of Everland Outdoors, we sit down with Tim, the founder of Doe Patrol, to discuss how a simple mission to help less fortunate families in need of protein turned into a massive movement for conservation, community, and charity. Tim breaks down how Doe Patrol serves as a vital outlet for hunters to properly manage their herds by taking more does. But it’s much more than just a management tool—Doe Patrol has evolved into a weekly fellowship. It’s a modern-day "deer camp" where you can learn hands-on butchering skills, mentor youth getting into the outdoors for the first time, and connect with like-minded hunters. Perhaps most importantly, we dive into their incredible initiative of getting meat to those who need it the most, turning harvest into a resource to feed the hungry. We highly recommend checking out their mission. Hit play to learn how you can shoot more does, feed your community, and build deeper fellowship.

Where Will the Hunting Industry Be in 10-20 Years? with Mark Peterson

Here is the Spotify description stripped of emojis and bullet points, formatted as clean, engaging paragraphs that read smoothly on mobile screens while keeping the SEO keywords intact. What does it take to spend 170 days a year in the field while successfully running 20 different businesses in the outdoor industry? This week on Everland Outdoors, we sit down with Mark Peterson to discuss the past, present, and future of the hunting world. Mark brings an absolute wealth of knowledge to the mic as we dive deep into the rapid evolution of hunting, where the outdoor industry is heading over the next 10 to 20 years, and the critical data behind hunter retention. If you care about the future of wildlife conservation, you need to hear Mark's take on why hunter recruitment is the single most important battle the community faces today. We also get localized as Mark breaks down the shifting rules, regulations, and wildlife management strategies in his home state of Michigan. From big-picture industry shifts to the ground-level logistics of managing 20 outdoor brands while staying in the dirt half the year, this conversation is packed with intelligent insights. You can find out more about Mark and follow his adventures on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MarkVPeterson [https://www.youtube.com/@MarkVPeterson]. Additionally, you can set yourself up to capitalize on point creep right now and ensure your ability to go on future hunts by visiting https://www.worldwidetrophyadventures.com [https://www.worldwidetrophyadventures.com]. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave Everland Outdoors a five-star review on Spotify and share this conversation with a friend.

Indiana Whitetail Biology: Big Bucks, CWD Management, & Rule Changes | Joe Caudell

How did Indiana transform into one of the premier Big Buck states in the Midwest? This week on the Everland Outdoors podcast, we are joined by Indiana State Deer Biologist Joe Caudell to break down the fascinating evolution of Indiana's whitetail deer landscape, history, and management. Joe shares the exact strategies that put Indiana on the trophy map—including the massive biological impact of the One-Buck Rule—and explains how the state handles Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) through data-driven surveillance and hunter partnership. We also take a deep dive into the numbers to compare Indiana’s proven regulations against Michigan’s major deer hunting rule changes. If you want to visualize the future projection of Michigan's deer herd, this episode is your blueprint. Tune in to discover: * How state hunting regulations directly impact whitetail age structure and antler growth across the landscape. * The science behind CWD management initiatives and what the future holds for Midwestern hunters. * What wildlife biologists wish everyday hunters understood about herd dynamics and deer density. Whether you hunt the big woods of Indiana, the farm country of Michigan, or just love deep-dive wildlife biology, this episode reveals the hidden forces that shape your hunting season. Hit that Follow button, leave us a 5-star review, and let us know in the comments: Do you think Michigan's new rules will replicate Indiana's success? Keywords: Indiana deer hunting, Michigan deer regulations, big buck states, whitetail biology, Chronic Wasting Disease, deer management, wildlife biologist, one-buck rule, earn-a-buck, Deer Hunting, Everland Outdoors podcast.

Habitat 360 | Jake Ehlinger

If you are obsessed with whitetail habitat design, then learning from the legends who have spent decades making mistakes and perfecting the craft is the ultimate shortcut to success. That is exactly why you need to know Jake Ehlinger from Habitat Solutions. Jake is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to transforming land to hold more deer, create secure bedding, and establish flawless property layout and hunter access. Whether you have watched his legendary YouTube videos or listened to him on top hunting podcasts, you already know that Jake is not just a master of habitat manipulation, but he is also a truly genuine and good person. This episode of the Everland Podcast features an incredible, in-depth conversation with the one and only Jake Ehlinger. We dive deep into real-world whitetail management, property design secrets, and the exact trial-and-error lessons he has learned from years of moving dirt and cutting timber. If you want to stop guessing and start creating the ultimate deer hunting property, this interview is packed with actionable advice you cannot afford to miss. Hit that subscribe button, leave a comment with your biggest habitat challenge, and join us for an amazing discussion on how to elevate your land management game.