Everland Outdoors Podcast

Making a change in your state.

Everyone has heard about the shifts happening in Michigan’s hunting landscape. Whether you view them as good or bad, these changes are happening because every day, people decide to speak up. This week, we are finally joined by the long-awaited Josh Arbogast from the Michigan Whitetail Project. Josh shares his firsthand experience advocating for wildlife management and hunting regulations. While he hasn't been at this for decades, he has jumped in headfirst and learned exactly what it takes to mobilize a community for a cause. In this episode, we cover: * The current reality of hunting regulation changes in Michigan. * Josh’s journey into wildlife advocacy and the lessons he’s learned. * How states across the country are looking at Michigan as a blueprint for regulation changes. * Practical steps you can take to make your voice heard and protect the resource. If you’ve been wanting to see change in your own state's hunting regulations, this is a must-listen.

Michigan Changes | New Hunting Regulations

* Elimination of the Limited Firearms Zone: The historical restriction on rifle usage in the southern Lower Peninsula has been completely eliminated. Hunters statewide can now use all legal firearms, including bottleneck cartridges and rifles larger than .22 rimfire. * The "One-Buck" Rule (Effective 2027): Lower Peninsula hunters will be strictly limited to harvesting one antlered buck per season. A single tag will only be valid for a buck with at least 3 antler points on one side, or one antlerless deer. Combination licenses can be used for one buck and one doe, or two does. * Muzzleloader Season Shortened: The statewide muzzleloader season is reduced from 10 days to 3 days, beginning the first Friday in December. * December Firearm Deer Season: In the Lower Peninsula, the shortened December season now allows any legal firearm to be used. * Late Antlerless Season: This season is expanded, beginning the Monday immediately following the December firearm season and running through January 1. * Upper Peninsula Changes: Upper Peninsula antlerless drawings have been eliminated, and universal antlerless deer licenses are now restricted to specific Deer Management Units. [1 [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o8CRb06-thY], 2 [https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/05/new-deer-hunting-rules-every-change-for-2026-2027-as-michigan-becomes-one-buck-state.html], 3 [https://wgrd.com/one-buck-hunting-michigan/], 4 [https://www.sooleader.com/local-news/michigan-approves-major-deer-hunting-rule-changes-for-2026-2027-seasons-12290967], 5 [https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/michigan-limits-hunters-to-one-buck-in-lower-peninsula-urges-doe-killing/]] * Zone 3 Earn-A-Buck (Effective 2027): A pilot program will launch in Zone 3 requiring hunters to harvest an antlerless deer before they become eligible to take a second buck (which must have at least 4 points on one side). [1 [https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/05/new-deer-hunting-rules-every-change-for-2026-2027-as-michigan-becomes-one-buck-state.html]] Upcoming Pilot ProgramsFor a complete breakdown of season dates, unit-specific exceptions, and license requirements, visit the official Michigan DNR Hunting Rules and Regulations [https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hunting/rulesregs] portal. Lincoln is back on another episode of the Everland Outdoors podcast. We have all saw the News on Michigans upcoming Hunting Regulations, but was this what we expected? Or is this the right way these regulations should be decided? This week we do a deep dive on what to expect and what was not expected from the recent NRC meeting. Always appreciate you joining and please like, subscribe, and leave a comment on what your thoughts are. We appreciate everyone!

Behind the Lenz of Habitat

Whether you agree or not with the plan, there is no doubt Jeff Sturgis was one of the pioneers in bringing habitat to your home screen, and this week we are joined by the man behind the lens, Dylan Lenz. Dylan shares his journey from taking selfies at a bar to now living the outdoor dream full-time. From remote settings to rap videos, Dylan has an eye for the "Lenz." We discuss Dylan’s journey not only from behind the camera but his journey through habitat and everyone's ultimate dream: being a first-time landowner. It was a great time sitting down with Dylan, and we would truly consider him a steward of the Lord's land. Sit back and enjoy this week's podcast episode with us! As always, thanks for listening, thank you for watching, and don't forget to click the like, subscribe, and all the things podcasters ask you to do. God bless... one last thing, check us out at www.everlandoutdoors.com [https://www.everlandoutdoors.com]. #whitetail #habitat #Everlandoutdoors

Beards, Bucks, and Better Dirt

Beards, Bucks, and Better Dirt | Turkey Hunting Success, Land Prep and The One Buck Limit

Power of the Prairie | How Native Grasses Benefit your Deer Herd

Want to transform your hunting land? This week on the Everland Podcast, we sit down with Kent Boucher (Hoksey Native Seeds & The Prairie Farm Podcast) to discuss the power of native prairie restoration for deer hunting and land health.Establishing a native prairie is about more than just "planting wildflowers"—it’s about creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that provides elite bedding, high-protein forage, and year-round thermal cover. Kent breaks down the technical steps to successful establishment and explains why native seeds are the ultimate "secret weapon" for any land manager. In this episode, we cover: Establishment 101: How to prep your soil and ensure your native seeds actually grow.The Ecological Edge: Why prairies are vital for local biodiversity and soil health.Deer Hunting Benefits: Why native forbs are often superior to traditional food plots.Hoksey Native Seeds: How to choose the right mix for your specific region. Subscribe for more land management tips and hunting strategies! Check out Hoksey Native Seeds: https://hokseynativeseeds.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorB7nCYjW_xGDMZI9d-RXotbrTJ9vsK9c7Qnt6IbvpC7bSLCDPI] As always, we appreciate everyone following along. To keep these conversations going, please like, share, and subscribe. Also, check us out at EverlandOutdoors.com Everland Podcast, Kent Boucher, Hoksey Native Seeds, Prairie Restoration, Native Grasses, Deer Hunting Land Management, Food Plots for Deer, Whitetail Habitat, Land Management Tips, Prairie Farm Podcast, Conservation Reserve Program, CRP Planting, Native Seed Establishment, Wildlife Habitat