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Design. Build. Hunt.Design. Build. Hunt. Presented by Whitetail Partners Author: 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. Language: en Genres: Hobbies, Leisure, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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88. Managing Your Forest for Whitetails: TSI/FSI, Sunlight & Building Habitat That Works
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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 bedding, influence travel corridors, and ultimately transfer sunlight energy into your buck’s antlers. We cover: How forests change over time Why mature timber often becomes “park-like” and unproductive Bedding area cutting intensity (and why most landowners don’t cut enough) Corridor creation and influencing deer movement Oak release and managing competition Hinge cutting, hack-and-squirt, girdle-and-spray When to cut—and when not to Whether to DIY or hire professionals If you want to turn sunlight into structure, browse, cover, and better hunts, this episode is for you. For the full written series referenced in this episode, visit the Learning Center at WhitetailPartners.com and search for “A Forest Built for Deer.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
