Ep. 170 - Ralph Meeker of AGFC - How to Hold More Deer on Small Properties this Fall (Hint: It Starts this Summer)

In the heat of summer, deer hunting might be the last thing on your mind but it’s the perfect time to start preparing for fall. In this episode, Arkansas Game & Fish’s Ralph Meeker joins Kyle and Kyle to break down how to attract and hold whitetail deer on small parcels of land. Whether you're managing 20 acres or just want to understand deer biology better, this episode is packed with science-backed tips that’ll help you outsmart mature bucks before the season even starts. > ⁠Join our Patreon aka "The Holler"⁠ < Support for this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vortex Optics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Industry-defining scopes, rangefinders, and binoculars ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moultrie Mobile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The ONLY cell trail cameras with A.I. integration ⁠⁠Diamond State Fly Co.⁠⁠ - Cotter's premiere fly fishing shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Umarex Airguns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The leader in Air Rifle technology ⁠⁠Big Pete's Taxidermy⁠⁠ - High-quality work returned in a reasonable time 00:00 – What deer look for in a small property 08:00 – Core vs. home range: why some bucks stay and others roam 15:00 – Forbes, browse, and how deer pick high-nutrient plant parts 26:00 – Hinge cutting, prescribed burns, and habitat rejuvenation tips 36:00 – The science behind hunting pressure 42:00 – What to do if you find a fawn What is The Ozark Podcast? In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker. Our hosts are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Veit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kyle Plunkett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and our producer is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Matthews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme music: 'American Millionaire' by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JD Clayton⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch up with us on Instagram and Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theozarkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLEASE reach out to us with any recommendations or inquiries: [email protected]