Food Plot Archives: No-Till, Healthy Soil, Quality Wildlife

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we're revisiting one of Mitch's favorite conversations from the past five years of podcasting. Before regenerative agriculture, cover crops, and soil health became common topics in the hunting world, Mitch had the opportunity to sit down with Grant Woods to discuss food plots, habitat management, and the principles that eventually became known to many hunters as the "release process." Looking back, this episode helped shape the way he thinks about growing forage, improving soil, and managing habitat for both deer and the land itself. Dr. Woods shares his journey from conventional food plotting to no-till planting, diverse cover crop blends, and building soil health through natural processes rather than relying heavily on fertilizer and inputs. Along the way, we discuss deer nutrition, native habitat management, weed control, planting green, timber stand improvement, and how healthy soil drives everything from forage production to wildlife carrying capacity. Whether you're managing a small hunting property, planting your first food plot, or simply interested in becoming a better steward of the land, this conversation remains just as relevant today as when it was originally recorded. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.