#240 - Managing Habitat on a 600+ Acre Multi-Generation Northern Michigan Deer Camp with Bill Friedrich

Habitat Podcast #240 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, Jared sits down with the owner of singing hills deer camp Bill Friedrich. We get into the rich history of this family-owned hunting camp, spanning 613 acres and cherished by multiple generations. Bill shares experiences with food plots, habitat work, and the importance of effective deer habitat management. We discuss: The strong tradition of deer camps in Michigan and the importance of preserving it Managing 600+ acres Implementing an antler point restriction for the camp Different food plot and timber techniques used at the camp Understanding the role of habitat management in the United Country Midwest Lifestyle Planting beans on a small acreage proved futile as the deer quickly devoured them The experiment of using surveyors tape to keep deer out of beans initially succeeded but ultimately failed Catching the neighbors on trail camera poaching a 500+ pound bear Asking around town and getting the cold shoulder because he was asking people involved The local prosecutor, who was friends with the hunters involved, initially showed reluctance in handling the case Unique food plot fencing techniques Utilizing standpoint wells to help combat summer drought And so much more! Connect with bill: https://www.billfriedrichauthor.com Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Down Burst Seeder Survey: bit.ly/3r6euVD Exodus Trail Cameras - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP ACRES.CO Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10 Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10 LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P Vitalize Seed GIFT CARDS--> https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices