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One In a Million
Sometimes when the Lord wants to bless you, it doesn’t matter how much you know. Besides, it’s good to be lucky once in a while. Let me...
M. Sweppenheiser
Feb 123 min read


Expanding Habitat with Shrub Cuttings
Sitting in a deer blind, during the recent heavy snows, was the perfect time to reflect on the habitat improvements and tree and shrub...
M. Sweppenheiser
Dec 13, 20223 min read


Property Makeover: Conservation Stewardship Program
Property Makeover: Conservation Stewardship Program This article will be a testimonial for my property that was recently enrolled in the...
M. Sweppenheiser
Feb 4, 20213 min read


My Biggest Project on My Own Whitetail Property
I own 40 acres in central Michigan that I purchased in 2014. At the time of purchase, there were 12 acres of standing corn and a 20-acre...
M. Sweppenheiser
Jul 23, 20204 min read


Switchgrass Plantings for Deer
There has been a lot of information out there to help property owners establish switchgrass for wildlife. Conservation districts offer...
M. Sweppenheiser
Mar 25, 20193 min read


American Hophornbeam and American hornbeam
If there was ever a case to use scientific names, these species are the poster child. I’m not a scientific name guy, if scientific names...
M. Sweppenheiser
Mar 19, 20192 min read


So You Want To Harvest Timber
The choice to cut timber is a personal one for many. Most folks can appreciate the look of a park-like setting dominated by overstory...
M. Sweppenheiser
Feb 14, 20194 min read


How to Prevent Total Food Plot Failure
This has been a tough year for a lot of food plotters across the country. If your food plots have not been negatively affected this...
M. Sweppenheiser
Aug 20, 20182 min read


Fall Focused Food Plots
My hunting season success revolves around a few key strategies, the most important being my fall focused food plots. From my experience,...
M. Sweppenheiser
Aug 14, 20182 min read


Side Benefits of a Properly Designed Whitetail Parcel
A properly designed whitetail parcel will provide many benefits. My property is a long, narrow 40-acres that connects a large chunk of...
M. Sweppenheiser
May 14, 20182 min read


How to Make a Free Hunting Property Map
The most important reason to design a professional looking map for your hunting property is to create the best layout for hunting that...
M. Sweppenheiser
Apr 27, 20182 min read


When Planning Whitetail Habitat, Remember Fish Habitat
The correlation between whitetail and fish habitat is undeniable. Amuse me and follow along as I try to help folks create a plan for...
M. Sweppenheiser
Apr 16, 20183 min read


Should I Convert Farmland to Wildlife Habitat?
Absolutely. I know some would disagree, but converting farmland to whitetail habitat has been the single most beneficial strategy I have...
M. Sweppenheiser
Feb 27, 20182 min read


Lessons from Gimpy
A buck I named Gimpy showed up in December of 2016. It was apparent he was a 2.5-year-old 8 pt. that had sustained an injury to his...
M. Sweppenheiser
Feb 26, 20182 min read


The Real Benefit of Tall Grass Prairie for Me
Tall grass prairie has a myriad of benefits in planting. Follow along, and I will let you know the greatest benefits for my land. Many...
M. Sweppenheiser
Feb 23, 20182 min read


My Biggest Hindrance to Reaching My Whitetail Goals?
Most people can relate to my dilemma. Maybe for you it is the trigger-happy neighbors, the DNR, too small of a parcel, others in your...
M. Sweppenheiser
Feb 23, 20183 min read
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