Drop-Tine Podcast -The official deer management, food plot & habitat podcast

Drop-Tine Podcast -The official deer management, food plot & habitat podcast

Author: Jason R. Snavely Language: English Episodes: 73
If you're a landowner or hunter who sees your property as more than just a place to visit in the fall, Drop-Tine Podcast offers a deeper conversation. Hosted by Jason R. Snavely, a Certified Wildlife Biologist and private consultant, this series moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced science and practical art of creating a healthier ecosystem. You'll hear detailed discussions with researchers and field experts who are actively shaping our understanding of deer biology, forest ecology, and soil health. Each episode is built on the idea that effective stewardship-from designing seasonal food plots to implementing long-term habitat improvements-requires both knowledge and adaptable strategy. The Drop-Tine Podcast serves as a reliable source for that information, translating complex concepts into actionable plans. Whether the topic is herd dynamics, native forage, or timber stand management, Jason focuses on providing tangible insights you can use to influence the wildlife on your land. It’s for those committed to the year-round work of cultivating a balanced, productive property where hunting success becomes a natural outcome of thoughtful management.
Episodes
CWD and Urine Bans: Don't piss down my leg and tell me it's raining! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:53
As state agencies target bans on commercial urine and attractants, Jason engages in conversation with one of the nations leading biochemists, Dr. Davin Henderson, on the fact that the real science lacks a single case whe…
What Your Food Plots Eat with Dr. David Montgomery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:28
Jason talks in depth with Dr. David Montgomery about the relationship between soil health and food plot nutrient density. Listen as Jason and Dave entertain the underappreciated topic of food plot quantity vs. quality. A…
Regen Wildlife Ag: The Academic Journey Begins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:02
Jason talks with Dr. Bronson Strickland and Dr. Rick Haney about why his alma mater, Mississippi State University, should study the impact of of soil health & conservation agriculture on food plot forage nutrient density…
Non-Profits ARE For Profit! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:47
Which non-profit conservation organizations make the grade and are worthy of your hard earned cash? Which organizations simply don't make the grade? Learn how to make an easy assessment BEFORE you click "Donate NOW".
CWD: The Beginning (ostensibly) with Dr. Michael Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17:49
CWD. Jason talks with world-renowned CWD expert & wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Michael Miller about the early days of CWD in Colorado and Wyoming as part 1 of the Drop-Tine CWD Intensive Recordings BEGIN!
The Science of the Shot w/ Dr. Bumgardner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:22
Ever wonder about the anatomy and physiology of good and bad shots? How long should you wait after all of the different types of hits and what determines whether you find your trophy at the end of a blood trail or you're…
Neonic Seed Treatments & White-tailed Deer Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:14
Jason and Dr. Jon Jenks discuss research that exposes the toxicity of neonicotinoid seed treatments to whitetails and other game species.
Neonic Seed Treatment Background [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:23
Neonicotinoid seed treatments can set back progress on regenerative properties with negative, cascading effects on beneficial insects. Equally alarming, Neonics are proving detrimental to the health of our game species.…
Field Reports w/ Dan Very-Pennsylvania [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:04
Following extreme interest in the first episode of Field Reports, Jason records a call with Pennsylvania food plotter Dan Very. Dan's questions stem from content promoted on social media platforms about splitting food pl…
Field Reports w/ Zach Weaver NY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:33
In this first episode of the new Field Reports recordings, Jason talks with Zach Weaver about his regenerative food plotting and soil health journey.