Beasts Of Burden

In this episode I go over a quick health update. I talk about becoming a certified tree farmer. I also talk about how to navigate windy burns ecspecially an early growing season burn. I finish the episode what conditions to record and analyze before performing a mid or late Growing season burn. Thank you for listening!For Real Estate ServicesJesse.knox@basecampcountry.com Agent – Jesse Knox - Base Camp Country https://share.google/u3OGkerV1HRAm6aktFor Habitat, Forestry, and Show QuestionsJKNOX0623@GMAIL.COM

In this episode, I interview a special guest: Becky Lee Forestry Specialist with Iowa DNR. Becky grew up in south east Iowa on her family farm. Becky was raised with a blend of agriculture and conservation. Becky has rasied a multitude of livestock such as goats, sheep, pigs, and cattle with using rotational grazing. Becky has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Forestry with a minor in Entomology from Iowa State University. I interviewed Becky how her unique blend of forestry and agriculture serves southeast Iowa landowners and farmers successfully. I would say Becky literally does speak for the trees in south east Iowa. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did and thank you again to Becky for taking the time to come on.If you are a landowner in south east Iowa here is Becky's Lee email: Becky.Lee@dnr.iowa.govIf you are interested in listing/buying propertyJesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comhttps://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/For Habiat Consultations or Show InquiriesJKnox0623@gmail.com

In this episode, I share some thoughts on our cultures lack of appreciation for the land. A beautiful gift from God to support all life exploited instead of learning from. I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listeningBase Camp Country Real EstateJesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comhttps://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/For Habitat Consultations, Forestry services, or show requestsJKnox0623@gmail.com

In this episode, I rant about our current shut down. I express my frustation how good friends of mine are currently laid off that serve in the federal government. I express disappointment in us, myself, how dependent we are for our conservation and even agircultural efforts are government dependent. Near the end, I talk about the differences of linear, reduction, and systematic thinking. We need to adapt an systematic thinking approach to solve futue problems. Hope you enjoy the rant, but instead of complaining we need to systematically think to find true freedom.

In this episode, I talk about establishing green firebreaks for prairie and timber. I talk about how to establish smooth green firebreaks for easier access for you vehicles and equipment, but also easier on your mower and way easier on your tiller (due to less tillage!). I talk about timber firebreaks from using a weed eater, tractor, or a skid steer. Also, I highlight the use of access using your firebreaks. Allowing yourself ease of access to your stands, but also more enjoyment for family and friends. Thank you for listening!Jesse Knox Base Camp CountryJesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comhttps://www.basecampcountry.com/portfolio/jefferson-county-iowa-a-1343/Habitat Questions- Forestry Services- Show Questions:JKnox0623@gmail.com

In this episode, I do a rehas on events in my life. I talk about my first real estate listing here in Jefferson county!I talk about the TSI project I worked on this past week in regards of which technique is more suitable? Girdling? Cut Stump? Hack N Squirt? It depends. Depends on the over all health of the stand and your goals.125 acre Jefferson County Iowa Base Camp Country Real Estatehttps://www.basecampcountry.com/portfolio/jefferson-county-iowa-a-1343/Real Estate inquiries: Jesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comHabitat/Forestry Consultations or Show Questions:JKnox0623@gmail.comThank you for listening!

In this epsisode, I have the honor and privilege to have Jace Elliott, Iowa DNR Whitetail Deer Biologist in person! Jace explains his common sense CWD management plan. This plan relies on hunter participation in harvest from hunters to decrease spread of CWD and also dependent on hunter participation regarding submitting deer heads or lymph nodes to DNR Conservation Officers or at the Wildlife Units to determin CWD in your area. We also dicuss the future for the whitetail deer in Iowa, how other states have approached CWD, what makes Iowa different in the plan, the predator factor, and also the relationship between Iowa hunters, whitetail deer, and the pryon itself.Thank you for listening! Please reach out to Jace Elliott at (515) 249-7056 or email: jace.elliott@dnr.iowa.govFor Real Estate Inquiries:https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/Jesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comHabitat Questions, Forestry Consultations, or Show QuestionsJKnox0623@gmail.com

In this episode, I start off sharing the farm happenings at Hickenbottom Farms. I open up and become honest about the lack of episodes. I talk about the principle of Zen and how a Zen mindset leads to a disciplined freedom. I go over a change of diet and finally I talk about the truth of hardcore conservation. Thank you for listening always grateful!Base Camp Realty: https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/Email: Jesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comHabitat inquiries, forestry services, or show questionsJKnox0623@gmail.com

In this episode, I answer a listener questions about using wheat as a food plot and letting it go fallow. Letting the wheat stand all year to provide fawning habitat, brooding cover for turkey, pheasant, and quail. I explain how to handle between an exsisting stand and a current fallow field. I talk about the CRP update on my farm and the black locust we have taken out so far. I hope you all enjoy and thank you for listening!For Listener Questions Habitat Consultations or Forestry Services: JKnox0623@gmail.comFor Real Estate:Jesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comFor any related topic you want discussed on the show or questions please email or send a DM on any of the social media platforms!

In this episode, I disucss the phrase of "walking in abudance" "avoiding scarcity". This mindset affects your day to day life. "Where attention goes, energy flows" If you are only focused on the negative then you will only receive the negative. If you are only focused on tresspassers, you will have problems with tresspassers. If you focused on providing the best habitat you can possibly create, then you will have the best habitat you possibly can create. I talk about avoiding scarcity, by releasing painful yet necessary emotional blockages and I also discuss the importance of the balance of positivity and negativity. Mindset is everything. Change your mind, change your life.Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy this episiode. Habitat Inquiries: JKnox0623@gmail.comReal Estate Inquiries: Jesse.Knox@basecampcountry.comhttps://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/

In this episode, I reflect on the prescribed burn my friends Nate Parks of Hawkeye Land Solutions https://hawkeyelandsolutions.com/and I performed on the 20 acres of cut cedar trees. These cedars were cut in 2021. 3.5 years later they are ready to be burned. I tell the tale how the burn went. I reflect on perhaps finding another way to utilize the trees. I also talk about the next steps for the burn unit. Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, I share a critical element of my real estate classes. Feedback. Feed back helps you grow. If you're a habitat or forestery contracter feedback is a great way to communicate with your clients and to teach them. To empower them. I dive into empowering you as my listener. As I try to teach and empower our clients we should be empowering each other to be able to take responsibility of our lands and make a difference. Thank you for listeing!

In this episode, I share an recent experience from a Iowa DNR Hunter Listener Session. One thing I noticed is people only come to these meetings if their is a problem. Folks rarely come to thank fellow conservationist employed at the DNR. So, first off thank you to our DNR staff working towards a better legacy.The other critical componet I noticed is the blame game. It's the DNR's fault. It's the predators. It's the absentee landowners.Think again Sunshine! 98% of Iowa is onwed by private landowners. We have the power to enhance habitat and create a better future for our wildife! So, grab your chainsaw, your drip torch, and put your ear buds in! We're heading to the timber for a wild ride!