About this episode

Ian Simpson discusses the connection between soil health and the wellbeing of whitetail deer, exploring various environmental and agricultural influences.

Most hunters overlook the vital connection between soil health and the health of whitetail deer — but Ian Simpson blows the lid off these hidden influences. Discover how Illinois farms, soil health, and even the chemicals we use can shape the size, migration, and overall wellbeing of America's most iconic game animals. If you've ever wondered how climate change, solar farms, and farming practices impact deer behavior, this episode reveals the unseen butterfly effects threatening the future of hunting. Check out the new website: https://www.redbeardoutdoors.net/ DISCOUNTS and Support The Show 1st Phorm Favorites: https://1stphorm.com/products/post-workout-stack/?a_aid=RedBeardOutdoors SheepFeet Custom Orthotics: https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/?ref=REDBEARD Code - REDBEARD LAST LIGHT: https://lastlightllc.com/?ref=REDBEARD Code - REDBEARD Barbell Apparel: Https://www.barbellapparel.com/redbeard Code - RedBeard Ollin Digiscoping: https://ollin.co/?ref=REDBEARD Code: RedBeard GoRuck: https://alnk.to/gKTTRMe Code: REDBEARDOUTDOORS Sumet: https://www.sumet.com/?ref=RedBeard Code - Redbeard TuffJug: https://tuffjug.com?sca_ref=10529106.pS2vdXlnFlA0z5p3 Code - REDBEARD Star-Batt…

People in this episode

Host: Johnathan

Guest: Ian Simpson

Topics covered

• soil health
• whitetail deer
• hunting
• farming practices
• climate change
• deer behavior

Keywords

• soil health
• deer size
• hunting practices
• climate change
• Illinois farms
• fertilizers
• wildlife management

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