#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

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