Listen "80. Habitat Design Breakdown Series Pt. 3 - Lowland Design Review: Turning Wet, Flat Ground Into Predictable Deer Movement"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 3 of our Habitat Design Review Series takes us to one of the toughest parcels we’ve looked at yet—a wet, flat, lowland tract that demanded creativity, discipline, and some strategic restraint.
In this episode, Josh and Sam break down how to approach a marshy, dense, low-lying property with almost no topography and very few existing high-odds setups. From reading subtle elevation changes with 1–2 ft topo maps, to carving travel corridors through endless cover, to deciding which parts of the property simply aren’t worth hunting, this episode is packed with real-world design lessons.
You’ll hear:
Why lowland parcels “lay themselves out” once you understand their limitations
How to create predictable deer movement where none exists naturally
The role of mowing and selective clearing to form pinch points
Access timing: why the season matters more on wet ground
How to build complementary stand setups around small, shade-tolerant kill plots
Mistakes most landowners make on flat, wet properties—and how to avoid them
If you’re dealing with marsh, swamp, flat timber, or wet fields, this episode is right in your wheelhouse.
Want help with your property? Visit WhitetailPartners.com to learn more about custom habitat design and on-site consultations.
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In this episode, Josh and Sam break down how to approach a marshy, dense, low-lying property with almost no topography and very few existing high-odds setups. From reading subtle elevation changes with 1–2 ft topo maps, to carving travel corridors through endless cover, to deciding which parts of the property simply aren’t worth hunting, this episode is packed with real-world design lessons.
You’ll hear:
Why lowland parcels “lay themselves out” once you understand their limitations
How to create predictable deer movement where none exists naturally
The role of mowing and selective clearing to form pinch points
Access timing: why the season matters more on wet ground
How to build complementary stand setups around small, shade-tolerant kill plots
Mistakes most landowners make on flat, wet properties—and how to avoid them
If you’re dealing with marsh, swamp, flat timber, or wet fields, this episode is right in your wheelhouse.
Want help with your property? Visit WhitetailPartners.com to learn more about custom habitat design and on-site consultations.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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