out of all the guys that call themselves wildlife habitat managers, this is the first guy that actually doesnt talk in riddles and lays out game plans that make perfect sense.he doesnt guess.he knows
I have 1 acre in the backwoods. I took what this man said and tested it. I didnt do any beds, no plots. Strictly hinge cuts and forming a directed path for them to walk on through my acre. I've completely controlled and manipulated them with their access and travel paths. This man has simplified the aspect of hunting by logical thinking. Truly amazing.
I did the same thing on my 7 acre piece. I literally control the movement now, and its like clock work everyday. I have 4 bucks come through and 8 does. Its pretty wild !
@jman71890 it's amazing how the simplest changes can improve aspects of hunting not only for us but the deer simultaneously. Even on my 1acre. They'd hang around for maybe 3 minutes if not just pass through. Now they hang around for 5-15 minutes. Enjoying the privacy and "zero pressure" before continuing to their bed or food source.
Wow, what a neat conversation. Tony knows his stuff and presents it with real confidence. I bet 2 days in the woods with him is priceless. Thanks for sharing it with the hunting world.
Amazing!!!! i’m 62 and have been a person who has studied deer my whole life. He told things here i have NEVER heard. You have to love this guy, very humble and no nonsense way of telling things.
Man, this guy is a gem. I've been hunting 25 years and have a solid portfolio, I guess, and he painted a picture and went into extreme detail. I've Def learned a lot off him. Thank all of u and Goodluck this year.
Really great episode guys!!!! Been doing this for 30 years and it’s great to hear other points of view!! Learning never ends!!! I like Tony’s transparency on “I am who I am”. Great job & very insightful! 💪👍
First time I've listened to your podcast. Thank you so much for interviewing Tony. He is authentic and an encyclopedia of knowledge and knows how to apply it. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent interview!. He said a lot of great stuff in a way that is understood in a simple common sense format. It’s been a while since I’ve watched a hunting show in the morning and let my coffee cup go dry because I forgot I had a pause button! Ha ha! he hooked me right out of the gate. Gonna seek him out for more info for sure. Thanks guys!
The only thing I didn't like about it was it was only 54 minutes long that was such a tease, we need like a 3 hour video pretty please🤞. We need more of Tony on UA-cam. He has very interesting strategies that really got my gears turning.
We have 13 acres in SW MI. that doesn't hold bucks year around. Tony is 100% right with his small property concepts. We use it as a social hub with plenty of mock scrapes, small food plots and easy entry/exit stand locations. It's a dynamite place during the Rut.
@@ExodusOutdoorGear that'd be great! In short just for now how did yall interpret it? Whole field of beans but a few rows of corn in the middle so they just hit the corn and not beans? Sound right?
We absolutely have to worry about invasives. This is way bigger than just deer and deer hunting. Keeping autumn olive because it’s thick and can offer bedding is insane. There are so many beneficial natives that are infinitely better than non natives for the health of our soil, water and air which is the real key to healthy deer herds
15 years ago we didn’t have a lot of baiting in the area I hunted in Ohio before all the local Amish started going to this guys camps in Michigan. Wasn’t long they were full blown baiters. It used to be hunting property needed some acreage to make it worth the investment. Today we are surrounded by 10 different properties that range from 4- 100+ acres. Most of them have multiple bait piles. With increase in hunting pressure and lower kill criteria, it’s hard to get a 125-140 inch 2-3yr old buck to survive. The only bucks that consistently reach maturity now are the rag horns. From 2018-2022 I shot 3 bucks on this farm. Average age was 4.5 yr old average points was 7pt average score was 105” meanwhile the neighboring hunters are consistently shooting 2-3yr old PnY deer 125-140” Dunno what else to do so I guess I’ll shoot the mature cull deer and they shoot the pretty looking ones lol 🤷♂️
Love what this guy is talking about, but talking about planting invasive and non native plants even if they're extremely damaging to surrounding lands (even though he doesn't talk directly about the damage some of these plants cause)? That's kinda whack. He mentioned being a true woodsman, that involves the preservation and conservation of native life.
I’m hoping as we evolve as land managers we trend towards native, perennial “plots” (I’d call this advanced old field management) and I’m encouraged to see fsi take hold and become more popular. Next up: getting folks educated on rx burns
Fantastic knowledge but as we learn from our mistakes, let’s stay away from using non native, invasives (pompous, miscanthus grasses) and focus on using native plants that are beneficial for total ecological systems.
OMG this was ridiculously good. This dude reminds me of myself in so many ways. I started trapping in the early to mid 70's and learned a lot about deer in the process. I didn't start deer hunting until later, but I used to skip holidays and everyone's birthday to go hunting every day too. I learned a lot back then, but now my first sit isn't until mid to late October. The 20th being the magic date to even consider a first sit. I have a small property as well, but I always shoot the big ones and the neighbors all hate me and accuse me of poaching 🤣. So many other parallels with this dude. It's actually uncanny. But I'm a lot better looking 🤣 Never even heard of this guy before, but very cool 👍
He hasn't been on many podcasts because he doesn't like to offer any useful information. You have to take his boot camp or hire him to disclose anything useful.
@@bobo44donemilking51 I'm paying plenty of attention to Lapratt. Did you know that he sued some of his past clients accusing them of sharing his "secrets"? That frivolous case was thrown out of court because his "secrets" were deemed to be common knowledge. His reputation was marginal before that bone headed move. After that he lost all credibility.
He really makes a ton of sense. And I know what he is saying when he says get in tune with all your surroundings nothing helps you as much as learning to put the slip on another predator we are human but predators of the highest level!! But if there is any doubt in your mind. Step out of the box and build a few sets for coyotes fox even wolves if they are in your state another is bobcat any of the above isn't easy . When you're comfortable with sets and begin to find full sets then you will be able to understand how much difference between the predators and a whitetail buck a hell of a lot. If you don't have the choice of being taught then take the nolage and work to better this proseiger sent alone with Coyote wolves bobcat fox!!! A tip off the top is rubber gloves that come to your elbow when you get consistent at it I can easily see his point excellent pod cast. You all seem locked on gaining as much knowledge as you can.awsome!!!! l
out of all the guys that call themselves wildlife habitat managers, this is the first guy that actually doesnt talk in riddles and lays out game plans that make perfect sense.he doesnt guess.he knows
His seminar for 35 min was better than a high price youtube personality I hired. Him and eberhart are hands down best in industry
This guy is a wealth of knowledge. One of the best people you've ever had on a podcast
You think he's wearing a toupee?
@@SchindlersFiistyea
@@SchindlersFiistI think so which goes to show a lot of times the knowledgeable ones don’t look the part and they don’t care.
I can listen to Tony talk for hours on end. No BS.
I have 1 acre in the backwoods. I took what this man said and tested it. I didnt do any beds, no plots. Strictly hinge cuts and forming a directed path for them to walk on through my acre. I've completely controlled and manipulated them with their access and travel paths. This man has simplified the aspect of hunting by logical thinking. Truly amazing.
I did the same thing on my 7 acre piece. I literally control the movement now, and its like clock work everyday. I have 4 bucks come through and 8 does. Its pretty wild !
@jman71890 it's amazing how the simplest changes can improve aspects of hunting not only for us but the deer simultaneously. Even on my 1acre. They'd hang around for maybe 3 minutes if not just pass through. Now they hang around for 5-15 minutes. Enjoying the privacy and "zero pressure" before continuing to their bed or food source.
Tony is considered the TOP is his Profession. He was one of the first "Deer Guy" back in the day
I’ve been to his boot camp and he’s been on our property in South West Michigan for habitat management. Tony is the real deal!
What does he charge for a visit ?
I live 40 mins from him, how much did he charge to come to your property?
I'm getting 'van down by the river vibes'! I really like this guy!
He's a great guy. Been to 4 of his seminars
Tony is like a mature buck.
The biggest monster buck. So wise, everybody knows it. I cant hear enough of him
Wow, what a neat conversation. Tony knows his stuff and presents it with real confidence. I bet 2 days in the woods with him is priceless. Thanks for sharing it with the hunting world.
Great show, thank you for getting Tony to sit down with you.
Absolutely awesome! It's great to have Tony on, guys. I love how he puts his Scenarios on things. Genius
Man i underestimated this one!!!! Made way to much sense to me.
Elite-tier combat hunting tactics, excellent.
Amazing!!!! i’m 62 and have been a person who has studied deer my whole life. He told things here i have NEVER heard. You have to love this guy, very humble and no nonsense way of telling things.
Man, this guy is a gem. I've been hunting 25 years and have a solid portfolio, I guess, and he painted a picture and went into extreme detail. I've Def learned a lot off him. Thank all of u and Goodluck this year.
Love listening to Tony
Went to Tony's boot camp a few years ago. Had an awesome time. Money well spent, learned a lot from him and his techniques do work!
Really great episode guys!!!! Been doing this for 30 years and it’s great to hear other points of view!! Learning never ends!!! I like Tony’s transparency on “I am who I am”. Great job & very insightful! 💪👍
His bootcamp is well worth the cost. I only wish I would have gone years ago. Highly recommend the class. Great guy, excellent teacher!
This guy is awesome. Great knowledge
First time I've listened to your podcast. Thank you so much for interviewing Tony. He is authentic and an encyclopedia of knowledge and knows how to apply it. Thanks for sharing!
We've met Tony many times at Huntin' Shows in Michigan. He's a top notch guy who will always answer questions.
Tony epitomizes the difference between knowing and understanding. Lots of people know, but few truly understand.
Excellent interview!. He said a lot of great stuff in a way that is understood in a simple common sense format. It’s been a while since I’ve watched a hunting show in the morning and let my coffee cup go dry because I forgot I had a pause button! Ha ha!
he hooked me right out of the gate. Gonna seek him out for more info for sure.
Thanks guys!
one of the best podcasts you guys have had! good work! Thanks Tony!
Absolutely loved this video! I could listen to him talk all day! What a wealth of knowledge!!
One of my favorites podcasts I have herd in last 6 months
I just found this fella about 2 weeks augo and i really like him. He's the real deal. I have really been listening to him.
Outstanding!!! Wow!! Ok I’m hooked. Great job! I have work to do….but can’t stop watching. Geez.
Great show guys loved it. Great Info
Man, Tony seems like such a nice guy. What an incredible amount of knowledge and experience too.
What an episode! Great information and I always enjoy the in-person episodes! Great work Jake and Chad!
The best information on whitetail and habit that I've ever heard .
One of the best whitetail podcast episodes I’ve ever heard. TLP should have his own show. Incredible stuff. Thanks!
Now that was legit...nice job boys
@2:42 “Trapping money” caught me off guard for a second there. Thinking this was the Big Tony everyone talked about lol
Tony is a true deer hunting champion.
He says he thinks outside the box, but I’m in the same box as him. 100% agree with this guys takes-
Tony the tiger he's greeeeaaaat 👍👏🥾 on the ground 💯
unreal why has tony not been on more by now we will never know, great job guys this man needs a lot more light this was amazing.
The only thing I didn't like about it was it was only 54 minutes long that was such a tease, we need like a 3 hour video pretty please🤞. We need more of Tony on UA-cam. He has very interesting strategies that really got my gears turning.
This was a great interview! I am definitely signing up for a boot camp! Well done
Love Tony. Great podcast. Great guest!
Great video. Thanks for setting it up.
Love this guy
Love his enthusiasm
Tony’s insights are great
This man is Amazing!!
Man you guys do awesome interviews. You guy's gonna be at the illinois deer classic?
Thank you for tuning in! We will not be at the Illinois Deer Classic this year
Never judge a book by its cover. He is the most unassuming deer wizard.
Hybrid willows have been my friend in the screening world.
This is sooo good 🔥🔥🔥
Every time I pass Tony’s property off Old 27, I wonder how many bucks are bedded down in there. It looks thick and quiet.
I learned o much from this video! Thanks
Excellent interview. I love your cameras too!
Best you tube video I have seen and I watch a ton of different ones lol
This guy is a savant. Never even heard of him. Great pod guys. Thanks for sharing
Your best podcast yet.
We have 13 acres in SW MI. that doesn't hold bucks year around. Tony is 100% right with his small property concepts. We use it as a social hub with plenty of mock scrapes, small food plots and easy entry/exit stand locations. It's a dynamite place during the Rut.
This was awesome!
Best podcast yall have had.
nothing but knowlege bombs🤯
I think the first time I heard the term food plot was from Tony.back in about 87 we had “deer fields” before that or green fields.
Wow learned so much from this video!
What are thoughts on taking off coats or adding a layer as needed. I always worry about the movement
I grew up always planting beans with corn
I love this guy. What? Nice.
Hi Tony i just watch your video and you said your coming to wi.when are you coming?
Can someone explain his method on planting corn and beans? Plant corn to block the deer from getting to the beans? Is that how it works?
We are visiting Tony at the end of the month and that will be a topic we cover!
@@ExodusOutdoorGear that'd be great! In short just for now how did yall interpret it? Whole field of beans but a few rows of corn in the middle so they just hit the corn and not beans? Sound right?
I wonder how much he charges for consulting
Tony is the man he's the best unlike Eberhard
We absolutely have to worry about invasives. This is way bigger than just deer and deer hunting. Keeping autumn olive because it’s thick and can offer bedding is insane. There are so many beneficial natives that are infinitely better than non natives for the health of our soil, water and air which is the real key to healthy deer herds
Talking about how two species work well together. What if we reestablished native habitats with hundreds of species that don’t need planted annually….
I've learned what i call the rut loop....
cool story bro
Your a clown. Probably his neighbor
15 years ago we didn’t have a lot of baiting in the area I hunted in Ohio before all the local Amish started going to this guys camps in Michigan. Wasn’t long they were full blown baiters. It used to be hunting property needed some acreage to make it worth the investment. Today we are surrounded by 10 different properties that range from 4- 100+ acres. Most of them have multiple bait piles. With increase in hunting pressure and lower kill criteria, it’s hard to get a 125-140 inch 2-3yr old buck to survive. The only bucks that consistently reach maturity now are the rag horns. From 2018-2022 I shot 3 bucks on this farm. Average age was 4.5 yr old average points was 7pt average score was 105” meanwhile the neighboring hunters are consistently shooting 2-3yr old PnY deer 125-140”
Dunno what else to do so I guess I’ll shoot the mature cull deer and they shoot the pretty looking ones lol 🤷♂️
He's the original land manager
If you would set your neighbors up you can manage more land more deer as long as they follow the rules
Tonys a little weird! lol just joking this was a good interview thanks
Love what this guy is talking about, but talking about planting invasive and non native plants even if they're extremely damaging to surrounding lands (even though he doesn't talk directly about the damage some of these plants cause)? That's kinda whack. He mentioned being a true woodsman, that involves the preservation and conservation of native life.
I’m hoping as we evolve as land managers we trend towards native, perennial “plots” (I’d call this advanced old field management) and I’m encouraged to see fsi take hold and become more popular. Next up: getting folks educated on rx burns
Fella started off pretty meek then he hit a stride lol
Very smart man there. I think he was a deer in his past life.
lol he bought 52 acres when he graduated from Highschool with money he earned trapping 😂😂😂 and the boomers tell us how hard they all had it.
Fantastic knowledge but as we learn from our mistakes, let’s stay away from using non native, invasives (pompous, miscanthus grasses) and focus on using native plants that are beneficial for total ecological systems.
Did these guys try to group themselves in with this guy as far as wealth of deer knowledge?
careful wear youre walking, dont step in the bullshit
He's legit
Let me guess, he doesn’t live in the south.
OMG this was ridiculously good. This dude reminds me of myself in so many ways. I started trapping in the early to mid 70's and learned a lot about deer in the process. I didn't start deer hunting until later, but I used to skip holidays and everyone's birthday to go hunting every day too. I learned a lot back then, but now my first sit isn't until mid to late October. The 20th being the magic date to even consider a first sit. I have a small property as well, but I always shoot the big ones and the neighbors all hate me and accuse me of poaching 🤣. So many other parallels with this dude. It's actually uncanny. But I'm a lot better looking 🤣 Never even heard of this guy before, but very cool 👍
Lol well that aint nobig buck
He hasn't been on many podcasts because he doesn't like to offer any useful information. You have to take his boot camp or hire him to disclose anything useful.
You sure haven't paid attention have you
@@bobo44donemilking51 I'm paying plenty of attention to Lapratt. Did you know that he sued some of his past clients accusing them of sharing his "secrets"? That frivolous case was thrown out of court because his "secrets" were deemed to be common knowledge. His reputation was marginal before that bone headed move. After that he lost all credibility.
You sound like his neighbor
another butthurt Michigander 😂 @jamesholy5348
Thumbnail should say farm hunting for farmers. Garbage.
He really makes a ton of sense. And I know what he is saying when he says get in tune with all your surroundings nothing helps you as much as learning to put the slip on another predator we are human but predators of the highest level!! But if there is any doubt in your mind. Step out of the box and build a few sets for coyotes fox even wolves if they are in your state another is bobcat any of the above isn't easy . When you're comfortable with sets and begin to find full sets then you will be able to understand how much difference between the predators and a whitetail buck a hell of a lot. If you don't have the choice of being taught then take the nolage and work to better this proseiger sent alone with Coyote wolves bobcat fox!!! A tip off the top is rubber gloves that come to your elbow when you get consistent at it I can easily see his point excellent pod cast. You all seem locked on gaining as much knowledge as you can.awsome!!!! l