Steve Chilcote's guest appearances

Steve Chilcote

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Pennsylvania Woodsman - Sportsmen's Empire

OwlTail

On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we conclude the second half of our interview with Land and Timber Consultant, Steve Chilcote.  In part one, Steve shares his background of forestry and land consulting which leads into topics of browse, cover, and invasive species management.  In part two, Steve concludes his thoughts on a few more invasive species he typically finds on properties and the necessary measures to correct them.  As plant communities transition with removal of invasives, Steve stresses that there needs to be quality plants that fill in the newly created space – otherwise invasives will reinhabit.  Typically, the native seed bank has stored seeds for decades that only needed sunlight and reduced competition to flourish.In some cases, adding conifer trees for improved cover or screening is possible for landscapes that lack this habitat feature.  Steve breaks down the how, what, and where of conifer adding and management on some client properties.  Lastly, Steve concludes with hunting tips and strategy for private landowners looking to shoot for the stars and harvest the most mature deer in the neighborhood.  All the practices and techniques discussed throughout part one and two of this interview are conservation oriented at the core – it’s an added bonus when they allow better hunting opportunity!Be sure to check out Steve at (chilcoteforester.com) and Facebook @chilcoteforester, as well as all his YouTube playlists at Chilcote Forestry.

On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we conclude the second half of our interview with Land and Timber Consultant, Steve Chilcote.  In part one, Steve shares his background of forestry and land consulting which leads into topics of browse, cover, and invasive species management.  In part two, Steve concludes his thoughts on a few more invasive species he typically finds on properties and the necessary measures to correct them.  As plant communities transition with removal of invasives, Steve stresses that there needs to be quality plants that fill in the newly created space – otherwise invasives will reinhabit.  Typically, the native seed bank has stored seeds for decades that only needed sunlight and reduced competition to flourish.In some cases, adding conifer trees for improved cover or screening is possible for landscapes that lack this habitat feature.  Steve breaks down the how, what, and where of conifer adding and management on some client properties.  Lastly, Steve concludes with hunting tips and strategy for private landowners looking to shoot for the stars and harvest the most mature deer in the neighborhood.  All the practices and techniques discussed throughout part one and two of this interview are conservation oriented at the core – it’s an added bonus when they allow better hunting opportunity!Be sure to check out Steve at <a href="https://chilcoteforester.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(chilcoteforester.com)</a> and Facebook @chilcoteforester, as well as all his YouTube playlists at Chilcote Forestry.

Plant Diversity and Hunt Strategy w/ Steve Chilcote

On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we interview Land and Timber Consultant, Steve Chilcote.  Steve is located near State College and has been working with land owners to manage their timber to provide income as well as habitat and hunting opportunity.  Browse and cover management on a hunting property can be complex.  Although this phase of property manipulation is third in our series, its importance is not outranked in any way.  It’s crucial to know what native species are present, and how to effectively promote them while suppressing invasive and other non-desirable plant species.  Increasing diversity can lead to fantastic wildlife habitat – not just for game species, but all wildlife!This interview will be split into two episodes.  First, after an introduction, Steve begins with proper timber harvest that provides income as well as regeneration.  Why not have the best of both worlds?  Next, we tap into proper timing and use of hinge cutting and hack-n-squirt techniques.  Last, we begin to discuss ramifications of invasive plants to your property.  Increasing the network of plant communities on your property will definitely aid in more whitetail encounters this fall!Be sure to check out Steve at (chilcoteforester.com) and Facebook @chilcoteforester, as well as all his YouTube playlists at Chilcote Forestry.  Pennsylvania Woodsman is Powered by Simplecast

On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we interview Land and Timber Consultant, Steve Chilcote.  Steve is located near State College and has been working with land owners to manage their timber to provide income as well as habitat and hunting opportunity.  Browse and cover management on a hunting property can be complex.  Although this phase of property manipulation is third in our series, its importance is not outranked in any way.  It’s crucial to know what native species are present, and how to effectively promote them while suppressing invasive and other non-desirable plant species.  Increasing diversity can lead to fantastic wildlife habitat – not just for game species, but all wildlife!This interview will be split into two episodes.  First, after an introduction, Steve begins with proper timber harvest that provides income as well as regeneration.  Why not have the best of both worlds?  Next, we tap into proper timing and use of hinge cutting and hack-n-squirt techniques.  Last, we begin to discuss ramifications of invasive plants to your property.  Increasing the network of plant communities on your property will definitely aid in more whitetail encounters this fall!Be sure to check out Steve at <a href="https://chilcoteforester.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(chilcoteforester.com)</a> and Facebook @chilcoteforester, as well as all his YouTube playlists at Chilcote Forestry.  Pennsylvania Woodsman is Powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>