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In this episode, I interview a special guest: Becky Lee Forestry Specialist with Iowa DNR. Becky grew up in south east Iowa on her family farm. Becky was raised with a blend of agriculture and conservation. Becky has rasied a multitude of livestock such as goats, sheep, pigs, and cattle with using rotational grazing. Becky has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Forestry with a minor in Entomology from Iowa State University. I interviewed Becky how her unique blend of forestry and agriculture serves southeast Iowa landowners and farmers successfully. I would say Becky literally does speak for the trees in south east Iowa. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did and thank you again to Becky for taking the time to come on. If you are a landowner in south east Iowa here is Becky's Lee email: [email protected] If you are interested in listing/buying property [email protected] https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ For Habiat Consultations or Show Inquiries [email protected]

In this episode, we our honored to have wildlife biologist and Director of Operations of Wildlife Investments. Moriah has a Bachelors of Science of North Carolina State University and Masters of Science of Mississippi State University. Moriah served as deer biologist for the Department of Natural Resources for the states of Indiana and North Carolina. Mohriah currently works for Wildlife Investments. Moriah is skilled at plant ID and designing properties for whitetail deer. In this conversation, Moriah and I discussed Moriah's career path. I asked Moriah life lessons from each step in life such as a student and state deer biologist. Mohriah and I had a fun conversation about managing land for optimal deer browse and cover. We discussed how one management approach might take place in the south vs the Midwest. I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did thank you for listening! If you wish to contact Moriah: https://www.instagram.com/moriah_biologist/ https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeinvestments/ Jesse Knox with Base Camp Real Estate https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ [email protected] For Habitat Inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode, I share some thoughts on our cultures lack of appreciation for the land. A beautiful gift from God to support all life exploited instead of learning from. I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listening Base Camp Country Real Estate [email protected] https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ For Habitat Consultations, Forestry services, or show requests [email protected]

In this episode, I play catch up! I share the story about the buck I shot in shotgun season and a couple other hutning stories. I talk about some more health issues I'm experincing. I share about some unknown grieving my body was experincing I didn't know I had to go through. I end the episode about the TSI project on the family farm. Thank you listening. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I I wish you love, joy, and abudance this coming 2026!

In this episode, I rant about our current shut down. I express my frustation how good friends of mine are currently laid off that serve in the federal government. I express disappointment in us, myself, how dependent we are for our conservation and even agircultural efforts are government dependent. Near the end, I talk about the differences of linear, reduction, and systematic thinking. We need to adapt an systematic thinking approach to solve futue problems. Hope you enjoy the rant, but instead of complaining we need to systematically think to find true freedom.

In this episode, I share about suppossed Bigfoot encounters I've had in south east Iowa. It's pretty out there, but I'm not sure what to think. Not your average encounters, mostly the paranormal Bigfoot kind of encounters Real Estate: [email protected] https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ Habitat Consultations, Forestry Services, and Show questions: [email protected]

In this episode, I talk about establishing green firebreaks for prairie and timber. I talk about how to establish smooth green firebreaks for easier access for you vehicles and equipment, but also easier on your mower and way easier on your tiller (due to less tillage!). I talk about timber firebreaks from using a weed eater, tractor, or a skid steer. Also, I highlight the use of access using your firebreaks. Allowing yourself ease of access to your stands, but also more enjoyment for family and friends. Thank you for listening! Jesse Knox Base Camp Country [email protected] https://www.basecampcountry.com/portfolio/jefferson-county-iowa-a-1343/ Habitat Questions- Forestry Services- Show Questions: [email protected]

In this episode I share how one event led to a domino effect. What felt like being lost in a sea of chaos led me to an island oasis. I had a creek Crossing built at my farm. The construction led to hiring a drone to spray the out of control CRP, to new ideas, challenging my limited beliefs, to trust God during these turbulent times. I hope you enjoy the wild ride with me! Base Camp Country [email protected] 125 Acre Listing Jefferson County, Iowa https://www.basecampcountry.com/portfolio/jefferson-county-iowa-a-1343/ Habitat Consultations, Forestry Contracting, Show Injuries [email protected]

In this episode, I do a rehas on events in my life. I talk about my first real estate listing here in Jefferson county! I talk about the TSI project I worked on this past week in regards of which technique is more suitable? Girdling? Cut Stump? Hack N Squirt? It depends. Depends on the over all health of the stand and your goals. 125 acre Jefferson County Iowa Base Camp Country Real Estate https://www.basecampcountry.com/portfolio/jefferson-county-iowa-a-1343/ Real Estate inquiries: [email protected] Habitat/Forestry Consultations or Show Questions: [email protected] Thank you for listening!

In this episode, I share a little catch up. I talk about my food plot plans. I transition into the tasks ahead we all face on our farms. I descrive forestry management as the Holy Trinity of Forestry: TSI, Fire, Invasive Management. You need all 3 to have a healthy timber. I talk about compartmentalizing a stand out of the whole timber. I also encourage you to break down the invasive management starting from May 1st to October 1st. You have 150 days to address invasives or TSI across your farm. Throw a dart at the calendar to tackle a particular stand. This method of compartmentalizing your timber or farm as a whole will help break down the list of priorities, but also giving each stand it's individual attention instead of looking at the whole and becoming stressed. Thank you for listening! Base Camp Country Real Estate Agent Jesse Knox https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ [email protected] For Habitat Questions/Consultations Forestry Consultations [email protected]

In this epsisode, I have the honor and privilege to have Jace Elliott, Iowa DNR Whitetail Deer Biologist in person! Jace explains his common sense CWD management plan. This plan relies on hunter participation in harvest from hunters to decrease spread of CWD and also dependent on hunter participation regarding submitting deer heads or lymph nodes to DNR Conservation Officers or at the Wildlife Units to determin CWD in your area. We also dicuss the future for the whitetail deer in Iowa, how other states have approached CWD, what makes Iowa different in the plan, the predator factor, and also the relationship between Iowa hunters, whitetail deer, and the pryon itself. Thank you for listening! Please reach out to Jace Elliott at (515) 249-7056 or email: [email protected] For Real Estate Inquiries: https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ [email protected] Habitat Questions, Forestry Consultations, or Show Questions [email protected]

In this episode, I chat about thinking outside the box in regards to habitat management. I discuss about possibly using a plane or helicopter to apply herbicide on my over grown black locust and multiflora rose stand and using a timely burn post application. I advocate to break out of the norm to try new things when it comes to managing your land. Don't be so focused on the fall food plots we lose focus on rewarding outcomes from timing of prescribed fire or herbicide application to end up have a terrific hunting season. Thank you for listeing! [email protected] https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ Habitat Related Quesitons for Inquiry of Forestry Services [email protected]

In this episode, I start off sharing the farm happenings at Hickenbottom Farms. I open up and become honest about the lack of episodes. I talk about the principle of Zen and how a Zen mindset leads to a disciplined freedom. I go over a change of diet and finally I talk about the truth of hardcore conservation. Thank you for listening always grateful! Base Camp Realty: https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ Email: [email protected] Habitat inquiries, forestry services, or show questions [email protected]

In this episode, I reflect on the Not One Acre movement spearheaded by conservationist like Ryan Callaghn, Cameron Hanes, and Randy Newberg. I speak about the selective language chosen by Senator Mike Lee in his "forfeit letter" and I explain this as an example of the god of efficiency example in a previous episode. Base Camp Country https://www.basecampcountry.com/agent-jesse-knox/ For Habitat Related Questions or Show Ideas [email protected] 

In this episode, I answer a listener questions about using wheat as a food plot and letting it go fallow. Letting the wheat stand all year to provide fawning habitat, brooding cover for turkey, pheasant, and quail. I explain how to handle between an exsisting stand and a current fallow field. I talk about the CRP update on my farm and the black locust we have taken out so far. I hope you all enjoy and thank you for listening! For Listener Questions Habitat Consultations or Forestry Services: [email protected] For Real Estate: [email protected] For any related topic you want discussed on the show or questions please email or send a DM on any of the social media platforms!