Design. Build. Hunt.
Thanks for checking out the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast presented by Whitetail Partners. Here we cover all things whitetail property design, habitat improvement, and hunting strategy. Listen along as the Whitetail Partners' team of Habitat Consultants break down how you can improve the hunting on your property. Let's change your property for good!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
69. Win 2026 Now: Postseason Planning That Changes Everything
Most hunters cram in “fixes” a week before opener—and then wonder why the season feels like damage control. In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh and Sam flip the script and show you how to w…
00:25:15 |
Thu 11 Sep 2025
68. Building a Standout Early-Season Property: Habitat, Setups, and Hunting Strategies
For many, early season hunting starts with high hopes, only to end in the disappointment of empty fields and fading daylight. But with the right design, food sources, and setups, your property can st…
00:27:15 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
67. Last-Minute Deer Chores: 5 Fixes That Can Still Change Your Season
As deer season approaches, it’s easy to feel like you’ve run out of time. But the truth is, there are still critical steps you can take right now to make this season more successful. In this episode …
00:26:50 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
66. The BIGGEST Food Plot Fails, and How to Avoid Them
Every year, well-intentioned hunters and land managers pour time, sweat, and money into food plots only to watch them struggle or fail. In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., we break down the most…
00:31:51 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
65. Behind the Design: A Deep Dive Into Greg’s Property
In this episode, we’re breaking down the whitetail habitat plan for Greg’s personal property in Ohio. This one’s a little different—Greg isn’t just a landowner, he’s also part of the Whitetail Partne…
00:45:55 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
64. Phased and Focused: A Real-World Whitetail Property Design Breakdown
On this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. podcast, host Josh Raley is joined once again by Whitetail Partners founder Sam Bilhorn for a deep dive into a real client property design—one that blends …
00:32:40 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
63. Are Water Holes Worth It? Positioning, Planning & Mistakes to Avoid
This week on Design. Build. Hunt., Josh is joined by Tim Kaiser to tackle a question that’s been stirring debate: are water holes overrated? With some consultants saying to skip them and others swear…
00:35:11 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
62. Field Edge Fixes: Simple Summer Tweaks That Pay Off This Fall
In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh and Tim Menoher dive into one of the most overlooked yet impactful areas on a property when it comes to habitat management—field edges. They unpack how a…
00:54:47 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
61. The Hidden Cost of Poor Access: How Your Entry and Exit Can Make or Break Your Hunt
You can have the best food plots, bedding cover, and stand locations—but if your access is wrong, it won’t matter. In this episode, Josh Raley and Sam Bilhorn dig into the hidden cost of poor entry a…
00:38:36 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
60. The Plan Is Done—Now What? Turning Your Habitat Vision Into Summer Action
You’ve got your whitetail habitat plan in hand—now what? In this episode, Josh is joined by Sam Bilhorn to walk through how landowners can move from vision to execution. They break down how to priori…
00:38:55 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
59. Hunter Expectations: Setting Realistic Goals for Your Property
Understanding what’s possible on your hunting property is the key to long-term success. In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., host Josh Raley is joined by Brenon Maynard from Whitetail Partners Ne…
00:33:40 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
58. Hunting Smarter: Habitat, Access & Strategic Success
In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh and Lee Dixon dive deep into whitetail strategy in the South. From setting up sanctuary bedding and food sources to executing the perfect hunt, Lee break…
00:39:16 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
57. What's Next? Hunting Lessons, Habitat Strategy & Whitetail Partners' Growth
In this episode of Design. Build. Hunt., Josh sits down with Whitetail Partners founder, Sam Bilhorn, to reflect on the past hunting season, key habitat improvements, and the remarkable growth of Whi…
00:39:42 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
56. From Plans to Payoff: First-Year Success on an Ohio Hunting Property
In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast, Greg Kazmierski and his client Kurt discuss how strategic property improvements led to first-year hunting success.
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00:43:11 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
55. Blueprint for Success: Planning Your 2025 Habitat Improvements
In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast, the guys share their approach to planning habitat improvements for 2025.
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00:38:04 |
Sat 21 Dec 2024
54. Lessons Learned from the 2024 Deer Season
In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast, Josh and Jake recap their 2024 deer season and share lessons they learned along the way.
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00:39:54 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
53. Find the OPPORTUNITY!!! Late Season Hunting Strategy
In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast, Josh and Greg discuss the importance of staying flexible with your late-season hunting strategy. They dive into tips for identifying the right opp…
00:29:09 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
52. Midseason Update: Team Hunt Reports, Lessons Learned, and Kansas Success
In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast, the Whitetail Partners team comes together for an exciting midseason update. We share hunt reports from the field, reflect on lessons learned so f…
00:33:50 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
51. Firearms Season, Deer Camp, & Making Memories
In this episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast presented by Whitetail Partners, we dive into one of the most anticipated times of the year: gun deer season. From the crack of dawn to the echo of…
00:29:55 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
50. Late Rut Strategies & Gun Season Adjustments
If you've been on social media at all, it can seem like everyone has tagged a big buck by now, except you! But there's still time to capitalize on the rut. How should you adjust your hunting strategy…
00:29:44 |
Thu 07 Nov 2024
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