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Southern U
Southern U seeks to provide knowledge and education for all things land related. Big deer, fish, timber, and crops all start with being good stewards of the land. Featuring hosts: Taylor McMurtrey (Broadside Marketing and Branding) Jerremy Ferguson (Tutt Land Company / Wildlife Consulting Services) Matt Brock (Habitat 1st Properties)
Episodes
Southern UEP 81: October In The South
Every deer hunter has experienced it. You spend all summer watching bucks on trail cameras, learning their patterns and feeling like you have them figured…
Southern UEP 80: 3rd Anniversary of Southern U w/ R.L. Foster
It's our Birthday! or.. Anniversary. Either way we are celebrating three years of Southern U with special guest, R.L. Foster who is fresh off a successful…
Southern UEP 79 : The Mental Side Of Bowhunting with Allen Connor
What happens when a world champion archer steps off the tournament range and into the deer woods? In this episode of Southern U, we sit down with a national…
Southern UEarly Season Isn't The Same Everywhere: Bowhunting The Southeast with Parker McDonald
Early season bowhunting looks a lot different depending on where you hunt in the Southeast. In this episode of Southern U, we sit down with a seasoned…
Southern UEP 77: Beyond The Photo (Successful Trail Camera Scouting with Brian Dunn)
Can a trail camera do more than just capture photos? Brian Dunn of Wise Eye Technology joins the show to talk about how trail cameras have transformed deer…
Southern UEP 76: Aporkalypse Round Table
Welcome to Aporkalypse 2026. In this special episode of the Southern U Podcast, we loaded up with our friends from Tethrd, First South Farm Credit, and WiseEye…
Southern UEP 75: Open Fields Doctrine Debate
The Open Fields Doctrine has sparked passionate debate across the country. Supporters say it's an essential tool for protecting wildlife and stopping poaching…
Southern UEP 74: Inside A Habitat Consultation
Every great wildlife property starts with a plan—but what does that process actually look like? In this episode of the Southern U Podcast, four wildlife…
Southern UEP 73: Archery Season Prep
The dog days of summer are here. It's hot, humid, and the mosquitoes seem to have a personal vendetta against you. But while most hunters are thinking about…
Southern UEP 72: Ranting and Raving 2.0
We went all over the place in this one. We covered dove season planting, how snakes are generally misunderstood by outdoorsmen, The World Deer Expo, and whole…
Southern UEP 71: Story Time "Hunting Stories From the Field"
Sometimes the best conversations happen when there's no agenda. In this episode of Southern U, we're swapping notes, reliving memories, and sharing some of our…
Southern UEP 70: Depredation Permits "Who Qualifies and How To Get One"
Depredation permits are one of the most misunderstood tools in wildlife management — especially here in the Southeast. In this episode, we sit down with two…
Southern UEP 69: Controlling Invasive Plant Species
Every great hunting property has one thing in common—good habitat. But across the country, invasive plants are slowly taking over and pushing out the native…
Southern UEP 68: Spring Things (Turkey Tactics, Nutrition, and Habitat)
Spring is here—and everything is changing in the woods. In this episode, we sit down with a panel of habitat professionals to break down what’s really…
Southern UEP 67: Timber Market Decline (How Wildlife Is Impacted)
What happens to wildlife when the timber market crashes? In this episode, we break down the ripple effects of a declining timber market—and how it’s quietly…
Southern UEP 66: Turkey Hunting Scenarios (What Would You Do?)
Every turkey hunter has been there… The gobbler that won’t leave his hens. The bird that goes silent after fly-down. The one that hangs up just out of range…
Southern UEP 65 Buy Or Pass: Hunting Property
In this one we talk through the process of property evaluating hunting property to determine if it's the right one for you. There are many things that can make…
Southern UEP 64: The Habitat Network
This episode is special for a few reasons. We finally get to reveal what we have been working on for over 18 months now. Today we officially launch The Habitat…
Southern UEP 63: "The Predator Gap" Post Deer/Pre Turkey Season Predator Management
In this one we discuss the block of time in between whitetail season and turkey season for predator management. We look at all the viable methods for…
Southern UEP 62: Late Season Scouting
Deer season is winding down for most hunters in the south. Does that mean scouting takes a back seat? Absolutely not! Scouting during this time of year can pay…
Southern UEP 61: Buck To Doe Ratio (What Is Realistic?)
In the world of whitetail management you will people talk a lot about sex ratios and what the proper "Buck to doe" ratio should be. The problem is that…
Southern UEpisode 60: Southern Rut 2.0
We revisit one of our most steamed/viewed episodes ever and dive back into hunting the rut in south. Due to restocking efforts where deer were brought into…
Southern UEP 59: 2026 Southern Deer Harvest Decline
All across the southeast we hearing Deer processors and taxidermist reporting low harvest rates, some as low as 50% lower than the previous season. What is…
Southern UEP 58: "The December Lull"
If you are a southern hunter you have heard the term "December Lull" and you probably know what that implies. Hunters see less daylight deer movement during…
Southern UEP 57: Is Woodsmanship Dead? with Robby Black
In this one we sit down with Robby Black from Black's Deer Processing. We talk about the progression of technological advancements in the hunting industry and…
Southern UEP 56: Sweet November (Midwest vs. Southeastern Whitetail Strategies In November)
In this one we sit down to discuss what makes this time of year magical for most of the midwest. We also compare and contrast the way hunters approach the…
Southern UEP 55: Listener Request 2025
It's the most wonderful time of the year, DEER SEASON! Taylor, Matt, and Brae take some time to answer and discuss some questions sent in my our listeners. We…
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Small Acreage Management with Marc and Misty Brenner
Most landowners in the south don't have the luxury owning 500+ acres. That brings up the question: "Can you manage small properties for wildlife?". We get…
Southern USouthern Whitetail Research Part II
Many of you know that we took a trip in January of 2025 to South Texas to film and participate in a deer capture event for a research project. That project was…
Southern UHabitat Records and Why They Matter
Most hunters focus on food plots, feeding, and fire—but overlook the one thing that ties it all together: keeping detailed records. In this episode, we break…
Southern UEP 51: Fall Food Plots Part II with Al Tomechko
Fall is right around the corner and that means a few things: 1. College Football is on the way 2. Cooler temps are on the way 3. Deer Season is also on the…
Southern UEpisode 50: Early Season Gear with Parker McDonald
n our 50th episode we have a very special guest, Parker McDonald from @SoCoHunt hanging out with us. With deer season rapidly approaching for many southern…
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EP 49: Southern Summer Management
Its summer time in the south and that means its hot, its humid, and everything wants to suck your blood. Unfortunately, this time of the year still calls for…
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Southern Waterfowl Habitat with Corey Adams
In this one we finally get the chance to sit down with a waterfowl habitat. Parts of the south aren't necessarily known as prime duck hunting destinations, but…
Southern UCedar Mountain Project Follow Up
We discuss a project that Jerremy has been working on in Northeast Alabama. This project has been in the works for over the last 3 years and improvements are…
Southern UEP 46: Financing Land, Farms, and Hunting Ground
If you have ever had the dream of buying your own farm, homesite, or just a place to chase critters you know that those things are not cheap. For most people…
Southern UEP 45: Slingin' Lead at Alabama Firearms Academy with Devin Campbell
If you like to sling a little lead this is the episode for you! In this one we talk firearms, accessories, and everything in between. We also check out the…
Southern UThe Okayest Hunter: An Origin Story
We got to catch up with the Okayest Hunter himself, Eric Clark. We talk hunting stories, podcasting, and where he see's the industry heading in the future. We…
Southern UAsk A Biologist Part IV With Zack Vucurevich
In this one we sit down with Zack Vucurevich of @whetstonehabitat Zack is a Wildlife Biologist, an accomplished Outdoor Writer, and all-around conservationist…
Southern UTurkey Populations and Prescribed Fire
In this one we discuss a hot topic...I'll see myself out. In all seriousness, prescribed fire during turkey season something that gets a lot of landowners…
Southern UManaging Micro-Properties With Dylan Reese
This is a special episode for many reasons. We are talking about how to properly manage small acreage properties. Many landowners in the southeast own less…
Southern UAsk a Biologist Part 3
In this one we continued our series where we take questions our listeners sent in and presented them to our resident biologists to get some answers for you. We…
Southern UEP 39: Ranting and Raving
In this one the guys chase a few rabbits talking about various topics of concern in the land/habitat or wildlife industry. Record numbers of wildfires in…
Southern UAsk a Biologist Part II
We continue our series where we take your questions related to habitat/critters and ask our panel of Wildlife Biologists to answer them. This one was a good…
Southern UAsk A Biologist Part 1 with Brae Swagert
In this one we kick off our "Ask a Biologist" series where we answer your questions that were sent in over the last few weeks.Our guest for this one is Brae…
Southern USouthern Whitetail Research With Matt Moore
In this one we head down to South Texas to spend some time with wildlife biologist, Matt Moore. We get a chance to discuss whitetail research being done on the…
Southern UThe Bowhunting Evolution with Randy Kitts
In this one we sit down with owner of @DartonArchery_Official @BlackEagleArrows and Conquest Stabilizers, Randy Kitts to discuss how bowhunting has evolved…
Southern UPrescribed Fire
When it comes to improving habitat, one of the most effective ways to do it is with a prescribed fire. Knowing what to burn, where to burn, and when to burn…
Southern UUnlocking Private Land Access With Michael Maroney
In this one we sit down with Michael Maroney of Infinite Outdoors to discuss how to access private land for future hunting and fishing adventures across the…
Southern UThe Evolution of Southern Hunting
In this one we take a look at how it all started when it comes to hunting in the south and walk through how it has changed over the years to where we are…
Southern UBama Bow Season Recap (so far)
In this one the guys discuss how their early deer season's have gone so far. It's bow season in Alabama which means its hot, humid, and normally there's plenty…
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Questions From The Gram: Part II
Part two of our questions submitted by our instagram audience. We also celebrate our 1 year anniversary of the starting Southern U Podcast. Check it out and…
Southern UQuestions From The Gram (Pt.1)
In this one we take topics that were suggested by our Instagram followers and attempt to address them the best we can. We cover minimal equipment food plots…
Southern UHabitat Consulting 101
Have you ever thought of having a professional habitat consultant visit your property to make improvements? It can be a little intimidating navigating the…
Southern UMobile Hunting in Early Season with Ernie Power
In this one we sit down with Ernie Power of @TethrdNation to discuss how the ability to be mobile with your hunting set-ups contributes to early season success…
Southern UFall Food Plots with Al Tomechko
In this one we sit down with Albert Tomechko of @VitalizeSeed to discuss fall food plots for the upcoming hunting season. Al has a wealth of knowledge on the…
Southern UListener Request Volume II (Q&A)
We love hearing from our listeners! In this one we do our best to answer the questions that our listeners sent in. We cover questions ranging from feral hogs…
Southern UHunting with an Outfitter
Hunters are faced with many choices throughout their lives. Where to hunt, how to hunt, what weapon to use, etc. All of these are questions that a hunter has…
Southern UPredator Management
In this one the guys sit down to discuss the impact predators have on southern wildlife populations, how to control them, and what we need to know to stay…