Podcast Episodes

The rut is right around the corner! And with it comes perhaps the best opportunity of tagging a buck you will have all season. But some terrain can be more difficult to tackle than others. The big woods is one of those settings. How should you go about hunting the big woods during the rut?

This week on the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Jeremy and Dimitri from the Antler Up Podcast about hunting big woods bucks during the rut. Jeremy and Dimitri cohost the Antler Up Podcast and hunt the big woods of Pennsylvania. The guys discuss their favorite setups, when to stay and when to leave a spot, and how buck sign factors into their hunting plans.

You can find more from Antler Up Outdoors on their website or by tuning in to their podcast.

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On this episode fo the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is joined by Brian Malone of PRADCO for an interesting discussion on product development within the hunting industry. Brian is the General Manager and Vice President of brands like Moultrie, Summit, Code Blue, and Whitetail Institute. Brian talks about how they make their product development decisions like whether or not to upgrade or redesign a current product, or introduce a whole new product or product line. Brian also gives us some insight in to product testing, end user feedback, and the importance of bow shop dealers. This is a peek behind the hunting industry curtain, hope you enjoy!

In today's episode of the DIY Sportsman podcast, Garrett breaks down clothing for the rut. The rut entails two major considerations - wild ranges of potential temperature and weather along with sitting all day. In just the last couple of years in the upper midwest, temperatures have ranged from as warm as 70 degrees to below zero. True all day sits don't give much of an opportunity to recharge your metabolism throughout the day, meaning that it's easy to feel like your clothing warmth is underperforming if you don't plan correctly. 

Garrett covers keeping your feet dry and warm, choosing appropriate base layers, layers worn into the woods, and layers packed in along with accessories to keep hands and head warm and dry. For the purposes of the rut, Garrett's general plan and recommendation has shifted somewhat over the years from being more efficient while packing to being more functional while in the tree while making minimal compromises. 

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Jessica Ann from The Wild Race about her passion for getting new hunters outdoors.

Jessica Ann is a registered nurse that used her passion for helping others and her love for the outdoors to create a brand and new TV show on the Pursuit Channel, The Wild Race. Her focus is providing an opportunity for youth and providing resources and education while promoting overall safety and conservation within the outdoor industry. Jessica has been in the outdoors for as long as she can remember. Her grandfather started the SCI chapter in Wisconsin. She enjoys giving back and has a passion for helping others. Wherever she goes she gives back with the mission of “The Race to Change The Future.”  Through The Wild Race she focuses on closing the gap between resources and opportunities with youth.

On this episode fo the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with Kevin Fleury about shooting two archery bucks on opening day in Michigan. Kevin breaks down how he identified deer movement from previous years experience. He talks about how he used waterways to access stand locations past the pressure of hunters but before the bedding areas where deer were coming from. As you will hear, access routes and having the proper wind direction played a huge role in pulling off this hunt. If you are a public land hunter, this episode will be totally relatable. Enjoy!

Org month rolls along as Marcus welcomes in Associate Director of the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, EJ Porth. The two discuss what exactly a land trust is and what it does, then taking things one step further what exactly the GVLT mission is. EJ goes into detail about land owners they are working with and how they determine the types and pieces of land they are trying to conserve. As the Gallatin Valley continues to grow, it's important now more than ever to get involved and help preserve the wild places that make this part of Montana the outdoor mecca that it is. Learn more at gvlt.org.

This week the guys sit down with the one and only Tony Peterson.  Tony is one of the most down to earth guys you will ever meet, and he’s gracious enough to spend another session with Andrew and Paul.  The conversation covers everything from white-tailed deer in the rut, swirlies, space, and patience.  The conversation is a good one and sure to make time for.

Around the state, Coshocton county is still the king of the deer woods for this week. Spooky spots around Ohio, ODNR internships, and current open seasons are all discussed in the news segment.  Paul is itching to get in the woods, and Andrew had an uneventful week. 

We are also joined by Marcus Badger to discuss his great Iowa buck.  Marcus tells the story of how he adapted to a new property, and state, to take down his biggest buck yet.  Welcome to the O2 hunting camp Marcus!

Have a great week and good luck to those getting out into the great Outdoors of Ohio!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 143 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by none other than Troy Pottenger. This could be a great week for deer hunting no matter where you are in the country and some more great times in the woods are ahead.  Troy explains the importance of a scrape and how hunting scrapes have molded his hunting style to figure out mature whitetail bucks.  This episode has a ton of information with specific stories that go along with each strategy that Troy shares.  Early on in the podcast Troy talks about a pattern to specific months when it comes to killing whitetails.  How he prioritizes hunting community scrapes in October, correlation with cold fronts and bucks hitting scrapes, the importance of terrain features to create a mock scrape on or where to locate these primetime scrapes.  

This is a great podcast to get out a pen and paper for and write down what Troy is spitting out.  You hear it in his voice just how passionate Troy is about this stuff and I am thankful that he took the time to share all this information with me and the listeners! Hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to next week! Antler Up!

In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with Jake Ohnesorge about Jake’s opening day success in Wisconsin.

Jake is a former college and professional football player from Wisconsin. After hanging up the helmet and pads, Jake picked up a bow and has been hooked on bowhunting ever since. He began this season with a goal to take his biggest archery buck yet, and he succeeded right out of the gate!

In this episode, the guys discuss Jake’s transition out of football into his current career, the connection between fitness and hunting, and Jake’s thought process and strategy to take his buck on opening day.

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• Pleasant memories of paintball games.

• Jacob got out for an afternoon deer hunt and drew back on a….

• Have you ever eaten roadkill deer?

• Derek’s been down and out–can you guess why??

• Derek’s duck boat might be down for the count.

• Bryaden got some hunts in and got some help from the GoWild community.

• Discussing how wind, moon phase, weather, and other factors influence deer movement.

• Brayden meets the biggest buck he’s ever seen who then leaves his life forever.

• The magic of squirrels fighting to sound like monster bucks.

• Brayden gets redemption with his first-ever archery kill whitetail.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks to Jonathan McCormick from the RedBeard Outdoors Podcast about the value of fitness when it comes to hunting.

Jonathan loves being outdoors with his family and loved ones. Although he has a normal 9-5 job he loves hosting the podcast, running the RedBeard's Fit Crew and helping grow the 1st Phorm outdoors crew. Jonathan enjoys sharing hunting camp with other people that are pursuing their passions and improving in life daily.

In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) and Perry Battin (Drury Outdoors) discuss a recent harvest and how the layout of the property led to success. Perry explains how he broke down an unknown big buck that was a recent addition to one of the Drury Farms. Perry discusses hunting small farms and how to build bullet proof access, even passing through food plots and how the strategy created the perfect opportunity for an early season kill.

Perry breaks down the property that allowed him to kill his target buck. Perry explains the food plot layout, and seed type and how that attracted deer into key areas to make the blind location ideal for an early season kill. Perry details bedding areas and how the cover adjacent to the food plot created ideal conditions. Perry explains waterholes, and where they are laid out. Perry and Jon discuss food plots and scrape trees and how they support deer movement toward hunting locations. Perry details how they take photos of the deer they are after and where trail cameras are located in and around specific areas.

Perry and Jon provide numerous trips and tricks to get deer closer to hunting locations. Perry details Wade Robinson big buck kill and notes Mark Drury’s large buck harvest.

This week on the Missouri Woods & Water podcast the guys have on fellow Missourian Anthony Peoples to tell the story of an absolute beast whitetail he was able to take down a few weeks ago.  Anthony has known this deer for several years, and after some close calls and some heartbreaking series of events, he was able to put a lethal shot on this deer using his Black Widow traditional bow.  We are thankful Anthony came on to tell this awesome story.  Congrats man!

This week on the Michigan Wild Podcast, Marcus sits down with Pat Casey. Pat was born and raised in the upper peninsula of Michigan and has been an avid outdoorsman his entire life. Today, the guys get to talking about the tradition of deer camp and everything that comes with it. Deer Camp is something most of us Michigan residents grew up around, but mostly it was during rifle season; today the guys talk about archery deer camp and some recent experiences Pat shared with other hunters  both from Michigan and out of state. Marcus and Pat recap Pat's last two weekends of hunting around the state as well as his elk hunt from September. This is a great conversation from start to finish with some great stories along the way. Enjoy!

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast Deer Camp Edition, Josh talks with Nick Otto of the Huntavore Podcast and Mitchell Shirk of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast. Topics covered in this episode include small game hunting, burning brownie points on an early October cold front, recent sightings, and hunting strategy for this mid-October time frame. Along the way, the guys make sure to give some grief to Andrew of the O2 podcast for not being able to make it this week. 

Welcome to Deer Camp!

We have another two-parter this week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast. First, John takes us through his weekend hunting adventure where a last minute change of plans landed him on a brand new piece of public land that might just be a hidden gem. John talks about how and why he chose the spot, what he looked for in a stand site, and how a deer ended up 8 yards from the base of his tree! This is definitely a spot he will be back to in the future.

In the second half of the show, John welcomes back returning guest Taylor Jones. Taylor is a man on a mission. So far that mission has included two great early season bucks, including a Kansas velvet buck. Taylor talks about how water played a big roll in his success this year because of the dry conditions, and how he has learned how important entry and exit routes are. Taylor and John also have a little bonus conversation about getting your significant other into hunting, and things to do or not do.

Pennsylvania is one of the few states that does not allow baiting or the use of hounds for hunting black bears.  With the extreme diversity in habitat across this state, harvesting one with a bow can be a difficult task.  However, with the season expansion and increase in bear population, archers taking the field in pursuit of these bruins have slightly better odds then they may have historically.  Regardless, scouting and developing a hunting strategy is still not a walk in the park!

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with Todd Bromley.  Todd is the editor of Crossbow Magazine and lifelong Pennsylvania hunter.  For the past 11 seasons, Todd has transitioned from compound to using solely his crossbow each fall.  We begin by diving into a bowhunting philosophy and ethics conversation, regardless of the weapon being vertical or horizontal.  Next we chat about Todd's recent fascination - black bears.  In 2015, Todd killed the 15th largest bear in the state at the time, and has since found himself scouting and hunting hard each fall.  He shares some tips for finding food in the types of habitat he typically hunts, and also finding sign in some out of the ordinary ways.  We also discuss a little bit of whitetail deer hunting strategy, specifically how he uses trail cameras to be successful.  We close by discussing some of the testing he has done with heavy crossbow bolts weighing in over 600 grains with 200 grain fixed blade broadheads.  Bear season begins October 15th, and this episode should fire you up!

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Brian Murphy of HuntStand about the new upgrades that come with the Pro Whitetail update. Brian runs through all of the following updates.

• Whitetail Activity Forecast - Obtain scientifically-based predictions of hourly whitetail movements at the county or even-subcounty level with HuntStand’s 7-day Whitetail Activity Forecast. Our proprietary model is informed by decades of research by North America’s top deer biologists and incorporates more than a dozen variables with thousands of possible data interactions to provide hunters with the most accurate hour-by-hour predictions of deer movement during the upcoming 7-day period. 
• Whitetail Habitat Map Layer - Using decades of observational data combined with advanced satellite measurements and artificial intelligence, HuntStand’s exclusive Whitetail Habitat Map displays an area’s suitability for whitetails at a granular monthly level. Perfect for e-scouting and prioritizing new areas to hunt.
• Nationwide Whitetail Rut Map Layer - HuntStand’s Nationwide Rut Map details the peak two-week rut period throughout 98% of the whitetail’s range in the United States in an easy-to-use color-coded map layer. Data is included for over 4,240 counties, parishes and other geographic designations with information gathered directly from state wildlife agencies and whitetail biologists.
• National Aerial Imagery Layer - High resolution aerial imagery from the USDA Farm Services Agency, often more detailed and up to date than other available aerial imagery layers. This layer is updated every 1-2 years on a state-by-state basis as part of the National Agricultural Imagery Program.
• Monthly Satellite Imagery Layer - Not available in any other mobile app, HuntStand’s Monthly Satellite layer provides monthly satellite images, as well as several years of historical data.  It’s a perfect way to see recent timber clear-cuts, agricultural activity/changes, flooding, fires and burns or snow and ice cover and is pivotal to understanding the current habitat conditions of a potential hunt area.
• Crop History Layer - Annual crop data across the continental United States showcasing 134 different crops at a granular level.  A useful scouting tool, especially in agricultural areas.

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Opening week of archery deer season has come and gone, even for folks with October 1st openers. As we drift into the middle of the month, we enter into what many have dubbed the “October lull.” Countless articles have been written that explain the October lull. The deer supposedly hole up in their beds from before first light until well after the end of legal shooting hours. Mature bucks shift to completely nocturnal patterns. The only hope we have is the sweet action of the pre-rut. Might as well stay home and watch football. Sounds about right?

The only problem with the October lull theory is that it simply isn’t supported by the evidence. GPS collar studies have consistently shown that buck activity increases as October rolls on. And there are lots of guys who are out tagging big bucks in high-pressured areas in the heart of October. So what are we to make of the October lull?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Dan Johnson of the Nine Finger Chronicles to get his unfiltered opinion on the October lull. Dan shares his thoughts on where the theory came from, what the average hunter should make of it, and what guys should do if they want to be on deer in the month of October. Spoiler alert, you should still go hunting!

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Jarred Donalson, a waterfowl hunter from Kansas City about his love for chasing the migration.

Jarred was born and raised in KC and grew up loving the outdoors but hadn’t experienced a whole lot outside of fishing. He has always loved wildlife and hiking but it wasn’t until college that his friend got him hooked on bowhunting for whitetails and fly fishing. Although bowhunting was his first passion (and he still enjoys climbing up in a tree stand) duck hunting has taken over as his number one outdoor hobby.

We're getting real transparent this week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. Without giving too much away, this is going to be Part 1 of our action packed October Kentucky trip. In this episode, Parker shares his encounter and the story of a nice buck he shot. The truth is, most people wouldn't share this story in fear of what other people have to say. It's an unfortunate reality of content creation in the hunting space. These stories are so important to learn from... when things don't go as planned even when you do everything right. We truly hope you are able to benefit from this.

On this episode Byron chats with Jake Hofer of Exodus Outdoor Gear.  They focus on scape hunting and information from running trail cams on scrapes.  Jake has run an army of trail cams for a few years and really has picked up a lot of information around this magical time of year. 
 

Also discussed:

-recent hunts

-cold fronts

-scouting now 

-time of day on scrapes

-small farm hunting

-muzzleloader purchase

- productivity hacks 

If you don't know today's guest, let me introduce Lucas Cayko. Lucas is one of the most passionate outdoorsmen that I know who is even more passionate about his family. With three kids Lucas is busy this time of year with his kids activities and of course having to work. This means that the time he dedicates to hunting has to be as efficient as possible.  Scouting in the off season, trail camera information, knowing how deer move  through the terrain, and yearly weather conditions including water levels, all play a role in how Lucas approaches his bow seasons. On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, Dan talks with big buck killer, Lucas Cayko, about his early season success.

Lucas talks about knowing where this buck lived, knowing his daily pattern, and knowing one specific crossing that led to him being in the right location at the right time. Listen closely, there's some great information in this episode that may just help you this season. Enjoy!

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For many of us, being a butcher is not our full time job.  We might break down an animal 1,2,3 times during the year if we are lucky.  Each year we find ourselves making the decision of taking the animal to a processor or doing it in the garage ourselves.  This week the guys have the honor of talking with Nick Otto, the Huntavore, and discussing how to break down deer.  Nick’s passion for all things cutting, cooking, and culinary shows in discussion of the topics.  He goes through the basics of what you can do in the field to help set yourself up for success at the butcher.  The guys also cover the basics of breaking down an animal, specifically a whitetail deer, and how to get the most of your meat.

Paul is recovering from sinus surgery, but doing well!  Andrew’s quest to fill the freezer before the rut continues, and he’s on the board with number 2.  Of course nothing happens as expected, so the story of the “missed” doe, and the follow up/week later doe comes to an end.

A lot of news around the great state of Ohio.  Hocking Hills state lodge is open, state wide pheasant release is coming soon, new fishing regulations and more.  The state wide deer harvest as of 10/13/22 is 13,009, with 4739 being antlered deer, 8270 being antlerless, and Coshocton county has regained its reign as the king county at 535 deer. 

We would be remised if we didn’t discuss the moronic stories out of Ohio as well.  We dive into the walleye tournament scandal, and the Ohio hunting lease scandal as well.  We aren’t lawyers, just average spectators, but C’mon man!

Have a great week and good luck to those getting out into the great Outdoors of Ohio!

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For week two of org month, from Homegrown National Park, Marcus sits down with Doug Tallamy. Doug is one of the founders of Homegrown as well as a professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and 4x published author. The guys kick things off discussing Doug's background and where his love for wildlife comes from. Doug explains the origin story of the organization and how easy it is to convert part of your own yard to your very own national park. The idea behind the organization is one that is simple and easy to do and their website provides a ton of information to help get your started. After only a few years, Homegrown National Park has over 20k members and continues to grow. To learn more and become a member head over to homegrownnationalpark.org.

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 142 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode Dimitri and I were joined by our good friends Tom Runscavage and PJ Matarazzo.  Both of these guys live in my old stomping ground of NEPA.  With it being early in the season both of these guys have had success filling tags and getting on deer and wanted to hear from them what they key in on this time of the year. PJ starts the conversation off with sharing his success story already from this season where he filled his DE on a velvet buck and how he has been able to find success there the last couple of years. Both share what food sources they key in on and what they do when that source dries up.  

We just have a fun conversation between the 4 of us.  Dimitri shares his thoughts on his end of October OH hunt, who influences PJ and how he has taken traits from these hunters and how he has made his own style.  Some good stuff is in this episode! Tom shares what gear he is using and we discuss hunting in higher elevations, hunting the so-called “October Lull” and slowing down in the deer woods! Hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to next week! Antler Up!

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In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Josh talks with return guest Sam Bilhorn of Whitetail Partners about October hunting strategy, habitat improvement, and October cold fronts.

Sam owns Whitetail Partners, a whitetail habitat and hunting consulting company focused on helping their client change their property for good. Sam shares his thoughts on changing deer behavior during October, how cold fronts influence deer movement and behavior, and what kind of habitat work you might consider doing this time of year. The bulk of the conversation revolves around October hunting strategy, and helping you get on a big buck this October. Enjoy!

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• Have you ever eaten beaver….meat?

• Slow cooker European skull mount recipe.

• To clean the cartilage out of a Euro mount or not?

• Bryaden battles the post-hurricane wind on opening day of bow season and got beat by his first tree.

• Get aggressive in your public land scouting and go bump some bucks to grow your instincts.

• Tips and testimony for run & gun white-tailed deer hunting.

• New GoWild gear added this week! Hit the ‘SHOP’ tab in the app or visit shopgowild.com to get it!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks to Reed and Jordan Tolotti about their passion for chasing chukker in the mountains.

Reed and Jordan grew up hunting and fishing in Nevada with a focus on upland bird hunting, they enjoy big game hunting the west as well but their true passion is chasing chukker with their dogs. Joran and Reed started a youtube channel in 2020 to document their adventures and have been having a blast filming for the past 2 seasons.

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) and Andy May (MeatEater) discuss hunting tactics and advanced strategies. Andy explains his background and how he has advanced his hunting to the next level. Andy has been a successful hunter and hunted highly pressured deer and deer in low pressure states.

Andy explains how he hunts big bucks on highly pressured ground and tough to hunt areas. Andy discusses his favorite times to hunt and how to be a more well-rounded hunter. He discusses what time of year he has been successful in the past and how he has reshaped his hunting to be productive all season long. Andy discusses his idea of continuous improvement and how he is not a fan of blind success. Andy discusses the keys to success in early October and why he chooses to hunt outside of his home state of Michigan.

Andy breaks down his early season tactics and why private land can be tougher than public land in the areas he hunts. Andy explains when deer sign matters and how to dial in on deer sign when it counts. Andy discusses how trail cameras can be both a positive and negative and why he prefers not to use cameras when hunting in the areas he prefers. Andy explains key locations he dials in on during the rut and why he picks these specific areas to kill mature bucks. He explains his weekend hunting tactics and why he is so aggressive on the deer he goes after. Andy ends with a story of a difficult hunt in a hard to access area that will get you thinking more about pushing the limits in your hunting areas.  

On the Missouri Woods & Water podcast this week we get to talk with Lindsay Thomas Jr. with the National Deer Association about hunting food plots.  In this show, we go through an article Lindsay recently wrote about hunting food plots and some research that has recently been done on the topic.  He talks about different ways to think about hunting plots and how many of us hunt over plots a little too much at times.  Make sure to check out the article at the link below and go to the National Deer Association website as well!  Thanks for listening!  

Check Out The Article Discussed In The Show Here!
 

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We are off and running this deer season! This week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast we are joined by successful bowhunter Jesse Edwards who tagged a slammer of a buck on Opening day. This is one of those episodes that is both entertaining and educational. Jesse picked up a 50 acre property part way through the 2021 deer season, and quickly found that this little piece had a lot to offer. Jesse spent all off season prepping his lease for this particular buck, and all that hard work paid off on opening day of the 2022 archery season. Not only do Jesse and John relive the hunt, but also the months of work and preparation that went into a single hunt that ended with Jesse bagging the buck of a lifetime!

On this Episode of Huntavore, be ready to get hyped by one very passionate and energetic chef. Rob is a private chef, who also loves to hunt and fish, preparing and sharing the wild harvest. The guys get deep on some topics; why taking kids hunting is important, but teaching and training them along the way is vital. Being a blessing with wildgame, finding balance in life, and of course some kitchen talk involving venison. Get ready to be pumped up for this episode of Huntavore.

Rob Chippone is a private chef from New York. His thick New Yorker accent and energy makes him an absolute blast to talk with. His fever for life to the fullest, and sharing the harvest is encouraging, inspiring, and a ready made pep talk for anyone. Nick connected with Rob over discussions of bringing hunting full circle. “Hunting all the way to the plate”. Also teaching and training our kids about our lifestyle, not just sitting in the stand, but butchering, bagging, and cooking our wild game as well. All this knowledge is great, but if we don’t share it, it’s going to die along with us. How is Nick and Rob including their kiddos? Rob's boy gets excited about bringing the meal to the table, and explaining the dish. Dad is training him for good service. Nick’s tribe of 3 are eager to help at the cutting table. Lots of proper knife skills being learned, and practiced.

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This week on the Michigan Wild Podcast, Marcus is riding solo to recap his early season whitetail hunts. He talks about the property that he is hunting, how long he's been hunting it and what his first two sits have yielded. Marcus gives a brief history on his success on the property in previous years along with some moves he's made this year that he doesn't typically condone. The early season can be some of the best times to hunt during the year if you're lucky enough to still catch deer in some summer patterns, or it can just be the early stages of a long drawn out season. Either way, getting back into the woods is always a good thing and continuing to increase your knowledge of whitetail and their movements helps. There's a lot of season ahead, so keep grinding wherever you're at!

In this episode of the the How to Hunt Deer Podcast Deer Camp edition, Josh talks with Andrew Muntz (O2 Podcast) and Nick Otto (The Huntavore Podcast). The guys kick things off by talking about wild game processing and preparation. Next the guys turn to their adventures afield from the last week. Spoiler alert: no one killed a deer! Finally they close things down by talking plans for upcoming hunts and a little early season strategy. Along the way, there are tons of great rabbit trails and great conversation!

Welcome to Deer Camp!

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with the boss man himself, the man behind Sportsmen's Empire, Mr. Dan Johnson.  We converse over our current life routine including family life with children and slowly lead into hunting season.  Dan discusses the recent changes in hunting properties he is experiencing from losing one of his main properties and having to pull his gear off the land without getting shot at!  Dan talks about his pursuit in finding a shooter around his home in Iowa, but also shares his philosophy when it comes to out of state hunts.

In recent years there has been an excellent push to get people outdoors and enjoy deer hunting on public land.  However, there is still an overwhelming amount of "deer shaming", pressuring people that they have to shoot the absolute biggest buck, as if they are inferior if they do not.  Dan compares his philosophy of targeting mature bucks close to home versus shooting something on an out of state trip that just makes him happy.  How does a guy from Iowa relate to people in Pennsylvania and the Northeast?  Dan is an individual that does what he wants without the influence of what other people think.  Most importantly, he flat out loves bowhunting.  There is a ton of philosophy and a touch of strategy in this week's episode!

Hunting pressure. Studies have shown it very quickly changes the way whitetails behave and move across the landscape. It can lead to deer-less sits and frustrating hunting for the hunter who wants to use the same old access routes to hunt the same old stands. But for those who are willing to get creative and put in the work, hunting pressure from yourself and others can actually help your hunting, if you can understand and capitalize on how deer patterns change when the pressure heats up.

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer podcast, Josh talks with Dan Johnson about adjusting to hunting pressure. Sometimes the adjustments one needs to make are major. Sometimes they’re more subtle. But one thing is sure, if you hunt the entire season with the same strategy and in the same locations you hunted on opening day, the odds of you having regular encounters with deer are very slim. Tune in to learn how Dan makes adjustments to stay on deer despite, and sometimes because of, hunting pressure.

On today's episode, Garrett talks about bowhunting in the month of October, which has become his favorite month overall to hunt in the Midwest. September can be nice because of the mild weather and of cover to help hide you in the tree. Bed to food patterns can be easy to identify, and deer can be less on edge. And of course November can also be incredible, though the second half of that month is usually the heaviest hunting pressure of the entire year with the various gun seasons, so often the best rut hunting is isolated, it can be very cold, and you can still put in long hours and slow days waiting for that one key flurry of activity. 

October seems to blend the best of both months. Dressing for the weather is very manageable. Deer movement can be average to very good, and it steadily improves over the course of the month. Deer movement is also much more predictable than November, both from a bedding perspective as well as year-over-year repeatability. The cover has been knocked down a bit since September which improves shooting lanes, but not so much so that the trees you're hunting out of are barren. Hunting pressure usually isn't too bad either. So in this episode Garrett covers eight tips to keep in mind to help making October hunting successful.

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're going to talk about self-filming. As filming hunts gains popularity, we get more and more questions about what camera gear we're taking into the woods. Filming can be as cheap or expensive as you want it to be, and in this episode we're going to talk about all of it. Along with the gear, we're going to discuss some of the basics you'll want to know about creating a great storyline for your videos. 

On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman Dan talks with Nash Fuller, a new hunter who has a couple seasons and cool encounters under his belt.

Nash is a 30 year old from NE Iowa. He is a long time angler and a beginning hunter. Nash has 2 kids that take up a good chunk of his time but he is excited to learn more about the outdoors so that he can pass that knowledge and experience on to them. He has made it a point to get his family involved in the outdoors whether it’s fishing, hunting, shooting, or just going on walks. Nash has 2 years of hunting in the books and he and Dan discuss what being an adult onset hunter has looked like so far.

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan is once again joined by Josh Raley to discuss a hand full of hunting accessories that are often overlooked but are very important. Dan and Josh share their thoughts about hunting accessories like screw-in hooks, bow holders, and bow ropes. The guys talk about their opinions on quality and how products made from junk material don't last long. Later in the episode the two talk about their experience with headlamps and hand warmers, and the different varieties that they come in. Although these products are not sexy or often talked about, take them out of your pack and try hunting without them. Enjoy!

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 141 of the Antler Up Podcast!

On this week's episode I was joined by NDA’s Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams.  This is the second time Kips has been on the podcast and I always enjoy catching up with him. Kip is a PA resident and we chat about gearing up for this hunting season, especially right now. Kip has two kids and with my daughter Norah coming out with me this year I asked Kip how to help make hunting fun for kids. After that we dove into how 2022 forecasts and the struggles of 2021. From how deer communicate, finding bedding, using buck sign to cash in on a buck early in the season. The last piece Kip dived into is controlling your emotion in the heat of the moment and the practice to better your skills for that one opportunity. 

Kip does a ton of awesome content for NDA! From written content, guest speaking to making great educational videos. Kip is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to whitetails. Be sure to check his content out over at www.deerassociation.com. Hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to next week! Antler Up!

If you listened to last week’s show, you know that knowing where the arrow hit the deer is important. This week Andrew sits down with Brett Morris of Blue River Bowhunting to discuss filming your hunts. Andrew’s always been to concerned with hauling more gear into the woods and really wanted to figure out how hard it could be to film a hunt. Brett gives the 101,201, and 301 level courses on how to capture your hunt. It can be as complicated or simple as you want it to be, but hear about some of his tips and tricks to record that hunt.

Special guests of the week David Brown and Gage Hall come on to discuss their inductions into the O2 Deer Camp. David killed an insanely cool looking whitetail buck on the east side of Ohio, while Gage got it done on his first ever compound kill in Northwest Ohio. Both stories bring to light the beauty of the hunt for these two Ohio Outdoorsmen. Congratulations gentlemen!

Paul has been traveling for work, and didn’t have much to report from the woods. Andrew’s head game continues, this week after missing a doe at 15 yards. This time the only thing injured was Andrew’s ego, so that’s a plus. The biggest highlight of the woods this week was being able to try out First Lite’s new transfer pack. This bag ROCKS! If you are looking, or even if you aren’t looking, for a new bag to take to the whitetail woods, this is the first place to look.

Keep up the good work in the woods and good luck to those heading out this week. COLD weather in the forecast!

To kick off Org Month on the podcast, from the National Deer Association, Marcus welcomes in Nick Pinizzotto. Nick opens things up by giving a bit about his background and what brought him to NDA. The guys talk about similar hunting traditions in PA and MI, along with what makes the whitetail deer so special. Nick breaks down some of the different programs NDA has to offer for getting new deer hunters in the woods and his favorite part about those events. The two also spend a small amount of time on the merger between QDMA and the Deer Alliance. Nick and the team at NDA are passionate about whitetail deer and the wild places they live and that certainly shows during this conversation. To learn more and become a member of The National Deer Association, go to www.deerassociation.com

Wisconsin's archery deer season has been in for a couple of weeks now. Hunting is getting tougher as deer begin to shift to different food sources as well shift to thicker, more remote cover due to hunting pressure. In this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman podcast, Josh and Pierce recount their hunts so far this season, including their most recent hunt together at Pierce's place. Then the guys get into the important stuff, like whether Pierce should have shot the buck he passed last week. For Josh, that deer was a shooter all day, every day. What do you think? Go check it out on Instagram and let the guys know in the comments what YOU would have done.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we continue HuntStand week with hardcore hunter Josh Honeycutt. Josh has been on the podcast several times in the past and there is one thing that consistent when listening to him talk, his passion for the outdoors and deer hunting. Josh breaks down his plans for the fall and how he makes the decision on when to schedule his out of state hunts. Josh talks about how he uses HuntStand before, during, and after the hunt to capture useful hunting data. The guys also get in to their thoughts on how wether impacts deer movement in bother the October and November.

Deer hunting is about a lot more than tagging big bucks. It's about a love for the chase. It's about growing our woodsmanship skills. It's about fostering the connection to our food. And it's about camaraderie. To celebrate deer hunting's rich deer camp tradition, several hosts of different Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network shows from around the country will join Josh each week for fun, relaxed deer camp conversation.

Follow along as the guys update each other on recent sightings and deer activity, share strategies they're employing to get on deer, and just enjoy a relaxed deer camp atmosphere. 

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• How being sick gives you an excuse to go fishing or tune up for the hunting season.

• Discussing how to tune up your bow using field tips and broad heads.

• How to choose your best arrows for hunting.

• How and when archery practice goes bad.

• Quick tip for what your fishing rod tip can tell you about a strike.

• Pro guide tactic for protecting your fishing line.

• Ready your packs and gear BEFORE heading into the field.

• Bryaden outlines his tree saddle hunting setup.

• The WTF of success for deer hunting.

• Tons of thousands of new gear added to the GoWild Shop!

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This week Nate and Micah get to talk with Matt Davis, the owner of Broken Arrow Game Recovery, about blood tracking deer.  Matt talks about how a dog gets trained to do this type of work and how they do it.  We also talk about tips for hunters if they feel like they might need a tracking dog and things they can do to help make the track more successful.  Thanks to Matt for making the drive down to us and coming on the show.  Enjoy the show!

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In this episode, Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes), Steve Sherk (Sherk’s Guide Service) and Johnny Stewart discuss hunting tactics and advanced strategies. Johnny explains where to start when breaking down a hunting property. Steve and Johnny discuss the number one factor when evaluating a good versus bad hunting property. Johnny identifies the top factors and locations to find and hunt mature bucks.  Johnny evaluates nighttime and daytime areas and why big bucks use specific areas and how to evaluate trail camera data.  

Steve and Johnny discuss how to anticipate other public land hunters and how they have had to evolve their strategies around these newly found or experienced hunters on the landscape. Jon explains how the tactics talked about apply to both public and private landowners, and how the approaches set up a foundational strategy that will help hunter’s find success. Johnny discusses why deer select certain areas and when to be more aggressive.

Johnny and Steve discuss rut hunting strategies and why Johnny isn’t so concerned with bumping deer while scouting. Johnny describes why hunting out of a tree isn’t as productive as scouting and how he puts together his plan to capitalize and execute on deer he is seeking out.  Steve discusses how he continues to scout and patterns that are annual are not always to be relied upon. Jon and Johnny discuss the importance of terrain and Jonny explains his top three advanced tactics for finding mature bucks.

Cody has been involved in the outdoors his entire life. He loves hunting, fishing and really anything outdoors. He rodeo’d for 15 years but recently started a land improvement business with his brothers with the ultimate goal to work for himself and have more time for hunting and fishing. Cody grew up hunting whitetails and turkey but has since turned his attentions towards the western hunting world and backpack hunting. Dan and Cody discuss everything from Cody’s rodeo career to the things they’ve learned and the gear they use while chasing big game animals in the west.

On this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles, we celebrate HuntStand week with avid hunter Mark Kayser. Mark is well know within hunting circles and is very passionate about hunting a variety of species. From elk and mule deer out west to chasing whitetails during the rut, Mark shares with us what he has learned over the years a hunter and sportsman. On top of that, Mark educates us on how he uses the HuntStand app to locate wild game across the country. Enjoy!

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Today on the Michigan Wild Podcast, Marcus welcomes in Nate Hicks. Nate is one of the owners of Painted Arrow Outdoors, a hunting accessory brand based in southern Michigan. The guys kick things off discussing their mutual paths into the outdoors and who their hunting mentors were. Nate talks about Painted Arrow, where the idea for their first product came from and how much things have grown in such a short amount of time. Their product, The Mag Pro is a product that easily attaches to the stabilizer of your bow and allows you to easily attach your phone to it for self filming. If you haven't already, be sure and check out the Mag Pro on their website or at a local retailer.

The 2022 Oklahoma hunting season is underway! To celebrate, we have a very special guest this week on the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Director J.D. Strong joins John to talk about all things big game. Right out of the gate the two tackle one of the big issues creeping up on Oklahoma and surrounding states, chronic wasting disease aka CWD. JD outlines what the state is doing to combat a potential spread of the disease, and also talks about some best practices for people to implement to help keep our deer herd safe.

After the CWD talk, the conversation takes a much more light hearted turn. The guys talk about the state's two elk herds and how the state tries to manage them on both private and public land. Black bears are also a topic of conversation and JD discusses the growth of Oklahomas population and why the state manages the hunting seasons the way that they do.

You can't talk about Oklahoma big game without spending some time on white tail deer. John asks the controversial "one buck vs two buck" question and JD offers some very insightful responses. JD also talks about the states mule deer population and how it can be challenging to manage such a small and varying herd on the edge of its natural range.

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There's really no good description to describe this episode. Let's just say that the first 40 minutes are fun but useless. Then, the last 20 minutest the guys discuss hunting in the first 3 weeks of October and the strategy that accompany this time of year. Topics in this episode include Tony and Dan's first cars, the last time they got angry, early season cold fronts, the weight of trail camera data, and the stupid ass moon phase. If you don't laugh at this episode, see a doctor.

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan talks with Josh Raley in a full blown hunting gear B.S. Session. The guys talk about self filming cameras like Tactacam, they discuss their thoughts and opinions on e-bikes, and then Dan ask Josh about different products that he can use both while hunting in the south as well in the northern states like Wisconsin. Just another great BS Session amongst serious hunters.

Pennsylvania began allowing hunters to recover wounded big game with dogs during the 2018 season.  While we always aspire to place shots that require short track jobs, it's only part of hunting to make a bad shot.  On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we sit down with bowhunter and blood tracker Otto Shick.  Otto is a humble farmer from Southeast Pennsylvania that has been bowhunting his entire life and helping people find their deer with his dog Otis since it has been legal.  With all this comes a substantial amount of knowledge regarding tracking and what to do after the shot.

Patience is an attribute that seldom goes unrewarded.  So why is it so difficult for many people to be patient after they release an arrow?  Frankly, it's easier said than done when you're dealing with adrenaline and excitement.  Without discipline, it can quickly ruin your recovery experience.  Slow down and ask yourself things such as, where do I think I hit?  How did the deer react? Where was the last place I saw it run?  What time did I shoot?  Otto shares with us what to do on specific shot situations, the amount of time to wait before tracking, how to mark the trail as you go, and what to do when you lose blood and decide to call someone with a dog.  When in doubt, back out, they say.  Not only is this true for allowing enough time for the animal to expire, it's also true for dog tracking.  Grid searching can hinder a dog's ability to follow up efficiently by molesting the track's scent profile.  If you need help with a track this fall or would like more information about blood tracking with dogs, go to www.unitedbloodtrackers.org.

This podcast Dave and Andy tell the epic story of their successfulelk hunt. A DIY bull is something special and Dave and Andy had a rough go for a few days but were able to connect late in the trip. They go over the gear they used on this DIY elk trip and some of the blown opportunities as well.

Over the last couple of years, hunting public land whitetails has become cool again. Thanks to the success of many YouTubers, hunters are taking to public land in huge numbers. While more hunters enjoying our public lands is a good thing, the increased pressure can make hunting public land a challenge. Despite the increase of pressure, however, lots of folks are still finding consistent success. What's their secret?

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Michael Perry about his tactics for taking big bucks on public land. It took a while for Michael to find success on above average bucks on public land, but over the last several years he's been one of the most consistent public land hunters out there. Just last year, he shot what is now the Alabama state record muzzleloader buck, scoring nearly 196"! During the offseason, Michael wrote a book entitled, Deer Hunting Secrets to Taking Mature Bucks on Public Lands, which is full of deer hunting stories and many of Michael's hunting tactics. Tune in to hear about Michael's hunting strategy and some of the details about the book.

This week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're talking about how to increase your chances for having early season buck encounters. We've heard plenty of guests, like Warren Womack, talk about finding hot feed trees. While that's still important for finding deer in general, it doesn't always result in finding bucks. What we've found is the hot feed tree that is secluded in a thick area can often be the first available food source inside a buck's core area. How do you know if it is? RUBS, that's how. 

In this episode, Parker is sharing an encounter with a buck in Tennessee from this week. How he found the spot and what the buck ended up doing is a scenario that we've seen play out time and time again during early season. Even going so far as to say that statistically in this scenario, having an encounter with the buck laying down the sign might be as high as 50-60%.