Best Springturkeyhunting Podcasts (2025)

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682 - Late Season Gobblers & Perfecting Shotgun Setups with/ Scott Trulock 1:33:45

1d ago1:33:45

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In this episode, we sit down with Scott Trulock, owner of Trulock Chokes and a true Southern outdoorsman, to talk about all things turkey hunting, shotguns, and the wild journey of learning to hunt when no one else in your family does it. Scott shares how he got hooked on turkey hunting after his time in the Marine Corps — with no mentors, no tradi…

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681 - Finding Turkeys to Hunt | LISTENER Q&A 57:51

5d ago57:51

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In this episode we are answering a listener Q&A submission about hunting silent birds on heavily hunted public ground! We also discuss how to scout for turkeys both from a map scouting perspective, as well as a boots on the ground prespective. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Souther…

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680 - Never Hunt in a Hurry with Todd Bigbee 1:57:35

9d ago1:57:35

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This week we are talking with Todd Bigbee about his passion for turkey hunting in the deep south! Todd is a lifelong turkey hunter and cut his teeth hunting public ground in Alabama. We discuss some of the things Todd learned from the great turkey hunters he knew as a kid, including his father Shorty Bigbee, who was renowned as one of the best turk…

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679 - Hunting Creek Bottom Gobblers; What Has Been Working 1:17:49

13d ago1:17:49

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On this episode we are talking all about creek bottom turkey hunting! This is common this time of year; gobblers fly down and immediately head for the nearest creek with their hens. In this episode we talk about what has been working for us and our buddies and go over some very eventful hunts from this past week! Got a question for the show? Submit…

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678 - Over 100 Years of Turkey Wisdom with Bo Smith & "Coach" Ron Watters 2:18:14

15d ago2:18:14

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"Coach" Ron Watters and Bo Smith each have over 50 years of turkey hunting experience. They both cut their teeth turkey hunting in the hills of east Alabama, learning from the old-time turkey hunters back in the 1960s and 70s. In this interview, we talk with them about how they got started turkey hunting, who were the men who first taught them, and…

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677 - GETTING AN EDGE Public Land Turkey Hunting with Lyle Gilbert [THROWBACK] 1:30:32

19d ago1:30:32

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Today we are throwing it back to a great discussion on all things public land turkey hunting with our buddy Lyle Gilbert! This podcast originally aired a few years back. Our buddy Lyle Gilbert of Houndstooth Game Calls stopped by the show to talk high-pressure public land turkey hunting in the Deep South! Lyle is a bonafide turkey hunter who comes …

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676 - COMBINE Old School with New School for Turkey Hunting w/ Cuz Strickland 1:48:08

23d ago1:48:08

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Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland is a legend in the outdoor world, especially when it comes to turkey hunting. A long-time friend of the show, Cuz, first came on The Southern Outdoorsmen on Episode 6! Cuz has always been generous with his time and his knowledge, and in this interview, we talk with him about his upbringing. Cuz learned to hunt from some of t…

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675 - Early Season Turkey Hunting - Two Gobblers Down! 1:40:52

26d ago1:40:52

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Our season is off to a great start! In this epiosde we sit down iwht Jacob's brother, Thomas, to discuss his first solo bird! Andrew and Jacob have also had some very eventful hunts, including some success on some Alabama public land. Watch Thomas' hunt here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVkrIPiUmmM Got a question for the show? Submit a listene…

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674 - How To Turkey Hunt Like the South's Turkey Hunting Pioneers w/ Robert Mosley 1:45:50

30d ago1:45:50

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Like many of our past guests, Robert is cut from the cloth of old school turkey killers. He spent a lot of time with some legendary figures in the Alabama turkey hunting scene such as Doug Camp of Camp Callers and Coach Ron Watters. In this episode he shares a lot of great insight from himself, as well as things he learned from some of those local …

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673 - Our Florida Hunt Recap! 1:48:42

1M ago1:48:42

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We just got back from our South Florida turkey hunt! We had a great time and recorded some great interviews - in this episode we go over everything that happened on the hunt, what we learned about chasing Osceola turkeys for the first time and go over some calling tips. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.co…

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672 - The Best Turkey Hunting Advice from a Longtime Turkey Guide: Bob Walker 2:07:27

1M ago2:07:27

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Bob Walker is a turkey hunting legend in the southeast. A longtime guide at the legendary Bent Creek Lodge in Alabama, Bob has spent many years hunting every day of turkey season. Throughout the years, Bob has observed a lot of turkey behavior...and a lot of turkey hunter behavior! In this episode, Bob shares some of his biggest lessons learned whi…

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671 - Some of Dave Owens' Best Turkey Hunting Advice [throwback] 1:54:04

1M ago1:54:04

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Throwback time! This is one of our most listened to turkey episodes ever, and for good reason! Dave Owens of the Pinhoti Project is a great turkey hunter, and he is great at communicating what makes him successful. This episode originally aired several years ago, and has racked up many listener success stores since it was released! Make sure you ch…

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670 - Learning from a Legend: Pure Turkey Wisdom with Eddie Salter 2:11:22

1M ago2:11:22

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Eddie Salter is an absolute legend in the world of turkey hunting. We drove to his place in Evergreen, Alabama to sit down and talk with him about his greatest lessons learned over the years. This episode has everything from hunting history to practical advice on turkey calling and hunting to hilarious hunting stories! Eddie is a great guy, a true …

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669 - Are More States Looking to BAN Trail Cams on Public Land? 1:14:41

2M ago1:14:41

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In this Q&A edition of the show, we are talking about the recent push in Louisiana to ban trail cams on WMA's. We also cover recent events at Alabama's Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) meeting, which included a proposed change to the daily bag limit for deer in Alabama, as well as license cost increases. Got a question for the show? Submit a liste…

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668 - Let the Woods Teach You How To Hunt with Preston Pittman 1:58:14

2M ago1:58:14

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In this video, we sit down with Mississippi legend and world champion turkey caller Preston Pittman. Preston has spent a life in the woods of Mississippi, hunting and fishing for any game species the state offers, but is best known for turkey calling and hunting. We talk with Preston about his upbrining, his old-school turkey hunting mentors from t…

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667 - The Simple Way to Scout Turkeys, Understanding If a Spot Will be Good to Deer Hunt, Best Food Plot for Low Lying Areas | Q&A! 1:06:43

2M ago1:06:43

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On this episode, we are answering some listener Q&A submissions! How to get started scouting for turkeys Best food plot to plant in wet, low lying areas Identifying if a spot will have deer traveling through it or not We then go on to discuss our upcoming turkey season and some of the things we are doing to prepare! Got a question for the show? Sub…

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Dr. Will Gulsby - Research EVERY Turkey Hunter Should Know! 1:30:03

2M ago1:30:03

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Dr. Will Gulsby of Auburn University has participated in many fascinating research projects about whitetail deer and wild turkeys in the South! In this episode we sit down with him to go through some research he has done around gobbling activity. Subjects include: - What makes turkeys start gobbling? - How to maximize the amount of gobbling you hea…

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665 - GIANT Bucks DO Exist In the Deep South! Alabama Big Buck Contest Recap! 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

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Today we are recapping our recent big buck contest held with Weaver Meat Processing in Hartselle, AL! We had a great turnout and had some mind blowing deer come through for the competition. Subjects: The top bucks from the competition and where they came from Top 3 bucks were all over 180", free range Alabama deer! Did the south actually have a dow…

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664 - Shed Hunting The DEEP SOUTH With Johnathan Holsomback & Baxley Shores 2:13:01

2M ago2:13:01

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Our buddies, Johnathan Holsomback and Baxley Shores are two of the best shed hunters and post-season scouters that we know! In this episode we met up with Baxley and Johnathan to talk about the unexpected places they usually find sheds on public ground in Alabama. We also discuss what information sheds can give you for deer hunting upcoming seasons…

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663 - Finding Mature Bucks Post Season & Sheds w/ Nathan Killen & Rusty Johnson | THROWBACK 1:53:45

2M ago1:53:45

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Today, we are doing a THROWBACK to one of our favorite scouting episodes! Nathan Killen & Rusty Johnson are both top-notch hunters when it comes to targeting mature bucks on public land, and on this episode, we had them both on to discuss their post-season scouting strategies. Rusty Johnson and Nathan Killen have several things in common, things li…

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662 - This is What Holds MATURE BUCKS On A Property with Alan Summerford 1:35:51

2M ago1:35:51

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This is PART 2 of a 2 part series with our buddy Alan Summerford. Listen to part 1 here - https://youtu.be/0MjqzGwK5pk Today we are talking with our good buddy Alan Summerford about all things big bucks & property management. Alan tags more giant bucks in the deep south than just about anyone we know - and in this video he gives a rundown of all th…

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661 - Do Bucks Only Move with The Wind to Their Nose, GPS Studies Around Annual Buck Patterns | LISTENER Q&A 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

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On today's episode, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions! Do bucks usually tend to move with the wind in their nose? Have any GPS studies been done on annual patterns in buck whitetail deer? Best course of action when you miss the days that your target buck showed up in daylight We also discussed that the next Alabama Conservation Advisory …

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660 - Create Next Seasons Success NOW With Alan Summerford 1:19:45

3M ago1:19:45

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Our buddy Alan Summerford is more consistent on GIANT whitetails in Alabama than anyone we know, and today we talk with him about how he stays consistent! Alan manages several hunting properties in Alabama and Tennessee and does wildlife consulting with Land and Legacy. In this episode, we go over some post-season scouting and stand prep you can do…

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659 - Making the Most of a SMALL PROPERTY! | Listener Q&A 1:16:12

3M ago1:16:12

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On this episode, we are going over some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about some recent hunts - which includes Andrew's wife Tiffany getting her first deer this past weekend! Listener questions: What to focus on when hunting deer in sub-freezing temps Tips for effectively hunting a small property that deer like to bed on Got a question for…

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658 - Hunt SMART...and Hard! The Recipe For Success On Limited Time with Adam Bice 2:02:34

3M ago2:02:34

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Today we are joined by our buddy Adam Bice to talk about how he stays successful on mature bucks in the deep south, even with a crazy schedule that allows very little time to hunt. We cover: Making your time in the woods count Hunting aggressively every time The most effective things you can spend your limited time on when it comes to deer hunting …

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657 - Deciphering Scrape Patterns, Hunting In Snow In the Deep South, Does Leaving a Stand in the woods Spook Deer? | LISTENER Q&A 1:26:45

3M ago1:26:45

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In today's video, we are answering some listener Q&A submissions! 1. What is the number one thing you should do post season to ensure you have a good deer season next year? 2. How many hunting days does it usually take us to tag a mature buck? 3. What is some good advice for hunting bucks in the snow, in the Deep South? 4. Does leaving a climbing s…

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656 - Have GPS Studies SETTLED THE MOON DEBATE? With Dr. Bronson Strickland 1:47:36

3M ago1:47:36

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For this episode we traveled to Starkville Mississippi to sit down with Dr. Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State Universities Deer Lab about their recent deep dive into GPS data! MSU took a hard look at the data around buck movement and how it is influenced by BOTH moon phase and moon position. This is a fascinating episode that you will not wan…

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655 - What to do When You Are Finding Sign but Not Seeing Deer, Shed Hunting Tips for The Deep South | LISTENER Q&A 1:23:03

3M ago1:23:03

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In this episode, we are going over some listener Q&A submissions! What are some things to try when you are finding sign but not seeing any deer? The lucky hat strikes again! Shed hunting tips for the deep south We then covered the last part of our river bottom deer camp, where Jacob had some luck after we recorded Monday's podcast! Watch our episod…

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654 - Making FLATLAND HUNTING Simple with Wes Moye and Greg Maher 1:39:18

3M ago1:39:18

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On this episode, we are with our good buddies Wes Moye and Greg Maher talking river bottom and swamp bucks! We are in deer camp and have been hunting for several days, with everyone seeing a lot of deer. Wes has been hunting the area for 40+ years and i this episode, we talk with him about how the deer move in flatlands. Subjects include: Finding "…

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653 - Is Non-Resident Hunting Pressure Ruining Some Areas, Hunting In Snow, Wind Shift Mid Hunt | LISTENER Q&A 1:18:13

3M ago1:18:13

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On This episode we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions! Is non resident hunting pressure getting out of hand? Camera settings for filming hunts Wind Shift mid hunt, move or stay? Hunting in snow in the deep south Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here …

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652 - Acheiving Your Hunting DREAMS with Michael Perry 53:38

4M ago53:38

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Today we are talking with our good buddy Michael Perry! Michael is a legend in the state of Alabama, with several bucks in the record books with a bow, rifle and muzzleloader. Michael broke the muzzloader state record in 2021 with a 195" public land monarch. In this episode we tour his legendary trophy room. We cover: The buck that took Michael fro…

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651 - Buck Movement In RAIN, Tips for Getting On Does, Podcast Reccomendations for Hunting Florida | LISTENER Q&A 1:25:23

4M ago1:25:23

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On this episode, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions: What are some tips for deer hunting in the rain? What are some good ways to just get on does? What are some good podcasts to listen to for deer hunting in Florida? We then talk about our recent bow hunt in the Mississippi Delta! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - …

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650 - Hunting Land WITH NO FUNNELS! With Land Smathers, Randy Catchot & Kyler Moppert 1:32:15

4M ago1:32:15

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Today we are at the GAR HOLE in the Mississippi Delta! The Gar Hole is Kyler Moppert's deer camp, and in this episode, we are recording in camp after a few days of hunting the swamps of the Mississippi Delta. On this episode we talk with Land Smathers, Randy Catchot, and Kyler Moppert about hunting flat lands. Subjects include: "Big deer have wet f…

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649 - Jacob Tagged a BIG ONE! Wolf Packing Works Again! 1:27:50

4M ago1:27:50

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The wolfpack method strikes again! Jacob was able to tag a GREAT buck on an Alabama WMA recently! In this episode we go over the hunt and the "wolfpack" tactic that led to Jacob's success! Before we talk about the hunt we go over some listener Q&A submissions: 1. Advice for hunting a small, flat property that other people can hunt 2. How to be cons…

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648 - Deer Hunting As It Should Be with Pablo Esquivel & Daniel Williams - BIG YEAR ENDER 2024! 2:37:40

4M ago2:37:40

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We have a fun one for our last episode of 2024! Today, we have Pablo Esquivel and Daniel Williams on to talk deer hunting. We talk about tactics and annual patterns and then get into a lot of storytelling - and let us say...this will be the most entertaining deer hunting podcast episode you'll hear! Sit back, listen in, and let's celebrate another …

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647 - Keep It Simple, Hunt The DOES in the Rut! Thomas Tags Another Buck! 1:20:11

4M ago1:20:11

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Thomas Myers is back on the show after tagging another GREAT Alabama WMA buck! In this episode, we discuss Thomas' recent success along with other recent hunts on Alabama public. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Wo…

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646 - Unlock the Adventure: Introducing Kids to HUNTING with Chase Metz! 1:43:35

4M ago1:43:35

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In this video we are talking with Chase Metz about introducing your kids to hunting! Chase is the father of three boys and in this episode he talks about how he introduced hunting to each of them, and what he learned between his oldest and his youngest! Subjects include: - How to get your kids excited about going hunting - The key things to keep in…

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645 - Deer Changing Cover Types on Cold Fronts, Hunting Concentrations of Buck Sign, Late Season Hunting Around Clear Cuts | LISTENER Q&A 54:22

4M ago54:22

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644 - From Beginner to Proficent Deer Hunter with Matt Duval 1:31:35

4M ago1:31:35

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Today we are talking with Matt Duval of North Carolina! Matt is a new deer hunter but has already found a lot of success. In this episode we talk about how he has gone from novice to someone who is consistently getting on bucks on public land and private land in North Carolina. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.lin…

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643 - Curing Buck Fever, How do You Know if A Buck is Going to Food or Bed? Listener Q&A! 52:12

5M ago52:12

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Today we are doing some listener Q&A submissions! 1 - Does Jacob have buck fever? And what is the best way to cure it? 2 - How do you know if a buck you have on camera is going to food or going to bedding? We then talk about Jacob's recent SOA hunt and a crazy buck encounter he had! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://…

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642 - Low Deer Density, High Rewards: Finding Big Bucks in the Mountains with Jason Redd 2:02:31

5M ago2:02:31

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We're diving deep into the rugged world of mountain buck hunting with the one and only Jason Redd of Canton, North Carolina. This ain't your grandpa's deer hunt – we're talking steep terrain, thickets that'll swallow you whole, and the kind of challenge that'll make a grown man throw up his hands and quit. Jason, a die-hard traditional bowhunter, s…

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641 - The topo features to focus on for deer, How to not alert deer in loud woods, Scouting new areas | Listener Q&A 1:39:34

5M ago1:39:34

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On today's Q&A podcast, we are answering the following: What are the best/easiest topo features to focus on for deer hunting How do you not alert deer in woods that are loud to walk through What is the best way to approach scouting brand new areas After the Q&A section, we go over the last day of our Kansas hunt and then discuss hunting the beginni…

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640 - A simple approach to hunting GIANTS with Travis Murray 1:59:31

5M ago1:59:31

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Today we are joined by our buddy Travis Murray of Mississippi to talk about his approach to hunting some of the biggest deer the deep south has to offer! We travled to Travis' home in Mississippi to get a full tour of his trophy room and it is by far the most impressive collection of bucks from the deep south we have ever seen. Travis has killed do…

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639 - KANSAS HUNT RECAP! We found the bucks! 2:19:05

5M ago2:19:05

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Today we are recapping our 2024 Kansas public land deer hunt! We had a great trip and have a ton to talk about with our guests (and cameramen) Seth Johnson and Kaiden Gray. Subjects include: Our game plan going in Scouting hard for the first 2 days of the trip Encounters with some GIANT bucks Andrew tagged his best buck to date! Giving rut funnels …

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638 - What happens when you SPOOK A BUCK? GPS Study with Dr. Gino D'Angelo 1:29:19

5M ago1:29:19

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If you spook your target buck, will he leave and never come back? Today we answer that question with Dr. Gino D'Angelo of the University of Georgia! Dr. D'Angelo is a professor of Deer Ecology & Managment at Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at University of Georgia. Throughout his tenure he has been a part of many studies related to…

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637 - Our KANSAS Deer Hunting Game Plan!! Listener Q&A 1:06:38

5M ago1:06:38

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Today we are going over our game plan for our Kansas trip! We also cover some listener Q&A submissions: When is it too late to hunt rut funnels? The ideal time to hunt scrapes that bucks have been working How thick is too thick for deer, and should those thick areas be turned into something like a food plot? Got a question for the show? Submit a li…

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636 - Reading the land to predict BUCK TRAVEL w/ Charlie Klassa 1:24:07

5M ago1:24:07

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Today, we are talking with Charlie Klassa, an extremely accomplished traditional bowhunter specializing in hunting big, mature bucks in flat lands and vast swamps! Over the years, Charlie figured out that mature bucks just use the landscape differently than all the other deer and began looking at things differently, allowing him to read the land an…

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635 - Blood Trailing Misconceptions with Shane Simpson 1:03:52

6M ago1:03:52

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Today we are joined by Shane Simpson of Trakr to discuss all things blood trailing! Subjects include: The things that instantly tell Shane a deer has a non lethal hit How canine tracking works (the dog is not smelling blood) How the trakr app came to be, and how to use it After 2 years of gathering data, do mechanicals or fixed blades have higher o…

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634 - Hunting high rut funnels with Ryan Elders 2:00:00

6M ago2:00:00

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Today, we are joined by Ryan Elders, a public land hunter from the mountains of North Carolina! Ryan has honed his craft when it comes to targeting mature bucks on public ground in the big woods, mountain settings that he hunts. Subjects include: - Finding pockets of where all the deer are living - Finding high rut funnels - Staying away from the "…

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633 - How to hunt mostly noctournal bucks on scrapes, hunting an extremley thick property, how to minimize your ground scent - Listener Q&A! 1:03:47

6M ago1:03:47

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In this Q&A edition of the podcast, we cover: What is the best approach to hunting nocturnal bucks on scrapes? Best approach to hunting an extremely thick property Best ways to mitigate your ground scent when deer hunting We also cover some recent hunts and discuss our upcoming trip to Kansas for a rut hunt! Got a question for the show? Submit a li…

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