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Trigger Panic, Blown Hunts, and the Truth About Deer Scoring | 100% Wild Podcast Ep.449
Matt and Tim catch up during the heart of the rut to talk blown hunts, swirling thermals, and the kind of mistakes that keep every bowhunter humble. Matt owns up to battling trigger panic, why upping poundage backfired, and how even a perfect setup can go sideways when the wind flips. The guys trade "Would You Rather" scenarios every hunter can relate to, unpack why score doesn't always tell the story, and share laughs over raccoons, box blinds, and internet critics. It's a loose, honest look at real-world hunting frustrations and the moments that make it all worth it.
00:00 – Pulling up in the Tacoma at fancy neighborhood
00:15 – Podcast intro / Powered by DeerCast & Mtn Ops warm energy
00:29 – Early mornings + time change grind
00:47 – Tagged out vs still grinding
01:36 – Small property hunting challenges
02:01 – "There is no pattern right now" (Rut chaos)
02:20 – Big buck encounter begins
02:52 – Watching rut behavior & scrape activity
03:30 – Buck at 18 yards but won't clear for a shot
03:53 – Trying calls (grunt vs snort-wheeze)
04:52 – Appreciating close encounters during rut
05:11 – Why "you just go anyway" even when exhausted
05:32 – "Trophy Dad" jokes
05:55 – Illinois hunt: warm weather vs beans vs food plot strategy
07:25 – Taking Lola on her first youth hunt
08:13 – Trail cameras showing shooters early
08:55 – Blind & food plot setup decisions
09:29 – Deer movement picking up early
11:18 – Doe parade starts
12:31 – Spikes blow up the field
13:10 – Switching to live cam mode to watch shooters
13:51 – Decision moment: any deer is now on the menu
14:18 – Missed opportunity on a buck
14:45 – Reflecting: Should have let her shoot a doe
15:28 – Family / birthday schedule blocking next sit
15:33 – Segment sponsor shoutout – Leupold
15:41 – Tim takes Sophie out w/ crossbow
16:15 – Hunting from the saddle + setup advantages
17:05 – Rattling brings a buck right in
19:11 – Sophie shoots; blood trail looks good
21:20 – Deer crosses onto neighbor property
22:04 – Trying to get recovery permission
23:00 – Accepting likely coyote outcome
23:45 – "Big Chungus" shows up afterward
24:48 – Why Tim won't shoot a big deer with a crossbow
25:47 – How much harder vertical bow shots really are
26:03 – Sophie already hooked on hunting
28:07 – Shooting platforms, sticks, & crossbow handling
29:13 – Shoutouts to Mark & Terry's giants
30:08 – YouTube comment review (shenanigan rating)
31:00 – Sponsor: Tracker Off Road
31:35 – "Would You Rather" hunting edition begins
33:20 – Thermals busting hunts
34:57 – Punching the trigger / release habits
36:21 – Blind hunting vs tree stand judgment
38:44 – Small buck vs forgetting to record debate
39:56 – Passing 160s vs defending 120s online
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