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How To Hunt Deer - Sportsmen's Empire

149 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Welcome to the "How To Hunt Deer" podcast. This podcast series was designed to educate those who are interested in becoming deer hunters. We cover a variety of topics like where to find deer, how to choose your weapon, and how to process your harvest. All this information will help you be more comfortable and confident in the field while hunting deer. This podcast was created and produced by the National Deer Association and the Sportsmen's Nation Podcast Network.

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Episodes

How I Designed a 200 Acre Farm

February 23, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

It's the offseason, that means planning, scouting, and habitat improvement for next deer season! In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh and the Whitetail Partners crew break down a recent design of a 200 acre hunting property. Enjoy!

Shed Hunting Kinda Sucks...

February 09, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Ahhh... Shed season is upon us!!!! Wait, are you really that excited for shed season? A quick glance at social media would suggest that if you aren't shed hunting, you're REALLY missing out. But for those of us without primo ground and a boatload of late season food, a shed hunt often produces little more than a walk in the woods and sore feet.  It's likely that for MOST deer hunters, you'd be  better off using this time for other activities that may actually help your hunting next fall beca...

Leveraging Micro Features for Big Hill Country Bucks w Greg Kazmierski

February 02, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

It's time to get boots on the ground! Deer seasons are wrapped up and the holidays are behind us. Time to get out there on the post season scouting grind to set yourself up for success in the 2024 season. To kick off the post season conversations, we're going to chat about post-season scouting.  In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Greg Kazmierski of Whitetail Partners about scouting and capitalizing on micro features in hill country.  Connect with the How to Hun...

How to Make Sure You Buy THE RIGHT Hunting Property

January 18, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

If you're a deer hunter, you've likely dreamed of buying your very own hunting property. A place where you can have total control over what is done to the property, a place to bring family and friends, a place to kill big bucks, a place to simply call your own. But sometimes, land ownership isn't all it's cracked up to be. The hunting on a given property may fall short of our expectations. We may have forces beyond our control that hamper our enjoyment of the property. Owning ground may prov...

Post Season Scouting Plans

January 12, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

It's that time of year. Deer seasons are winding down for most, and while some still have a month of season left, the end is definitely just over the horizon. And though it's cliche, your success in the fall of 2024 just may hinge on what you do RIGHT NOW! Will you move on to other hobbies and interests, or will you lace up the boot straps and spend the time post season scouting? In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh and Pierce discuss their plans and strategy for post seaso...

Does Your Hunting Property Need A Tune Up?

January 04, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Deer season is winding down for many if not most, and it's time to sit back and reflect on our season. Did you get the buck you were after? Did you see the deer numbers you thought you should be seeing? Did the deer use your property in predictable ways? Were you able to access your hunting locations without bumping deer? All of these questions may reveal that our season could have been better from a deer hunting perspective. So what if you're unhappy with how your season went? If that's you...

Hard Work Leads to FOUR Big Whitetails in ONE SEASON w/Ethan Escue

December 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

There are many guys out there who kill big deer every year. Some have access to primo ground. Some are able to afford expensive outfitters. Some are just plain lucky. And some, like the guest on this week's episode, simply put their nose down and put in the work.  Today's guest is Ethan Escue. Ethan hails from West Virginia, but after a cross country move last summer, he found himself with very little time to find new ground and new bucks to hunt. His dedication and hard work paid off with ...

Late Season Deer Hunting 101

December 14, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

With mid-December comes one undeniable fact: for most across the whitetail's range, it's the late season. Even folks who cling to hope for second rut activity must now pivot and return to the basics of food, bed, and travel in between. While late season hunting can be as simple as food + cover = deer, there is some nuance to it. So in this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles about their late season deer hunting strategy.  Connect with the How to Hunt Deer ...

Bagging Big Bucks on Small Properties!

November 30, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

This week, we mix things up a bit on the How to Hunt Deer Podcast! We air a recent episode of the Design. Build. Hunt. Podcast which features the Whitetail Partners Crew breaking down a 40 acre whitetail property design. No matter the size of your parcel, you can capitalize on its strengths to improve your hunting. This episode will show you a few ways you can do just that.  Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! If you'd like to learn more, che...

Lessons Learned from a Long Hard Hunt

November 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

There's still a lot of season left. But for many of us, the passing of the rut means it's time to return to the real world. Work, family, holidays, and all those obligations we neglected in October and early November now demand our attention and we simply can't spend the time in the woods like we did earlier in the year. The season isn't over, but it's a great time to reflect on what you've learned, and how you've grown as a deer hunter.  In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Jos...

Public Land Rut Hunting Roller Coaster

November 16, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh covers the highs, lows, and all the tough in-betweens of the first half of rutcation '23.  Josh's rut hunt is over, so time to recap! This episode was recorded at the midway point of Josh's rutcation, after some pretty bad flops and blown opportunities. The takeaway? Have FUN! Hunting the rut really is a marathon, not a sprint. And the worst thing you could do is to let adversity steal your enjoyment. So give this episode a listen, and g...

Rut Plans and Strategy

November 03, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles about their plans and strategies for hunting the rut.  Ahhh... Sweet November. Time for those cagey bucks to blindly follow does into range, practically asking to be shot, right? Well... it's complicated. The rut may smile on you and you may be in the deer, or you may be just off the action and wondering if deer even exist. In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles about their...

How to Capitalize on the Rut with Tony Peterson - From the Vault

October 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Aaaahhhh, sweet November is upon us! The rut will soon cure our every woe, and whitetail bucks will throw caution to the wind and run circles around our stands just waiting for us to take a shot at them… right? While the rut can be the best of the year to arrow a mature buck, this is no time to take it easy. In fact, increased buck movement should motivate whitetail hunters to work even harder to make sure they’re in the right place at the right time. In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer...

Pre-Rut Scheming & Daydreaming

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

The best time of the year is here! The wind is brisk, cool, and from the north, the ag fields are being cut, and the bucks are starting to cover more ground, laying down sign and  in search of the first hot does.  This can only mean one thing, the pre-rut is upon us! In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles about their thoughts, plans, and strategies for hunting the pre-rut. The guys discuss the deer they're chasing, their thoughts and reactions about a...

How to Hunt Deer - The October Lull: Fact or Fiction?

October 12, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Opening day is in the rear view and for many, early season aspirations have turned to broken dreams. Now the deer movement seems to have dried up in all of our tried and true spots. What happened? Is this the (cue the ominous music) OCTOBER LULL?! Well, yes and no. Studies Show that deer movement increases throughout the month of October with no decrease. But the experience of many hunters is that deer sightings by mid October have slowed to a trickle. What's going on here?  In this episode...

Adapting to the Unexpected with Aaron Hepler

October 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

It's your state's archery opener. You make the long hike back to a secluded spot where you never run into people. You know there's a big buck in the area, and that you have a good chance of running into him if you play your cards right. As you ascend the tree, you all of a sudden hear someone yelling to you. Your heart sinks as you realize there's another hunter already setup 50 yards from your tree. What do you do ?  This, and many situations like it, happen all the time when hunting land ...

A Habitat Consultant's Take on Public & Private Land

September 28, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

It's no secret. Hunting on relatively lightly pressured, manicured private land is very different than hunting the highly pressured public piece down the road. But is one really better than the other? Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and both can afford you a great time chasing whitetails! In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Greg Kazmierski of Whitetail Partners about Greg's take on hunting public vs private land. Greg is a Habitat Consultant with W...

Early Season Public Land Big Buck Strategy with Jacob Sklenar

September 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

For deer hunters, the early season is often where the high hopes of summer fade into disappointment and confusion. But it doesn't have to be that way. If you're tired of blanking early season and wondering where all those bucks you had on trail cam throughout the summer went, then this episode is for you! In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Jacob Sklenar about how Jacob finds and hunts mature bucks in the early season. The guys discuss map scouting, in season sc...

Rethinking Camo and Simplifying Archery w/ Nate Sellers

September 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

How much thought have you put into your camo system heading into the season? Sure you've got your treestands dialed in, you know how to get that saddle feeling just right, you've shot your bow and have your pack filled with just the right gadgets. But your camo is some of the most important gear you bring into the woods with you. It's often responsible for you spending more time on stand or heading back to the truck. That means it's often the one thing that had, or didn't have, you in the st...

The State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams

September 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

This week on the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with the National Deer Association's Chief Conservation Officer, Kip Adams, about trends reported in the 2023 Deer Report. Each year, the National Deer Association produces the Deer Report, covering the latest in deer harvest reports, management trends, and challenges face by deer and deer managers. The guys discuss some of the surprising trends from the report, some challenges facing whitetails, and how we can all become better deer mana...

Stop Overthinking Early Season Whitetails with Tony Peterson

August 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Early season whitetails. Some people hate 'em. Some people love 'em. Everyone agrees that deer hunting early season can be a challenge. While it's true that success rates in the early season are lower than say the first week of November, the early season really does provide a great opportunity to arrow a great buck while others are still waiting for it to "feel like fall". The challenges of hunting the early season have led many to overthink what's actually pretty simple. Notice I didn't sa...

The Kind of Deer Season You DREAM About!

August 24, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Ever wish you could piece together on of those DREAM seasons? Like one where you get to hunt FOUR DIFFERENT destination whitetail states in a single year? Such is the case for John Hudspeth for the 2023-2024 season. John is the host of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast and knows a thing or two about whitetails. His success speaks for itself, and he regularly kills top-tier bucks. But this year, John will be testing his bowhunting skills in a broad range of new settings. John will be hunting Sept...

The Simplest Way to Self Film BY FAR!!!

August 17, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

If you've been hunting very long, you've probably though to yourself, "Man, I wish someone else could see what I'm seeing out here!" And so the desire to self film is born. There are lots of options out there for filming your hunts, from professional grade camcorders to cell phone mounts, and each option has its pros and cons. But if you're looking for an affordable, simple, lightweight option that will still provide top notch video and sound quality, TACTACAM's point of view cameras are you...

Targeting Specific Bucks on Small Properties with Nate Thomas

August 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Hunting season starts just next month for many in the whitetail's range. Stands are being hung, velvet pics are rolling in, and hit lists are being built. Unless you hunt large parcels of primo whitetail ground, you might think that being able to target and hunt specific bucks just isn't a possibility on your property. Well Nate Thomas from the Missouri Woods & Water podcast has been successful doing just that for a number of years on the small parcels he hunts. Though the deer aren't necess...

2023 Hunt Plans and "Shooter" Standards

August 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Wisconsin about their 2023 hunt plans and "shooter" standards. Chances are, the 2023 deer season is going to look a little different than previous years for Josh and Pierce. They both had great deer seasons last, tagging nice bucks with their bows and learning a ton along the way. This year, both of them find themselves in a growing season as entrepreneurs. This means full plates and less time to hunt. With th...

Broadheads Made in the USA

July 28, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Alex Christianson, Ryan Corkwell, and Jeff Stringer from Vantage Point Archery about what makes their broadheads stand out. Vantage Point Archery produces a head to make just about anyone happy. Single bevel, double bevel, two blade, three blade, 100 grains or 300 grains, they've got you covered! In this episode, the good folks from VPA discuss what makes their products different, what sets their process apart, and a new and ex...

Whitetail Hunting and Habitat Strategy for Drought Conditions

July 20, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Right now, much of the whitetail's range is experiencing pretty significant drought conditions. Whitetail destination states such as Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and Missouri are among the worst hit. This will certainly affect ag production, food plots, mast production, and even browse. If the drought continues into the fall, these conditions will create a difficult hunting season for many. But if you know how to adjust for drought conditions, you could be on your way to one of your best whitet...

Summer Public Land Scouting & Trail Cam Strategy w/ Brian Dombrowski

July 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Though it's hot and buggy, the summer is a great time to get boots on the the ground for some deer scouting. The woods are thick and green, but there is still much that can be discerned this time of year, such as preferred bedding, food sources that will be prime come opening day of deer season, and what bucks are hanging around the areas you hunt. One guy that scouts hard during the summer and has a solid strategy for hanging trail cameras is Brian Dombrowski of Wisconsin. In this episode o...

From the Vault: Understanding Thermals

July 06, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Late July/early August is a great time to do some digital scouting and hang some stands. Understanding thermals and their impact on wind currents can help you take your scouting and stand sight selection to the next level. Thermals can make or break a hunt. Not only do they influence how deer move across the landscape, but hunting with thermals in mind can be the difference between you watching as a white tails bound off through the timber or you getting a chip shot at your target. But therm...

Lighter, Safer, More Efficient Hunting w/ Jason Redd

June 29, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last several years, you know about saddle hunting. While saddle hunting has been around for a long time, the resurgence in its popularity recently had many asking the question, Is saddle hunting just a fad? While it's not for everyone,  most deer hunters could benefit tremendously from having a tree saddle as another tool in the belt. They're undoubtedly lighter, quieter, and some argue safer than a tree stand. And for many, they can also make y...

How to Hunt More and Argue Less

June 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

It's late June! Hopefully you're ironing out your hunting plans for this fall. If your like many hunters, those hunt planning conversations with your spouse can look more like arguments, with neither side walking away very happy with how things went down. What if there's a better way? A way to argue less AND hunt more? And what if that way is NOT a divorce? In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with his wife, professional counselor Tiffany Raley, about how spouses can ...

Trail Cam Strategies for Big Woods Velvet Bucks

June 15, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Clint Campbell about how Clint finds velvet bucks in the big woods of PA. Clint is the host of the Truth from the Stand Podcast and he KNOWS how to locate big bucks in the big woods. In this episode, we talk about some of Clint's favorite spots to hang cameras, how he interprets the intel, and how he turns that intel into a fall hunting plan.  Connect with Clint on Instagram or online. Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast...

Bowhunting Big Woods Bucks with Tony Peterson

June 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with outdoor writer Tony Peterson about hunting public land bucks in the big woods. Tony is an avid whitetail deer hunter who travels the country every fall in pursuit of whitetails. He gets to hunt big deer in some of the coolest places, yet the big woods of Wisconsin draw him back year after year. From e-scouting to mobile hunting to where Tony would key in during different parts of the season, this episode is a great start for th...

How to Choose the Right Food Plot Seed

May 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

When you think of food plots, what comes to mind? For many, food plot seed blends get all the attention! Though only a piece of the equation (food plot placement, planting methods, and soil tests are all crucial!), choosing the right seed for your specific setting can make or break your food plot. Do you know how to make sure your using the best seed for your situation? In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Al Tomechko of Vitalize Seed Company about choosing a foo...

Soil Testing for Better Food Plots w Mitchell Shirk

May 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Mitchell Shirk about how soil testing can lead you to better food plots.  Mitch is the host of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast and a row crop agronomist. He makes a living helping farmers increase their yields by promoting healthier soils. The carryover to food plots is obvious! In this episode, the guys discuss why soil tests are so important, how to go about taking soil samples, and some common mistakes people make when it...

Food Plot Placement and Design with Jake Hendrickson of Whitetail Partners

May 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

If you're a deer hunter with some level of control over the land you hunt, chances are you have dabbled with food plots. Food plots can be great, leading to tons of fun hunts and great memories in the field. OR, they can be a major headache, and actually HURT the deer hunting on your property. What factors make the difference? In this episode, Josh talks with Jake Hendrickson about two very important factors: food plot placement and design.  Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network ...

How to Get Started with the Release Process Food Plots with Dr. Grant Woods

April 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Food plots... all the rage just a few years ago, there is perhaps no other deer hunting tool that promises as much for the hunter as a food plot. But there is probably no other deer hunting tool that leaves more hunters frustrated, shaking their fists at the sky, and disappointed with the results. What if I told you there's a better way of planting food plots? One that is cheaper, easier, better for the environment and the critters that live on your ground, and will likely help you avoid man...

How Turkey Hunting Can Make You a Better Deer Hunter

April 14, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Deer hunting or turkey hunting, what's your favorite? For many of us, deer hunting is our first love. There's nothing like a crisp November morning in the stand, blind, or saddle to get the blood flowing. But for the hunter looking to broaden his horizons, there are tons of opportunities out there. While there are a wide variety of species to chase come fall and winter, there aren't very many seasons open as the temps warm up and the days grow longer. Enter spring turkey hunting. An absolute...

How to Make Mock Scrapes that ACTUALLY WORK! w/ Troy Pottenger

April 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh tlaks with Idaho big buck killer Troy Pottenger about how Troy uses mock scrapes to make bucks hunt him! Troy Pottenger hunts some of the most unforgiving whitetail terrain in the country. Tough weather conditions, large expanses of timber, apex predators, and low deer densities make finding any deer a challenge in Troy's neck of the woods. But Troy has found a strategy that works to consistently get him on some of eh biggest bucks in hi...

A Giant Tennessee Buck Called Lefty

March 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Levi Dixon of Whitetail Partners about the land and hunting strategy for a giant Tennessee buck called Lefty.  Lee is a whitetail habitat consultant with Whitetail Partners. Over the years, he's learned a thing or two about growing, holding, and harvesting mature bucks. Just last fall, Lee was able to harvest the buck of a lifetime he called Lefty. Lefty is a truly special buck for Lee for lots of reasons beyond his impressive...

Hot Button Topics Pt. 2: Banned Trail Cams & Bowhunting Biceps

March 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Back by popular demand, Josh and Pierce chat for part 2 of the Hot Topics series. This week, they discuss the recent ban of trail cameras on public land in Kansas and the hunting fitness movement.  The Kansas trail camera movement my be the beginning of a slippery slope for midwestern deer hunters. What's most interesting about this decision might be less about WHAT was done in Kansas and more about WHY the decision was made. Is this a good move? Let us know what you think! Another hot top...

Post-Season Scouting in the Big Woods for Rut Hunting Success w Ryan Glitsky

March 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Ryan Glitsky shares how his bigwoods post-season scouting leads to rut hunting success.  Ryan Glitsky is know for being a public land killer. He consistently harvests mature bucks on highly pressured public land. What are the keys to his success? Without a doubt, one is his post season scouting. In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Ryan Glitsky shares how his bigwoods post-season scouting leads to rut hunting success. 

Becoming a Whitetail Deer Hunter: Greg Rosa's Story

March 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

This week on the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Greg Rosa about his journey from growing up in Brazil to bowhunting whitetails in Tennessee.  Greg grew up in Brazil where hunting isn't allowed. After moving to the US with his wife, Greg met some guys who took them under their wing and introduced him to deer hunting. Since then, his passion for hunting has grown all the more, and Greg now has a few successful seasons under his belt. In this episode, Greg shares about his early day...

Hot Button Topics Pt. 1: Live Stream Cell Cams & Scent Control

March 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles about a few Hot Button Topics in the hunting world, live-stream cell cams and scent control.  Live-stream cell cams have caused quite a stir in the deer hunting world over the last couple of months. Are they ethical? Are they fair chase? Do they set a dangerous precedent? Are they going to RUIN DEER HUNTING?!  What about scent control and attractant scents like doe in heat urine? Do they work? Is it all a sham? ...

How to Get the Most out of Shed Season

February 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

The bucks are finally starting to drop those antlers and that means one thing: IT'S SHED SEASON!!! Whether you are one of those chomping at the bit to get out to find the first bone to hit the ground or you count sheds as a happy accident while post-season scouting, there're no doubt everyone loves to find shed antlers! But what can we REALLY learn from them? Are sheds good for more than just man cave decor? In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Dwayne Jones of S...

Dan Johnson's Off-Season Whitetail Checklist

February 16, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Listen to any deer hunting podcast this time of year, including this one, and you're sure to hear lots of advice on post season scouting, covering a lot of ground, and continuing the grind you only thought ended the with the close of deer season. But for many of us, time is limited. Sure, we KNOW we should get out, but after a season of hunting hard, it's time to get back to work, back to being a dad, back to being a husband. In reality, bowhunting is a pretty selfish thing that takes us awa...

How Aaron Hepler Tackles Post-Season Scouting

February 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Deer hunting success in the fall of 2023 starts NOW! Many of the best hunters out there have one thing in common: they scout more than they hunt. Now is the perfect time to get a jump start on your scouting for the year. The woods are as open as they will be, much of the sign from this past fall is still visible, and if you're fortunate enough to have snow, deer trails and beds will stick out like a sore thumb. This is also the lowest risk time to scout. No need to worry about spooking deer ...

Bulls and Bucks with Aaron Hepler

February 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Who doesn’t love a good hunting story? This week, the How to Hunt Deer Podcast takes a break from the normal whitetail strategy talk to focus on some awesome stories of success from the field with a few hiccups along the way. In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Aaron Hepler about his stellar fall when he was able to tag his first elk and a great public land whitetail in Pennsylvania. Aaron is a diehard public land hunter. He shares his knowledge and experience o...

New Deer Hunting Gear for 2023

January 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

With deer seasons wrapping up around the country, it's time to take a long, hard look at the gear we used this fall. What worked? What didn't? What gear did we love? What should we add to take our kit to take our hunting up another notch? Lucky for you gear junkies out there, ATA '23 featured TONS of new and innovative products for deer hunters.  In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Andrew Muntz about the some of the best, and worst, gear they saw at ATA in Indy....

Deer Hunting Dos and Don'ts for 2023

January 19, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, Josh talks with Pierce Nelles of Wisconsin about some dos and dont's for deer hunting in 2023. Josh and Pierce both hunted pretty hard this year. They both had some success, some massive failures, and a lot of opportunities to learn. A great season like their 2022 is awesome, but it's even better when we can look back, learn from our experiences, and get better in the year ahead. This episode is a highlight reel of the "big takeaways" from 20...

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