The Southern Way - Sportsmen's Empire
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsThe Southern Way hunting and outdoor podcast focuses on deer & turkey hunting in the southeastern United States. In the south, hunting is ingrained in to the culture and the heritage. Join us every week with host Josh Raley as he digs deep in to hunting strategy with expert hunters, wildlife biology discussions, and entertaining stories from folks just like you. Only on the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network!
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2020's Golden Nuggets For Southern Public Land Bucks
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBAs 2020 comes to a close, a sigh of relief comes across the nation. As bad as this year was for us, we had some incredible guests on the podcast! This week, Parker is going to run you through some of the top "gold nuggets" from some of our most popular guests of the year. We hear success stories from every one of you all season long talking about how these guests helped you be successful in the whitetail woods. So to close out the year, we thought it would be great to highlight these pieces ...
Buck Breakdown (Sleep Deprived Deer Hunting Podcast) - Hunter Lidsey
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode Parker and Hunter Lindsey breakdown two big buck hunts that Hunter was able to have in the 2020 season. The guys talk about the learning curve with hunting public land, but more importantly the things that Hunter has been doing to increase his odds. Southern Ground Hunting is powered by simple cast.
Rut Hunting Strategies | How Parker Killed His Third Alabama Buck of 2020
December 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBThis week the guys are breaking down a couple of rut hunts that Parker had last week, resulting in filling his third buck tag for the season in Alabama. There were a lot of things that went into this hunt. 1) The grind. Perhaps one thing most people who kill a lot of public land bucks share in common is the desire to grind for as long as it takes. Go the extra mile, wake up 3 hours earlier, go places many are not willing to go, and do it for however long it takes. 2) Understanding thermals. ...
Mature Bucks In Steep Country | How To Key In On Terrain Features In Monotonous Big Woods with Jason Newton
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBWe've got a great episode for you this week. We're talking with Jason Newton of North Georgia. We get into the nitty gritty of his hunting style, searching for mature bucks in the steep mountain country. Jason has killed some big bucks in his lifetime, mostly in the big woods/mountain country of Georgia. Today we're breaking down how he keys in on certain features in these steep hills and hollers, that tend to produce the most big bucks. We talk about wind, thermals, thick cover, but most im...
Finding Pockets Of Deer | Drew's "Tale of Two Bucks"
December 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThere's an old phrase that hunters often use, "don't leave deer to find deer". That phrase holds true in today's podcast. Drew recaps his last two weeks of hunting, telling the stories of two different bucks he's killed since the last time we talked. We break down his hunt by talking about what led him to hunt that area. Not rubs, not scrapes, but good old fashioned deer tracks. The guys discuss the important of finding tracks and why it's an incredibly productive sign to look for. Drew tell...
Texas Public Land: Weird Laws, Lots Of Pressure, BIG BUCKS with Tyler Jones
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBOne thing that doesn't come to mind when thinking about Texas, is of course public land. With such a small percentage of public, it can be extremely difficult to find a place to hunt without forking out thousands of dollars. Sure you have Whataburger on every corner, so there's a plus side to living in the Lonestar state. However, if you like to chase big bucks on public land, Texas can be a difficult feat to take on. Our good friends, Tyler and Kc, started documenting their adventures on Te...
Two Public Land Bucks, Two States, One Week
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBIt's the magic time of the season for ALMOST everyone! During this episode, Parker and Drew are recapping their last two weeks of hunting. They discuss the deer movement during this time of the season, specifically in Alabama. Parker shares the story and strategies he used to kill a buck on public land in Alabama, mainly how our November could be translated to most state's October "Lull". He shares some of the things he believes can lead to success during a time when bucks tend to lay low, e...
Kentucky Rut Deer Camp Shenanigans
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week we're sitting around the campfire (kitchen table) at deer camp in Kentucky. We've got a few guests, some you may recognize and some you may not. We're just hanging out, shooting the bull, and talking about how we plan to kill big bucks on public land during the rut in Kentucky. Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast.
How To Find & Hunt Big Bucks On A Clear Cut
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis is a great episode for southern deer hunters! All across the south it's not uncommon to find big huge areas that have had all of the timber cut. Many hunters see this as a problem, however, it can be an incredible piece of property and can hold some of the biggest bucks in the area. On this episode, Parker and Drew both talk about buck encounters in these clear cut areas (cutovers) from the past week. Drew shares about his encounter with an awesome buck and how he plans to execute on hi...
Just A Mississippi River Rat Killing Big Public Land Bucks with Land Smathers
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIt's episode 100! We've got a heck of an episode for you this week with Land Smathers of Mississippi. Land is a woodsman and self proclaimed "River Rat". He has had huge success on big public land river bottom bucks, and this week he's going to share a little insight into his strategies for consistently being successful. He talks with us about his trail camera strategy in the offseason, the food sources he's keying in on, creek crossings, the whole shebang! We get in the details as Land shar...
Takeaways From Early Alabama Opener, 3 Deer On The Ground, & A BIG Buck Encounter On Public Land
October 19, 2020 06:06 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThis week Parker and Drew are going over some of their main takeaways from hunting the early Alabama opener. With 3 deer on the ground already, it would seem as though the deer movement has been good, however that is not the case for them, or many people they have talked to from the area. The guys talk in depth about the areas that are usually hotspots for the mid October opener, that just haven't produced any sightings, nor do they have the amount of sign that they usually have. They also t...
When Should You Call A Tracking Dog? Shane Simpson Knows!
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBThis week we're joined by our buddy Shane Simpson, talking all about tracking dogs: when you should call one, & what to do after the shot. You may know Shane from one of his many ventures: Calling All Turkeys, Shane Simpson YouTube, or the subject of this podcast... the Callie Chronicles. Shane has compiled a ton of data from his past several seasons as a tracking dog handler, and today you'll get to hear some of them. We go over specific scenarios, and Shane gives us the data to support his...
Early Season Food Sources - When Do They Change? How Do I Hunt Them? | Brodie Swisher
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBBrodie Swisher of Bowhunting.com joins the show this week. On episode 97, the guys are talking about food sources during the early season. It's no secret that during the month of September and into October, whitetail food changes rapidly. Sometimes it can even be as quick as one day and their whole food pattern changes. Brodie talks to us about his experiences in Tennessee and Kentucky, where he can hunt as early as the last weekend of August. He talks about the constant changes that he's le...
My Gear Rundown | Saddle Hunting, Climbing Sticks, Filming Equipment, Arrow Setup
September 21, 2020 14:06 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThanks for tuning in to the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. The most common questions we get are usually revolving around the gear that we use. I'm personally not much of a gear junkie, however I do like to use things that are practical for my style of mobile public land hunting. In this episode, I, Parker, am going to give you a full break down of all the gear I'm using. We're going to talk about everything from saddles to kayaks & self filming equipment to arrow set up. Hopefully this wil...
Missed Mature Buck Opportunity In Kentucky & 2020 Season Goals
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBThanks for tuning in! We're excited that deer season is now opening up in states all over the country. Last week, Parker met up with some friends at the Kentucky deer camp talking about how to get on deer in the bluegrass state. A couple of days later, he had an encounter with what would have been the largest deer he's ever had an opportunity at. In this episode, Parker and Drew briefly discuss this encounter, what went wrong, and ultimately how the heartbreaking situation played out. After ...
So How Should A Southerner Kill A Buck In Kentucky?
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week we're sitting down with Spencer Ford, Ricky Bullard, & Ray Harwood at Kentucky deer camp. These guys are straight up Florida buck killers. We discuss how we're executing hunting early season velvet bucks on public land. We talk about some of the similarities as well as some differences in hunting states like Kentucky. Ultimately, we're all convinced that simplicity is king out here. Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple Cast.
Hurricane Laura, And How She Helped Us Kill A GIANT Tennessee Velvet Buck
September 01, 2020 03:40 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBTHE SEASON IS HERE!!! We've been waiting all summer for this magical time and it's just surreal that it's here now. This past weekend was the Tennessee Velvet hunt and we're going to recap our trip, which included a mega giant of a buck hitting the dirt by our good friend, Adam Crews. Hurricane Laura put a huge wrench in our plans this weekend. Spirits weren't very high and optimism was pretty low as well. However, we just decided to grind it out and hit a different piece of public land that...
Capitalizing On Velvet Bucks On Late Summer Patterns with Ben Harrison
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBThanks for tuning in to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. We're going back to the vault to get fired up about chasing early season bucks. In this episode, we're talking with Ben Harrison about chasing velvet bucks on the early season velvet hunt in Tennessee. Ben talks about how he made some smart moves to capitalize on a deer that was still using summer food patterns, but as Ben mentions, one tree dropping early acorns was a deal breaker! Southern Ground Hunting is powered by Simple ...
How To TARGET & EXECUTE On Specific Public Land Bucks with Reese Johnson
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBWelcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, and thanks for tuning in. This week we're talking with Reese Johnson of Kentucky about how he targets specific public land bucks. For Reese, it takes a huge amount of grit and determination to find these bucks and key in on their home ranges. We go into detail on how he's doing this with the use of trail cameras and boots on the ground scouting at all times of the year. We discuss his trail camera strategies during the off-season, what terrain ...
Snorting The Fairy Dust. Building The Best Arrow For MAXIMUM Penetration | The Ranch Fairy
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIf you've been a bowhunter for a decent amount of time, you've likely encountered a situation where you put a less than perfect shot on an animal. Many of us have not recovered an animal due to poor penetration or a mechanical Broadhead malfunction. In this industry, you will likely be told that the best way to kill a deer with archery equipment is to use the fastest bow, the lightest arrow and a mechanical Broadhead that "flies like a field tip". Well, today's guest is going to tell you tha...
Having The PERSISTENCE To Kill World Class Bucks | Local Legends | Bobby Worthington Pt. 3
August 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIt's a sad day when we have to wrap up our 3 part conversation with Mr. Bobby Worthington, as well as our summer series "Local Legends". However, it has been so much fun to bring to you what we believe to be some of the best hunting podcasts that live in podcast land. In this, part 3, Bobby caps off his 3 keys to success for killing mature whitetails with the last part, persistence. We have all heard the phrase "You can't kill em from the couch". Well, for Mr. Worthington that phrase couldn'...
Stand Placement, Funnels, Big Rubs & Mock Scrapes - Pt. 2 | Local Legends | Bobby Worthington
July 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBIt has been a long week for some of us, just waiting for part 2 of our conversation with Bobby Worthington. In part 1, Bobby shared with us the three things that he believes are the most important to killing a mature buck: 1) Hunt him during the rut. 2) Finding the perfect tree. 3) Persistence. He went into depth about how to effectively hunt your target buck during the rut. This week we're diving deep into number two, Stand placement. Bobby shares with us his strategy of finding and hunti...
3 Keys To Success For Killing The Most Mature Buck In Your Area - Pt. 1 | Local Legends | Bobby Worthington
July 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBVery rarely do you find someone with so much knowledge, it simply leaves you speechless. This week's guest, Bobby Worthington, had our mouths hanging wide open with the amount of knowledge he dropped. Bobby is a lifetime die hard big buck killer, author, & world champion traditional archer. He is hailed by many as the best deer hunter alive, and some say the best that ever lived. He has had 6 bucks featured in North American Whitetail magazine, most of which were taken on public land in Ten...
Shortening The Public Land Hunting Learning Curve | Local Legends | Josh Bell
July 17, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBThis week's local legend comes from the great state of Arkansas. Josh Bell isn't the typical "Local Legend", in fact he's the youngest LL we've ever had on the series. However, he came highly recommended to us by his fellow Arkansas hunters. We talk about how he has excelled on public land in just a short amount of time. If you're looking for some tips and tricks to shorten the learning curve to public land hunting, look no further! Josh has a can-do, white knuckle, you can't stop me, gritty...
Hunting Mature Bucks In The Florida Everglades | Local Legends | Ryan Carter
July 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBWe talk to some interesting people throughout this podcast, especially during the Local Legends series. That being said, in this episode we're talking about something we have never covered before, and that you've likely not heard talked about much in the past. That's hunting mature bucks in the South Florida Everglades. Ryan Carter is this week's legend, and for good reason. You've heard us say that hardcore public land hunters in Florida are among some of the best deer hunters in the US. Th...
It's Not Just Deer Hunting, It's Mature Buck Hunting | Local Legends | Nathan Killen
July 03, 2020 11:38 - 1 hour - 97 MBThis week on the Southern Ground Hunting podcast we're kicking off the Local Legends series with an absolute big buck killing machine, Nathan Killen. Nathan lives and hunts in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia, and has a track record for consistently killing mature bucks year after year. From a young age Nathan began learning that hunting deer and hunting mature bucks were two different games. As he began figuring that out, he started changing his tactics on public land and as luck would...
Gear We Love, Gear We Hate, Gear We Love To Hate
June 26, 2020 02:37 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBWe're only 2 months away from sitting in a tree and chasing whitetails for the 2020 season. With fall creeping up on us, it's time to start prepping all of our gear. Thanks for tuning in, and on episode 83 Parker and Drew are discussing some of the new products they're going to be using this year. The guys are also going to let you know about a few things that they have been using, that are just really great. Of course for every good product in the hunting industry, there's 3 or 4 really dum...
RIVER BOTTOM HUNTING 101 | How To Effectively Hunt BIG River Bottom Bucks In The South
June 19, 2020 03:46 - 1 hour - 71 MBHunting in the South is a difficult task as it is, especially when you're targeting mature bucks. Add that already challenging scenario to the chance that your hunting grounds could be completely under water in a moments notice, well, that sounds like a nightmare! For a large portion of southern hunters, this scenario is their every day reality when hunting river bottom public or private land. If you listen to Southern Ground Hunting often, you know that we make it a point to never make excu...
What Are Your Biggest Deer Hunting Regrets?
June 05, 2020 05:37 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAs hunters, it's our responsibility to make sure we have no regrets when it comes to our time spent in the woods. This is a sport that we are all passionate about. We live and breathe whitetails. Where's the fun in having regrets about something you love so much? In fact, the entire Southern Ground Hunting brand is built on the idea that we chase the experience that we desire, which leaves little room for regret. That said, the truth is that we all probably have a little bit of regret if we'...
Back To Deer Hunting with A Modern Day Fred Bear
May 29, 2020 10:13 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBegin DEER HUNTING podcasts in 3...2...1. Thanks for tuning into the Southern Ground Hunting podcast! As much as we all love turkey hunting, we're glad to be back talking about southern deer hunting. This week we're joined by Anthony and Luke Parker. You all know Luke, so he needs no introduction. His dad, however, is a one of a kind fella! Anthony is a many of many hats, including his Fred Bear hat which is where the title of this episode is drawn from. He's a traditional bow hunter, a cert...
Tennessee Turkey Recap | The Story Of The Gobbler Called "White Lightening"
May 22, 2020 04:18 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe're sad to say that this will be the last episode of the turkey season podcasts. Fear not, deer season is just right around the corner! We're going to get back to the grind of deer season prep next week! To end turkey season, Parker and Drew are recapping the recent trip Parker took to Tennessee to hunt public land gobblers. To say this trip was successful would be the understatement of the year. Not only did Parker punch two turkey tags, he had one of the most memorable turkey hunts that ...
Late Season Turkey Hunting with Andy Melton & David Williams of Longbeard Legends
May 16, 2020 00:12 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBOnly a few southern states offer opportunities to hunt turkeys until mid-May. This week we're talking all about late season turkey hunting with our friends Andy Melton & David Williams of Longbeard Legends. These Tennessee turkey hunting machines drop some serious knowledge about what it takes to bag a late season gobbler, when it seems like most of them either still have hens or want nothing to do with your calls. Along with guest co-host Adam Crews, we discuss different strategies on how t...
10 Things I've Learned About Turkey Hunting
May 08, 2020 04:04 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWe're coming at you live from the Walmart parking lot somewhere in Tennessee! Thanks for tuning in to episode 77 of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. As Parker is wrapping his season with a 10 day turkey hunting trip to Tennessee, he decided to share with you the 10 things he's learned about turkey hunting this year, and in seasons passed. Some of these are things many of you already know, but for you beginners this is going to be a great resource for you to learn from Parker's mistakes. ...
THREE GOBBLERS in THREE DAYS! Adapting To Public Land Hunting Pressure with Jordan Pope
May 02, 2020 12:36 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThank you for listening to episode 76 of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. In this week's episode, we're talking with Jordan Pope of North Alabama. Like many turkey hunters, Jordan has had a hard time adapting to the hunting pressure on public land during the coronavirus pandemic. With many people out of work, the turkey woods have become a popular destination for many hunters who might otherwise only hunt the weekends on a normal season. The already paranoid gobblers have become very war...
PERSISTENCE KILLS TURKEYS | Tagged Out In Two States with Ricky Bullard
April 24, 2020 03:12 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIn episode 75, we're talking with Ricky Bullard about his 2020 turkey season, tagging out on gobblers in both Florida and Georgia. As an adult-onset turkey hunter, his evolution started with a successful turkey hunt on his first time out. That hunt got him hooked on chasing these birds, and he hasn't let up since. This year was no different, however the outcome was better than he could've imagined. We talk to Ricky about all of the birds he killed this season, and he breaks down each of thos...
Gobblers vs. Bucks, & A Hen Named "Carol Baskin" with Walter Lee
April 17, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week we're joined by Walter Lee, of the "Chasing Tales Outdoors Podcast", to talk about his rookie season in the turkey woods. Walter has been a "turkey hunter" for awhile, but just never too seriously. This year, due to the current state of the nation, he's been able to hunt gobblers in the public swamps of Florida more than ever. Walter tells us about his season, including a cool success story from his first successful turkey hunt. Parker and Drew tell the story from this same morning...
Crazy Bout Turkey Hunting with Si Colley
April 10, 2020 14:09 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThank you for tuning in to another episode of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. Today on episode 73 we're chatting with Si Colley from Alabama. Si is an absolute turkey NUT. When you live and breathe this game, it can be pretty discouraging when you have a tough season. The 2019 season was just that! Si hunted nearly every day and for the first time ever, didn't fill a single tag. However, the 2020 season has been much different. Si currently has 4 Alabama tags filled, and has watched 7 b...
Aggressive Turkey Hunting Success in Alabama and Tennessee
April 03, 2020 21:25 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis week we are continuing turkey season with some SUCCESS STORIES! We're joined by our friend, Adam Crews and we're just shootin' the bull and swapping some recent gobbler kill stories. Adam lives in Tennessee and had a heck of a hunt with his 13 year old son during the Tennessee juvenile hunt on public land. They were able to get him his first bird! That's what memories are made of. Adam shares the reason for their set up for a mid-day turkey hunt, and obviously it worked. We continue on ...
Turkey Hunting Out Of State with Joey Bell
March 27, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBFor some folks, Turkey hunting is a fun hobby to do on the weekends. For Joey Bell, it's a lifestyle. Tennessee is regarded as one of the best turkey states in the southeast, maybe even the country. Luckily, our guest this week calls the Volunteer state home, and has found his love for the outdoors through chasing longbeards all over the hills and hollers of Tennessee. Joey is not only an avid turkey hunter, but also the chapter president for the Tennessee Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. In...
Effectively Hunting Turkeys In Any Weather Condition with Zach Lucas
March 20, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBHave you ever looked at the weather forecast and wondered, "How am I supposed to turkey hunt in these conditions"? As we all know, the spring can throw us a ton of curve balls when it comes to weather. Pop up thunderstorms, cold fronts, wind, rain, fog... all of which can take a toll on our days in the field chasing those already difficult birds. This week we're talking with Zach Lucas, of Kingdom Connection, about how he utilizes different strategies depending on what the weather looks like...
How To Kill Turkeys When They Ain't Gobbling with Drew Able
March 13, 2020 14:40 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBWelcome to the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast. This week we've got an ultra tactical episode with Drew Able, all about how to kill turkeys based on several different variables. Drew is the owner and founder of Foot On DA Head game calls, based in Alabama. Drew talks about his start in the call making industry, and how he really just started because he wanted to make better calls for himself to become a better turkey hunter. IT WORKED! Parker and Drew get very tactical in this episode, as Pa...
Turkey Season Kickoff - How To Hunt SPRING GOBBLERS Like CATMAN
March 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBWe're officially kicking off turkey season podcasts this week on episode 68! We're sitting down at the Catman Outdoors headquarters in Tennessee, talking to none other than Jonathan Boehme, aka, CATMAN. If you're unfamiliar with Jonathan and you're a turkey hunter, you NEED to get up right now and search "Catman Outdoors" on YouTube. There you'll find hours and hours of kick butt hunting & fishing content that will keep you entertained for a very long time. The thing that makes Catman stick ...
How Does The Hunting Public Tackle The South? with Aaron Warbritton and Zach Ferenbaugh
February 21, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBThis week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast, we're catching up with a couple of fellas who you may know. We're talking with Aaron Warbritton & Zach Ferenbaugh from The Hunting Public. If you follow their videos on YouTube, you already know that these guys are absolutely cranking out quality hunting content from public land across the US. Zach took his first trip to chase whitetails in the hills of Alabama in January of 2019, while Aaron's first southern deer hunt took place recently in ...
You Don't Need An Outfitter! How To Hunt Public Land Bucks On A Budget with Jacob Emery
February 14, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThis week we're talking with Jacob Emery, of "The Huntin' Grounds TV". Jacob is your every day average guy. Like a lot of us, he works hard to balance work & family life with his addiction to chasing big bucks any chance he gets. In episode 66, Jacob talks about his last two seasons where he capitalized on multiple public land bucks, including 3 Tennessee studs. We're breaking down his tactics, but the overall theme of this podcast revolves around taking advantage of the endless hunting oppo...
Lessons Learned From The 2019 Season
February 08, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBAt the end of every deer season, we hunters would all benefit from examining our season. What worked? What didn't work? What lessons did I take away? Those are all questions we should ask ourselves. Episode 65 is all about that! Parker and Drew are talking about some of the things that they have been able to take away from this season. The sport of hunting is a giant chess match, and if you don't learn to play the game... YOU'LL LOSE! We want to see every listener learn from their mistakes, ...
Hunting BIG BUCKS in BIG WOODS with Michael Perry & Jamie McCay
January 31, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis week on the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast ep. 64, we're joined by two returning guests, Jamie McCay and Michael Perry. Both of these Alabama public land hunters are notorious in their area for consistently killing larger than average mature bucks in places where most people are lucky to see a spike. This season was no different. Michael and Jamie both tagged out with 3 wall hangers, having what could only be considered a dream season. The crazy thing is, for these guys it's not a matt...
"X Marks The Spot" | Putting Yourself In The Right Position To Kill Big Bucks with Matt Powell
January 24, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBWe're especially excited about episode 63. Parker is talking with an absolute buck killer, Matt Powell. Matt has started to build a reputation of killing mature bucks consistently in multiple states, year after year. In fact, this season he has killed 5 bucks with a total of 710 inches of antler on the ground! When a guy is being as consistent as Matt, eventually we all have to realize that he's not just lucky. Matt talks with Parker about what he does to put himself in the right position to...
The State Of The Hunting Union
January 17, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBWe interrupt your regularly scheduled tactics based podcast to bring you an important message. In episode 62, we're talking about Parker's observations at the ATA show in Indy. While the hunting industry is full of great products and people, there is an ugly side of it. How do we change it? Is there even a solution? There is no doubt a decline in license sales, and hunter recruitment is at an all time low. Parker and Drew talk about some things that can be done to change the current climate ...
The NEW Tethrd Phantom Saddle with Greg Godfrey & Ernie Power
January 10, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWelcome to episode number 61 of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. Today we're LIVE at the ATA show with Greg Godfrey and Ernie Power from Tethrd, I'm talking to them about the release of the NEW Tethrd Phantom Saddle. If you're a public land hunter, and you're not familiar with a saddle yet... LISTEN TO THIS!!! The saddle is one of the most versatile, lightest and practical ways to hunt. The Mantis was the first saddle from Tethrd, and without a doubt it made it's mark on the mobile hunti...
Reaping The Rewards of Staying Mobile with Nick Williams
January 03, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBWelcome to the Southern Ground Hunting podcast. Thanks for joining! On Episode 60, we're joined by Nick Williams, aka. Nutterbuster, talking about an Alabama public land SOA hunt he went on last week. During this hunt, Nick and his dad both killed personal best bucks, and it wasn't just coincidence. Nick tells us about how he scouted the area with a limited amount of time allowed. Not only that, but it was months before his hunt actually took place. With deer patterns constantly changing fro...