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Episode 076 - Buck Food Plot Use During the Hunting Season

Deer University - April 10, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 477 ratings
In this episode we visit with Dr. Natasha Ellison to review her findings relative to buck use of food plots during the hunting season.  How often are bucks visiting food plots pre-rut, peak-rut, and post-rut?  When are bucks spending more time on food plots?  How does hunting pressure affect the...

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A Battle Plan for the Next Generation of Hunters w/ Bill Thompson | HUNTR Podcast #177

HUNTR - April 09, 2024 22:00 - 5 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge to talk about his mission in the hunting industry. Bill is just as passionate about chasing mature whitetails as the next guy, and has taken e-scouting to a whole new level with Spartan Forge. This software not only sho...

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Timber Projects, Prescribed Fire, and Repeatable Success w/ Madison Raber | HUNTR Podcast #176

HUNTR - April 02, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on our good friend and timber consultant Madison Raber to discuss what's going on this off-season. We're getting closer to another whitetail season, which means it's time for some projects. Whether we're cutting timber, focusing on clear cuts, or planti...

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What Actually Happened with Muley Freak's Erik Van Woerkom | HUNTR Podcast #175

HUNTR - March 26, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Muley Freak's very own, Erik Van Woerkom to share his side of the recent poaching case that happened in Idaho just last year. With Erik being a popular hunting personality, this story blew up in a matter of days. Erik shares the struggles he faced pr...

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Make Hunting Great Again 2024 | HUNTR Podcast #174

HUNTR - March 19, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys catch up after some traveling and dive into some controversial topics that need addressed. After doing some shed hunting and getting boots on the ground in Iowa, it's safe to say we're looking forward to another season of chasing mature whitetail bucks....

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Episode 075 - Pulling the Covers Off Buck Beds

Deer University - March 13, 2024 20:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 477 ratings
In this episode we visit with Luke Resop to discuss buck beds and bedding areas.  How often are they bedding?  What’s their affinity to certain bedding areas?  What’s the circuit time for returning to a bedding area?  Day beds and night beds are all discussed.  We also introduce our newest membe...

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The Fight Against Anti-Hunters w/ Dan Gates | HUNTR Podcast #173

HUNTR - March 12, 2024 22:00 - 3 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Dan Gates, chair of the Colorado Wildlife Council to talk about the fight against anti-hunters and what's going on in Colorado. We often talk a lot about making changes to wildlife and hunting, whether that be baiting for deer, antler restrictions, w...

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Are We Selling Our Illinois Farm? | I Bought A Farm

HUNTR - March 07, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of "I Bought A farm", the guys share what's going on behind the scenes of their recently purchased Illinois farm. Since closing on the property back in September, both Jared and Jeremy have had mature whitetail success on this piece of ground during the season. With just a few tr...

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Pennsylvania Round Table w/ Beau Martonik & Johnny Stewart | HUNTR Podcast #172

HUNTR - March 05, 2024 23:00 - 4 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down with Beau Martonik and Johnny Stewart to talk deer. We've been talking about a Pennsylvania round table for a while now and it finally happened. It's always fun to have guests join us in the studio that share the same passion we do. To have a g...

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The Raven Project, Timber Investment, and Managing Hogs w/ Randy Birdsong | HUNTR Podcast #171

HUNTR - February 27, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Randy Birdsong to talk all things deer hunting with us. Randy started his journey in the outdoor industry from a young age, filming for the show "Whitetail Freaks" to now producing shows like "King of the Raven" and "Head Hunters TV." Randy is a very...

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Shed Hunting, TSI, and Food Plot Strategy | HUNTR Podcast #170

HUNTR - February 20, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys share what's going on behind the scenes as we start to hit late February. It's that time of year where sheds are starting to hit the ground, and we start to plan our off-season projects. Year after year, we find what works and what doesn't on our farms....

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Going Under Cover w/ Johnny "Utah" Mulligan | HUNTR Podcast #169

HUNTR - February 13, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're happy to bring on Johnny "Utah" Mulligan as we get to know him and his path into the outdoor industry. Johnny hosts his own outdoor tv show "Primal Divide" sharing his hunting adventures chasing mule deer, whitetails, moose, or other wild game. With Johnny...

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The Never-Ending Chase for Mature Whitetails w/ Rendell Erik & Johnny Stewart | HUNTR Podcast #168

HUNTR - February 06, 2024 23:00 - 3 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we invite Rendell Erik & Johnny Stewart in studio to talk about all things mature bucks. With Rendell on his way to the Great American Outdoor Show, we figured why not invite to guys who share the same passion as we do to recap the hunting season. Both Rendell a...

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Confessions of a Stone Cold Whitetail Addict w/ Troy Pottenger | HUNTR Podcast #167

HUNTR - January 30, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we connect with Troy Pottenger, an absolute killer when it comes to whitetail deer. Troy shares his experiences hunting the mountains of Idaho, where winters are harsh and there's tons of wild game around. While the topography and terrain might be different wher...

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Against the Grain: A Whitetail Adrenaline Story w/ Jared Scheffler | HUNTR Podcast #166

HUNTR - January 23, 2024 23:00 - 3 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we get to know Jared Scheffler of Whitetail Adrenaline and hear his perspective on today's hunting industry and the evolution of outdoor content. When creating Whitetail Adrenaline, Jared went "against the grain" and produced hours of raw hunting footage with th...

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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of the Hunting Industry w/ Michael Waddell | HUNTR Podcast #165

HUNTR - January 16, 2024 23:00 - 3 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Michael Waddell to talk a little bit about the evolution of the hunting industry. Michael's journey began with Realtree years ago where he'd travel and film hunts. It wasn't long until the passion took him to creating Bone Collector and...

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Episode 074 – Understanding Buck Movement – Part 2

Deer University - January 12, 2024 02:28 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 477 ratings
The latest Extension publication from the MSU Deer Lab is “Understanding Buck Movement: How, When, and Why Bucks Navigate the Landscape” is now available for viewing and download.  You can find the publication here: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/results.php?q=deer%20movement In Part 2, Ste...

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Our Take on "The Alexander Buck" Investigation | HUNTR Podcast #164

HUNTR - January 09, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we dive into the CJ Alexander poaching rumors and share with you guys what we know. A few weeks back, we invited CJ on the show to share his story of "The Alexander Buck" with us. With the potential of breaking state records in Ohio, the spotlight was on this de...

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Why Antler Restrictions? w/ Dr. Gary Alt | HUNTR Podcast #163

HUNTR - January 02, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on Dr. Gary Alt to discuss the importance of having a healthy deer herd and what it takes to do so. For twenty-seven years, Gary worked for the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a supervising biologist, overseeing decisions made to help balance a healthy ...

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Bowhunting Giant Suburban Bucks w/ Lee Ellis of Seek One | HUNTR Podcast #162

HUNTR - December 26, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're excited to bring on Lee Ellis from Seek One Productions to talk suburban bowhunting. We started this show to connect with like-minded hunters, and Lee is just that. Sharing the passion and pursuit of mature whitetail bucks is truly something special. While...

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The Rise, Demise, and Redemption of Chris "Booyah" Brackett | HUNTR Podcast #161

HUNTR - December 19, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we're excited to have Chris Brackett on the show to talk about his journey over the last few years. Chris is known to be one of the most popular outdoor television personalities, and is an absolute killer when it comes to mature bucks. After some controversial l...

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Episode 073 – Understanding Buck Movement – Part 1

Deer University - December 19, 2023 22:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 477 ratings
The latest Extension publication from the MSU Deer Lab is “Understanding Buck Movement: How, When, and Why Bucks Navigate the Landscape” is now available for viewing and download.  You can find the publication here: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/results.php?q=deer%20movement In Part 1, Ste...

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Making the Most of Your Meat w/ Outdoors Allie & Nick Berger | HUNTR Podcast #160

HUNTR - December 12, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we catch up with fan favorites Allie D'Andrea and her husband Nick Berger to talk all things outdoors. Since our last meetup with Allie, she has released her first ever cook book "The Butcher's Table: Techniques and Recipes to Make the Most of Your Meat." With n...

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The Future of Hunting in Ohio w/ Mike Rex (Ohio Wildlife Council Chairman) | HUNTR Podcast #159

HUNTR - December 05, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on special guest Mike Rex to talk about the future of hunting Ohio. Mike is a Chairman of The Ohio Wildlife Council, where his job is to review and vote on all ODNR Division of Wildlife proposed regulations. Away from his day job, Mike loves the outdoor...

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NEW WORLD RECORD TYPICAL BUCK?! w/ CJ Alexander | HUNTR Podcast #158

HUNTR - November 28, 2023 23:00 - 3 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring on CJ Alexander of Ohio to share his journey harvesting one of the biggest bucks, maybe ever? CJ has been watching the show for some time and actually reached out us, wanting to share his great accomplishment with you guys. This deer, green scored by Mi...

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The Highs and Lows of Early November | HUNTR Podcast #157

HUNTR - November 21, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, the guys sit down to recap early November and discuss what's to come for the rest of the month. This is the time of year where time starts ticking down and you try to make the most of every sit. The rut is here, and tracking deer movement is more crucial than ev...

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The Fine Line of Hunting Deer With a Drone w/ Mike Yoder | HUNTR Podcast #156

HUNTR - November 14, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Mike Yoder of Drone Deer Recovery to talk about the recent blow up of his business. Mike started Drone Deer Recovery just over a year ago, and has been expanding like crazy. What started as a brilliant idea has turned into a very successful venture...

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Episode 072 – Fall food plots, how late is too late?

Deer University - November 13, 2023 15:11 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 477 ratings
The Deep South and other parts of the whitetail’s range are experiencing severe drought and many cool-season food plots are struggling or failing.  In this episode we visit with Dr. Erick Larson, an Agronomist and Extension Specialist at Mississippi State University, that works with many of the ...

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Hunting the Rut w/ Mark Drury | HUNTR Podcast #155

HUNTR - November 07, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we catch up with Mark Drury to recap the season thus far and discuss upcoming hunting strategies going into November. After chasing cold fronts in October, we're ready to enter peak rut with some target bucks in sight. Trying to understand the ways of mature buc...

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Deer Hunting Crash, Who's to Blame? w/ Don Higgins | HUNTR Podcast #154

HUNTR - October 31, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 209 ratings
In this episode of HUNTR Podcast, we bring back big buck killer Don Higgins to the show to talk about some of the issues we're seeing as a hunting community. The reason we started this show was to meet like minded hunters and have open conversations about the unspoken controversy within our comm...

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