Deer Talk Now Podcast is a comprehensive audio and video podcast where the white-tailed deer is the star of the show. Expert guests join the virtual deer camp each week to discuss everything from deer behavior, biology and scientific research to herd and land management, hunting ethics, newsworthy events, and hunting tips, tactics and strategies.
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Deer University podcasts are all about deer biology and management. Drs. Bronson Strickland and Steve Demarais are both deer hunters, deer biologists, professors of wildlife management, and co-directors of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab. Steve and Bronson are so crazy about deer biology and management that they made it their career! Our goal is to explain how you can use deer research to improve your hunting and management experiences. Don’t take for granted what your buddy says o ...
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The Built to Hunt Podcast by Huntin' Fool is the leading hunting resource you need to find hunting opportunities and make the most of your time in the field! Hosted by the exclusive team of Hunt Advisors of the Huntin' Fool magazine.
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Stories about hunters and the big bucks they harvested. The host of the Drop-Tine Report is outdoor writer, Tracy Breen. Tracy has spent the last twenty years writing for hunting magazines including Buckmasters, North American Whitetail, Outdoor Life, Petersen’s Bowhunting, and Bowhunting World and Whitetail News. Charlie Alshiemer from Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine called Breen one of the most inspirational outdoor writers in the industry. Breen also handles marketing and PR for many compani ...
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The Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast is the voice of conservation in Michigan. Brought to you by Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), which has been publishing Michigan OutofDoors Magazine since 1947, the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast is a look behind the scenes of the most pressing issues for hunters, anglers and trappers in Michigan. The Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast will also feature regular guests from Michigan's conservation community and the outdoor industry to have casual, sometime ...
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#122: CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCOPE with Trent Marsh
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Trent Marsh of Riton Optics explains how to choose a scope not based on your rifle but what you truly need for your hunting scenario.
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EP 211: Alaska Black Bear Hunt with our Wives
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This spring we took our wives to Homer, Alaska for an Alaska black bear and fishing trip aboard the Misty Fjord Join Austin, Garth, Dez, Chelsie, and Garrett as we discuss our trip! Book this adventure at www.huntinfool.com/adventuresBy Huntin' Fool
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#121: BOWHUNTING BIG BUCKS ON PUBLIC LAND with John Eberhart
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John Eberhart has harvested 55 record-class bucks with a bow exclusively on public and heavily pressured land. In this podcast, he tells Dan Schmidt everything he does preseason and during bow season to bag mature bucks.
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Episode 079 - Estimating nutrient requirements for deer
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In this episode, Dr. Mark Turner discusses his research on the nutrient requirements of deer and the availability of native plants to fulfill those requirements. He sampled common deer forages throughout the Eastern US and found that only 44% of the forages sampled met the minimum crude protein requirement, and only 19% met the minimum phosphorus r…
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EP 210: Rutt's Mini Mounts with Jake Walsh
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Join Jake Lile as he visits with Jake Walsh about his new company, Rutt's Mini Mounts. Jake uses 3-D printing to bring you a small, portable version of your trophy! More information: https://www.raccoonrigs.com/pages/rutts-mini-mountsBy Huntin' Fool
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#120: THRIVING FOOD PLOTS with Robie Pruitt
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Robie Pruitt has been planting food plots for the last 38 years, using trial and error to figure out the best way to get flourishing food plots. Hear his insights on today's podcast.
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Our friend and contributor Mark Kayser is on the podcast today reminiscing on his scariest treestand stories, giving tips on hunting and trapping coyotes, and providing his thoughts on how states manage their deer populations.
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Gregg Ritz has rebought and is rebuilding Thompson/Center Arms after it sat dormant under previous ownership during COVID. Listen to his plans for the company in this latest podcast.
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Episode 078 – Predicting Antler Size from Doe Body Weight
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In this conversation, Bronson, Steve, and Mark Turner discuss the relationship between doe body weight and buck antler size. Mark's research at the University of Tennessee aimed to evaluate how deer body and antler size varied across the eastern US and what habitat characteristics were associated with bigger deer. The results showed a consistent re…
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EP 209: Arizona Elk Hunt Story with Jerrod : This One's for Don
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Jerrod Lile sits down with Brady & Promise Harang to talk about his recently released Arizona Archery Elk Hunt, the ups and downs, the story of the hunt and the kill. Watch the full film here: https://youtube.com Watch the podcast film here: https://youtu.be/O-Nl7eLAVqY Become a Huntin' Fool member: https://www.huntinfool.com/join…
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With record rain and heat this summer, Brad Rucks and Dan Schmidt talk about how this affects planting food plots. They also have some killer bowhunting tips for the fall.
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EP 208: Long-Range Shooting with Outdoor Solutions
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After attending their first ever long-range shooting school, Marketing Manager, Jake Lile, and Advertising and PR Manager, Dez Lambert, sit down with the Outdoor Solutions team to discuss their first impressions, lessons learned, and best practices in the world of shooting instruction. Outdoor Solutions has been training hunters for over 20 years, …
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#116: THE PERFECT HUNTING SPOT with Mark Drury
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Mark Drury is on the podcast today sharing how the idea for Drury Outdoors was born, tips for calling in hung-up gobblers, entry and exit strategies for your bowhunting spots, and why this antler-growing season might be the best he’s had in years on his farms.
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#115: TOP DEER RESEARCH with Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff
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Dr. Stephen Ditchkoff of Auburn University Deer Lab is leading some of the top deer research studies in the nation. In today’s podcast, he answers questions about controlled burns, how to create more (and better) food sources for deer, what makes a good mother doe,
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In this episode with Jerrod Lile and Forest Pike, we are excited to announce the newest benefit to Huntin’ Fool members and Gear Fool customers, the WayPOINTS rewards program! We want you to gear up with us, and we want to thank you profusely for it, and the WayPOINTS program reflects just that! Shop now at www.gearfool.com…
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Hear from expert trapper Alan Probst the best traps, bait and more to set for predators that will help deer and turkey populations.
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#113: HOOKED ON HUNTING with John Radzwilla
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Hook and Barrel founder John Radzwilla tells Dan Schmidt how he went from working in the fashion industry to getting hooked on the outdoor lifestyle. They also get deep discussing anti-hunting sentiment, why it happens, and how to combat it.
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EP 206: Leftover & Over-the-Counter Hunts for 2024 - onX Webinar
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Join Garth, Robert, and Austin as they sit down on another onX Hunt Masterclass webinar to highlight the upcoming secondary draws, leftover tags, and remaining over-the-counter opportunities. Watch the full YouTube video and presentation of this webinar at onX Hunt YouTube. Find more information on the onX hunt Elite membership at https://www.onxma…
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#112: GROUND BLIND HUNTING TIPS with Jason Brenic
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Jason Brenic and Dan Schmidt discuss their strategies when hunting from ground blinds including when to set up a blind, how to hide them, how long you can leave them outside, scent control and more in this podcast.
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EP 205: Idaho Mule Deer Hunt Story | The Road
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Jerrod Lile sits down with Brady Harang to talk about his recently filmed Idaho mule deer hunt: ”The Road.” Jerrod drew this tag after 20+ years, only to be cut short on time and hit the last 5 days of the season. An unexpected cold snap hit and dropped over a foot of snow. It quickly turned into a road hunt as we attempted to cover country in near…
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Brad Rucks and Dan Schmidt reminisce on 20 years of filming deer hunts on television. They reflect on some of their hunting stories, the difficulties of getting a shot on film, memories with some of our past contributors, and what they’ve learned about deer and deer hunting in the last two decades.
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#110: KEEPING TURKEY NUMBERS UP with Pete Muller
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We’re talking turkey today! Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Pete Muller from the National Wild Turkey Federation to explore the pressing issues surrounding wild turkey populations. We'll delve into whether the national turkey population is on the decline and examine the reasons behind low turkey numbers in certain areas. Pete…
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#109: TRACKING WOUNDED DEER with Richard Smith
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Award-winning outdoor writer Richard Smith gives his expert advice on tracking wounded deer from how to identify where you hit the animal, when to start tracking and follow-up shots. He also provides his thoughts on antler point restrictions, baiting and the spread of deer diseases.
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Ammo expert J.J. Reich is on the podcast with the best bullets, an exciting update on a muzzleloading game-changer, and how this turkey load can kill gobblers at longer distances than ever before.
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In this conversation, Bronson and Steve discuss various topics related to deer management during the summertime. They start by addressing recent concerns about hunters contracting CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) from consuming deer with CWD and emphasize the importance of following public health guidelines and not eating venison from CWD-positive d…
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EP 204: Utah Paunsaugunt Mule Deer Hunt Story | Remember The Paunsaugunt
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Josh Harris sits down with Brady Harang to talk about his recently filmed Utah mule deer hunt: ”Remember the Paunsaugunt.” Josh unexpectedly drew this tag with his father, and the hunt quickly became a family affair! Listen in as Josh talks about the high’s and low’s of a once-in-a-lifetime hunt that didn’t go according to plan. Watch the full film…
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#107: THE PERFECT BOWHUNTING SHOT with Brian Johnson
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Taxidermist Brian Johnson wasn't happy with the quality of the forms he worked with, so he began sculpting his own, which started his fascination with whitetail anatomy. After decades of study, Brian has figured out the perfect place to aim when bowhunting, even if your shot is slightly off, to ensure a quick, clean kill.…
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#106: BUYING HUNTING LAND FOR THE FIRST TIME with Jason Rieckmann
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Brad Rucks sits down with real estate expert and owner of Deer & Deer Hunting Properties, Jason Rieckmann, and asks what his advice is for those looking to buy hunting land.
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Listen in and understand the dynamics of the female society within the whitetail deer herd. Then, learn how to use that information to create a better hunting scenario for yourself.
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#104: FINDING YOUR NEXT HUNT with Josh Dahlke
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Josh Dahlke describes the tactics he used to bag a beautiful mature buck that frequented a community scrape. He also shares how he finds private land to hunt and gives tips on how to tag a tom this turkey season.
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EP 203: Wyoming License Quotas Approved! Dates, Draw Changes, Random Draw, and More!
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Final license quotas and seasons are now set for all species for the 2024 Wyoming draw. Listen now to understand the changes and how they may affect your applications. Garth, Logan, and Austin visit together on this podcast to help applicants know what changes need to be made to applications and strategies for 2024. Deadline to apply for Bighorn sh…
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#103: WHAT DEER CAN SEE with Jonathan Britton
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How can we see blaze orange so vividly, but deer can’t see the color at all? Today we dive into the biology of a deer with Jonathan Britton from Deer’s Eye View.
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EP 202: Outdoorsmans - Made in America with Mark Denham
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Outdoorsmans of Arizona has long been the source for quality tripods and gear Made in America. Join host Austin Atkinson with General Manager, Mark Denham, as they explore the history and purpose behind the Outdoorsmans product line. www.outdoorsmans.com www.gearfool.com/collections/tripods
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#102: MICHIGAN MISMANAGEMENT with Adam Lewis
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In this podcast, Adam Lewis from Deer IQ addresses the deer management issues in Michigan from dwindling deer hunter numbers, imbalanced buck-to-doe ratios and skewed age structure. He also gives potential solutions to ensure a sustainable future for Michigan's deer population.
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Episode 076 - Buck Food Plot Use During the Hunting Season
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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 these relationships? Natasha is a Mathematical Ecologist and…
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EP 201: Mule Deer Tag Strategies - onX Webinar
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Join Logan, Austin, and Garth as they sit down on another onX Hunt Masterclass webinar to highlight their strategies to hunt mule deer more often across multiple Western states. Watch the full YouTube video and presentation of this webinar at onX Hunt YouTube. Find more information on the onX hunt Elite membership at https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/ap…
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#101: WHY THE KING BUCK ISN’T #1 with Johnny King
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If you've heard of the Johnny King Buck, you know that he was denied the No. 1 world-record typical title due to a Boone & Crockett scorer deeming the right G-3 as an abnormal point, despite numerous other scorers agreeing the rack was a 6x6 typical grossing more than 215 inches. In this podcast, we get on the phone with Johnny King to discuss the …
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#100: ANSWERING YOUR WHITETAIL QUESTIONS
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We celebrated our 100th podcast episode by answering questions about the magical whitetail submitted by YOU — our listeners!
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#99: ALL THINGS ARCHERY with Brandon Reyes
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Professional archer Brandon Reyes sat down with us at the 2024 ATA Trade Show to talk all things archery and bowhunting. Hear his hunting stories from harvesting the second biggest whitetail with a bow ever in his home state to the unconventional way he arrowed a bull elk. Plus, we discuss target archery gear and the major influences to the sport i…
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EP 200: Wilderness Athlete - Nutrition and Training for Hunting Season
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What sets Wilderness Athlete apart from other supplement brands? What products should you be taking into the backcountry with you? And how do you physically prepare to make the most out of your hunting seasons? Listen in as Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete joins Huntin' Fool’s marketing manager, Jake Lile, as they discuss the answers to these …
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#98: FOOD PLOT STRATEGIES with Paul Hollis
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Brad Rucks and Paul Hollis discuss their top food plot strategies to draw in deer.
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Episode 075 - Pulling the Covers Off Buck Beds
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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 member to the MSU Deer Lab, Dr. Natasha Ellison. She is a Mathem…
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#97: GET STARTED SADDLE HUNTING with Arron Bleise
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Arron Bleise explains how to choose and use a saddle, how to stay comfortable in it, and his insights from over a decade of saddle hunting.
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Dan Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management discusses how hunting and trapping is under attack in his state, and if a new bill is passed, how it can affect ALL states.
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EP 199: Elk Tag Opportunities - onX Webinar
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Join Jerrod, Isaiah, and Robert as they sit down on another onX Hunt Masterclass webinar to highlight their strategies to get an elk permit, either over-the-counter or through the draw in multiple Western states. Watch the full YouTube video and presentation of this webinar at onX Hunt YouTube. Find more information on the onX hunt Elite membership…
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