Thomas Venuti is a guy that gets it done year in and year out, hunting some of the toughest ground on Florida WMA's. Most of us will agree the scouting is the most important key for consistently successful hunters. Thomas shares his tactics for scouting before the season, in-season, and in-between hunts. We discuss map scouting, trails cameras, and…

Part II of my interview with James Stovall, killer of the insane 206" Florida State Record Buck. If you missed Part I, go back to episode 83 and listen to that first! In this episode, we cover how James goes about scouting and hunting public land in Florida and his lease in Georgia. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devic…

Episode 83 was worth the wait! I talk to James Stovall about the hunt of his record-setting Florida whitetail buck. He shares the exciting story and then we dive into the detail of what lead him to kill this public land beast! Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click Here to Listen on Google Podcast App (Android O…

Former Down South Hunting Podcast co-host Adam Crews is back as a guest to tell us about his successful Tennessee early season velvet hunt. We also get an update on where he's been for the last year. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click Here to Listen on Google Podcast App (Android Option) Click here to listen…

It's on like Donkey Kong, DSHP is back! Deer season is finally here and Mike's got big news about a move, plus some more updates. Thanks for listening!By Mike Higman

After all but giving up on my 2019-20 deer hunting season, I had my best 3 days of hunting ever, including going in blind for my first public land Florida buck and another buck on a hang and hunt with my oldest daughter. While there was a ton of luck involved, I share the whole story, so hopefully, you can learn something from it. Click here to lis…

Over 100 years of whitetail hunting knowledge and experience in one podcast! Previous guest David Toms joins me interviewing Michigan hunting legend John Eberhard. We start by discussing the recently completed Public Land Challenge, including Tethrd, The Hunting Beast, The Hunting Public, and more friends. In Part 2, we focus on some of Dave's tact…

Over 100 years of whitetail hunting knowledge and experience in one podcast! Prievious guest David Toms joins me interviewing Michigan hunting legend John Eberhard. We start by discussing the recently completed Public Land Challenge, including Tethrd, The Hunting Beast, The Hunting Public, and more friends. We move on to discuss John's scouting and…

Parker MacDonald of the Southern Ground Podcast joions Mike to discuss deer food sources and habitat with a true expert on the subject, Dr. Craig Harper. Dr. Harper is a Professor of Wildlife Management and the Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries at The University of Tennessee. He maintains an active…

Brian Grossman of Georgia Afield, and guest host Kyle Bennett join Mike to talk about the upcoming 2019 deer hunting season. We discuss where, when, and how we will hunt this season, along with gear talk including trail cameras. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click Here to Listen on Google Podcast App (Android…

Jeff Danker, host of Sportsman's Channel's Buck Ventures shares tips and tactics for chasing mature bucks. Jeff has years of experience chasing mature whitetails all across the country and he has never stopped learning. Now he is taking on the challenge of chasing them on public land. Find out how he plans on doing it, and what he is learning along…

Tony Peterson fills us in on how he hunts doves without the benefit of dove food plots. He offers tips and techniques to help you get your limit and have fun in the process. What we cover: What makes dove hunting so much fun What dove hunting equipment is helpful or required Shooting tips and techniques Scouting for doves Setting up for a dove hunt…

Every hunter would love to have a piece of land to call their own, but for many like myself, sometimes it seems out of reach, or something only for the rich and retired. Dan Perez, CEO of Whitetail Properties, walks us though how the average joe can buy hunting land. What we learn: Why land is a solid investment How to buy land without a loan from …

Clay Newcomb is an award-winning hunting video producer, podcast host, publisher of Bear Hunting Magazine, and the most-interesting man in Arkansas. The last part could be a stretch, but you don't want to miss his bear hunting stories and advice. Even if you aren't a bear hunter, you don't want to miss this episode. What we learn: Where and how to …

Mike Higman is joined by guest host, Michael Pike of The Unrested, to discuss their struggles of hunting mature buck beds in the South, with the Big Buck Serial Killer himself, Dan Infalt. Dan dives deep into the strategies he uses to kill mature bucks on public land and how he would adapt them to southern states. He tackles some tough questions ab…

Chuck Echenique has been hunting and guide hunters for alligators, turkey, and whitetail in Florida for years. He also volunteers for many big game advisory committees, giving him unique insight into the inner workings of the Florida Fish and Wildlife management of several species. We covered a wide variety of topics so if you are not interested in…

Dr. Grant Woods is a wildlife biologist, land management and habitat consultant, and host of the long-running, popular web show Growing Deer TV. Grant shares his thoughts on the deer movement podcast series from episodes 51, 52, and 53, helping bridge the gap between the thoughts of hunters like Mark Drury, and GPS studies. We also discuss current …

Lindsay Thomas Jr., Editor of Quality Whitetails, is back for our third annual Southeast Deer Study Group recap. We cover a wide variety of topics including mature buck movements, CWD, coyote predation, and the effects of a late rut. What we learn: Is Kentucky in the South? Late fawn births, resulting from a late rut, result in lower productivity f…

Jacob Myers and Andrew Maxwell for the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast and YouTube Channel join the show to talk about how turkey season has treated them so far. We discussed things they've learned and what they expect for the second half of the season. What we cover: Mike updates his turkey season and shares a snake story Jacob and Andrew can't kill …

Three-time national calling champion, Scott Ellis of Central Florida, shares his advice on scouting for turkey and hunting new properties. We cover a wide range of topics with information sure to help any turkey hunter. What we cover: Update of Scott's success this season Prepping for turkey season Using an outfitter vs public land for out of state…

Yawt Yawt is back to kick off the 2019 turkey season! We talk about hog trapping, turkey season, and of course lots of laughing at random stories. Share the Down South Hunting Facebook post for this episode for a chance to win one of two official Yawt Yawt mouth calls. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click Here…

Florida Fish and Wildlife has announced some major regulation changes effective in July of 2019. Ian Nance of the Lakeland Ledger Good Hunt column and Florida Hunting advocate Chuck Echenique discuss the reasoning and consequences of the changes, including a new season bag limit, deer harvest reporting, turkey hunting hours, hunting season dates, a…

Hunting season is over in most of the South, but not in Florida! Mike and Adam talk about how their deer seasons went in light of their expectations. Mike covers his upcoming hunts and Adam shares the story of his latest kill. They discuss individual hunts, season goals, new tactics, hunting gear, and plans for next season. Click here to listen/sub…

For the first time in Down South Hunting Podcast, we have a solo host for the whole show. Mike Higman offers a pile of advice on how to save big on hunting gear in the off-season and stretch your hunting gear budget. Topics include- Retail Store Post Season Clearance Deals Amazon Hunting Deals Online Retailer Hunting Clearance eBay Hunting Gear and…

Mike Higman and Camron Stover discuss what they are finding at the 2019 Archery Trade Association Trade Show. They also talk about Camron's very successful whitetail season. Finally, Mike shares some big news about the future of Hunting Gear Deals that could be great things for listeners. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS…

Merry Christmas! Mike interviews Tim Knight of Bi-Polar Broadheads and Georgia Outdoor News about late season buck hunting tactics. We also discuss how he was able to get it done again on a great central Georgia buck this season. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click Here to Listen on Google Podcast App (Latest…

David Hallner got a late start to hunting, but he came on strong. Over the last several years he has honed his skills hunting the swamps of southern Louisiana. Using a boat and a kayak to reach areas deep in the swamp, he has been able to bring home some bruiser bucks. We discuss the skills he has developed, locating buck bedding areas, scouting, a…

Mike Higman and Kyle Bennett interview Jeff Lindsey of The Lindsey Way about what it's like hunting in the South vs the Midwest. We also cover how The Lindsey Way came into being and we had some serious treestand snack discussion. Jeff is very entertaining and you don't want to miss this. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS…

We kick off the show with a 40-minute intro of discussing last weeks deer hunting action, more saddle hunting updates, Nomad and Vortex gear reviews. After our longwinded discussion, we get down to business and interview Harry "StringBean" Giles of North Carolina. StringBean is dedicated to hunting deer with dogs and he goes into great detail about…

Have you thought about using a saddle, but not sure you have enough information? We have you covered with our experiences and opinions, and you might be surprised -- More to come throughout the season. Also, Adam was randomly selected for the Kentucky Commissioners deer tag, gear reviews, November plans... and FSU and UT are both horrible -- all co…

We are pleased to have Tony Smotherman to join us again to discuss Smokepole Hunting 101. If you know anything about Tony, you know that he is the authority figure on all things muzzleloader hunting in the whitetail world and we go deep into this topic. For more about Tony, make sure and check out Ep16 where we go deeper into deer hunting with muzz…

Get ready to meet one of the most dedicated hunters we've spoken to yet, Ryan Carter. Ryan is a fourth generation Floridian and has been hunting the Everglades his entire life. If you are into getting 8 miles back onto public land to kill a turkey and whitetail, Ryan is your kind of hunter! Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (i…

This is the conclusion of the 3-part series on Deer Movement Related to Weather Conditions. Listen to Part 1 here, and Part 2 Here. Mike circles back to the original interviewees to get their thoughts after listening to parts 1 & 2. It's very interesting to see how this new information will affect their hunting this year. Click here to listen/subsc…

This week is a continuation of our series on weather and it's influence on deer movement; according to GPS studies done in the field. We continue the discussion this week with Dr. Duane Diefenbach, of the Penn State Deer Forest Study Group, and Lindsay Thomas Jr., editor of Quality Whitetails magazine/Communications Director at the QDMA. We are als…

We dive into GPS whitetail deer tracking studies with respected biologists, looking at how weather affects deer movement. You may be shocked at what they have to say about it. We also talk to experienced hunters about how weather affects their hunting strategies and how this information will affect them in the future. Part one begins with Spencer N…

This week we are interviewing J.T. and Bubba -- Two guys that have full-time jobs, regular dudes, but are cranking out great whitetails hunts every year. You might know them from GON and their threads titled, "Live From the Tree." They are the original web-based hunting series. Also, today is the day where we announce our New Ground Challenge winne…

In this episode, Adam and Kyle let their minds go West! But before that, you'll want to hear what special item has been added to the giveaway: Enter here for a chance to win. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTu…

In this episode, Mike, Adam, and Kyle go through their 2018 deer hunting plans, strategies, new tactics and more. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We are on YouTube! What We Learn In This Episode: First hunt of the season W…

Mike and Kyle caught up with Lake Pickle and Jordan Blissett at the QDMA Deer Convention. These guys are cameramen for Primos' Truth About Hunting TV show and hosts of the Primos' Speak the Language Podcast. In addition to hunting with that, they help manage the legendary Cottonmouth property. These guys know southern deer hunting, are turkey slaye…

This week we are releasing a HUGE giveaway to our listeners in partnership with 8+ great companies that will be featured in the coming weeks -- for a list of current prizes, see below in the show notes. This week, we have on Dylan Dowson of onX Maps to go over how you can best use their software for the New Ground Challenge. As an added bonus, we e…

Mike met up with Tyler Jones and KC Smith from the Element Podcast at the QDMA DeerCon18 to talk southern hunting. These guys are a lot of fun and there are plenty of laughs. They talk Texas hunting culture, out of state Midwestern deer hunts, public land strategies, season goals, filming, and lots more.…

Mike and Adam have a huge announcement to start off the show! Then Mike and Kyle Bennett interview Brian Grossman about the different property types hunters have access to in the South. Brian hunts Georgia public land the majority of the time, but also have experience on private and hunting leases. We also discuss shed hunting in the South, trail c…

On today's episode, we discuss a range of topics that are sure to spark debate and controversy with Spencer Neuharth and Kevin Vistisen. Just remember these are opinions only and subject to change! Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on S…

DeerBy Mike Higman & Adam Crews with Deer Hunting Legend Warren Womack

Greg Godfrey and Ernie Powers of Tethrd Nation come on the show to discuss their new product, the Mantis Saddle. We also get into safety, tactics, and even the history of saddle hunting. Click here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (Android devices) Search “Hunting” on Spotify! We …

Jason Hart of Nomad Outdoors discusses the history of Nomad, his hunting background and the new product launch coming in the summer of 2018. If you are looking for new camouflage that is affordable but high quality, you’ll want to hear all of the new products Nomad has to offer. here to listen/subscribe on the Apple Podcast App (iOS devices) Click …

We set out to discuss planting Spring Food Plots with Jacob Womack of Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, but this interview turned into much more. Jacob takes us from the 'what' to plant, how to plant, and all of the different varieties that you might consider in between. We also get into planting equipment, minerals, trailcams and a variety of other topics. T…

We stray from the normal hunting tactics and strategies in this one and just have a great time talking to David Ellis, aka Yawt Yawt. We talk about how he has become a social media celebrity and some of the benefits. David could make reading the phone book sound exciting, but he shares some hilarious stories. He talks about getting shot in the face…

Mike Higman interviews Lindsay Thomas Jr, editor of Quality Whitetails magazine, the journal of QDMA, and the QDMA's Director of Communications, about the 2018 Southeast Deer Study Group. Our 2nd episode was with Lindsay discussing the 2017 meeting and it has been very popular. You can listen to it here. We are excited to have Lindsay back to discu…

This week Mike, Adam, and Kyle interview Michael Lee of Backwoods Life. This turned out to be a laid-back conversation with three hunters discussing topics ranging from bait piles to social media. Overall, we were just having a good time talking about something we all love -- Hunting. Enjoy! Show notes, resources, links: Backwoods Life Instagram Yo…