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Your go-to Deer Hunting Podcast! The Southern Outdoorsmen is a show dedicated to diving deep on the topics that will make you a better hunter. We interview guys who are the "real deal", the best hometown deer hunters across the country - the guys who have consistent success deer hunting the same public lands, leases, hunting clubs, or family farms as everyone else. Every Monday we post an episode with fresh tips, tactics and strategies to give you an edge in the woods this fall.
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Today we are going over our game plan for our Kansas trip! We also cover some listener Q&A submissions: When is it too late to hunt rut funnels? The ideal time to hunt scrapes that bucks have been working How thick is too thick for deer, and should those thick areas be turned into something like a food plot? Got a question for the show? Submit a li…
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Today, we are talking with Charlie Klassa, an extremely accomplished traditional bowhunter specializing in hunting big, mature bucks in flat lands and vast swamps! Over the years, Charlie figured out that mature bucks just use the landscape differently than all the other deer and began looking at things differently, allowing him to read the land an…
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Today we are joined by Shane Simpson of Trakr to discuss all things blood trailing! Subjects include: The things that instantly tell Shane a deer has a non lethal hit How canine tracking works (the dog is not smelling blood) How the trakr app came to be, and how to use it After 2 years of gathering data, do mechanicals or fixed blades have higher o…
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Today, we are joined by Ryan Elders, a public land hunter from the mountains of North Carolina! Ryan has honed his craft when it comes to targeting mature bucks on public ground in the big woods, mountain settings that he hunts. Subjects include: - Finding pockets of where all the deer are living - Finding high rut funnels - Staying away from the "…
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In this Q&A edition of the podcast, we cover: What is the best approach to hunting nocturnal bucks on scrapes? Best approach to hunting an extremely thick property Best ways to mitigate your ground scent when deer hunting We also cover some recent hunts and discuss our upcoming trip to Kansas for a rut hunt! Got a question for the show? Submit a li…
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Today we are joined by Joey Youngblood to dive into all things big woods rut hunting! Joey is a seasoned big woods hunter with a simple & effective approach to whitetail hunting. In this episode, we discuss - How to look for and find your next honey hole Rutting ridges Balancing how much time you put into a spot before moving on Reading rut sign Jo…
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Today we are hitting some listener Q&A's before giving an AL deer season update! Q&A's are: How do bucks use river ways/bluffs along rivers during the rut? Are climbing stands too noisy for deer hunting? What are some good hunting mentorship programs? After the Q&A section, we discuss Jacobs's recent hunt with past guest Greg Maher targeting feed t…
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We traveled to Louisiana to learn all we could about what it takes to find and hunt BIG BUCKS in big swamps! We linked up with Jody Meche, a crawfisherman by trade and a lifelong swamp hunter. Jody is an extremely experienced swamp hunter and one of the most entertaining guests we have ever had! Subjects include: Narrowing down where deer live in t…
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In this episode we are talking about some opening week success! Thomas was able to tag a great buck on some Alabama public land using feed tree tactics. We dive in and give a full hunt breakdown and discuss what worked vs what did not work for opening week here in Alabama. We also go over our NEW signature series grunt call! We discuss and demonstr…
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Today we are joined by our buddy Jordan Jones of North Carolina to talk all things mobile hunting! Subjects include: - Hunting areas with unpredictable winds - How most guys vastly overcomplicate hunting for bucks - It is not where, but when - These animals will tip you off to good food sources for deer - Just forget about bedding... - Adapting wit…
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Today we are going through some listener Q&A submissions! Advice for hunting big bucks on small properties (hunting a 5 acre property for deer) Hunting storm damaged woods What is the best way to mask your sound walking through the woods so you dont alert deer? For a full podcast on targeting BIG bucks on small properties, listen to this podcast - …
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Today, we are joined by a true legend in the world of Warren Womack! Warren tagged his first deer in 1968 and has been a relentless deer hunter ever since. He is best known for keeping a detailed journal of every hunt he has ever been on, and in this video, we dive into his 56+ years of hunting experience deer hunting experience. Subjects: Warren's…
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In this video we are covering some listener Q&A submissions: 1. Where should you look to find scrapes and buck rubs? 2. Should you hunt scrapes in early season? 3. Does dipping tobacco in the stand spook deer? After our Q&A segment, we move on to talk about our recent trip to Mississippi and Louisiana, interviewing some great hunters! We then talk …
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In this episode, we are joined by one of the world's leading experts on whitetail deer, Dr. Karl Miller! We are doing a deep dive on deer vision and what you need to know about it as a hunter! Subjects include: Why does Dr. Miller say a deer's sense of smell is NOT their first and best line of defense? What colors can deer see the best? How the fab…
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Today, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions before talking about scouting feed trees on some Alabama public land! Q&A's: How long after walking an area should you wait before hunting it? How to assess a funnel? How do terrain and vegetation effect wind and can you predict it? After the Q&A, we talk about some recent scouting trips as we pre…
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This is part 2 of our 2-part series with southern bowhunting legend Bobby Worthington! Watch part 1 here - https://youtu.be/kyVltX8E6JQ In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Worthington and do his deepest dive yet on his mindset around hunting rut funnels for giant whitetail bucks! We traveled to Bobby's home to interview him in person on this to…
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On this episode we are covering some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about a recent pre-season scouting trip we did here in Alabama! Q&A's: Can hunting buck beds actually be effective in the South? I've got bucks in a spot at first light somewhat consistently, should I get in super early and try to beat them there? What is the best way to st…
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Today, southern whitetail hunting legend Bobby Worthington joins the show! This is part 1 of a 2-part series with Bobby, where we conduct the deepest interviews ever recorded with him on what has allowed him to target the biggest bucks in the areas he hunts successfully. Bobby has a set of principles that allow him to be successful on the biggest, …
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Today we are recapping our North Carolina mountain bow hunt! In this episode, we discuss: Jacob re-earning the title of ginger bowhunter Combining feed trees and terrain features Scouting different oak species to see what the deer are feeding on at the moment Dealing with sight based deer bedding Good ambush points for early season bowhunting and a…
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In this podcast, our friend Stewart Keen reveals his simple approach to hunting whitetails in the big woods. A lot of times we as hunters tend to over-complicate deer hunting and Stewart offers an easy to approach method to getting on big bucks! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some South…
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Today we are hitting some Q&A submissions, then talking about our first days in North Carolina hunting early season bucks! Q&A's: How do you find feed trees in areas covered in oaks? When should you hunt water sources for deer? At what point does wind overpower thermals? We then discuss our first days hunting in the mountains of Western North Carol…
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Today we talk with Chad Grove of West Virginia about all things early season bowhunting for whitetails. Chad bow hunts the big woods in WV and has developed early season tactics that have proven effective for him over the last 6+ years! Subjects include: - Why Chad takes his vacation early to bow hunt rather than waiting for the rut - Discerning a …
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Today we are going through some listener Q&A submissions as well as discussing our upcoming North Carolina public land bowhunt! Questions include: - Where to focus when hunting a new property that seems to have a lot of everything - How to start one-sticking for mobile whitetail hunting - Best deer hunting podcasts to listen to before the season st…
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Whether you are trying to grow a giant buck on your property or searching public land looking for the biggest deer you can find, this video is a must-watch. In this video, Brian Murphy and Dr. Karl Miller separate fact from fiction when it comes to antler development in whitetail deer. Brian was the CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association (n…
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Today we are talking with Chase Borries about his GIANT Mississippi public land buck he tagged on opening day last year! Chase was able to capitalize on a cold front and get the buck to under 15 yards while hunting from the ground in a palmetto swamp. Subjects: Locating bucks in flat river bottom areas Finding a buck of this caliber in the midst of…
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Today, we are doing a special Q&A podcast! We cover a wide array of questions submitted by listeners, including: What to look for in new public land to hunt How do you hunt a property deer are only passing through? What kind of oak trees drop first for deer hunting? Should you hunt feed trees in the morning or evening? How to keep deer meat from sp…
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This week we are joined by Cale Stancil, who was able to tag a huge Tennessee public land buck last season! Cale focused on hunting a thermal hub the buck had been coming through and used historical sign and a knowledge of wind and thermals to put himself in the right place at the right time. Subjects include: - Reading historical sign - Hunting an…
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In this video, our buddy Land Smathers breaks down his approach to tagging a buck opening week! Land has been extremely successful in using this method for many years. Subjects include: - "Dropping a net" around a buck - Making buck movement simple in areas where it seems complicated - Utilizing Land's method both WITH and WITHOUT cams - Identifyin…
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Today, we are talking with Mark Olis from Moultrie Mobile about the new AI software they created in conjunction with their cell cameras! We go down the rabbit hole on the following: How AI systems being built right now can answer long-standing questions like buck movement related to moon phase/position Moultrie building movement predictions based o…
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Today, we are bringing it back to the classic of all classics for the Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast - Episode 116 with Glen Solomon. Glen was a true woodsman in every sense of the word and was a local legend in his home state of Georgia! In this episode, we do a deep dive into Glen's thought process when it comes to hunting whitetails on pressured W…
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We kick off this episode with a listener success story with Tyler Millsap who had a banner year in 2023, tagging 4 GREAT bucks in Georgia and Tennessee. Tyler was able to backtrack his number 1 target buck, and utilized other tactics on all of the others. We also cover some listener Q&A submissions: Can scent control products actually make you smel…
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This is part 2 of our series with Michael Pike and Shane Parker! In this episode, we cover: Shane's take on annual patterns and how he is using them this season How the biggest buck around is usually a loner, and how to find him Keeping track of bachelor groups through late summer into deer season The MSU study on buck bedding was on flat land. Wou…
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Today we are talking with Adam Kirk of Georiga about his 150+" hammer of a buck! Adam tagged the buck in the north Georgia mountains hunting a large saddle. We break down the hunt and what led Adam to the buck. Subjects: Seeking out aggressive terrain to find the bucks How much buck sign Adam was looking for in the mountains vs his lease in central…
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Today, we are talking with two of the best hunters we know when it comes to breaking down properties and locating bucks! In this episode, we talk with Michael Pike (the Dilla') and Shane Parker about: How to locate velvet bucks in late summer without the use of bait, minerals, or food plots Locating target bucks for the fall Why Shane puts cameras …
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This week for our listener success story we are talking with Mason Brook of Georgia about his 2023 season where he was able to tag several nice bucks, including a drop-tine buck! Subjects: Hunting a property that is almost entirely cutover Locating subtle terrain features in an area with little terrain Strategically hunting down wind of other hunte…
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Today we talk with Austin Anderson of North Florida all about finding and hunting a buck's "relaxed zone"! Subjects include: Locating low-pressure areas on high-pressure properties Dialing in access routes during the summer Why Austin stays far from where he thinks a buck is bedding Hunting strips of high ground in flat areas Feed tree hunting in F…
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This week we are talking with Tate Kight from south Georgia about his massive GA buck from last season! Tate implemented a very specific rattling technique to call the buck in which we go over in detail! We also discussed getting some summer trail cams out at Andrew's club and some of the bucks they are getting on camera so far. We will be at TWO u…
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For episode 600 we have Todd Steakley of Alabama on the podcast to talk about his ultra-aggressive ground hunting tactics! Todd utilizes ghillie suits to get in tight to where the deer actually are and put himself right on the "X"! Subjects include: Todd's military experience leading him to use ghillie suits in the deer woods Mastering your conceal…
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This week Brandon Baldwin joins us for a listener success segment to talk about an absolute giant he took last year while hunting on the Arkansas-Mississippi line. Brandon was able to catch up with the buck, even though other hunters in the area knew about it. Subjects: ID sign made at night vs sign made in the day Hunting the areas where there are…
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Tom Brownlee, a nationally renowned canine instructor and scent expert is BACK on the show this week! We did a deep dive into the science behind scent, subjects include: The kind of scent you leave that deer can detect for MONTHS and how to avoid it How your scent falls off you and moves around the environment Scent dispersion in open ground vs cov…
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On our listener success segment this week we talk with Matt McGill of Texas about a buck he was able to tag last season on some east TX public. We go over the story of "chicken foot" and how Matt was able to narrow down a very large piece of the public to find the thicket this buck liked to hang out in! We then transition over to listener Q&A's: Be…
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This week we are diving deep on feed tree hunting! Our friend Greg Maher of South Carolina breaks down how he targets bucks on feed trees with a bow. Subjects include: Feed trees in Pine Country In-depth sign reading for feed tree hunting Systematically covering the right ground to find good feed trees What to do on years with few acorns What to do…
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Today for our listener success segment we are talking with Kyle Huffstutler about his Alabama 13 point from last season! Subjects include: Hunting in and around an active logging cut Finding the bedding ridge the deer like Finding a backdoor to access your spot Timber cycles and how timber sales work After our listener success segment, we touch on …
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This is part 2 of our series with Dr. Bronson Strickland of MSU deer lab! Catch part 1 here - https://youtu.be/YiFfqdcu0Nk In this episode we dig deeper into Mississippi States GPS data on whitetail deer and discuss: How bucks seem to "anchor" themselves around specific features What features could serve as an anchor on public land or a hunting clu…
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In this video, Andrew Butler details the hunt for a brute of a public land whitetail in Kentucky! Subjects include: - Setting a goal of tagging a 150" buck - Finding the right mix of habitat and terrain - Using a "killing wind" to get close to bucks - Hunting a spot 20+ times in one season - Clean access being key to targeting upper echelon bucks -…
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In this video we do a DEEP DIVE on all things buck bedding with Mississippi State University's Dr. Bronson Strickland! MSU has conducted a series of GPS studies on free-range whitetail deer in Mississippi. They specifically looked at things like buck bedding, buck travel and more. Subjects include: - Is there really such a thing as a "buck's bedroo…
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On this episode we are talking with Marianne Gauldin, Bridget Murphy and Olivia Wilkes of The Alabama Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries! Subjects include: Alabama's new initiative to bring education on hunting & conservation efforts to Alabama's schools and colleges A discussion on R3 (recruit, retain, reactivate) Do we really need mo…
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Today we are throwing it back to one of our all time favorites, EP 300 with our buddy Clifton Denney! This episode has produced a ton of listener success stories over the years and we felt this was the perfect time to bring it back to the top of the feed! Have you ever had the wind switch and swirl on you in the stand? If you've hunted for any leng…
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In this video we are with Travis Lee and Jeff Baggett, both hailing from South Alabama, talking about targeting mature bucks in the Deep South! Subjects include: - Locating a big bucks hideout - How to find out where to hunt when EVERYTHING is super thick - Why big bucks are predictable in early season...EVEN in the thickets of the Deep South - Why…
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