Best Tophuntingpodcast Podcasts (2025)

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662 - This is What Holds MATURE BUCKS On A Property with Alan Summerford 1:35:51

1d ago1:35:51

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This is PART 2 of a 2 part series with our buddy Alan Summerford. Listen to part 1 here - https://youtu.be/0MjqzGwK5pk Today we are talking with our good buddy Alan Summerford about all things big bucks & property management. Alan tags more giant bucks in the deep south than just about anyone we know - and in this video he gives a rundown of all th…

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661 - Do Bucks Only Move with The Wind to Their Nose, GPS Studies Around Annual Buck Patterns | LISTENER Q&A 1:03:39

6d ago1:03:39

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On today's episode, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions! Do bucks usually tend to move with the wind in their nose? Have any GPS studies been done on annual patterns in buck whitetail deer? Best course of action when you miss the days that your target buck showed up in daylight We also discussed that the next Alabama Conservation Advisory …

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660 - Create Next Seasons Success NOW With Alan Summerford 1:19:45

8d ago1:19:45

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Our buddy Alan Summerford is more consistent on GIANT whitetails in Alabama than anyone we know, and today we talk with him about how he stays consistent! Alan manages several hunting properties in Alabama and Tennessee and does wildlife consulting with Land and Legacy. In this episode, we go over some post-season scouting and stand prep you can do…

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659 - Making the Most of a SMALL PROPERTY! | Listener Q&A 1:16:12

12d ago1:16:12

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On this episode, we are going over some listener Q&A submissions, then talking about some recent hunts - which includes Andrew's wife Tiffany getting her first deer this past weekend! Listener questions: What to focus on when hunting deer in sub-freezing temps Tips for effectively hunting a small property that deer like to bed on Got a question for…

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658 - Hunt SMART...and Hard! The Recipe For Success On Limited Time with Adam Bice 2:02:34

17d ago2:02:34

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Today we are joined by our buddy Adam Bice to talk about how he stays successful on mature bucks in the deep south, even with a crazy schedule that allows very little time to hunt. We cover: Making your time in the woods count Hunting aggressively every time The most effective things you can spend your limited time on when it comes to deer hunting …

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657 - Deciphering Scrape Patterns, Hunting In Snow In the Deep South, Does Leaving a Stand in the woods Spook Deer? | LISTENER Q&A 1:26:45

21d ago1:26:45

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In today's video, we are answering some listener Q&A submissions! 1. What is the number one thing you should do post season to ensure you have a good deer season next year? 2. How many hunting days does it usually take us to tag a mature buck? 3. What is some good advice for hunting bucks in the snow, in the Deep South? 4. Does leaving a climbing s…

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656 - Have GPS Studies SETTLED THE MOON DEBATE? With Dr. Bronson Strickland 1:47:36

23d ago1:47:36

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For this episode we traveled to Starkville Mississippi to sit down with Dr. Bronson Strickland of Mississippi State Universities Deer Lab about their recent deep dive into GPS data! MSU took a hard look at the data around buck movement and how it is influenced by BOTH moon phase and moon position. This is a fascinating episode that you will not wan…

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655 - What to do When You Are Finding Sign but Not Seeing Deer, Shed Hunting Tips for The Deep South | LISTENER Q&A 1:23:03

28d ago1:23:03

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In this episode, we are going over some listener Q&A submissions! What are some things to try when you are finding sign but not seeing any deer? The lucky hat strikes again! Shed hunting tips for the deep south We then covered the last part of our river bottom deer camp, where Jacob had some luck after we recorded Monday's podcast! Watch our episod…

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654 - Making FLATLAND HUNTING Simple with Wes Moye and Greg Maher 1:39:18

29d ago1:39:18

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On this episode, we are with our good buddies Wes Moye and Greg Maher talking river bottom and swamp bucks! We are in deer camp and have been hunting for several days, with everyone seeing a lot of deer. Wes has been hunting the area for 40+ years and i this episode, we talk with him about how the deer move in flatlands. Subjects include: Finding "…

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653 - Is Non-Resident Hunting Pressure Ruining Some Areas, Hunting In Snow, Wind Shift Mid Hunt | LISTENER Q&A 1:18:13

1M ago1:18:13

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On This episode we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions! Is non resident hunting pressure getting out of hand? Camera settings for filming hunts Wind Shift mid hunt, move or stay? Hunting in snow in the deep south Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here …

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652 - Acheiving Your Hunting DREAMS with Michael Perry 53:38

1M ago53:38

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Today we are talking with our good buddy Michael Perry! Michael is a legend in the state of Alabama, with several bucks in the record books with a bow, rifle and muzzleloader. Michael broke the muzzloader state record in 2021 with a 195" public land monarch. In this episode we tour his legendary trophy room. We cover: The buck that took Michael fro…

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651 - Buck Movement In RAIN, Tips for Getting On Does, Podcast Reccomendations for Hunting Florida | LISTENER Q&A 1:25:23

1M ago1:25:23

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On this episode, we are hitting some listener Q&A submissions: What are some tips for deer hunting in the rain? What are some good ways to just get on does? What are some good podcasts to listen to for deer hunting in Florida? We then talk about our recent bow hunt in the Mississippi Delta! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - …

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650 - Hunting Land WITH NO FUNNELS! With Land Smathers, Randy Catchot & Kyler Moppert 1:32:15

1M ago1:32:15

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Today we are at the GAR HOLE in the Mississippi Delta! The Gar Hole is Kyler Moppert's deer camp, and in this episode, we are recording in camp after a few days of hunting the swamps of the Mississippi Delta. On this episode we talk with Land Smathers, Randy Catchot, and Kyler Moppert about hunting flat lands. Subjects include: "Big deer have wet f…

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649 - Jacob Tagged a BIG ONE! Wolf Packing Works Again! 1:27:50

2M ago1:27:50

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The wolfpack method strikes again! Jacob was able to tag a GREAT buck on an Alabama WMA recently! In this episode we go over the hunt and the "wolfpack" tactic that led to Jacob's success! Before we talk about the hunt we go over some listener Q&A submissions: 1. Advice for hunting a small, flat property that other people can hunt 2. How to be cons…

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648 - Deer Hunting As It Should Be with Pablo Esquivel & Daniel Williams - BIG YEAR ENDER 2024! 2:37:40

2M ago2:37:40

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We have a fun one for our last episode of 2024! Today, we have Pablo Esquivel and Daniel Williams on to talk deer hunting. We talk about tactics and annual patterns and then get into a lot of storytelling - and let us say...this will be the most entertaining deer hunting podcast episode you'll hear! Sit back, listen in, and let's celebrate another …

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647 - Keep It Simple, Hunt The DOES in the Rut! Thomas Tags Another Buck! 1:20:11

2M ago1:20:11

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Thomas Myers is back on the show after tagging another GREAT Alabama WMA buck! In this episode, we discuss Thomas' recent success along with other recent hunts on Alabama public. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Wo…

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646 - Unlock the Adventure: Introducing Kids to HUNTING with Chase Metz! 1:43:35

2M ago1:43:35

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In this video we are talking with Chase Metz about introducing your kids to hunting! Chase is the father of three boys and in this episode he talks about how he introduced hunting to each of them, and what he learned between his oldest and his youngest! Subjects include: - How to get your kids excited about going hunting - The key things to keep in…

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645 - Deer Changing Cover Types on Cold Fronts, Hunting Concentrations of Buck Sign, Late Season Hunting Around Clear Cuts | LISTENER Q&A 54:22

2M ago54:22

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Andrew Maxwell & Jacob Myers

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644 - From Beginner to Proficent Deer Hunter with Matt Duval 1:31:35

2M ago1:31:35

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Today we are talking with Matt Duval of North Carolina! Matt is a new deer hunter but has already found a lot of success. In this episode we talk about how he has gone from novice to someone who is consistently getting on bucks on public land and private land in North Carolina. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.lin…

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643 - Curing Buck Fever, How do You Know if A Buck is Going to Food or Bed? Listener Q&A! 52:12

2M ago52:12

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Today we are doing some listener Q&A submissions! 1 - Does Jacob have buck fever? And what is the best way to cure it? 2 - How do you know if a buck you have on camera is going to food or going to bedding? We then talk about Jacob's recent SOA hunt and a crazy buck encounter he had! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://…

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642 - Low Deer Density, High Rewards: Finding Big Bucks in the Mountains with Jason Redd 2:02:31

2M ago2:02:31

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We're diving deep into the rugged world of mountain buck hunting with the one and only Jason Redd of Canton, North Carolina. This ain't your grandpa's deer hunt – we're talking steep terrain, thickets that'll swallow you whole, and the kind of challenge that'll make a grown man throw up his hands and quit. Jason, a die-hard traditional bowhunter, s…

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641 - The topo features to focus on for deer, How to not alert deer in loud woods, Scouting new areas | Listener Q&A 1:39:34

3M ago1:39:34

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On today's Q&A podcast, we are answering the following: What are the best/easiest topo features to focus on for deer hunting How do you not alert deer in woods that are loud to walk through What is the best way to approach scouting brand new areas After the Q&A section, we go over the last day of our Kansas hunt and then discuss hunting the beginni…

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640 - A simple approach to hunting GIANTS with Travis Murray 1:59:31

3M ago1:59:31

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Today we are joined by our buddy Travis Murray of Mississippi to talk about his approach to hunting some of the biggest deer the deep south has to offer! We travled to Travis' home in Mississippi to get a full tour of his trophy room and it is by far the most impressive collection of bucks from the deep south we have ever seen. Travis has killed do…

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639 - KANSAS HUNT RECAP! We found the bucks! 2:19:05

3M ago2:19:05

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Today we are recapping our 2024 Kansas public land deer hunt! We had a great trip and have a ton to talk about with our guests (and cameramen) Seth Johnson and Kaiden Gray. Subjects include: Our game plan going in Scouting hard for the first 2 days of the trip Encounters with some GIANT bucks Andrew tagged his best buck to date! Giving rut funnels …

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638 - What happens when you SPOOK A BUCK? GPS Study with Dr. Gino D'Angelo 1:29:19

3M ago1:29:19

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If you spook your target buck, will he leave and never come back? Today we answer that question with Dr. Gino D'Angelo of the University of Georgia! Dr. D'Angelo is a professor of Deer Ecology & Managment at Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at University of Georgia. Throughout his tenure he has been a part of many studies related to…

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637 - Our KANSAS Deer Hunting Game Plan!! Listener Q&A 1:06:38

3M ago1:06:38

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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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636 - Reading the land to predict BUCK TRAVEL w/ Charlie Klassa 1:24:07

3M ago1:24:07

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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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635 - Blood Trailing Misconceptions with Shane Simpson 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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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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634 - Hunting high rut funnels with Ryan Elders 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

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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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633 - How to hunt mostly noctournal bucks on scrapes, hunting an extremley thick property, how to minimize your ground scent - Listener Q&A! 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

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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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632 - Finding RUT Honey Holes with Joey Youngblood 1:39:42

4M ago1:39:42

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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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631 - Bucks using waterways in the rut, Is your climber too noisy, Hunting Mentorship Program - Listener Q&A 1:08:01

4M ago1:08:01

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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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630 - BIG BUCK Hunting SWAMPS like a Cajun! ft. Jody Meche 2:28:18

4M ago2:28:18

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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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629 - BUCK DOWN! Finding the RIGHT feed trees paid off 1:31:51

4M ago1:31:51

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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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628 - Forget the Rules: Hunt bucks where they ARE w/ Jordan Jones 2:16:45

4M ago2:16:45

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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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627 - Deer hunting SMALL properties, Hunting after Helene, The BEST WAY to mask your SOUND in the woods 1:13:20

4M ago1:13:20

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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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626 - Southern LEGEND Warren Womack - 56+ years of deer hunting wisdom 1:31:11

4M ago1:31:11

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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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625 - Where should you look for buck sign, Should you hunt certain scrapes in early season, Does dipping tobacco spook deer? 59:41

4M ago59:41

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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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624 - EVERYTHING you need to know about Whitetail VISION with Dr. Karl Miller 1:32:27

4M ago1:32:27

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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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623 - How long after walking an area should you hunt it, Funnel Questions, How Terrain & vegetation effect wind 1:28:59

5M ago1:28:59

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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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622 - The Ultimate Guide to RUT FUNNELS with Bobby Worthington 1:26:25

5M ago1:26:25

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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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621 - Targeting Buck Beds in the South, Beating bucks to a spot for a shot in the morning, the Best way to structure vacation time for hunting 1:15:10

5M ago1:15:10

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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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620 - The philosophy of a WOODSMAN ft. Whitetail LEGEND Bobby Worthington 1:30:47

5M ago1:30:47

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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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619 - Combining FEED TREES and TERRAIN! North Carolina Hunt Recap 1:41:53

5M ago1:41:53

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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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618. - A Simple Approach to BIG WOODS WHITETAILS with Stewart Keen 1:49:56

5M ago1:49:56

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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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617 - Finding Feed Trees in areas COVERED by Oaks! Plus: NC Mountain Hunt Update 1:07:01

5M ago1:07:01

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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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616 - BIG Bucks in BIG WOODS - Early Season Bowhunting with Chad Grove 1:44:02

5M ago1:44:02

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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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615 - Where should you start on a new hunting property? public land or private land & other Q&A's! 1:19:05

6M ago1:19:05

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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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614 - What creates a truly GIANT BUCK? with Brian Murphy & Dr. Karl Miller 1:37:23

6M ago1:37:23

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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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613 - Ground Hunting the MISSISSIPPI MONSTER! 1:52:14

6M ago1:52:14

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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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