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Hunt The Season

Hunt the Season is your year-round hunting channel — from the first days of early archery season to the final flights of waterfowl in February, and into the gobbles of spring turkey. We cover it all: whitetail deer hunting, turkey hunting, duck and goose hunting, small game, and everything in between.
We’re here for hunters who love it all — bowhunting, rifle hunting, shotgun hunting, big game, small game, and waterfowl. Subscribe and follow along as we hunt the season from opening day to closing time, and keep the hunting camp tradition alive.
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Latest Episodes:

GETTING ON DEER | HuntBNB W. Devin Apple (Video Podcast) Oct 13, 2025

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On this episode of Hunt The Season, I sat down in studio with Devin Apple a Pennsylvania native who has a deep passion for the outdoors! Devin is also the creator of HuntBNB (https://www.thehuntbnb.com/ ) which is a Lodging with access to expert planning—everything you need to start your DIY hunting/fishing trip right.

We talk about some out of state hunts along with how HuntBNB came about. We also dive in to some straight up Deer talk and break down why and how Devin has been able to harvest an animal in almost every state that he has been able to hunt. THE NUMBER 1 THING THAT DEER LOVE!!
Thank you for listening and watching and good luck this season!

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Early season Whitetail food sources | The Public Chase W. Luke Michaels Oct 06, 2025

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On this episode of Hunt The Season Podcast, I (Cody Halbleib) sit down with Luke Michaels to break down early season deer hunting strategies for October in Pennsylvania and Maryland public land. We cover the best early season food sources, how Luke locates bucks and does in October, and the tactics he uses to consistently get on deer when hunting pressure is high.

Luke is the creator of The Public Chase, sharing stories and strategies from the whitetail woods.

If you’re preparing for the early archery season, want to learn more about hunting deer on public land, or are looking for ways to increase your odds this October, this episode is full of tips, experiences, and proven strategies.

📌 Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Early season food sources bucks and does key on in October

• How to find deer movement on public land • Hunting pressure and adapting tactics

• Pennsylvania & Maryland deer hunting strategies

• Blue Quil Media & The Public Chase collaborations

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Breaking down hunting regulations: Don't get caught off guard | Trail camera data made easy | Hunt Regs App W. Ben Martin Sep 29, 2025

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Welcome back to Hunt The Season — the podcast built around deer hunting, whitetail strategies, and the hunting camp tradition. In this episode, I sit down with Ben Martin, creator of the Hunt Regs App, to talk about how this powerful hunting tool can help you track deer movement, pattern bucks, and plan hunts more effectively this fall.

We break down exactly how the Hunt Regs App works, why it was built, and how it can give you an edge in the woods. By entering your trail camera data and hunting observations, the app helps you identify deer patterns, peak activity times, and the best days to hunt your target buck.

Inside the app we cover:

• Hunt Journal – log deer sightings, hunts, and observations

• Filter & Pattern – use trail cam data to predict deer movement

• Moon Phases – understand how lunar cycles affect deer activity

• Graph & Analysis – make sense of your data to hunt smarter • 14-Day Hourly Weather Forecast – with wind, pressure, temperature & more

Whether you’re a public land hunter or managing private ground, this episode will show you how the Hunt Regs App can help you scout smarter, hunt harder, and stack the odds in your favor this season.

Hunt Regs App: https://www.huntregsapp.com

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Whitetail Scrapes Explained | How to Hunt scrapes Anywhere | Kevin Vistisen: Deer Hunter Podcast Sep 22, 2025

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On this episode of Hunt The Season, I sit down with Kevin Vistisen, host of the Deer Hunter Podcast and founder of Deer Hunter Synthetics. Kevin is an avid outdoorsman with a deep passion for deer hunting and deer camp traditions. Recently, he launched his own scrape scent line, Deer Hunter Synthetics, which I tested at the end of last season with incredible results and buck activity.

We dive into the truth about how to hunt scrapes in any terrain, covering:

• Big woods scrapes and how to hunt them effectively

• Doe bedding areas and how they relate to scrape hunting

• Understanding primary scrapes and travel corridors

• How to know which scrapes to hunt (and which to leave alone)

• Tips for hanging trail cameras over scrapes

• Scrape hunting strategies for all terrain types

• Locating his #1 and #2 target bucks

• When and how to use Deer Hunter Synthetics scrape scents for best results

If you want proven strategies for hunting scrapes, setting up trail cameras, and using deer scents to put yourself in front of mature bucks, this episode is loaded with actionable insights.

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Mature Buck Truths Vs Myths | Whitetail Research | W. Derick Dixon Sep 15, 2025

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In this episode of Hunt The Season, we sit down with Derrick Dixon from the Whitetail Research YouTube channel to break down mature buck truths vs myths. We dive deep into what the research really shows about whitetail deer hunting, mature buck movement, rut hunting strategies, and deer behavior.

Derrick shares how his channel started and why he’s committed to studying whitetails, plus we cover:

• Mature buck hunting and common myths vs truths

• How thermals influence whitetail deer movement and stand placement

• Trail camera tips for tracking deer patterns and finding mature bucks

• The role of scrapes and rubs in buck movement

• Rut hunting strategies and how whitetail rut movement can benefit hunters

• What’s next for the Whitetail Research channel

If you’re serious about hunting mature whitetails—on public land or private—and want proven insights into buck behavior, trail cameras, thermals, scrapes, and rut movement, this episode is packed with strategies you can use this season.

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Targeting MATURE BUCK on Public land W. Dawson Oruska Sep 08, 2025

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On this episode of Hunt The Season, I was able to sit down and talk with a new buddy of mine, Dawson Oruska, a Pennsylvania hunter who cuts his teeth chasing public land whitetails (with the exception of doe patrol on some private.)

This episode we hear about Dawsons background and intro to hunting along with how he transition to chasing after a certain age class of buck on public land.

We also talk about some trail camera tactics that he uses to help him keep up with these mature buck. We touch on how his shed hunting has lead to some success in the big woods of Pennsylvania!

If you enjoy, Whitetail Deer Hunting, Big Woods Bucks, Saddle Hunting, Public land hunting strategy, Rut Hunting tactics & Bowhunting Whitetails.

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Big Woods Whitetails | Does Blind calling work and When should I call? W. Steve Sherk Jr. Sep 01, 2025

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On this episode of Hunt The Season, we sat down with Steve Sherk Jr. a Pennsylvania Big woods public land hunter and Guide who has YEARS of knowledge to share and stories to tell!

We sat down with Steve to originally pick his brain about what he learned from his trail cameras from the season.

BUT it quickly took a turn and we found out that Steve likes to Blind call in the Big Woods!

Topics:

-How he called 28 Different Buck in a Day

-techniques

-Blind Grunting

-Best days to Hunt

-Nocturnal Bucks

-Hunting in Inclement Weather

-Success story from last season

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The Whitetail Formula for Consistent Success | Wind, Thermals and Bedding W. Austin Stone | Hunt The Season Aug 25, 2025

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On this episode of Hunt The Season, we have Austin Stone a diehard whitetail hunter from the Midwest, who consistently gets on mature buck in almost any terrain.

Austin prides himself on the Woodsmanship that he's gained over the years especially when it comes to Wind, Thermals and Bedding for hunting whitetails.

Topics:

-Importance of wind and Thermals

-Thermals

-Wind (Prevailing, Windward, Leeward sides and Hubs)

-Wind Vs. Thermals Which is more important

-Wind Speed

-Time of day

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The best wind speed that will help you more

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Deer Hunting Woodsmanship: Reading the Land for Whitetail Success | Hunt The Season W. Greg Kazmierski Aug 18, 2025

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In this episode of Hunt The Season Podcast (formerly BackCountry Pa Podcast), I sit down with Greg Kazmierski @greg_nextlevelwhitetail to dive deep into reading deer sign, terrain features, and woodsmanship skills that consistently lead to whitetail hunting success across any terrain.

Greg breaks down how to recognize the subtle clues deer leave behind—from scrapes and rubs to trails and droppings—and explains how understanding seasonal shifts and terrain use can help you stay one step ahead of mature bucks.Whether you’re hunting the big woods, farm country, or hill country, this conversation will give you the tools to build your woodsmanship and become a more effective deer hunter.Topics we cover: • How to read deer sign (scrapes, rubs, trails, droppings) • Using terrain features to predict deer movement • Seasonal sign and when it matters most • Why deer droppings might be the most overlooked clue • The whitetail shift and how to adapt • Finding and hunting the “perfect scrape”

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Whitetail food sources and the power of Whitetail Habitats W. Kenny Kane Aug 11, 2025

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In this episode of the Backcountry Pa Podcast, Cody sits down with Forester Kenny Kane to talk all about Whitetail food Sources in the Big woods of Pennsylvania.

Topics covered:

Where do Oaks predominately like to grow

The importance of Habitat management

Conifer Trees vs. Deciduous Trees

Oaks

The different tree species in Pennsylvania

Clear Cuts

Regen Harvest

Shelterwoods Cuts

Burns

How each cut benefits the deer and wildlife differently

You also hear about the buck that Kenny was able to finally put the pieces together and harvest during archery season in Pennsylvania!

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