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The Bow Sight Mistakes Most Hunters Overlook | HUNTR #340 Sep 29, 2026

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Jake Mancl of HHA Sports to talk bow sights, whitetail hunting, and some of the mistakes hunters often overlook with their setup. Jake breaks down single-pin vs. multi-pin sights, sighting in your bow, target panic, and what matters most when it’s time to make the shot. We also get into Jake’s Wisconsin hunting strategy, food plots, cell cameras, and the buck he tagged early this season. Jake shares the story behind HHA Sports and how the company has evolved over the years. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Deer Season Is Here

11:14 Jake Mancl Joins the Podcast

12:37 Hunting & Managing Land in Wisconsin

26:12 Do Cell Cameras Spook Mature Bucks?

30:03 Hunting Greg Rich’s Illinois Farms

36:25 Wisconsin Deer Hunting & Gun Season

46:06 The State of Wisconsin Whitetails

51:43 The Story Behind HHA Sports

1:05:19 Single Pin vs. Multi Pin Bow Sights

1:21:14 Bow Sight Setup & Hunting Applications

1:44:27 Understanding Bow Sight Axis

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Our Strategy for Ohio’s Opening Weekend | Hunt Companion Sep 27, 2026

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In this episode of Hunt Companion, Ohio’s opening weekend is here, and the guys break down their whitetail strategy heading into the first hunt of the season. With cooler weather moving in, food sources changing, and buck patterns becoming less predictable, Jared and Jeremy discuss where they plan to hunt and why they’re avoiding getting too aggressive too early. Deer season is finally here, and we’re stoked to see how all the off-season work transitions into the season. You might say, we’re in it now...

0:00 Ohio Opening Weekend Is Here

9:20 Early Season Buck Behavior

19:07 Our Opening Weekend Strategy

21:15 Dealing With Hunting Pressure

29:08 The Bucks We’re Watching

35:08 Are Hunters Managing Deer Wrong?

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Why Mature Bucks Disappear This Time of Year? | HUNTR #339 Sep 24, 2026

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, Jared and Jeremy break down what happens to mature bucks as September comes to an end. Bachelor groups are breaking up, acorns are dropping, food sources are changing, and target bucks can seemingly disappear overnight. With Ohio’s opening weekend just days away, the guys discuss their early season hunting plans, target bucks, and what they expect heading into the first few weeks of whitetail season. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next week.

0:00 Why Mature Bucks Disappear

4:46 Kentucky Bucks & Early Season Plans

15:12 Target Bucks for This Season

23:24 Working With the Neighbors

32:46 Managing Does & Improving the Farm

36:08 Late September Buck Movement

40:25 Our Opening Weekend Strategy

46:15 Mature Bucks Are Showing Up in Illinois

52:02 The Pressure to Kill Big Bucks

54:55 Why We Put So Much Work Into Our Farms

1:23:18 A Cold Front Could Change Everything

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How TreeCruTV Consistently Kills Giant Bucks on Urban Permission | HUNTR #338 Sep 22, 2026

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with the guys from TreeCruTV to talk about how they find and hunt giant bucks without owning land. We get into knocking on doors, gaining permission, chasing mature bucks on small suburban properties, Shay’s time with Midwest Whitetail, and the story behind TreeCruTV. These guys are producing some incredible hunting content, so be sure to check out TreeCruTV and follow along this season. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Meet TreeCruTV

12:38 Growing Up Hunting Pennsylvania

20:46 From Pennsylvania to Midwest Whitetail

29:38 Finding Bucks & Knocking on Doors

36:53 Chasing a Giant Buck for Four Years

53:09 Giant Bucks, Age & Genetics

1:17:30 Building TreeCruTV & Hunting Films

1:27:30 Killing a 170” Buck on Permission Ground

1:34:48 The Reality of Suburban Deer Hunting

1:59:00 Managing Deer in the Suburbs

2:39:57 Finding 60 Dead Bucks in West Virginia

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Mature Bucks Are Starting to Make Their Move | Hunt Companion Sep 20, 2026

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In this episode of Hunt Companion, the guys are back from North Dakota and fully dialed into whitetail season. Bachelor groups are breaking up, mature bucks are shifting into their fall patterns, new deer are showing up on camera, and the pieces are starting to come together heading into the early season. We break down how mature buck movement is changing, trail camera strategy, early-season scrapes, food sources, and how we're preparing to hunt the first few weeks of whitetail season. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week.

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Why Andrae D’Acquisto Isn’t Afraid to Pressure Mature Bucks | HUNTR #337 Sep 17, 2026

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we bring back Andrae D’Acquisto to talk mature bucks and why hunters might be giving them too much credit. Andrae breaks down his aggressive approach to whitetail hunting, how much pressure mature bucks can actually handle, and why he isn’t afraid to get in close when the opportunity is there. We also dive into trail cameras, buck bedding, and how Andrae approaches October differently. With deer season underway, there’s a lot in this one that might change the way you hunt mature bucks this fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Andrae D’Acquisto Is Back

4:35 Getting Ready for Deer Season

15:40 The Beginning of Whitetail Addictions

24:45 How Much Pressure Can Mature Bucks Take?

30:40 Are Trail Cameras Hurting Your Hunting?

45:45 Andrae’s Approach to Hunting Giant Bucks

1:05:40 Calling & Hunting Aggressive Mature Bucks

1:17:30 Hunting October Bucks Differently

1:23:35 How Moon Phases Affect Deer Movement

1:35:25 Finding the “Belly of the Beast”

1:45:00 Getting Away With More in the Deer Woods

2:15:50 What We Learned From Andrae

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Inside the Glory Days of Midwest Whitetail | HUNTR #336 Sep 15, 2026

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we sit down with Scott Prucha, better known as “The Angry Sportsman,” to go inside the glory days of Midwest Whitetail. Scott shares stories from hunting and filming alongside Bill Winke, buying his first farm in southern Iowa, chasing giant mature bucks, and watching Midwest Whitetail become one of the most influential shows in deer hunting. We also talk about how Iowa hunting has changed, what made that era so special, Scott’s evolution as a hunter, and the mature bucks he’s chasing today. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next episode.

0:00 Intro

5:18 The Glory Days of Midwest Whitetail

10:02 Buying a Deer Farm in Southern Iowa

15:15 Hunting Around Bill Winke

23:16 Behind the Scenes of Midwest Whitetail

29:55 Hunting Trips, Tags & Southern Iowa

43:20 Does Location Matter More Than Hunting Skill?

49:20 The Angry Sportsman

59:12 Scott’s Evolution as a Hunter

1:15:31 Chasing Giant Iowa Bucks

1:19:55 How Alpha-Gal Changed Hunting for Scott

1:35:17 What Made Midwest Whitetail So Special

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What Happened to the Deer in North Dakota? | Hunt Companion Sep 13, 2026

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The North Dakota mule deer hunt has been a grind. After nearly a week of covering miles of country, battling extreme heat, and struggling to find huntable bucks, Jared and Jeremy break down what they’ve learned about the current state of the deer herd and why this trip looks completely different than the North Dakota hunts they remember. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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LIVE FROM NORTH DAKOTA DEER CAMP Sep 11, 2026

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We’re LIVE from North Dakota deer camp! Hang out with us as we break down our hunts, share what we’ve seen so far, and talk through everything happening out here. We’re pumped to bring you guys along for the trip and give you a live update straight from camp. Drop your questions in the chat and talk deer with us!

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Game Wardens, Eating Groundhog & Getting Arrested | HUNTR #335 Sep 08, 2026

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, Mike Lawer is back in the studio for another conversation that goes just about everywhere. We talk about Pennsylvania’s recent game warden ruling, hunting and private property, raising kids in the outdoors, deer camp, and plenty of wild stories from years past. With hunting season finally here, what better way to kick things off than by bringing on a fan favorite, Mike Lawer. We appreciate Mike for joining us, and we’ll catch you next time. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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7:18 Game Wardens & Private Property Rights

23:11 Hunting Laws & Raising New Hunters

30:05 Eating Groundhog & Wild Game

43:20 Flying With a Rattlesnake

59:56 Raising Kids in the Outdoors

1:14:30 The Wild Horse & Public Land Problem

1:30:00 Guns, Canada & Hunting Regulations

1:38:26 The Ultimate Pennsylvania Deer Camp

1:49:36 Mike’s New Business Venture

2:00:00 Making a Living From the Outdoors

2:29:00 The Hunt That Got Mike Fired

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