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What Most Hunters Get Wrong About Big Bucks | HUNTR #324 Jun 30, 2026

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In this episode of the Hunter Podcast, we sit down with Brett Smith of Whitetail Land Management Services to tackle some of the biggest questions in modern deer hunting and habitat management. What does it actually take to turn a "biological desert" into a property that consistently holds mature bucks? Are supplemental feeding and nutrition helping or hurting the future of whitetail management? And how will emerging technologies like drones change the way we manage and hunt deer? Brett shares decades of experience managing properties across the country and breaks down the strategies, mistakes, and hard truths that most hunters never hear. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 – Introduction

2:45 – Inside the Life of a Professional Whitetail Consultant

11:20 – Growing Deer vs. Hunting Them: A Different Mindset

21:35 – Is the Internet's Big Buck Obsession Hurting Hunting

33:10 – The Supplemental Feeding & Nutrition Debate

45:40 – Why Most Landowners Won't Cut Enough Trees

1:01:15 – Timber Value vs. Building Better Deer Habitat

1:12:45 – How Brett Evaluates and "Flips" Hunting Farms

1:24:20 – Why Killing a Giant Buck Can Feel Empty

1:36:10 – Herbicides, Microplastics & The Future of Hunting

1:53:00 – The "Forever Farm" Philosophy

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The Decisions That Shape Deer Season | Farm Companion Jun 28, 2026

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we discuss everything happening on our farms right now as deer season inches closer. We discuss our large-scale supplemental feeding program, trail camera inventory, and the ongoing debate around the effectiveness of mock scrapes for both hunting and monitoring mature bucks. We also dive into deer behavior across different areas, discuss what makes some bucks more patternable than others, and share updates on a new Pennsylvania hunting property. We're getting closer to deer season every day, and we can't wait to see these projects come to life this fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 –Introduction & Opener

12:01 – Building Our Biggest Deer Feeding Setup Yet

24:05 – Tactacam Cameras, Mock Scrapes & Summer Inventory

31:41 – Why Some Bucks Are Easier to Pattern Than Others

37:55 – EQIP Approval & New Hunting Ground in Pennsylvania

45:26 – Summer Scouting, Spotlighting & Pennsylvania Regulations

55:20 – Baiting, Minerals & Getting Ready for Deer Season

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The Truth About Poachers, Drones & Hunting Ethics | HUNTR #323 Jun 23, 2026

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Technology is changing hunting faster than ever...and not everyone agrees it's for the better. In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we dive into poaching, trespassing, drones, hunting ethics, and the growing role technology plays in modern deer hunting. From high-profile poaching cases to thermal drone regulations and the challenges of maintaining good neighbor relationships, this conversation explores where hunting is headed and the ethical questions hunters face along the way. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Introduction & Friendship as We Get Older

9:46 The Decline of Deer Camp Culture

17:52 How Technology Changed Hunting

23:35 Trespassing, Property Rights & Land Ownership

36:59 Are Poaching Penalties Tough Enough?

54:34 High-Profile Poaching Cases

1:08:12 Regulation, Freedom & Social Policy

1:25:00 Drones, Deer Recovery & Wildlife Surveys

1:47:01 Neighbor Relations & Recovering Deer

1:54:02 Politics vs Wildlife Science

2:00:02 Upcoming Guests & Whitetail Road Show

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What Our Summer Deer Inventory Is Telling Us | Farm Companion Jun 21, 2026

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we break down what we're seeing across our farms as summer progresses and deer patterns begin to take shape. From habitat improvements, community scrapes, and blind placement to summer scouting and deer inventory, we discuss the projects we're working on right now and what our summer inventory is revealing about the bucks using these properties. We also dive into Iowa's new cellular trail camera regulations, supplemental feeding, and where we draw the line when it comes to deer management and nutrition. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 Crop Updates & Summer Conditions

4:55 Access Improvements & Property Projects

8:15 Habitat Growth Across Multiple Farms

13:10 A Tractor Mishap in the Bottom Field

18:40 Setting Blinds for Fall Success

24:15 Summer Buck Inventory Update

29:00 Why Community Scrapes Matter

35:10 Iowa's Cellular Camera Ban

41:20 Deer Feed, Additives & Antler Growth Claims

50:00 The Ethics of Deer Nutrition & Management

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What Mature Bucks Do That Most Hunters Never See | HUNTR #322 Jun 16, 2026

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Chris Hood has spent a lifetime immersed in the hunting industry. From his family's involvement with Predator Camo to his work as a professional outdoor photographer, host of Cabela's Signature Outdoor Adventures, and founder of LVLHED, Chris has seen every side of the hunting world. In this episode, we dive into mature buck behavior, land management, hunting pressure, and the lessons Chris has learned from decades of chasing older age-class whitetails. If you're serious about hunting mature bucks, improving your property, and learning from someone who's spent decades in the industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

0:00 - Meet Chris Hood & Total Archery Challenge

7:40 - The History of Predator Camo

17:59 - Outdoor Photography, Cabela's & Industry Stories

28:24 - Western Hunting Tags, Draws & Planning Hunts

35:45 - Kansas Deer Hunting & Age-Over-Score Management

44:38 - Managing Farms for Mature Bucks

56:41 - What a 9.5-Year-Old Buck Taught Him

1:06:41 - Wind, Thermals & Hunting Smart Deer

1:21:35 - Neighbor Relations, Baiting & Deer Management

1:36:29 - Losing the Family Cabin in a Devastating Fire

1:49:31 - Predator Camo's Future & Hunting Industry Advice

2:06:29 - Bow Tuning, Third Axis & Building Confidence

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The Summer Work That Shapes Deer Season | Farm Companion Jun 14, 2026

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we break down the summer work that can make or break your deer season. From planting food plots and building better field layouts to fighting resistant weeds, improving deer nutrition, and debating feeding versus baiting regulations, we cover the habitat decisions we're making right now to set ourselves up for success this fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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The Future of Archery Depends on This... | HUNTR #321 Jun 09, 2026

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Josh Jones (MFJJ) and Scot Evans join us to discuss the future of archery, the challenges facing pro shops, hunting technology, wildlife management, and the ongoing debate surrounding modern bowhunting. From crossbows and regulations to cell cameras and the next generation of hunters, this conversation covers some of the biggest issues shaping the sport today. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

00:00 The Future of Archery

08:00 Why TAC Became the Biggest Archery Event

12:30 How Successful Archery Shops Actually Operate

21:30 Why Pro Shops Must Adapt or Die

33:00 Is Traditional Archery Losing Its Identity?

41:00 Why Some Dealers Stopped Selling Crossbows

47:00 Are Wildlife Agencies Getting It Wrong?

01:06:00 A New Idea for Archery Seasons

01:30:00 The Biggest Legal Threat to Hunting

01:49:50 Has Technology Made Hunting Too Easy?

02:23:40 What Happens Next for Archery?

02:32:00 Final Thoughts

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How We Control Deer Movement on Our Farms | Farm Companion Jun 07, 2026

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we discuss the summer farm work that helps shape deer movement before hunting season. From planting beans, switchgrass, and screening cover to setting feeders, blinds, and trail cameras, we break down the projects we're focused on right now. We also discuss mature buck sightings, habitat management, herbicide strategies, EQIP updates, and how we're using farm design to improve hunting opportunities this fall. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Why Mobile Hunters Kill More Mature Bucks | HUNTR #320 Jun 02, 2026

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In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, we're joined by AJ Kazmierczak and Rick Hall from Lone Wolf Custom Gear for a wide-ranging conversation on mobile hunting, deer hunting strategy, gear evolution, public land access, and what separates consistently successful hunters from the rest. We dive into calculated aggression, saddle hunting, weather-driven decision making, calling tactics, hunting pressure, and how mobility can completely change the way you approach mature deer. Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the episode.

00:00 Introduction

05:45 Regional Hunting Traditions & Regulations

28:00 EHD vs. CWD: Understanding Deer Diseases

36:00 Work, Life & Hunting Flexibility

45:00 The Evolution of Lone Wolf Custom Gear

54:00 Building Better Mobile Hunting Systems

01:03:00 Ranger Hybrid vs. Traditional Tree Stands

01:14:30 Safety Systems & Minimalist Gear

01:21:00 Mobile Hunting Setup & Silencing Gear

01:34:00 Dark Entry vs. Gray Light Access

01:41:00 Defining Success Beyond the Harvest

02:07:00 Calling Tactics for Midwest Bucks

02:20:00 North Dakota's New Non-Resident Regulations

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Beans, Blinds & Big Buck Plans | Farm Companion May 31, 2026

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In this episode of Farm Companion, we give a quick update on everything happening across our farms right now. From planting beans, switchgrass, and screening cover to setting blinds, mineral sites, feeders, and trail cameras, we're officially in the thick of summer preparation. We also break down the regulation changes in North Dakota and how they may affect hunters moving forward. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll catch you next week. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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