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Techniques for Hunting the Rut and Beyond With Michael Perry Nov 20, 2024

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we discuss rut-hunting strategies with Michael Perry of Alabama as he follows the rut across his home state and beyond. Michael has killed some tremendous public land bucks over the years, including the Alabama state record muzzleloader buck, on some of the toughest public lands in the country. Hear how he consistently finds success, whether hunting his home state of Alabama or beyond.

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Buck Behavior During the Rut With Wildlife Photographer Tes Randle Jolly Nov 06, 2024

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with wildlife photographer Tes Randle Jolly all about her observations of various buck (and doe) behavior leading up to and during the rut. Tes spends more time in the field than anyone I know, which has given her the opportunity to witness a lot of interesting and unique deer behavior over the years. She also ties in how those observations can make you a better, more successful deer hunter, so be sure to give this week's episode a listen!

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How to Consistently Kill Mature Bucks Where You Hunt With Dan Infalt, Andy May, Jeremy Aron, and More Oct 23, 2024

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we tap into over three years worth of episodes to provide you with the best deer hunting advice we've received along the way. We cover the entire scouting and hunting process with some of the best deer hunters we know, like Dan Infalt, Andy May, Beau Martonik, Parker McDonald, Jeremy Aron, and Daniel Lemmon. With the rut right around the corner, this is one you won't want to miss!

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The October Lull and Why Those Summer Bucks Disappear With Kip Adams Oct 09, 2024

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, Kip Adams and I dive into the fallacy of the October lull and how to get back in the game when that buck you’ve been watching all summer suddenly disappears. We also discuss the rut, diving into what triggers it, how things like weather and the moon have no impact on the timing, and why some rut hunts are much better than others. This is a great episode you won't want to miss!

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Managing Your Habitat and Deer Harvest for Maximum Results With Shawn Lumsden of the Flint River Plantation Sep 25, 2024

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Shawn Lumsden of the Flint River Plantation about how their intensive habitat management and deer harvest strategies are paying off big time. We dive into everything from food plots to forest stand improvement and prescribed fire. Shawn also discusses how they are harvesting over 100 does per season and being very selective with their buck harvest. If you have a hunting property you're managing for mature white-tailed deer, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Don't Become a Statistic This Season, With Justin Lanclos and Glen Mayhew Sep 11, 2024

Every year, around this same time, stories start showing up in my news feed about hunters who have fallen from a deer stand. Some only result in minor injuries, while others end with a family burying a loved one. On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with treestand fall survivor, Justin Lanclos, about his harrowing ordeal, along with Glen Mayhew of the Treestand Safety Awareness Foundation about fall statistics and prevention. This is an episode every deer hunter needs to hear.

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Is the Venison I Get From the Processor My Deer? Insights From a Professional Meat Processor Aug 28, 2024

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Terry Kerns of Edgewood Meat Locker all about deer processing. Not so much how to process your deer, but more about how to handle your deer in the field prior to having it processed. We also dive into common questions hunters have about deer processing, like whether the meat they get is actually their deer, and why it may seem like you're not getting as much venison back as you should. Learn the answers to these questions and more by giving this week's episode a listen!

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Using Water Access to Improve Your Success on Mature Bucks With Jacob Emery Aug 14, 2024

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Jacob Emery of the DO3 Outdoors YouTube channel all about using water access to improve your odds on mature bucks. Jacob dives into how he got started with water access, equipment needs, tips and tactics, and a few challenges he's faced along the way. If you've ever considered using a kayak or jon boat to access remote hunting spots, this episode is for you!

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Staying Mobile to Improve Your Deer Hunting Success With Christopher Leppert Jul 31, 2024

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we look at the increasing popularity of mobile deer hunting and how it can make you a better, more consistent hunter. Our guest is Christopher Leppert, of the Mobile Hunters Expo, who has turned his passion for mobile hunting into a successful business. Christopher dives into what it means to be a mobile deer hunter, how it's improved his success rate on mature bucks, and how that passion drove him to start the Mobile Hunters Expo.

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A Masterclass on Herbicides for Food Plots and Deer Habitat With Mark Turner Jul 17, 2024

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Mark Turner all about herbicides for deer habitat. We discuss some of the most common food plot and native habitat scenarios, and which herbicides are best suited for each scenario. If you enjoy planting food plots or managing native habitat for deer, then you'll definitely want to check this episode out!

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Maryland's Sika Deer Population and Their Impact on White-tailed Deer With Matthew McBride Jul 03, 2024

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with University of Delaware student, Matthew McBride, all about Maryland's sika deer population. Matthew gives us some basic biology and ecology of sika deer, along with the results of his research on how the expanding sika deer population may be impacting local whitetails.

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REPLAY: Andy May on Aggressive DIY Deer Hunting Tactics and In-Season Scouting Jun 19, 2024

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk to Michigan hunter Andy May about how he consistently kills big, mature bucks on short DIY public land hunts. Andy dives deep into his entire process from choosing potential public land tracts, how he e-scouts properties, his boots-on-the-ground scouting process, and how he executes a successful hunt.

Whether you hunt public or private land, or across the country or street, this episode should provide excellent insight into planning a successful hunt and improve your odds of success this season.

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NDA's Aggressive Goal to Improve 1 million Acres of Public Hunting Land With Matt Ross Jun 05, 2024

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Matt Ross about NDA's Public Lands Initiative, where we have set a goal to impact 1 million acres of public hunting land by 2026. Hear all about where we are with that goal, how we're accomplishing the work with such a lean workforce, and what the future holds for the program.

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Make a Local Impact for Wild Deer and Deer Hunting Through NDA's Grassroots Program May 22, 2024

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Matt Wilkins and Megan Plete Postol, of NDA's Grassroots Program, about how local Branches help deliver NDA’s mission and impact their local communities, and how you can get involved with NDA as a volunteer.

If you’re a passionate deer hunter, you should consider giving back to the species and that passion by giving some of your time to help ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat, and hunting. We will discuss exactly how you can do that in this episode.

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5 Ways to Produce Great Cover for Fawns and Why You Should, With Kyle Hedges May 08, 2024

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Kyle Hedges, of Land & Legacy, about fawning cover. We dive into why good cover is important for whitetail fawns, along with five ways to create it based on your current habitat conditions. It’s an often overlooked aspect of managing a property for white-tailed deer, but an important one to consider, so be sure to give this episode a listen.

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How to Lay Out Your Small Deer Hunting Property for Maximum Results Apr 24, 2024

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, host Brian Grossman discusses what he's learned from managing and hunting his 15-acre Georgia hunting property, and how you can use that information to get the most from your small acreage. Brian covers seven steps to lay out your property and hunt it intelligently to improve your odds of consistently harvesting mature bucks.

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Planning and Executing Successful DIY Deer Hunts With Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon of Do It Yourself Hunter Apr 10, 2024

On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Jeremy Aron and Daniel Lemmon of the Do It Yourself Hunter YouTube channel all about how they plan and execute their DIY hunting trips to consistently find success. We cover everything from choosing the state and tract of land, digital and boots-on-the-ground scouting, to the actual hunting process. If you're a DIY deer hunter, you'll definitely enjoy this one!

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Getting the Most From Your Mapping App With Jared Larsen of onX Hunt Mar 27, 2024

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Jared Larsen of onX Hunt about how to get the most from your mapping app. We dive into various uses for mapping apps like onX and some great features within the app that you may not even be aware of.

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Choosing, Planting, and Growing Trees and Shrubs for Wildlife With Frank Brock of Morse Nursery Mar 13, 2024

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we talk with Frank Brock of Morse Nursery about choosing, planting, and growing trees and shrubs for wildlife. Frank discusses which trees to plant, when and where to plant, and how to plant and maintain to ensure your plants survive and thrive.

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Maximizing Your Shed Hunting Time to Find More Antlers With Moriah Boggess Feb 28, 2024

On this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we're talking with Moriah Boggess, the most hardcore shed antler hunter we know. Moriah shares his techniques for maximizing your time in the field to find more shed antlers in the least amount of time. He covers when and where to look for sheds, and how to key in on the areas that hold the most potential. If you like shed hunting, you're sure to enjoy this episode!

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Interesting Insights on Mature Buck Movement and Bedding With Dr. Bronson Strickland Feb 14, 2024

In this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we talk with Dr. Bronson Strickland of the Mississippi State University Extension Service and MSU Deer Lab about their research on mature buck movement. Bronson discusses when and how these bucks navigate the landscape, where they choose to bed, and the impacts the rut has on these behaviors. This is great insight for any deer hunter who wants to learn more about the animal they pursue and become a better, more successful hunter.

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The Latest Deer Harvest Data and Hunting Trends from the 2024 Deer Report with Kip Adams Jan 31, 2024

In this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we're talking with Kip Adams about NDA's recently released 2024 Deer Report. Kip hits the highlights of the state-by-state harvest data, including buck and doe harvest, the age structure of the harvest, deer harvest by weapon type, and much more. We also dive into a few of the many current issues facing deer hunting that are covered in the report. If you're a deer nerd like we are, you're going to love this one!

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Recovering Your Deer After the Shot With Dr. Tim Lewis Sep 06, 2023

On this week's Deer Season 365 podcast episode, we’re talking about recovering deer after the shot with Dr. Tim Lewis. Tim is an avid traditional bowhunter and author of multiple books, including one called Tales of Trails: Finding Game After the Shot. Tim dives into the entire process, from the moment you release the shot until you either recover your deer or make the tough decision to end the search.

Deer season is upon us, so this is a great episode to prepare you mentally for recovering the deer you shoot.

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Getting Yourself and Your Bow Ready for Archery Deer Season With Travis ”T-Bone” Turner Aug 23, 2023

This week we are talking with Bone Collector's Travis "T-Bone" Turner all about archery and preparing for the upcoming archery deer season. Travis discusses his background and how he got into archery and deer hunting. We then do a deep dive into preparing for deer season, arrow weight, FOC, tuning, bow maintenance, and much more! This is a great episode that is sure to get you fired up for the upcoming deer season.

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Deep South Deer Hunting and Using Water Access to Kill Public Land Deer With Parker McDonald Dec 21, 2022

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk with Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground Hunting podcast and YouTube channel. Parker dives into how the Deep South differs from other states he's hunted, how he uses water access to kill public land bucks, his experience hunting with Mark Kenyon, and much more!

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Deer Movement and Response to Hunting Pressure With Duane Diefenbach of Penn State’s Deer-Forest Study Jul 06, 2022

On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with Dr. Duane Diefenbach of the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit and Penn State University's Deer-Forest Study. In part two of our two-part series on GPS-collar deer research, Duane dives into deer movement and what influences those movements, as well as how deer react to hunting pressure based on his various past and ongoing research projects in Pennsylvania.

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Buck Personalities: Sedentary vs. Mobile Bucks with Luke Resop of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab Jun 22, 2022

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with Luke Resop, of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab, about his recent deer research project. Luke looked at data from a GPS collar deer study that pointed to two distinct buck personalities — sedentary and mobile bucks. He breaks down what all that means, some movement and behavior patterns of the various bucks in his study, and how this all applies to us as deer hunters. If you love hearing about deer research and GPS collar data, you're not going to want to miss this episode (or the next one)!

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A Red Meat Allergy? Making Sense of Ticks and Tick-Borne Illnesses With Dr. Michael Yabsley Jun 08, 2022

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast we're talking with Dr. Michael Yabsley of the University of Georgia. Michael is a professor of wildlife diseases with UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, as well as a researcher with the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, and we brought Michael on to talk all about ticks, tick-borne diseases, and how to best protect yourself from them.

It’s that time of year when ticks really start to become an issue, and many of you will soon start running trail cameras, hanging deer stands, clearing shooting lanes, and working on food plots, and you need to take the necessary precautions to prevent tick exposure as much as possible.

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The Ultimate Archery Deer Season Prep With Professional Archer Dan McCarthy May 25, 2022

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are discussing how to prepare your equipment and yourself for the upcoming archery deer season with professional archer Dan McCarthy. We dive into equipment prep, bow string maintenance and replacement, practice routines, and why competitive archery will make you a better bowhunter. If you love to chase white-tailed deer with a bow, you won't want to miss this episode!

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You’re Managing Deer Sanctuaries All Wrong With Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone Habitat May 11, 2022

This week we are talking with wildlife biologist Zack Vucurevich of Whetstone habitat about deer sanctuary areas. We dive into best practices for choosing a location for, creating and maintaining sanctuary areas on your hunting property. Zack discusses some of the ways he often sees sanctuary areas mismanaged and how to avoid those common pitfalls. If you love talking deer habitat, you'll thoroughly enjoy this episode!

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Whitetail Road Trippin’ With Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt Apr 27, 2022

On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt and MeatEater about planning your first out-of-state deer hunt. We dive into choosing a state and specific hunting area, traveling on a budget, what gear to take and what to leave at home, as well as how to prepare for the hunt to improve your odds of success.

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No, Fawns Aren’t Odorless: A Deep Dive Into Fawn Behavior and Biology With Dr. John Kilgo Apr 13, 2022

In this week's Deer Season 365 Podcast episode, we are talking whitetail fawns with Dr. John Kilgo. We cover everything from how does choose a location to birth fawns, to a fawn's first few hours and weeks of life, to fawn predation and more. We also discuss how we, as hunters and land managers, can help improve fawn survival where we hunt.

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Summer Food Plots: What to Plant, How to Plant One, and Why You Should, With Ryan Basinger Mar 30, 2022

On this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Ryan Basinger of Westervelt Wildlife Services about summer food plots. Ryan covers why summer food plots are important, what you should plant, and how to successfully plant and maintain one. If you are a food plotter, this episode is for you!

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Coyotes and Their Impact on Local Deer Populations With Dr. Michael Chamberlain Mar 16, 2022

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Dr. Michael Chamberlain of the University of Georgia about coyote research he's been involved with. We start with the basics of coyote biology and ecology before diving into the impacts they are having on deer populations and how hunters and land managers can mitigate that impact through hunting, trapping and habitat management.

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No, Deer Aren’t Color Blind: Understanding Deer Senses with Dr. Gino D’Angelo Mar 02, 2022

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Dr. Gino D'Angelo of the University of Georgia about the three key senses of a deer that keep it alive — sight, hearing and smell. Gino walks us through what research has taught us about these senses, how deer use them, and what we as hunters can do to beat those senses so we can fill our deer tags. This is a great discussion that will only further your admiration of the abilities of white-tailed deer!

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Shed Hunting Road Trips and Tips for Finding More Shed Antlers With Moriah Boggess Feb 16, 2022

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with deer biologist and avid shed hunter Moriah Boggess about how he's turned his passion for finding shed antlers into affordable shed-hunting road trips across the country. Moriah also dives into his techniques for finding more shed antlers on both public and private land.

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Prescribed Fire Basics: Learning to Burn Safely and Effectively With Wildlife Biologist Shan Cammack Feb 02, 2022

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Georgia DNR biologist Shan Cammack about the basics of prescribed fire. We discuss how to prepare for a burn, what equipment and training you'll need, weather factors that will influence fire, and much more. If you're looking to take your land management to the next level, prescribed fire may be your ticket.

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Creating a Property Management Plan for Improving Deer Habitat and Huntability With Adam Keith of Land & Legacy Jan 19, 2022

In this episode of NDA's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with Adam Keith of Land & Legacy about how to create a management plan for your hunting property to maximize the deer habitat and huntability. We dive into considerations for creating a management plan, food plots, forest stand improvement, sanctuaries, bedding areas and more! If you're trying to improve your property for better deer and deer hunting, then this episode is for you.

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Dr. Craig Harper on Using Forest Stand Improvement to Create Great Deer Habitat Jan 05, 2022

In this week's episode of NDA's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with Dr. Craig Harper of the University of Tennessee about how to use forest stand improvement to create great deer habitat. Dr. Harper walks us through the entire process, from deciding where to start your FSI efforts, how many trees to remove, which trees to remove, and the best methods to remove or kill your target trees. We also discuss how to best maintain the habitat you create through FSI, including the use of prescribed fire. If you have woods you'd like to manage for better deer hunting, this is one episode you don't want to miss!

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Planting and Maintaining Apple Trees For Better Deer Hunting With NDA‘s Mike Edwards Dec 15, 2021

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with NDA Director of Grassroots, Mike Edwards, about planting and maintaining apple trees for better deer hunting. Mike dives into selecting the right rootstock and varieties, the entire planting process, and how to maintain the trees for maximum results. If you've ever considered apple trees for your hunting property, this episode is for you!

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Suburban Bowhunting to Fill the Freezer With Bruce Ingram Dec 01, 2021

In this week's episode of NDA's Deer Season 365 Podcast we're talking with NDA member and author Bruce Ingram about his experience deer hunting the suburbs. Bruce walks us through the entire process, including how to locate properties, how to get permission to hunt, the challenges of suburban deer hunting, as well as some suburban deer hunting strategy.

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Aging Bucks on the Hoof With Wildlife Photographer and Author Dave Richards Nov 17, 2021

In this week's episode of NDA's Deer Season 365 Podcast we're talking with wildlife photographer and author Dave Richards about how to age whitetail bucks on the hoof by physical features and behavior. Dave has been photographing and documenting the progression of individual bucks on the Hindes Ranch in Texas for over 25 years. Hear about what he's learned during that time about aging bucks, buck behavior, and how to consistently locate and get close to mature bucks.

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Using Oak Ecology to Kill Mature Bucks Throughout the Season With Deer Biologist Moriah Boggess Nov 03, 2021

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we're talking with deer biologist Moriah Boggess about how he consistently finds success killing mature bucks on public land by focusing his efforts on acorns. We dive into why it's important to know the different oak species in your area, how to differentiate white oaks and red oaks, and how to key in on the oak trees that provide your best odds of filling a tag this season. These tips can help you find success throughout the season, not just the early season. If you're an avid deer hunter, especially in big woods country, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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How Hunting Pressure and Habitat Impacts Deer Movement With Dylan Steward and Dr. Will Gulsby Oct 20, 2021

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Dylan Stewart, a master's student at Auburn University, and Dr. Will Gulsby, an associate professor of wildlife ecology and management at Auburn, about their GPS-collar research into how hunting pressure and habitat selection impacts deer movement. This study was featured in our Fall 2021 issue of Quality Whitetails and will be published on our website next week. Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter at the link below to be notified when that is released.

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Hunting the Whitetail Rut: the Science and Strategies With NDA‘s Kip Adams Oct 06, 2021

In this episode of NDA's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with wildlife biologist and NDA Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams about a broad range of deer hunting and deer research topics. Kip talks about his recent Quality Whitetails magazine article featuring three "big" deer stories from last season, his role with the NDA, as well as what deer research has taught us about the October lull, the rut, the "lockdown phase," and more.

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Warren Womack on 50-plus Years of Bowhunting Memories and Finding Success Hunting Feed Trees Sep 22, 2021

In this episode of NDA's Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking to bowhunting legend Warren Womack on how he has journaled over 50 years of bowhunting success, as well as how he consistently kills public land deer on feed trees in the South. Warren is the type of guy you would love to share deer camp with, so pull up a chair to the campfire and enjoy some of Warren's stories from his 53 years of deer hunting.

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Aaron Warbritton on How He Finds Deer Hunting Success on Unfamiliar Tracts of Land Sep 08, 2021

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, we are talking with Aaron Warbritton of The Hunting Public about how he approaches scouting and hunting a new tract of land. Aaron discusses e-scouting, getting boots-on-the-ground, what sign he keys in on and what he doesn't, and when it's time to move to a new location. Regardless of whether you hunt public or private land, you're sure to learn some tips and tricks to help you be more successful this fall.

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Does Culling Bucks Improve Antler Quality? A 13-Year Test With Donnie Draeger Aug 25, 2021

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 Podcast, Brian talks with Donnie Draeger, a wildlife biologist at the Comanche Ranch in Texas, about an intensive 13-year research project Donnie was involved in focused on whether culling can improve the overall quality and genetics of a free-ranging deer herd. The research, combined with DNA analysis of the deer, provided some very interesting results that should put an end to any notion that you can improve the genetics of a wild, free-ranging deer herd with a trigger pull.

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Food Plot Myths Busted: Why Your Clover Doesn't Need Mowing and Brassicas Don't Get Sweeter After a Frost Aug 11, 2021

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast we are talking with Mark Turner, a PhD candidate at the University of Tennessee working under Dr. Craig Harper. Mark and Brian discuss some of the food plot related research that Mark has been involved in, with specific emphasis on one looking at whether perennial food plots benefit from summer mowing and another that looked at whether brassicas actually get sweeter after a period of cold weather. You may be surprised at what they discovered! If you are a food plot enthusiast, this episode is for you!

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Cellular Trail-Camera Benefits, Tips, and Strategy for Deer Hunting Success With Mark Olis of Moultrie Mobile Jul 28, 2021

In this episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we'll be talking with Mark Olis of Moultrie Mobile about the benefits of cellular trail-cameras, some tips for getting maximum performance from your cellular trail cams, as well as some trail-camera strategy. Mark also discusses some of the very cool new features of the Moultrie Mobile app that makes tracking and patterning specific bucks a breeze. If you are a trail-camera enthusiast, or have considered trying a cellular trail-camera, this episode is for you!

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Small Scale, Bow-Range Burning for Better Deer Hunting With Dr. Disturbance Jul 14, 2021

In this week's episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we are talking with Dr. Marcus Lashley of the University of Florida Deer Lab about how small scale fires — or bow-range burning as he often refers to it — can improve habitat for white-tailed deer and improve your odds of deer hunting success in the process. Learn all about the how and why of small-scale burning in this informative episode!

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Andy May on Aggressive DIY Deer Hunting Tactics and In-Season Scouting Jun 30, 2021

In our very first episode of the Deer Season 365 podcast, we talk to Michigan hunter Andy May about how he consistently kills big, mature bucks on short DIY public land hunts. Andy dives deep into his entire process from choosing potential public land tracts, how he e-scouts properties, his boots-on-the-ground scouting process, and finally how he executes a successful hunt. Regardless of whether you hunt public or private land, or whether you hunt across the country or across the street, this episode should provide excellent insight into planning a successful hunt and improve your odds of success this season.

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