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Hound Dog Network - WV Youth Season with the Outdoor Dream Foundation Oct 23, 2024

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The Outdoor Dream Foundation provides hunts to kids who have or had a terminal illness. Heath was invited to hunt WV youth season with a group of friends who volunteered to take a youth on a hunt, Reggie Woodrum puts the hunt together for the kids coming in. Reggie talks about the foundation and the things that go into the hunt. This was for a great cause and memories that won’t be forgotten.

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Antler Up - Elite Archery’s New Bow Lineup with Nate Sellers & Jordan Coffta Oct 23, 2024

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In this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, host Jeremy Dinsmore is joined by Nate Sellers from Average Jack Archery and Jordan Coffta from Elite Archery to dive deep into the latest innovations from Elite Archery. Jordan made the trip from New York to showcase the brand's four new bow models, giving listeners an exclusive breakdown of their features, performance upgrades, and what makes these bows stand out for hunters and archers alike. Nate shares his first hand impressions of the bows, offering valuable insights into how these new releases could impact your shooting experience, whether you're in the field or at the range.

Throughout the episode, the conversation touches on key aspects of bow technology, including the importance of adjustability for optimal performance, innovations like the floating yoke system, and how the evolution of carbon bows is making high-performance options more accessible. The trio also explores how the archery community is evolving, emphasizing the role of user-friendly designs, quality craftsmanship, and customer feedback in shaping the future of the sport. Whether you're gearing up for the upcoming season or curious about the latest gear, this episode delivers practical tips and expert opinions you won’t want to miss.

So, grab your gear, sit back, and join us on this episode as we Antler Up with Jordan Coffta and Nate Sellers on today's episode of the Antler Up Podcast.

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How To Hunt Deer - Ramping Up To The Pre-Rut Oct 23, 2024

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In this episode of the How to Hunt Deer Podcast, hosts Jason Thibodeau and Dan Johnson discuss their recent experiences with trail cameras, deer activity, and the impact of agricultural changes on deer behavior. They delve into the importance of understanding deer movement, the influence of pressure on hunting strategies, and how to effectively utilize scrape activity for successful hunts. The conversation emphasizes the significance of gathering data and adapting hunting approaches based on environmental changes and deer patterns. In this conversation, Dan Johnson and Jason Thibodeau discuss various hunting strategies and techniques for the current season. They emphasize the importance of understanding deer behavior, timing, and risk management in hunting. The discussion also covers the significance of knowing one's hunting property and preparing for the upcoming hunting season. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, making it relatable for both novice and experienced hunters.

Takeaways:

Trail cameras provide valuable insights into deer activity.
Cold fronts can influence deer movement and behavior.
Increased scraping activity indicates heightened deer presence.
Pressure from agriculture affects deer movement patterns.
Hunting near scrapes can increase chances of success.
Understanding wind direction is crucial for effective hunting.
Water features can help control scent and improve hunting proximity.
Gathering data is essential for developing effective hunting strategies.
Deer often change their behavior after agricultural activities.
Identifying patterns in deer movement can lead to successful hunts. This time of year, I focus on hunting near bedding areas.
Understanding deer behavior is crucial for successful hunting.
Timing is everything; I don't hunt heavily until after Halloween.
Patience is key; better hunting days are coming.
Know your property and the deer patterns on it.
Use wind direction to your advantage when hunting.
Staging areas can be effective for catching deer.
I prioritize family time during the early hunting season.
Every property is different; adapt your strategy accordingly.
Always wear your safety harness while hunting.

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Pennsylvania Woodsman - Bear Down with a Flintlock Muzzleloader Oct 23, 2024

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On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is joined by returning guests and good friends Mike Lesher, Mark Lesher, Jason Miller and Jared Lesher. The five sit down near the close of the 2024 New Jersey Segment A bear hunt, and discuss what a week it was! Beginning in summer, the crew made multiple trips to scout and locate bears that would meet their season goals. The Leshers and Jason hunted all week long and were able to have some cool encounters with archery tackle. Mitch came to camp with his Lyman Flintlock muzzleloader in hand later in the week. Tune in to hear the highs, lows, mishaps and successes of this DIY public land bear hunt! This episode truly highlights the camaraderie and teamwork shared by this crew of guys!

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Hunt Detail - Season Update: Buck Tag Filled Oct 23, 2024

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On today's episode, Jacob provides an update on his hunts during last week's cold front, some encounters, some mistakes, and some opportunities. Jacob also shares his experience with a fired up buck while hunting on the ground during the 2 day muzzleloader weekend. This buck apparently thought Jacob was a competing buck and not only saw Jacob, but cut the distance in half to 60 yards as he postured and challenged Jacob. As a result, that buck got a bullet through his heart. Listen as Jacob shares his thoughts on shooting a buck that wasn't his target buck...but was the right buck to take.

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Michigan Wild - HD's Buck Oct 22, 2024

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On this episode of Michigan WIld, Nate Rozeveld and his son Henry(HD) sit down and record a great episode recapping HD's buck he got during the youth hunt. HD is 8 years old and really enjoys spending time outside. He has tagged along with Nate at a young age hunting, fishing, food plotting, making mock scrapes, and now hunting himself. Through this episode they talk about everything they accomplished leading up to the hunt, including the food plot prep, sighting in the weapon, all the summer shooting and some expectations.

Overall a fun episode going over HD's second buck harvest and the journey it took to get there. HD is looking forward to opening day of gun season so he can travel up North with the family and hopefully fill a doe tag or two. Nate and Henry both are so happy it worked out and that a successful hunt took place. They both are looking forward to many more hunts together and now it's dad's turn to fill a buck tag!

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Western Rookie - Wyoming Part 1 w/ Abbey Krebs Oct 22, 2024

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Brian and Abbey are going on their first western hunt together and Abbey chose Rifle Antelope as her first trip! Abbey recently finished her pharmacy residency and finally was able to join Brian on western hunts. They couple talk about how they picked Antelope, the things they are looking forward to in the hunt, and what they hope to find during the hunt!

Brian and Abbey also talk about recent bowhunts in Minnesota, and cover some of the latest tactics they are using with the XOP saddles doing run and gun even on private land to get in the perfect trees for each wind. They talk about harvesting does, and even spill the tea on an arrow shot at a big buck!

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Wisconsin Sportsman - Pre-Rut Scrape Strategies with Dan Johnson Oct 22, 2024

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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by host of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast, Dan Johsnon to talk about developing a strategy for hunting the pre-rut, understanding how to quantify different types of deer sign, whether you should prioritize scrapes or terrain features, interpreting night time trail camera photos, the importance of consistency in deer movement, and how essential it is to just be observant this time of year.

Dan shares the story of his successful South Dakota mule deer hunt, why he cares about terrain features first and views scrapes as secondary, how he would set up to hunt a hub scrape, finding "the spot", and much more in this week's episode!

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Whitetail Landscapes - Technical Hunting Series Living with Mature Bucks Oct 22, 2024

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In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, Jon Teater and Ty Jennings discuss various hunting strategies, focusing on deer behavior, weather patterns, and the importance of in-season scouting. He shares insights from his experiences hunting on public land, emphasizing the need for adaptability, and understanding deer movement. The conversation also touches on the significance of gathering intel on deer, the challenges of navigating dense vegetation, and the importance of being aggressive in hunting tactics. Teater reflects on a personal encounter with a deer, discussing the lessons learned from failure and the value of persistence in hunting.

Ty and Jon discuss being aggressive and going after mature bucks and key points that will help you this fall. Ty discusses balancing and recalibrating his tactics to be successful, and going after mature bucks on the ground. Ty explains his tactics to access and identify bedding locations, and how deer are using wind. Jon and Ty explain how vegetation funnels air flow to deer bedding locations. Jon discusses hunting funnels and a misnomer of hunting funnels during the rut.

Takeaways:

Pay attention to weather systems for hunting success.
Understanding deer behavior is crucial for effective hunting.
Gathering intel on deer can significantly improve your chances.
Aggressive hunting tactics can lead to better outcomes.
Navigating dense vegetation requires careful planning and patience.
In-season scouting is essential for adapting to changing conditions.
Deer often prefer open cover for safety and visibility.
Access routes should be varied to avoid patterning by deer.
The relationship between food sources and deer movement is complex.
Learning from failures is a key part of becoming a better hunter.

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Missouri Woods & Water - CWD From A Landowners Perspective Oct 22, 2024

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This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast, Nate & Micah get a chance to sit down with some old friends of Micah's and talk about CWD from the perspective of a landowner. Robin Belzer, Jacob Swisegood, and Skylar Jorgensen all hunt and own property that has been in a CWD zone since it has hit our great state and they have an interesting take on what they have seen and experienced since they started dealing with it a decade ago. This show gives the listener a look into folks who have dealt with this since day one and their thoughts about it. Right, wrong, or indifferent, their opinions are ones in which we think are important, as is everyone else's. Thanks for tuning in.

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