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Hound Dog Network - Heat, Hustle & No Hunting Aug 20, 2026

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This episode is all about the reality of trying to balance work, the summer heat, and the hunting season you’ve been looking forward to all year. Sometimes the grind doesn’t just make hunting harder—it takes opportunities completely off the table.

We talk about how work schedules and brutal heat can keep you out of the woods, the frustration that comes with missing opportunities, and why you have to make the most of the time you actually do get.

Then we shift gears to a little dog training. We talk about one of the most important commands you can teach any dog: the recall (“come”) command. Join us every week on Creekside Chronicles and get your weekly dose of hunting with hounds.

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How To Hunt Deer - Tips For September Openers Aug 20, 2026

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The best deer hunting season prep is happening right now, and if you wait until opening week, you're already behind. Dan Johnson breaks down the late-summer decisions that can make or break your fall, from access routes and wind shifts to scouting acorns, reading tracks, and avoiding the mistakes that blow deer out of small properties.

With season approaching fast, Dan shares what he's doing on his own farms to get ready, including shooting his bow, dialing in lighter arrows, checking gear, and planning around changing crop fields and new access opportunities. He also digs into why smaller properties demand more precision, how thermals and scent can betray you farther than you think, and why a smart J-hook or water-based entry can be the difference between a clean hunt and a busted setup.

You'll discover:

Why early-season scouting matters more than ever when deer are keyed in on acorns and browse
How access routes, wind direction, and thermals work together on small and big properties
Why bringing your bow on camera checks or scouting trips can create unexpected opportunities
The gear and body-prep details that keep you sharp in the stand, from bow tuning to diet and caffeine
How to avoid overthinking your setups and stay confident when it's time to hunt

Dan also shares a practical mindset for balancing family, work, and hunting season, plus why he's aiming to make the most of every limited day in the woods without losing the fun in it. If you're trying to turn a short season into real results, this episode gives you the kind of field-tested planning that helps you hunt smarter, stay safer, and enjoy the grind.

Essential listening for bowhunters, public-land hunters, and anyone trying to make the most of an early season opener.

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Bama Wall Hangers - Goodman Ranch Aug 20, 2026

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This episode takes listeners to Goodman Ranch in Tennessee, where the hosts visit with Chris, the ranch manager, for a wide-ranging conversation about hunting, hospitality, and what makes the property such a unique destination. The discussion covers the ranch’s move from one owner to another, how the team got started, and the effort it takes to manage a large game property with a healthy mix of animals like axis deer, fallow deer, aoudad, blackbuck, elk, stag, buffalo, and more.A big theme of the conversation is the ranch experience itself.

Chris explains how Goodman Ranch welcomes everyone from experienced hunters to first-timers and families bringing kids for a memorable outdoors trip. The hosts talk about seeing animals throughout the property, the challenge of deciding what to hunt, and the satisfaction of helping guests get the right animal, the right mount, and the right memory to take home.

The episode also gets personal, with stories about past hunting trips, family memories, bow hunting, and the value of spending time outdoors together. Chris shares what he’s learned about managing different species, keeping the herd healthy, and making sure guests feel taken care of from arrival to departure. It’s a warm, entertaining conversation about hunting culture, land stewardship, and creating experiences people want to come back for year after year.

Deep In The Hunt of Texas - Map to Movement w/ Mike Turnage Aug 20, 2026

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The best deer hunters aren’t guessing, they’re asking why. Connor Little sits down with Mike Turnage of Map to Movement for a masterclass in reading whitetail country the right way, from the maps to the boots-on-the-ground details that actually put you on deer.If you’re getting ready for bow season, scouting pressured public land, or trying to stop over-relying on trail cameras, this episode will sharpen how you break down a property. Mike shares the simple, repeatable framework he uses across Texas, Mississippi, and beyond to find high-percentage areas fast - without getting lost in the weeds.

Pennsylvania Woodsman - Raising the Next Generation of Bowhunters Aug 19, 2026

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In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Matt Mentzer for a deep dive into archery, bowhunting, and raising kids who genuinely enjoy the outdoors. Matt shares how shooting a bow with his kids grew from casual evenings in the backyard into competitive 3D archery, coaching, and eventually bowhunting together as a family. The conversation explores the challenge of keeping kids well-rounded, allowing their interest in the outdoors to develop naturally, and the role parents and coaches play in building good habits from the beginning. Matt also breaks down his approach to the mental side of archery, target panic, shot execution, release selection, and why learning to trust the process can matter more than chasing a score.

From there, the conversation shifts from the target range to the treestand. Mitchell and Matt discuss the similarities and differences between competitive archery and making an ethical shot on a whitetail, setting up hunting bows for young archers, broadhead selection, tuning equipment, and the confidence that comes from knowing your setup. Matt shares what it's like preparing for hunting season with three young bowhunters in the house, along with lessons he's learned coaching both his own kids and other young shooters. Whether you're introducing a child to archery, trying to improve your own shooting, or simply getting fired up for another Pennsylvania bow season, this conversation is a reminder that good shooting is built through practice, patience, confidence, and time spent together.

Wisconsin Sportsman - Understanding Bucks from Above with Wyatt Barber Aug 18, 2026

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On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by Wyatt Barber to dive into insights gained in the whitetail woods through flying thermal drones! Wyatt is a Colorado-native who moved to Wisconsin to pursue a career as a professional fighter, before starting his own business as a drone pilot doing both crop spraying and deer recovery. In this conversation the guys dive into where big bucks hide in vast swaths of swamp and CRP, how little some bucks really move, the role of water and habitat diversity in a buck's decision to bed somewhere, where a buck's primary bed probably is on your farm, how un-huntable some bucks really are, and how to take this knowledge to inform your sits this fall. All that and lots more in this week's episode!

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Southeastern Bowhunter - What Truly Matters In Life w/ Brian Anderson Aug 18, 2026

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In this episode, we sit down with Brian Anderson from G5 Outdoors and Prime Archery for a conversation that goes far beyond bows and big bucks.

Brian shares his journey from his early beginnings—how he first got into archery and the outdoors—to the path that eventually led him to become a key part of G5 and Prime. It’s a candid look at the persistence, passion, and values that shaped his career in the hunting industry.

But this episode doesn’t stop at gear or success stories. We dig into what truly matters: faith, family, purpose, and keeping your priorities straight in a world that often measures success by inches of antler. Brian offers a refreshing perspective on hunting as more than a pursuit of trophies—it’s about the experiences, the relationships, and the deeper meaning behind why we step into the woods in the first place.

Whether you’re a hardcore bowhunter or just someone who appreciates real, grounded conversations, this episode will leave you thinking about what really counts—both in the field and in life.

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Whitetail Landscapes - Food Plot Face Off, Behind the Seed Part 2 Aug 18, 2026

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In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, host Jon Teater discusses the importance of land management and food plot strategies with various experts. The conversation emphasizes the significance of plant diversity and species interaction in creating effective food plots that attract deer. Experts share insights on the ideal blends of plants, the role of soil health, and the benefits of diverse plantings for both deer attraction and ecological balance. The episode provides practical advice for hunters and land managers looking to optimize their hunting properties.

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The best time to consult on land management is before hunting season.
Plant diversity enhances food plot effectiveness and deer attraction.
Different plants can complement each other biologically in food plots.
Soil health is crucial for maintaining productive food plots.
Diverse blends can extend the attractiveness of food plots throughout the season.
Understanding plant interactions is key to successful food plot management.
Annual clovers can provide benefits similar to biennials in certain conditions.
Healthy soil should always have something growing to support microbial life.
Diversity in food plots can help balance deer diets and improve herd health.
Using the right planting techniques is essential for maximizing germination rates.

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N.F.C - Finding Public Land Bucks... On A Jet Ski Aug 18, 2026

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The river-bottom deer hunting playbook is changing, and Lucas Psycho is already adjusting. From dry-year deer shifts and EHD pressure to why trail cameras might actually be making hunters weaker, this conversation gets into the kind of on-the-ground tactics that separate guys who find bucks from guys who just chase screenshots.

Dan Johnson and Lucas catch up on family, coaching varsity basketball, and a summer full of travel before getting into the real stuff: how North Dakota whitetails are using river bottoms differently, why some deer are disappearing from open field edges and pushing deep into thick willow country, and how water levels, farming changes, and hunter pressure are reshaping where mature bucks live. Lucas also breaks down paddlefish season on the Missouri and Yellowstone, including how snagging works, why he releases most of what he catches, and the biggest fish he's ever seen come out of those waters.

You'll discover:

Why Lucas thinks trail cameras are overused, and why he'd gladly hunt without them
How river levels can move mature bucks half a mile or more
What EHD looks like when it really rolls through a deer herd
Why some of the biggest bucks are now bedding in ugly, overlooked spots that most hunters ignore
How he decides whether to stay, shift, or bail when another hunter shows up first

Lucas also shares how he times vacation days around the opener, rifle season, and the rut, plus the new side project that has everybody talking: a 1991 Kawasaki jet ski he plans to turn into the ultimate buck hauler. If you've ever wanted a real conversation about hunting pressure, weird public-land setups, river-bottom deer, and finding bucks when the obvious spots go cold, this one delivers.

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We Do This Too - We Been Outside with Lamar Ferris Aug 17, 2026

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On this episode of the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast, I sit down with my boy Lamar Ferris for one of those conversations that’s real from start to finish.

We get into Lamar’s journey, what shaped him into the man he is today, his connection to the outdoors, and the experiences that have kept him pushing forward. This ain’t one of those rehearsed conversations either—we’re talking life, lessons, setbacks, growth, and what it means to keep showing up even when nobody is watching.

Lamar brings his own perspective, his own story, and his own energy to the show, and that’s exactly what this platform is about. Everybody’s journey into the outdoors looks different, but every story deserves a place to be told.

Pull up a chair and kick it with us.

This is bigger than hunting. Bigger than the outdoors. It’s about the people, the stories, and the culture.

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